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Shooting: Lahser & Pilgrim on Detroit’s NW Side

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bildeDetails are limited but there was a shooting this afternoon at around 12:00PM on the 15800 block of Lahser on Detroit’s NW side. Detroit Police confirmed the shooting and Detroit Fire’s Engine 57 and a DEMS Medic 4 responded to the scene. DEMS Medic 4 then conveyed the victim to Sinai-Grace Hospital in an unknown condition. Engine 57 accompanied Medic 4 to the hospital.

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Detroit Looking for Person of Interest in Officer Myron Jarrett’s LODD

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Detroit police are looking for a female person of interest who was seen entering a Detroit liquor store with suspect Steven Guzina on October 28 2016.

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Detroit Police Seek Assistance

UPDATE: The Detroit Police Department have made contact with this female person of interest. The woman checked herself into a local hospital and DPD investigators spoke to her there. She was not placed under arrest. Steven Guzina has been charged with murder in the death of Officer Myron Jarrett.

The prosecutor’s office charged Guzina with one count each of second-degree murder; operating while intoxicated, causing death; OWI causing serious bodily injury; failure to stop at the scene of a crash when at fault, resulting in fatal death; reckless driving causing death; and reckless driving causing serious impairment of a body function. via @DetroitNews

femalepoiDetroit, MI – The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a female person of interest wanted in connection with the fatal crash involving a Detroit Police Officer.
On October 28, 2016 at approximately 11:00 p.m., in the 14500 block of Fenkell, a female person of interest can be seen entering and exiting a store, along with arrestee, Steven Guzina. The female shown is believed to have been the passenger in the vehicle that struck and killed Officer Myron Jarrett.

The female is described as an unknown female, 30-40 years old, light complexion, 5’3-5’5”, 130 lbs., wearing a multi colored hat, a blue jacket, and brown pants. She appears to have suffered a possible injury to her right arm.

If anyone recognizes this individual, knows of her whereabouts, or has any information pertaining to this crime, please call the Detroit Police Department Homicide at (313)596-2260 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-SPEAK UP.

Detroit Police Chief Craig’s Conference on Officer Myron Jarrett’s LODD

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DPD Officer Myron Jarrett
DPD Officer Myron Jarrett

 

Chief James E. Craig discusses circumstances surrounding fatal accident involving Detroit Police Officer.

Posted by Detroit Police Department on Saturday, October 29, 2016

 

twitterbadgeDETROIT: October 29, 2016 – Detroit Police Chief James Craig took a few moments to reflect on the life and service of Officer Myron Jarrett today, speaking of Officer Jarrett’s commitment to the City of Detroit, it’s citizens and to the Detroit Police Department. Officer Jarrett was an 8 year veteran of the Detroit Police Department spending the last 3 years as a member of the 12th Precinct’s patrol division. Officer Jarrett has 4 children with the oldest just returning from a deployment overseas while serving with the US military.

Chief Craig mentioned how respected Officer Jarrett was within the department and in the community. Coworkers had given Officer Jarrett the nickname of “salt and pepper” due to his graying hair. Officer Jarrett was a nice man, respected professional police officer who served the City of Detroit with distinction and never had a bad day. He was always in a good mood, loved his job and called his citation book “My Man Purse”. He enjoyed writing traffic citations because he believed it led to safer streets.

Chief Craig also recognized the multiple agencies who assisted the Detroit Police in the capture of Officer Jarrett’s murderer, Steven Patrick Guzina.

Detroit has lost two officers in the last two months. Sgt (Captain) Kenneth Steil in September and Officer Myron Jarrett this month, October 2016. Hearts are heavy in and outside the City of Detroit, we once again lost one our finest.

And so it goes.

Please take a moment and visit Officer Jarrett’s Officer Down Memorial Page.

There will eventually be a fund set up for Officer Jarrett’s family and when that happens, I’ll be posting it here. Please keep Officer Jarrett’s family in your prayers. Another heartbreaking day in Detroit.

OFFICER DOWN! Detroit LEO Killed on Monica & Puritan

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Steven Patrick Guzina Is In Custody

UPDATE: Stephen Patrick Guzina was taken into custody behind the Galaxy Coney Island at Grand River and Schaefer. An off duty law enforcement officer spotted the suspect and directed Detroit Police to Guzina’s location. He was taken into custody without incident. Guzina, 54, of Lincoln Park, recently separated from his restauranteur wife who owns and operates the Tijuana’s Mexican Kitchen in Dearborn.

