Darren Cunningham

Detroit

News Reporter at WXYZ-TV (Southfield, MI)

7 Action News Reporter @WXYZDetroit

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Macomb County couple defrauded out $50K, police catch suspect tied to two other cases

4 days ago | wxyz.com | Darren Cunningham

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Shelby Township couple is out $50,000 after falling for an email phishing scam, according to police. The suspect, Vedantkumar Bhupenbhai Patel, is in jail on charges of false pretenses and larceny. Police said the 25-year-old is in the United States on a student visa and has an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer for deportation.
Prostitution, drug abuse among issues targeted in Operation John R Resolve: DPD

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Darren Cunningham

DETROIT (WXYZ) — On Wednesday, a heavy police presence converged on the area of John R Street and McNichols Road for Operation John R Resolve. Detroit police announced they're cracking down on traffic-related offenses and quality of life issues like prostitution and drug abuse in the 11th and 12th precincts. Watch the report in the video player below: 'Operation John R Resolve' is underway in Detroit Detroiter Steve Murphy takes pride in his city.
Civic center, Stanley Park developments progressing in White Lake Township

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Darren Cunningham

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — White Lake Township supervisor Rik Kowall gave 7 News Detroit a tour around the new civic center construction site. He said the former cornfield is “turning into an area where people will be able to gather and hopefully have a nice sense of community.” Right now, crews are working on the construction of the foundations for the new township hall and the adjacent public safety department.
Christopher Schurr takes stand in his own defense in Patrick

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Darren Cunningham

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WXYZ) — The case of Christopher Schurr entered day five of testimony with the former Grand Rapids police officer taking the stand in his own defense. Schurr is on trial for shooting and killing Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop. A jury must decide if the shooting was justified. This is the first time Schurr has spoken publicly about the April 2022 incident. Schurr's defense attorney asked him, "Do you understand you have a right not to testify?""I do," Schurr replied.
'A landmark forever': Residents reflect on Fork n' Pint after fire guts building

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Darren Cunningham

WATERFORD, Mich. (WXYZ) — An excavator knocked down and moved parts of the ruins of Fork n' Pint Thursday afternoon. Fire investigators are working to determine what caused the building to go up in flames. Watch Darren Cunningham's report about the fire in the video player below: Fire devastates popular Fork n' Pint restaurant in Waterford Township The establishment caught fire around 5:50 a.m., according to Waterford Regional Fire Department.
Strip club shut down after underage minors allowed inside: Detroit police

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Darren Cunningham

DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Legendary Sting Gentleman’s Club has been stripped of its ability to do business by Detroit police. The establishment is accused of allowing minors inside the strip club this past weekend. The no nonsense auntie who blew the whistle said the adults who let them in should be ashamed of themselves. "We didn’t care to get their business shut down. We didn’t care to do anything. We wanted our kids out of there," said Tania, who didn't want to use her last name.
National Day of Prayer group accuses city of Warren of bias against religious community

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Darren Cunningham

WARREN, Mich. (WXYZ) — This Thursday is National Day of Prayer. The annual event falls on the first Thursday of May. Joceyln Howard is the task force coordinator for the National Day of Prayer event in Warren. "We pray for our city, our nation, we pray for our schools, our military and the businesses, and we have been received with open arms for years," she told 7 News Detroit.
'She was a loving child': Candlelight vigil held where London Thomas' body was found

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Darren Cunningham

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Cedric Salisbury walked toward the corner of Millard Street and Sherman Avenue on Monday night. He said the intersection had just gained any sort of significance the night before. That's when he got the news that the body of his 17-year-old daughter London Thomas had been found in the area. The location is just four blocks from her home, and Salisbury met up with dozens of other loved ones for her candlelight vigil. "Justice for London for me means everything right now.
Macomb County residents weigh-in on President Trump's first 100 days in office

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Darren Cunningham

(WXYZ) — The stanchions are in place outside Macomb Community College, where President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear Tuesday. Related Video: President Trump to hold rally in Macomb County Tuesday Trump to hold rally in Macomb County on Tuesday to mark first 100 days in office I spoke with nearly two dozen people around the area about his first 100 days in office — some are satisfied with what he's accomplished, but others — not so much.
Santiago-Romero suing Detroit city clerk after filing discrepancy keeps her off ballot

3 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Darren Cunningham

DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero is seeking reelection, but Detroit's city clerk says she's disqualified. So, Santiago-Romero is suing. Friday afternoon, she addressed a crowd of supporters at Clark Park in southwest Detroit. She and her adviser Charlie Widmaier explained a campaign filing discrepancy with the Wayne County Clerk’s Office. That discrepancy caused Detroit’s city clerk to disqualify Santiago-Romero from the primary.

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