2024 News Archive

Detroit Father Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Six-Year-Old Son

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Morris Stephen Brown, 34, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of his six-year-old son.

Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jelani Ahmed Shakoor, 40, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Alicia Ferguson, 35, also of Detroit. Ms. Ferguson was the girlfriend of the defendant.

Detroit Man Charged in West Seven Mile Road Fatal Car Crash

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Zaughn Dontell Coleman, 29, of Detroit, in connection with a car crash that killed Quintell Ray, 40, also of Detroit

Delivery Driver Charged in Detroit Fatal Hit and Run

Monday, June 17, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Joseph Edmond Stewart, 25, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, in connection with a car crash that killed Delia Dinwiddie, 56, of Detroit.

TSA Employee Charged with I-275 Freeway Non-Fatal Shooting

Friday, June 14, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Alec Nicholas Thieman 28, of Delta, Ohio, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 46-year-old man, of Romulus. The defendant is employed by the Transportation Security Administration.

Two Teens Charged in Robbery and Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old

Friday, June 14, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Barry Love, 15, and Anthony Carter, 16, both of Detroit, in connection with the robbery and fatal shooting of a 16-year-old male, also of Detroit. The juveniles will be waived and tried as adult defendants.

Garden City Defendant Sentenced in Fatal Shooting of Detroit Police Sgt. Elaine Williams

Friday, June 14, 2024

Today, Defendant Johnson was sentenced on one count of Manslaughter to 57 min. to 95 months max. to 15 years in prison before Judge Charise Anderson in the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice.

Livonia Woman Charged in Seminole Street Fatal Arson Fire

Friday, June 7, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Cinamon Charmaine Rigmaiden, 31, of Livonia, in connection with the arson of a Detroit home that killed Tina Dorrough,53, and injured a 57-year-old man, and a 65-year-old woman, all of Detroit.

Adult Designated Juvenile Charged in Robson Street Non-Fatal Shooting

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 15-year-old juvenile male, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shootings of a 15-year-old male victim, and a 16-year-old male victim, also of Detroit.

Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend and Non-Fatal Shooting of Three-Year-Old Son

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Virgil Dan Brown, 22, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal shooting of Ms. Jevon Miller, 19, and the non-fatal shooting of their three-year-old son.

Zion Foster's Cousin Jaylin Brazier Sentenced in Her Homicide

Monday, June 3, 2024

Today, Brazier was sentenced by Judge Knapp to 38 to 90 years in prison for Second-Degree Murder. He was also sentenced to 5 to 10 years in prison for Tampering with Evidence that will be served consecutively to the Second-Degree Murder charge.

Macomb, MI Man Charged in Detroit Mass Shooting and Robbery

Friday, May 24, 2024

Prosecutor Worthy has charged Jony Saad Alatto, 32, of Macomb, in connection with the fatal shootings of John Coffie Jr., 76, Alphonso Henry, 55, and Morriss Campbell Jr., 41, and the non-fatal shootings of a 55-year-old woman and a 33-year-old woman.

Eastpointe Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of Detroit Man

Friday, May 24, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Tasean Lamarean Johnson, 19, of Eastpointe, in connection with the fatal shooting of William Shelton, 18, of Detroit.

Detroit Man Charged in Quintuple Shooting on Ohio Street

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Prosecutor Worthy has charged Charles Carter, 47, in connection with the fatal shooting of Luzell Etheridge, 46, of Detroit, and the non-fatal shootings of a 49-year-old woman, a 31-year-old man, a 56-year-old man, and a 31-year-old woman.

Detroit Man Charged in Fatal Road Rage Incident

Friday, May 17, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Desmond Burks, 33, of Detroit, in connection with a road rage incident that killed Mr. Reda Saleh, 67, of Dearborn.

Westland Man Charged in Fairlane Town Center Non-Fatal Shooting of Brother

Friday, May 17, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged James Edward Townsend, 25, of Westland, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man of Canton. Defendant Townsend is the brother of the victim.

