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2 sentenced in conspiracy to kidnap newborn baby twins from mother in Livonia
Read full article: 2 sentenced in conspiracy to kidnap newborn baby twins from mother in LivoniaTwo men have been sentenced for their role in a conspiracy to kidnap newborn baby twins from their mother in Livonia, which sparked an Amber Alert.
Man who prompted Detroit Amber Alert by stealing car with child inside still at large
Read full article: Man who prompted Detroit Amber Alert by stealing car with child inside still at largeThe man who triggered an Amber Alert over the weekend by stealing a car with a child in the back seat from a Detroit gas station was still at large on Monday.
Missing Auburn Hills mother, newborn found at Warren laundromat
Read full article: Missing Auburn Hills mother, newborn found at Warren laundromatAfter nearly two weeks of searching, police found a mother and her 1-month-old daughter in Warren after they went missing from Auburn Hills, sparking concern among the family.
Twin babies taken from Livonia hotel by ‘friendly acquaintances’ caused Amber Alert, cops say
Read full article: Twin babies taken from Livonia hotel by ‘friendly acquaintances’ caused Amber Alert, cops sayAn Amber Alert was issued for two 14-day-old babies on Monday when their mother left them with “friendly acquaintances” at a Livonia hotel and came back to find them missing, police said.
Amber Alert: Newborn twins who went missing in Livonia have been found, Detroit police say
Read full article: Amber Alert: Newborn twins who went missing in Livonia have been found, Detroit police sayThe twin babies who went missing in Livonia, prompting an Amber Alert early Monday morning, have been found, Detroit police said.
Amber Alert canceled for infant twin boys abducted in Livonia
Read full article: Amber Alert canceled for infant twin boys abducted in LivoniaAn Amber Alert was issued early Monday morning after two infant twin boys were abducted out of Livonia by “two females.” The children were located a few hours later.
Man accused of kidnapping, killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit pleads not guilty
Read full article: Man accused of kidnapping, killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit pleads not guiltyRashad Trice, the man accused of kidnapping and killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit, appeared in court Monday to answer federal charges.
Wynter Cole Smith’s accused kidnapper to face all charges as one case -- here’s how that works
Read full article: Wynter Cole Smith’s accused kidnapper to face all charges as one case -- here’s how that worksThe man suspected of kidnapping and killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith is accused of committing crimes in three different counties, but the state’s attorney general wants to consolidate the case to just one county.
‘She’s gone’: Prosecutors reveal new text messages in Michigan Amber Alert case against Rashad Trice
Read full article: ‘She’s gone’: Prosecutors reveal new text messages in Michigan Amber Alert case against Rashad TriceRashad Trice, 26, had his very first appearance in a federal courtroom for his alleged role in the death of his ex-girlfriend’s daughter, 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith.
Wynter Cole Smith case: Everything suspected kidnapper, police said during car chase, arrest
Read full article: Wynter Cole Smith case: Everything suspected kidnapper, police said during car chase, arrestVideo showing the chase and arrest of the man suspected of kidnapping and killing Wynter Cole Smith revealed what was said as officers struggled with him and realized the 2-year-old girl wasn’t in the car.
‘I’ll do the rest of my life in prison’: Watch police arrest, question Wynter Cole Smith’s accused kidnapper
Read full article: ‘I’ll do the rest of my life in prison’: Watch police arrest, question Wynter Cole Smith’s accused kidnapperWhen police arrested the man suspected of kidnapping Wynter Cole Smith, the 2-year-old girl was nowhere to be found. Now, Local 4 has obtained exclusive video showing the car chase, arrest, and conversation between officers and Rashad Trice.
Officials believe Wynter Cole Smith was killed with pink cellphone charger after Amber Alert
Read full article: Officials believe Wynter Cole Smith was killed with pink cellphone charger after Amber AlertOfficials believe Wynter Cole Smith was killed with a pink cellphone charging cord that was found on her body days after the Amber Alert.
