The family of Samuel Sterling, who was struck and killed by a Michigan State Police vehicle while running from police, say they want the federal government — not the state — to investigate.
County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a press release Friday his office added the charge of misconduct in office, a five-year felony, against Dammeon Player and Officer Carlos Taylor for their alleged use of unnecessary force against a truck driver during a Center Line traffic stop.
The incident took place Aug. 29 when deputies Derek Reed and Alan Wier were assigned to bring the 14-year-old boy to the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center for a probation violation.
LANSING – A veteran who was discharged from the military during the COVID-19 pandemic without any knowledge of support options was charged with assault.