Taylor Man Charged in Detroit Triple Shooting

Friday, May 17, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Gabriel Kieshaun-Dajuan Toler, 36, of Taylor, in connection with the fatal shootings of Hollie Stoops, 41, of Lincoln Park, Mary Hernandez, 28, of Monroe, MI, and the non-fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man of Taylor.

Zion Foster's Cousin Jaylin Brazier Found Guilty in Her Homicide

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Today, Defendant Brazier was found guilty as charged of Second-Degree Murder and Tampering with Evidence in a jury trial before Judge Donald Knapp. The case was prosecuted by APA Ryan Elsey. His sentencing is scheduled for June 3, 2024, at 9:00 a.m..

Dearborn Heights Woman Arraigned on New Charges in Fatal Shooting of Boyfriend

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Defendant Johnson's previous charges of Assault with Intent to Murder and Felony Firearm have been amended because of the death of Mr. Stevens. She has now been charged with Second-Degree Murder and Felony Firearm.*

Garden City Defendant Enters No Contest Plea in Fatal Shooting of DPD Sgt. Elaine Williams

Friday, May 10, 2024

Today, Johnson entered a plea of no contest to Manslaughter with a sentence agreement of three years' probation and any violation found by the court will result in a guideline sentence o f 57 months minimum to 95 months maximum to 15 years in prison.

Detroit Teen Charged in Non-Fatal Shootings of Four

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Alvin Noble,17, of Detroit in connection with the non-fatal shootings of two 18-year-old girls, a six-year-old girl, and a two-year-old boy, all of Detroit. Defendant Noble is being prosecuted as an adult in this case.

Dearborn Heights Woman Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Boyfriend

Monday, May 6, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Leah Renee Johnson, 30, of Dearborn Heights, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 41-year-old man, also of Dearborn Heights.

Former JDF Worker Charged in Sexual Assault of Two Juvenile Males

Monday, May 6, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Svetlana Kuryanova, 33, of Farmington Hills, in connection with the sexual assaults of a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy while she was employed at the Juvenile Detention Center.

Dearborn Heights Man Charged in Assault and Barricaded Gunman Incident

Monday, April 29, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Mark Denis Grzybowski, 63, of Dearborn Heights, in connection with the assault of a 31-year-old year Detroit man and his four-year-old son.

Detroit Police Officer Charged for Using Taser to Threaten 10-Year-Old Nephew

Friday, April 26, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged DPD officer Caleb Williams, 21, with Child Abuse Second Degree and Felonious Assault of his young nephew.*

Detroit Man Charged in Sexual Assault of 10-Year-Old Girl

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Cedric Jackson, 59, of Detroit, in connection with the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 10-year-old Detroit girl.

Detroit Man Charged in Detroit Night Club Non-Fatal Shootings

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Damond Lamont Hunter, 32, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shootings of two 33-year-old men, a 42-year-old man, a 45-year-old man, and a 48-year-old man, all of Detroit.

Westland Grocery Store Employee Charged with Threat of Terrorism

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jonathan Lee Stieber, 37, of Garden City, in connection with making terrorist threats against employees and customers of a Kroger store. Mr. Stieber was an employee of the store at the time of the incident.

Harper Woods Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend

Monday, April 15, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Brenitaze Moore, 29, of Harper Woods, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 25-year-old Detroit woman. The victim was the girlfriend of the defendant at the time of the incident.

Preliminary Examination Adjourned for Highland Park Homicide of Transgender Woman

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Today the Preliminary Examination was adjourned in 30th District Court to refer the defendant for an evaluation for competency to stand trial. The next court date is on July 16, 2024.

Juvenile Charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Friday, April 5, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 16-year-old juvenile male, of Detroit, in connection with carrying a concealed weapon and fleeing from Detroit police officers.

No Room for Trafficking in Detroit - Free Human Trafficking Awareness Training Event

Friday, March 29, 2024

No Room for Trafficking in Detroit will be held at the Westin Book Cadillac in downtown Detroit, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. The event is free and open to all hospitality professionals.