Wynter Cole Smith case: Everything we know from Amber Alert to discovery of body to criminal charges
Read full article: Wynter Cole Smith case: Everything we know from Amber Alert to discovery of body to criminal chargesHere’s everything we know about the Wynter Cole Smith case, from the Amber Alert to the discovery of her body to the charges against her suspected kidnapper.
Man accused of kidnapping 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith could face death penalty
Read full article: Man accused of kidnapping 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith could face death penaltyThe man accused of kidnapping Wynter Cole Smith after attacking her mother in Lansing is facing federal kidnapping charges.
Suspected kidnapper officially charged in death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith
Read full article: Suspected kidnapper officially charged in death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole SmithThe man suspected of kidnapping Wynter Cole Smith after attacking her mother in Lansing and fleeing police in St. Clair Shores has officially been charged in connection with the 2-year-old girl’s death.
Man linked to disappearance of Wynter Cole Smith moved to Ingham County Jail
Read full article: Man linked to disappearance of Wynter Cole Smith moved to Ingham County JailThe man linked to the disappearance of Wynter Cole Smith, accused of attacking her mother in Lansing, and charged with fleeing St. Clair Shores police has been moved from the hospital to a jail cell.
Community activists hold vigil to honor life of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Community activists hold vigil to honor life of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith on Detroit’s east sideCommunity activists held a vigil to honor the life of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith.
Man linked to abduction of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith from Lansing charged with fleeing police
Read full article: Man linked to abduction of 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith from Lansing charged with fleeing policeRashad Maleek Trice, 26, of Detroit, has been charged with fleeing police after officials say he attacked his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend and kidnapped her daughter, 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith.
Grandpa of Wynter Cole Smith has message for person who killed her, left her in Detroit alley
Read full article: Grandpa of Wynter Cole Smith has message for person who killed her, left her in Detroit alleyThe grandfather of Wynter Cole Smith has a message for the person who killed the 2-year-old girl and left her body in an alley in Detroit.
Family of Wynter Cole Smith invites public to vigil in her memory -- here are the details
Read full article: Family of Wynter Cole Smith invites public to vigil in her memory -- here are the detailsThe family of Wynter Cole Smith invited the public to a vigil in memory of the 2-year-old girl, whose body was found in Detroit days after her abduction, police said.
Family of Wynter Cole Smith releases statement after 2-year-old’s body found in Detroit
Read full article: Family of Wynter Cole Smith releases statement after 2-year-old’s body found in DetroitThe family of Wynter Cole Smith has released a statement after the 2-year-old girl’s body was found in a Detroit alley nearly three days into an Amber Alert.
Morning 4: A timeline of Lansing kidnapping, Detroit discovery of missing toddler Wynter Cole Smith -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: A timeline of Lansing kidnapping, Detroit discovery of missing toddler Wynter Cole Smith -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
An attack, an Amber Alert, and days of searching: Timeline of Wynter Cole Smith’s abduction, discovery
Read full article: An attack, an Amber Alert, and days of searching: Timeline of Wynter Cole Smith’s abduction, discoveryThe days-long Amber Alert for Wynter Cole Smith came to an end Wednesday night when Detroit police found her body in an overgrown alley.
What officials said about discovering body of Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit days after Amber Alert
Read full article: What officials said about discovering body of Wynter Cole Smith in Detroit days after Amber AlertThe body of missing 2-year-old girl Wynter Cole Smith was found in an overgrown alley nearly three days after she was kidnapped in Lansing.
What officials said about discovering body of Wynter Cole Smit in Detroit days after Amber Alert
Read full article: What officials said about discovering body of Wynter Cole Smit in Detroit days after Amber AlertThe body of missing 2-year-old girl Wynter Cole Smith was found in an overgrown alley nearly three days after she was kidnapped in Lansing.
Here’s what we know as body of 2-year-old girl found in Detroit days after Amber Alert
Read full article: Here’s what we know as body of 2-year-old girl found in Detroit days after Amber AlertThe body of Wynter Cole Smith, 2, of Lansing, was found Wednesday night in a Detroit alley, nearly three days after an Amber Alert was issued due to her abduction.
