Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel Flags Rising Venmo Scam, Advises Vigilance in P2P Payment Use
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warns of a Venmo scam where thieves request return of funds mistakenly sent, which are actually from a stolen credit card. Nessel advises contacting Venmo directly if this occurs.
Detroit's Highland Park Water Tower Vandalized with White Supremacist Graffiti, City Officials and Residents Stand Resolute Against Hate
Highland Park's water tower in Detroit was vandalized with racist graffiti linked to Patriot Front, prompting the city's condemnation and plans for increased security.
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO Dismissed, $40 Million at Stake Amid FBI Probe
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy fired its CFO over a missing $40 million, leading to an FBI investigation, while the CEO also resigned. New interim leaders are appointed and backers reaffirmed their support.
Ohio Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Sexual Abuse and Killing of Dogs, Child Pornography Crimes
Lucas Vanwoert from Kent County, now in Mercer County, OH, was sentenced to nearly 8 years and 15 years of supervised release for creating videos where he sexually abused and killed dogs, and for possessing child pornography.
Detroit Man Receives 10-Year Sentence for Assaulting Nurse at Federal Lockup in Milan
A Detroit man received a 10-year sentence for assaulting a nurse practitioner in a federal prison. The attack occurred during a check-up and was stopped by another inmate. The case was prosecuted with FBI involvement.