DPS Police Officer Found Guilty of False Report of a Felony

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

On May 14, 2021, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Dajuan Dickerson, 33, in connection with falsely reporting a carjacking. He is employed as a Detroit Public School police officer.

Ecorse Man Charged in Sexual Assault of 13-Year-Old Girl

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Shawn Holcomb, 52, of Ecorse, in connection with the sexual assault of a 13-year-old Allen Park girl.

Grosse Pointe Teen Charged in Grosse Pointe Farms Fatal Car Crash

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a 17-year-old male, in connection with a car crash that killed Flynn Mackrell, 18, both of Grosse Pointe.

Southfield Woman Charged in Death of Three-Year-Old Girl

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Iesha Harris, 30, of Southfield, in connection with the death of a three-year-old girl. Defendant Harris is a friend of the child's mother who was babysitting the child at the time of her death.

Ecorse Man Charged in Sexual Assaults of Senior Dearborn Women

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Shawn Holcomb, 52, of Ecorse, in connection with the sexual assaults of a 78-year-old woman and an 85-year-old woman, both of Dearborn.

Wayne Woman Charged in Death of Eight-Year-Old Daughter

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Chelsea Renee Duperon, 30, of Wayne, in connection with the death of her eight-year-old daughter.

Riverview Woman Charged in Southgate Wrong-Way Fatal Car Crash

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Prosecutor Worthy has charged Alyssa Taylor Usher, 30, of Riverview,in connection with a car crash that killed Lillian Caldwel, 44, of Port Huron, and injured a 52-year-old Port Huron man, a 25-year-old woman, a 31-year-old man, and a three-year-old girl

Detroit Man Charged in Homicide of Infant Daughter

Monday, March 18, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Charles Evans, 24, of Detroit, in connection with the homicide of nine-month-old Kinsley Evans. Defendant Evans is the father of the infant.

Highland Park Man Charged in Homicide of Transgender Woman

Friday, March 15, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Carlos Lamar Scotland, 18, in connection with the fatal shooting of Asia Davis, 36, both of Highland Park, MI. Ms. Davis was a transgender woman of color. Defendant Scotland is being prosecuted as an adult in this case.

Detroit Man Charged in Overdose Death of Birmingham Teen

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Aron Miranda, 24, of Detroit, in connection with the Fentanyl overdose death of Jack McCarthy, 19, of Birmingham, MI.

Detroit Man Charged After Diligent Work of Grosse Pointe and Grosse Pointe Woods Police Departments

Friday, March 8, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jerry Ryan Ashley, 44, of Detroit, in connection with the breaking and entering of the home of a deceased Grosse Pointe City resident, and the homes of three deceased Grosse Pointe Woods residents.

Highland Park Man Charged in Homicide of Girlfriend

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jimmie Lee Brown, 46, of Highland Park, in connection with the homicide of Kelly Ann Mays, 49, of Westland. Ms. Mays was the girlfriend of the defendant.

Detroit Men Charged in Shooting of 11-Year-Old Girl

Friday, February 23, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Tahkari Turner, 18, Robert Lee Turner Jr., 20, and Nasir Lavant Garrett, 19, all of Detroit, in connection with the shooting of an 11-year-old girl in the head.

Professional Boxer Charged with Fleeing from Huron Township Police

Monday, March 4, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jared Davon Anderson, 24, of Toledo, Ohio, in connection with fleeing from Huron Township Police Officers. Anderson is a professional heavyweight boxer who is known as Jared 'The Real Big Baby' Anderson.

Taylor Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Taylor Police Officers

Monday, January 29, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Rick Good, 73, of Taylor, in connection with the non-fatal shootings of Taylor police officers.

Flushing, MI Man Charged with Stalking Michigan Attorney General and Plymouth City Commissioner

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Christopher Dean Baldwin, 40, of Flushing, Michigan, in connection with stalking Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and her wife, Plymouth City Commissioner Alanna Maguire.

Resentencing Held for Defendant Ivory Thomas under People v. Poole

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Judge Baker-Robinson re-sentenced Mr. Thomas to 40 - 60 years. This means that his maximum sentence has been served and he will likely be released from the Thumb Correctional Facility, in Lapeer, MI today.