Watch: Police hold briefing after body of missing 2-year-old girl found in Detroit alley
Read full article: Watch: Police hold briefing after body of missing 2-year-old girl found in Detroit alleyThe body of missing 2-year-old girl Wynter Cole Smith has been found in an alley nearly three days after her kidnapping in Lansing prompted an Amber Alert.
Live stream: Police hold briefing after body of missing 2-year-old girl found in Detroit alley
Read full article: Live stream: Police hold briefing after body of missing 2-year-old girl found in Detroit alleyThe body of missing 2-year-old girl Wynter Cole Smith has been found in an alley nearly three days after her kidnapping in Lansing prompted an Amber Alert.
Body of missing 2-year-old girl from Lansing found in alley on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Body of missing 2-year-old girl from Lansing found in alley on Detroit’s east sideThe body of missing 2-year-old girl Wynter Cole Smith has been found in an alley nearly three days after her kidnapping in Lansing prompted an Amber Alert.
Father of missing 2-year-old Lansing girl pleads for her safe return
Read full article: Father of missing 2-year-old Lansing girl pleads for her safe returnThe father of a 2-year-old girl is pleading for her safe return after police believe she was kidnapped by her mother’s ex-boyfriend after a stabbing and assault in Lansing.
Amber Alert suspect faces 8 charges after 2-year-old girl kidnapped, mom attacked in Lansing
Read full article: Amber Alert suspect faces 8 charges after 2-year-old girl kidnapped, mom attacked in LansingThe man suspected of sparking an Amber Alert by abducting a 2-year-old girl after attacking her mother in Lansing has officially been charged.
Everything we know as Amber Alert for 2-year-old Lansing girl stretches into 3rd day
Read full article: Everything we know as Amber Alert for 2-year-old Lansing girl stretches into 3rd dayIt’s been two and a half days since an Amber Alert was issued for a 2-year-old girl who police believe was kidnapped by her mother’s ex-boyfriend after a stabbing in Lansing.
Police reveal route Amber Alert suspect took between Lansing girl’s disappearance, his arrest
Read full article: Police reveal route Amber Alert suspect took between Lansing girl’s disappearance, his arrestPolice have revealed the route they believe a suspected kidnapper took in between when an Amber Alert was issued for a 2-year-old girl and when he was arrested.
Amber Alert: FBI offers $25,000 reward as search for missing 2-year-old girl continues
Read full article: Amber Alert: FBI offers $25,000 reward as search for missing 2-year-old girl continuesThe FBI is offering a $25,000 reward in the search for a missing 2-year-old Lansing girl whose disappearance sparked an Amber Alert nearly two days ago.
Watch: Full FBI update on Amber Alert involving missing 2-year-old Lansing girl
Read full article: Watch: Full FBI update on Amber Alert involving missing 2-year-old Lansing girlFBI agents and police provided a live update Tuesday afternoon on the Amber Alert involving a 2-year-old Lansing girl who has been missing for nearly 40 hours.
Amber Alert: 2-year-old Lansing girl still missing more than 24 hours after mom stabbed by ex
Read full article: Amber Alert: 2-year-old Lansing girl still missing more than 24 hours after mom stabbed by exA 2-year-old girl from Lansing whose mother was stabbed by an ex-boyfriend is still missing more than 24 hours after an Amber Alert was issued and her mom’s ex-boyfriend was caught in St. Clair Shores.
Metro Detroit search still underway for Lansing toddler with kidnapper in custody
Read full article: Metro Detroit search still underway for Lansing toddler with kidnapper in custodyLaw enforcement continue to search Tuesday for a missing 2-year-old girl who was kidnapped from her mother in Lansing on Sunday night.
