Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Michigan

Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Michigan Official page for the Office of Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Kym L. Worthy.⚖️ Follow us for news, press releases, safety tips, and community initiatives.

CHARGED: Singin Kai Nelson, 18, of Dearborn, has been charged in connection with abusing his two-year-old pet dog.
05/29/2026

CHARGED: Singin Kai Nelson, 18, of Dearborn, has been charged in connection with abusing his two-year-old pet dog.

CHARGED: Ramon Javon Perez Smith, 17, of Detroit, has been charged in connection with the non-fatal shooting of 14-year-...
05/29/2026

CHARGED: Ramon Javon Perez Smith, 17, of Detroit, has been charged in connection with the non-fatal shooting of 14-year-old boy, also of Detroit. Defendant Smith will be waived and tried as an adult defendant.

CHARGED: A 16-year-old juvenile male has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon.
05/29/2026

CHARGED: A 16-year-old juvenile male has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon.

05/11/2026

39 children in Wayne County have been killed or injured since 2020 after finding unsecured fi****ms.

Safe storage can prevent these tragedies.

For safe storage information and resources from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.mha.org/newsroom/mdhhs-gun-lock-distribution-map-expands-access-to-safe-storage/

For safe Storage information from the State of Michigan: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/firearm-injury-prevention/secure-storage-law​

05/04/2026

WCPO Press Conference 5-4-2026

Prosecutor Kym Worthy holds a press conference with Mayor of Detroit, Mary Sheffield on safe gun storage.

CASE UPDATE: After an extensive review of all the relevant evidence, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has determined...
05/04/2026

CASE UPDATE: After an extensive review of all the relevant evidence, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has determined that charges will not issue against the Pittsburg Steelers' DeKaylin Metcalf. The warrant request is denied.

CASE UPDATE: Today, Defendant Michael Lopez, 44, of Southfield, was found guilty as charged in the homicide of Melvindal...
04/28/2026

CASE UPDATE: Today, Defendant Michael Lopez, 44, of Southfield, was found guilty as charged in the homicide of Melvindale Corporal Mohamed Said.

His sentencing is scheduled for May 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., before Judge Bridget Hathaway.

Join us on April 29, 2026, for Denim Day. An important day to stand against sexual violence. Wear denim to show your sup...
04/27/2026

Join us on April 29, 2026, for Denim Day. An important day to stand against sexual violence. Wear denim to show your support for survivors and raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

04/24/2026

Crime Victims' Rights Week 2026

To kick off , WCPO along with members of the Detroit Crime Victims Action Team (DCVAT) hosted a Survivor/Victim 5K Walk...
04/22/2026

To kick off , WCPO along with members of the Detroit Crime Victims Action Team (DCVAT) hosted a Survivor/Victim 5K Walk at Belle Isle.

The event honored victims and their families, and raised awareness about victims’ rights and services available in our community.

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5301 Russell Street, Suite 200
Detroit, MI
48211

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13132245777

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https://www.instagram.com/waynecountyprosecutor/,

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