Dearborn Fire Chief Sentenced for Operating While Intoxicated

Thursday, January 18, 2024

On January 17, 2024, Joseph Murray was sentenced by Judge Mark J. Plawecki to one year of probation with 120 hours of community service as directed by the City of Dearborn.

Charges Dismissed Against DPD Officer in 36thDistrict Court Today

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Today, 36th District Court Judge Kenneth King dismissed the case at the preliminary examination citing insufficient evidence to bind over the case to the trial court.

Wayne Man Charged in Canton Fatal Shooting of Ex-Girlfriend

Monday, February 26, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Joseph Michael Slocum, Jr., 23, of Wayne, in connection with the fatal shooting of Veronica Crain 19, of Detroit. Ms. Crain was the ex-girlfriend of the defendant.

Fourth Man Charged in Shooting of 11-Year-Old Girl

Monday, February 26, 2024

On February 24, 2024, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Hershel Lanier Marion Jr., 19, of Detroit in connection with the shooting of an 11-year-old girl in the head.

Detroit Aunt Charged in Reckless Driving Incident

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Ashjunaria Virginia Townsend, 23, of Detroit, in connection with the endangerment of a 5-year-old boy, a 9-year-old girl, and two 10-year-old girls, all of Detroit. Defendant Townsend is the aunt of the victims.

Detroit Man Charged in Robbery of Grosse Pointe Farms Grocery Store

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Harold Edward Smith, 53, of Detroit, in connection with the armed robbery of a grocery store.

Detroit Couple Charged in Fatal Dog Mauling of Detroit Man

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Roy Eric Goodman, 40, and Trevina Quiche Goodman, 38, of Detroit, in connection with the death of Harold Phillips, 35, also of Detroit. The defendants are a married couple.

Detroit Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of DPD Officer

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Barry Holley Washington, 45, of Detroit, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a Detroit police officer.

Statement of Prosecutor Worthy on New Gun Laws

Thursday, February 15, 2024

'My office has been working on this issue for almost a decade. We have charged quite a few parents and caregivers for allowing their guns that were not safely stored to fall into the hands of innocent children with catastrophic results.'

Former WC Employee Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Prison for Defrauding County Out of Over $2.3 Million

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Former Wayne County Roads Division employee John Gibson was sentenced to 1½ years in prison today for conspiring to defraud the county out of over $2.3 million, United States Attorney Dawn N. Ison and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced.

Barricaded Gunman Charged in Westland Domestic Incident

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Kevin Merritt Butler, 61, of Westland, in connection with a shooting incident involving his 55-year-old wife, of Westland.

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UPDATE: Charges to be Raised in Lamara Glenn Homicide

Monday, March 4, 2024

The next court date is another Probable Cause Conference on March 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., before Judge Kenneth King. As a result of Lamara's passing, the cases will be consolidated, and the charges will be amended for three defendants after the Exam.

Statement of Prosecutor Worthy on the Ansari Civil Verdict

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

On February 16, 2024, a jury awarded $10 million to Alexandre Ansari, of Detroit. He spent almost six years in prison for the killing of a 15-year-old girl before the criminal case was dismissed.

Eastpointe Man Charged in New Year's Day Fatal Car Crash

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged De-L Alekshay-Makalo Wesley, 49, of Eastpointe, in connection with a car crash that killed Dylan Bradford, 27, of Detroit, and non-fatally injured a 35-year-old man, of Inkster.

Local Psychiatrist Sentenced in Non-Fatal Shooting

Friday, February 2, 2024

On August 6, 2021, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Dr. Barika Butler-Quarles, 42, a licensed psychiatrist of Grosse Pointe, in connection with the non-fatal shooting of a 41-year-old woman, of Texas.

Charges to be Raised in Lamara Glenn Homicide

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

As a result of her death the cases will be consolidated and the charges will be amended and raised at the preliminary examination on March 7, 2024, before Judge Kenneth King at 8:45 a.m.

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