Amber Alert remains active for missing 2-year-old girl kidnapped by mother’s ex-boyfriend in Lansing
Read full article: Amber Alert remains active for missing 2-year-old girl kidnapped by mother’s ex-boyfriend in LansingThe Amber Alert for missing 2-year-old Wynter Smith remains active. Smith was abducted in Lansing Monday (July 3) morning, but the search has shifted to Metro Detroit.
Man linked to Amber Alert for missing 2-year-old fled St. Clair Shores police, crashed, hurt cop
Read full article: Man linked to Amber Alert for missing 2-year-old fled St. Clair Shores police, crashed, hurt copThe man linked to an Amber Alert for a missing 2-year-old girl out of Lansing is accused of fleeing from St. Clair Shores police, crashing into a cop car, and injuring an officer, authorities said.
Amber Alert: 2-year-old girl still missing; man arrested in St. Clair Shores
Read full article: Amber Alert: 2-year-old girl still missing; man arrested in St. Clair ShoresA 2-year-old girl from Lansing is still missing and a man has been taken into custody after an Amber Alert was issued early Monday morning.
Cleveland police believe missing 15-year-old Ohio boy may have been abducted
Read full article: Cleveland police believe missing 15-year-old Ohio boy may have been abductedA 15-year-old Ohio boy who was last seen at a house party more than two weeks ago may have been abducted, according to Cleveland police.
Ohio police: 5-month-old boy still missing after woman stole car twins were in; 1 child found
Read full article: Ohio police: 5-month-old boy still missing after woman stole car twins were in; 1 child foundPolice in Ohio are searching for a 5-month-old child who they believe was kidnapped by a woman who stole the child’s mother’s vehicle.
Amber Hagerman’s murder inspired AMBER Alerts; 26 years later, her killer hasn’t been caught
Read full article: Amber Hagerman’s murder inspired AMBER Alerts; 26 years later, her killer hasn’t been caughtThe kidnapping and brutal murder of a 9-year-old Texas girl is what inspired the AMBER Alert system.
‘Destructive’ storms will trigger emergency weather alerts on phones: How it works
Read full article: ‘Destructive’ storms will trigger emergency weather alerts on phones: How it worksMuch like your smartphone alerts you about an AMBER Alert, it will now let you know about certain weather events in your area.
Amber Alert canceled: Madison Heights children found safe with family in Toledo
Read full article: Amber Alert canceled: Madison Heights children found safe with family in ToledoMADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – An Amber Alert issued Friday morning for a 4-month-old child and 1-year-old child in Madison Heights has been canceled after the children were found safe in Toledo. Madison Heights police said the children were found safe with family. Police originally believed the children had been kidnapped by an 18-year-old man was believed to be armed. The Amber Alert was issued early Friday morning warning the man may be headed to Detroit or Toledo with the children. Police said the man had assaulted the children’s father and took the children at gunpoint.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Oct. 19, 2020
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Oct. 19, 2020From Michigan SOS -- deadline to register online to vote:Today, Oct. 19 is the last day to register online to vote for the Nov. 3 general election. Eligible Michigan citizens can register online at Michigan.gov/Vote or by mail if it is postmarked by today’s date. It’s as simple as that,” said Michael L. Prince, director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. That was 3.56% of the state’s active COVID-19 cases, 253 of which were in critical care with 94 patients on ventilators . Michigan COVID-19 cases on the rise along with the rest of the United States, EuropeMichigan had the highest 7-day average for new COVID-19 cases last week at 1,463 since the start of the pandemic.
Michigan Amber Alert canceled: 2-year-old Lansing Township boy found safe
Read full article: Michigan Amber Alert canceled: 2-year-old Lansing Township boy found safeAn Amber Alert issued Monday morning for a 2-year-old boy from Lansing Township has been canceled. They had been searching for 2-year-old Phoenix Javon Washington is believed to have been taken by 26-year-old Phoenix Washington. They were reported missing Monday morning from 3209 West Michigan Avenue in Lansing Township. Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Lansing Township Police Department at 517-730-5855. More: Missing in Michigan
Father in custody after allegedly abducting daughter at gunpoint in Southfield
Read full article: Father in custody after allegedly abducting daughter at gunpoint in SouthfieldSOUTHFIELD, Mich. – A young child was found safe Monday night after being abducted from her family at gunpoint in Southfield. An Amber Alert was issued Monday afternoon after Jaliyah Ford, 1, was allegedly abducted by her father Jeremy Ford around 2 p.m. in a parking lot near West Nile Road. As police began searching for the girl, people who parked in the lot started noticing their vehicles had been damaged by shots fired by the father amid the abduction. A woman who did not want to go on camera had to have her tire replaced after it was punctured from one of the shots fired. Jaliyah Ford’s father is now in police custody after turning himself in on Monday evening, returning his child to police unharmed.
