Sandra McNeill

Southfield

News Reporter at WWJ-TV (Detroit, MI)

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Canadian company outfits Ram 1500 for urban gunfire

Oct 23, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Sandra McNeill

(CBS DETROIT) - Gun violence may not be a big issue in Canada, but one Canadian company is hoping to capitalize on America's gun violence problem by equipping Ram trucks with armor that repels bullets. The motto for the new INKAS Ram 1500 is "Built for Civilians, Armored Discreetly."The Toronto company says the new trucks come equipped with "BR4-level protection capable of withstanding .44 Magnum rounds." The truck also has multi-layered bullet-resistant glass.
Fire danger remains high in Michigan

Oct 11, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Sandra McNeill

(CBS DETROIT) - Officials at Michigan's Department of Natural Resources are warning travelers heading up north to use extreme caution as the state continues to deal with a high fire risk. DNR Fire Prevention specialist Paul Rogers said that fire crews battled 26 fires in the week ending October 5, charring 170 acres. "As you go north this weekend to enjoy the beautiful fall weather, be aware that most of Michigan is experiencing high to very high fire danger," Rogers said.
Kamala Harris to pay visit to Detroit

Oct 11, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Sandra McNeill

(CBS DETROIT) - As Michigan remains up for grabs in the upcoming November presidential election, the city of Detroit will be getting another visit from a presidential contender. Popular radio host Charlamagne tha God announced on his Instagram account that he will have a sit-down interview with Democrat Kamala Harris in Detroit on Tuesday, October 15. The post does not say where in Detroit the interview will take place, but it will be broadcast live, starting at 2pm Eastern time.
Michigan teen charged for allegedly murdering man he met on dating app, officials say

Oct 8, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Sandra McNeill

Teen charged in home invasion of rabbi's home, Stellantis rejects UAW proposal and more top stories (CBS DETROIT) - A Detroit teen is being charged as an adult in connection to the fatal stabbing of a 64-year-old man, officials said. Officials said that 17-year-old Ahmed Al-Alikhan, of Detroit, allegedly targeted the victim on a dating app because he was a member of the LGBTQ community.
A look at the history behind Michigan Central ahead of grand reopening

Jun 6, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Sandra McNeill

(CBS DETROIT) - The Michigan Central Station opened to the public the day after Christmas in 1913. There was no fanfare. "It was rushed into service because the former Michigan Central Depot downtown caught fire," said Michigan Central Communications Director Dan Austin. "And for that reason, this building did not get a grand opening."Seven months later, the fighting began overseas in what would eventually become World War I.
Officer hurt, driver arrested after Warren police chase

Mar 16, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Sandra McNeill

WARREN, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A Warren police officer is in stable condition and a driver under arrest, after police say the man lead them on a chase, then fought with officers. In a press release, officials said that officers initially pulled over the driver for a license plate violation on 8 Mile near Ryan, around 4:50pm on Saturday, March 16. Police said that the suspect refused to get out of the car, fighting with officers, then driving off and leading them on a chase into Detroit.
MI State Police investigate death of 8-year-old in Wayne

Mar 16, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Sandra McNeill

WAYNE, Mich. (CBS Detroit) - Detectives with the Michigan State Police are investigating the death of an 8-year-old child in Wayne which officials are calling "suspicious."Detectives are interviewing the parents and conducting an evidence search of the home on Phyllis Street, which has been cordoned off with police tape. Michigan State Police Lt Mike Shaw said that officers were requested to assist by the Wayne Police, which also requested the MPS Forensic lab.
Man arrested for alleged fight with New Baltimore police

Mar 16, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Sandra McNeill

NEW BALTIMORE, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A man is behind bars at the Macomb County jail following an alleged fight with police officers in New Baltimore. Officials at the New Baltimore Police Department said officers were called out to a business downtown on Main Street near Washington shortly after 11pm Friday night, March 15 to stop an assault. When officers tried to arrest the man accused of the assault, officials say he 'disobeyed commands' and began fighting with the officers.
Part of Sleeping Bear Dunes closed over bug infestation

Mar 2, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Sandra McNeill

(CBS DETROIT) - A portion of one of Michigan's popular tourist destinations will remain closed for the summer after the discovery of an invasive insect. Officials at the National Park Service said they have found a large infestation of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) on the southern boundary of the National Lakeshore, which stretches 35 miles long. The bugs attack Hemlock trees, killing them within four years by sucking the nutrients from the base of the needles.
Two women dead in wrong-way I-75 crash

Mar 2, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Sandra McNeill

(LINCOLN PARK, MI) - A 56-year-old Brownstown Township woman is dead after she was struck along I-75 by a wrong-way driver. The victim was traveling in the left lane of I-75 southbound near Outer Drive in Lincoln Park around 4am on Saturday, March 2, when a 21-year-old woman driving an SUV crashed head-on into her vehicle. The victim died at the sceneThe wrong-way driver was transported to the hospital, but later died of her injuries.