Detroit Police, Fire & Severe Weather Incidents
via DPD’s 3rd Precinct: Scouts from the DPD’s 3rd Precinct responded to a shots-fired call and located a vehicle involved in the incident.
After a thorough investigation, officers successfully apprehended three suspects and seized four firearms, including two handguns, one rifle, and a Glock with a fully automatic switch.
DPD’s 3rd Precinct is investigating a shooting that occurred this afternoon at Woodward & Seward on Detroit’s Northend. It appears as if 1 person was shot. DPD is also investigating a vehicle and driver in possession of 2 firearms in the parking lot of DRH that may be in conjunction with this shooting.
The victim was privately conveyed to DRH. The victim is telling police he was shot on Seward just west of Woodward. The DPD is also looking for a blue Jeep Cherokee seen fleeing the scene. There is radio traffic suggesting someone was shot in the 100 block of Marston. It’s unknown if this is another victim of this shooting or the same one, dispatch audio is OFTEN unclear on the details.
This may be a double shooting according to dispatch audio.
via Dearborn PD: Dearborn Police are investigating a fatal 2 car motor vehicle collision on Michigan & Nowlin early Friday morning.
“Dearborn Police Department and the Dearborn Fire Department responded to a significant vehicular crash in the area of Michigan Ave and Nowlin St early Friday, July 19, 2024. Police were dispatched to the area at 7:59 a.m. A preliminary investigation revealed that an SUV driving in excess of the speed limit eastbound on Michigan Ave failed to stop at the traffic light at the intersection of Nowlin St. The SUV struck an F150 truck driving northbound on Nowlin. Both drivers were alone in their vehicles, and were rendered aid by Dearborn Fire personnel.
The driver of the F150, a 33-year-old female Dearborn resident, was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the SUV, a female 26-year-old Taylor resident, was transported to a nearby hospital and remains in critical condition. Dearborn Police Commander Timothy McHale stated, “Our sincere condolences go out to the loved ones of the deceased and our thoughts are with everyone affected by this devastating accident. We thank the community for their patience as we continue to keep the area closed and carry out our investigation into this serious accident.”
via MSP’s Second District: On July 18, MSP’s Trooper 2 located a stolen Hyundai traveling on Joy Rd and scouts from the Detroit Police attempted to make a traffic stop. The vehicle fled from DPD and drove reckless through the city streets and through Southfield. The 2 occupants stopped on Melrose near Greenview in Southfield, fled on foot and were taken into custody in the area of Stahelin & Melrose after a brief foot pursuit.
Grand Traverse County: On Monday, July 15, 2024, in the early evening, Benzie County Central Dispatch broadcasted an assault in progress. The suspect, who was on parole for Domestic Violence Third Offense, was ramming his car into his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle as they were driving down the roadway. The victim’s vehicle was occupied by three small children.
Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Traverse City Post responded to the location and the suspect vehicle drove off into hiding. Troopers broadcasted a multi-county BOL for the suspect. They coordinated with local law enforcement units to intercept the suspect. Troopers asked the victim to call the suspect and request he meet her at a local gas station.
The suspect was observed driving towards the gas station. Troopers and deputies from the Grand Traverse County and Benzie County Sheriff’s Office stopped the vehicle and arrested 24-year-old Rafael Diego Rocha from Traverse City. Rocha was lodged in the Grand Traverse County Jail.
Rocha was arraigned this afternoon on the 86th District Court in Grand Traverse County on four counts Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Habitual Offender Third. He remains lodged in the Grand Traverse County Jail on a $100,000 bond.