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Highland Park Man Charged in Homicide of Transgender Woman
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
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
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.
Flushing, MI Man Charged with Stalking Michigan Attorney General and Plymouth City Commissioner
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.
Barricaded Gunman Charged in Westland Domestic Incident
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.
UPDATE: Charges to be Raised in Lamara Glenn Homicide
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.
Professional Boxer Charged with Fleeing from Huron Township Police
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.
Detroit Couple Charged in Fatal Dog Mauling of Detroit Man
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.
Charges to be Raised in Lamara Glenn Homicide
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.
Wayne Man Charged in Canton Fatal Shooting of Ex-Girlfriend
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
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 Men Charged in Shooting of 11-Year-Old Girl
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.
Detroit Aunt Charged in Reckless Driving Incident
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
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.
Statement of Prosecutor Worthy on the Ansari Civil Verdict
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.
Statement of Prosecutor Worthy on New Gun Laws
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.'
Resentencing Held for Defendant Ivory Thomas under People v. Poole
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.
Local Psychiatrist Sentenced in Non-Fatal Shooting
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.
Former WC Employee Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Prison for Defrauding County Out of Over $2.3 Million
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.
Taylor Man Charged in Non-Fatal Shooting of Taylor Police Officers
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.