Amber Alert for 1-year-old abducted at gunpoint in Southfield canceled
Read full article: Amber Alert for 1-year-old abducted at gunpoint in Southfield canceledSOUTHFIELD, Mich. – An Amber Alert for a 1-year-old police say was abducted at gunpoint on Monday has been canceled. Officials say the 1-year-old child, Jaliyah Ford, was abducted by the alleged father, Jeremy Ford. Police did not say whether the father was in custody. The man and abducted child were traveling in a black Chrysler 300 with the Michigan license plate “EGA6057”. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Southfield Police Department at 248-796-5461.
Reward increases in disappearance of Alabama 3-year-old
Read full article: Reward increases in disappearance of Alabama 3-year-oldKamille "Cupcake" McKinney, 3, was last seen at a birthday party in Birmingham, Alabama. Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney vanished Saturday night from a birthday party in the Birmingham housing complex where her family lives. The chief also announced an increase in the reward for information that helps police solve the case to $20,000. The reward is offered by Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama and is separate from a $5,000 reward offered by Alabama Gov. The members of the Jefferson County Commission then each gave $1,600 from their discretionary funds to add an additional $8,000 to Crime Stoppers' reward, bringing the total offering to $33,000.
Amber Alert issued for a 3-year-old girl abducted in Alabama
Read full article: Amber Alert issued for a 3-year-old girl abducted in AlabamaKamille "Cupcake" McKinney, 3, was last seen at a birthday party in Birmingham, Alabama. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A person of interest is in custody after an Amber Alert was issued for a 3-year-old girl who was last seen at a birthday party in Birmingham, Alabama, police said Sunday. Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney was last seen Saturday, said Sgt. She is believed to be in extreme danger and may have been abducted by a man and woman, according to the Amber Alert. Kamille is 3 feet tall, weighs 60 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair, according to the Amber Alert.
$20,000 reward offered in New Jersey possible abduction case
Read full article: $20,000 reward offered in New Jersey possible abduction caseDulce Maria Alavez was last seen on Monday at a Bridgeton, New Jersey, city park. (CNN) - A $20,000 reward has been offered for Dulce Maria Alavez, 5, who authorities say may have been abducted Monday from a playground in New Jersey. Dulce Maria Alavez, may have been taken by a light-skinned, possibly Hispanic male, the Bridgeton Police department said Tuesday in announcing an Amber Alert. The FBI contributed $5,000 toward the reward for information leading to Dulce or the identification of someone involved in her disappearance. The Cumberland County Prosecutor's office offered another $5,000, and the Newfield National Bank is contributing $10,000 to the reward, officials said.
Amber Alert issued for 5-year-old New Jersey girl
Read full article: Amber Alert issued for 5-year-old New Jersey girlDulce Maria Alavez was last seen on Monday at a Bridgeton, New Jersey, city park. (CNN) - New Jersey officials issued a statewide Amber Alert for a missing 5-year-old girl who authorities say may have been abducted from a playground on Monday. Officers responded to the Bridgeton city park's ball fields and playground area for a report of a missing child at about 4:50 p.m. Monday. Bridgeton Police Chief Michael Gaimari issued the Amber Alert after interviewing and re-interviewing people who were in Bridgeton's city park near the ball fields on Monday afternoon. Police said to call 1-800-CALL-FBI with tips or information about the Amber Alert.