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Top Detroit news: Man accused of intentionally setting fire; police warn of pavement sealing scams

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Published on October 08, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Detroit.

Police searching for 37-year-old man missing for more than 3 weeks

Ralph Wilks was last seen around 5 p.m. Sept. 13 in the 5700 block of Montclair Street on the east side, police said.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WDIV Detroit.

Man accused of intentionally setting fire that injured 5 firefighters

A 73-year-old man is accused of intentionally setting fire to a vacant house, leading to five Detroit firefighters being injured battling the flames, according to authorities.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WDIV Detroit.

Police: Beware of pavement sealing scams 

Police around Metro Detroit are warning residents as they track a sealcoating scam that could cost victims thousands of dollars.

Read the full story on Graham Media: WDIV Detroit.

Injuries continue to raise concerns over e-scooters in city

Detroit is no different from other cities, where safety is a near-universal concern.

Read the full story on Curbed Detroit.

Want to know more about crime rates in Detroit? Here’s the latest intel on monthly crime trends near you.


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