DETROIT – Friday October 28 2016: DPD units responded to Monica & Puritan on Detroit’s west side for a traffic incident at around 1015PM Friday evening. During the arrest process of a 49 year old suspect, 40 year old Detroit Police Officer Myron Jarrett of the 12th Precinct was struck by Guzina’s Dodge Ram Van traveling at a high rate of speed. Both Guzina and the handcuffed 49 year old suspect escaped the scene. The Dodge Ram remains on the scene. Officer Jarrett was conveyed in critical condition to Sinai-Grace Hospital by other police officers on the scene. Officer Myron Jarrett, an 8 year veteran of the DPD from the 12th Precinct later died of his injuries.

DPD Officer Myron Jarrett
DPD Officer Myron Jarrett

UPDATED: The suspect has been identified as Steven Patrick Guzina, a 54 year old male from Lincoln Park. Guzina was also wearing a baseball cap and dark coat. Search for the officer’s killer continues.

The area surrounding Monica & Puritan was locked down and a perimeter has been established. A DPD police K-9 (K9-3) was on scene helping in the search. The Michigan State Police air unit Trooper 2 is also orbiting the area. There is no description of the Dodge Ram’s driver although officers on scene do have the registered owners description and photo on scene. The Dodge Ram is registered out of Lincoln Park and remains on the scene. The escaped handcuffed suspect is described as a 49 year old B/M wearing a Detroit Tiger baseball cap and blue jeans. It is unknown if the handcuffed suspect just ran from the scene or was ejected from the police unit during the collision. (Via Radio Transmissions)

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Detroit Police Department, Officer Myron Jarrett’s family and friends.

Local Fire Photographer & Firefighters Attacked on Fire Scene

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photog-1-motorcity911DETROIT October 25 2016: What started off as a crazy day for Detroit Firefighters on Tuesday ended up going full-tilt nuts in the evening. Detroit Fire’s 6th & 9th Battalions were dispatched to Detroit’s east side on reports of multiple dwellings on fire. The 6th Battalion made the fire scene at Molena & Van Dyke at around 11:00PM Tuesday evening. At 11:10PM Chief 6 requested the Detroit Police Department on scene for traffic control. 14 minutes later at 11:24PM Battalion Chief 9 reported firefighters were being attacked by a knife wielding man and they needed a scout FAST!. (FULL Audio of Incident Above) Numerous requests were made until the Detroit Police had a unit available. A couple of different precincts attempted to get police units to the scene but Detroit is a busy place at night, police units come at a premium. The police eventually showed up and the scene became secure, crickets were cricketing again….for a little while anyway.

Meanwhile, a short distance away,  local Fire Photography “buff” Alex (@FireAndWeather) and a friend were enjoying the sights and sounds of the fire scene. Alex and his friend were doing what fire photographers do, taking photographs and video of Detroit firefighters in action. Unfortunately, for Alex’s friend, he caught the attention of our knife wielding homeowner on a tear and became the prey. The East Side Slasher came after “the friend” and chased him down the sidewalk, screaming obscenities as he went. The “friend” can be seen doing a pretty good “moon walk” while the knife wielding perp chased him down the sidewalk and away from the scene. The whole episode was captured on Periscope by Alex on is #Periscope account, @AlexFireChaser. Thankfully, Alex’s friend is fleet of foot and was able to extricate himself from the situation without a poke.

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Firefighters were also under attack by this East Side Slasher and throughout Alex’s video the knife wielding knucklehead can be heard yelling at anyone and anything within shouting distance. At one point, he can be heard screaming at a tree “Whatcha gonna do! Whatcha gonna do!”.  By this time, the DPD scout had left the scene to deal with something a little more pressing and the situation once again became out of control. A second request for a DPD scout was made by Battalion Chief 6 at 11:49PM and 43 minutes later the police once again saved the day, or morning as it were. A handgun was also recovered by firefighters and turned over to the DPD at that time.

It’s said the attacker was later arrested by the Detroit Police and given a nice warm bed and a cup of cocoa at the Detroit Detention Center.

Thankfully no one was hurt and everyone went home happy…except for Alex’s friend who will NEVER go on a fire scene with Alex again.

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Stay Frosty Detroit.