Crime https://www.wcmu.org/tags/crime Crime en-US Copyright Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:18:57 GMT Automated license plate readers generate concern, support across Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/automated-license-plate-readers-generate-concern-support-across-michigan The cameras are capable of recording important details on the back of a car, such as the license plate and the make and model of a vehicle. Law enforcement officers say they're useful for investigations. Critics say they put privacy at risk. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:18:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/automated-license-plate-readers-generate-concern-support-across-michigan Alvin (AJ) Jones Michigan ID program helps people leaving prisons stay out of prison, but some slip through the system https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-18/michigan-id-program-helps-people-leaving-prisons-stay-out-of-prison-but-some-slip-through-the-system This year, Michigan’s prison recidivism rate, or the number of people leaving prison and then returning, is the lowest on record, with nearly 80% of ex-inmates staying out of prison three years after their parole. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-18/michigan-id-program-helps-people-leaving-prisons-stay-out-of-prison-but-some-slip-through-the-system Clara Lincolnhol, Capital News Service Charges filed in gruesome murder of Wexford County woman https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-17/charges-filed-in-gruesome-murder-of-wexford-county-woman Andrea Sahori of the Detroit Free Press breaks down the case. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:42:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-17/charges-filed-in-gruesome-murder-of-wexford-county-woman David Nicholas People exposed to firearm violence more likely to die of stress-related heart diseases, study finds https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-10/people-exposed-to-firearm-violence-more-likely-to-die-of-stress-related-heart-diseases-study-finds Residents of census tracts with a high level of gun violence are at increased risk of cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks, a new University of Michigan study finds. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-10/people-exposed-to-firearm-violence-more-likely-to-die-of-stress-related-heart-diseases-study-finds Clara Lincolnhol, Capital News Service 2 teens denied bond, plead not guilty to murder of Traverse City employee https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/2-teens-denied-bond-plead-not-guilty-to-murder-of-traverse-city-employee Authorities say one of the teens shot and killed a city Parking Services worker and shot at — and narrowly missed — a Traverse City police officer during a later foot pursuit. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:10:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/2-teens-denied-bond-plead-not-guilty-to-murder-of-traverse-city-employee Ed Ronco Police investigate homicide in downtown Traverse City, after officer nearly shot Saturday night https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-16/police-investigate-homicide-in-downtown-traverse-city-after-officer-nearly-shot-saturday-night Authorities believe the shooting death of a man found Sunday morning is connected to a Saturday night foot chase in which two teenagers were arrested. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:09:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-16/police-investigate-homicide-in-downtown-traverse-city-after-officer-nearly-shot-saturday-night Ed Ronco Michigan victim services organizations say they're in desperate need of state funding https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-10/michigan-victim-services-organizations-say-theyre-in-desperate-need-of-state-funding Federal funds have been dwindling, and advocates across Michigan say they need help from the state — but legislators are having trouble agreeing on a state budget. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:24:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-10/michigan-victim-services-organizations-say-theyre-in-desperate-need-of-state-funding Anna Spidel Brother: Walmart attack suspect a danger for years, ‘fell through cracks every time’ https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-13/brother-walmart-attack-suspect-a-danger-for-years-fell-through-cracks-every-time The family of a homeless man with mental issues accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart near Traverse City say they’ve begged authorities to institutionalize him for decades. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:08:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-13/brother-walmart-attack-suspect-a-danger-for-years-fell-through-cracks-every-time Eli Newman ICE detains two Chinese nationals connected to northern Michigan weed bust https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-08/ice-detains-two-chinese-nationals-connected-to-northern-michigan-weed-bust They're being accused of illegally growing $5 million worth of marijuana in an Iosco County warehouse. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:51:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-08/ice-detains-two-chinese-nationals-connected-to-northern-michigan-weed-bust Alvin (AJ) Jones Terrorism charge likely in stabbing attack at Traverse City Walmart https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-27/terrorism-charge-likely-in-stabbing-attack-at-traverse-city-walmart All 11 of the people stabbed at a Traverse City Walmart over the weekend are expected to survive. The suspect is expected to face charges including terrorism, Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:33:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-27/terrorism-charge-likely-in-stabbing-attack-at-traverse-city-walmart Ed Ronco, Claire Keenan-Kurgan