Friday, November 2 2012 6:31 AM EDT2012-11-02 10:31:42 GMT
The alleged mistress who came to FOX 2 exposing her affair with former Detroit police Chief Ralph Godbee has filed suit against him and the city claiming sexual harassment.
The alleged mistress who came to FOX 2 exposing her affair with former Detroit police Chief Ralph Godbee has filed suit against him and the city claiming sexual harassment.
Tuesday, October 9 2012 9:09 PM EDT2012-10-10 01:09:50 GMT
The Ralph Godbee scandal has so many questioning so much of Detroit's leadership. City Council President Charles Pugh said the city needs better leadership in this time of crisis.
The sex scandal that forced Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee to retire has so many questioning so much of the city's leadership. City Council President Charles Pugh, who is still deciding if he's running for mayor, said the city needs better leadership in this time of crisis.
Monday, October 8 2012 10:47 PM EDT2012-10-09 02:47:40 GMT
As of now, Detroit has no official city policy about fraternizing with subordinates or co-workers, but according to Mayor Dave Bing, that could soon change.
As of now, Detroit has no official city policy about fraternizing with subordinates or co-workers, but according to Mayor Dave Bing, that could soon change.
Monday, October 8 2012 9:39 PM EDT2012-10-09 01:39:23 GMT
Chester Logan is now interim chief of Detroit Police following Ralph Godbee's retirement. "Interim Chief Logan has worked for the Detroit Police Department for 38 years," Mayor Dave Bing said.
Chester Logan is now interim chief of Detroit Police following Ralph Godbee's retirement. "Interim Chief Logan has worked for the Detroit Police Department for 38 years," Mayor Dave Bing said.
Monday, October 8 2012 7:09 PM EDT2012-10-08 23:09:11 GMT
The search for a permanent Detroit Police chief now gets underway. It is expected to be a long process with the Board of Police Commissioners, Mayor Bing and even city council playing a role.
The search for a permanent replacement for former Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee now gets underway. It is expected to be a long process with the Board of Police Commissioners, Mayor Bing and even city council playing a role.
Monday, October 8 2012 8:28 AM EDT2012-10-08 12:28:12 GMT
FOX 2's Charlie LeDuff got a call from Detroit Police Lieutenant Monique Patterson. She said she had some text messages showing that she had sex with Ralph Godbee in exchange for a promotion.
Will Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee resign admid his latest sex scandal? Detroit Mayor Dave Bing is expected to hold a news conference Monday to address the situation. Godbee is currently on a 30-day paid suspension. Stay with Fox 2 and myfoxdetroit.com for continuing coverage of this developing story.
Thursday, October 4 2012 6:43 PM EDT2012-10-04 22:43:40 GMT
The scandal involving Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee was really the elephant in the room at Thursday's police commission meeting. Commissioners made it very clear they want to be the ones to handle the investigation.
The scandal involving Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee was really the elephant in the room at Thursday's police commission meeting. Commissioners made it very clear they want to be the ones to handle the investigation.
Thursday, October 4 2012 6:35 PM EDT2012-10-04 22:35:13 GMT
The alleged mistress of Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee got her department issued gun back after a psychological evaluation. So she is getting back to work, but we still haven't heard much from Godbee or Mayor Bing.
The alleged mistress of Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee got her department issued gun back after a psychological evaluation. So she is getting back to work, but we still haven't heard much from Godbee or Mayor Dave Bing.
By Roop Raj FOX 2 News Reporter
DETROIT -- The search for a permanent replacement for former Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee now gets underway. The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners is tasked with finding ideal candidates. Mayor Dave Bing then chooses one as his choice. Under the new city charter, the city council has a say. They vote yes or no on the mayor's choice.
This whole process could take months, and if the city council votes down the mayor's selection, it goes from council chambers back to the drawing board. However, it may be a long road before it even gets to council.
"The charter requires them to go through a very extensive search with a qualified firm, so I think selecting the firm that will assist them, screening and vetting candidates will take a process. Then Mayor Bing obviously has a period of time to make his own (decision) from this list of candidates who he wants to propose to the city council," municipal attorney Patrick McCauley explained.
It's happened before and could be possible again that Interim Chief Chester Logan's name will be tossed out as a possibility for permanent chief. My sources say he has some support on the city council, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Before the selection process, there's already sparring between the mayor's office and the board of commissioners over how the investigation into Chief Godbee should go.
"Mayor Bing, I understand, has asked the Department of Human Resources to conduct the investigation. The Board of Police Commissioners has said wait a second, under the charter this is our responsibility to review and oversee how the department operates," McCauley said.
So this process is expected to be long and once it is finished it may become complicated once again because of the mayoral election in 2013. We may have a new mayor and he may decide to appoint his own, new police chief.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:21:52 GMT
As people struggle to pick up the pieces in the areas of Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes, we've learned some relief will be coming from right here in Michigan.
As people struggle to pick up the pieces in the areas of Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes, we've learned some relief will be coming from right here in Michigan.
Monday, June 17 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:55:56 GMT
A new search for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa is underway in northern Oakland County. Armed with a search warrant, the FBI moved in Monday morning and started digging in Oakland Township.
A new search for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa is underway in northern Oakland County. Armed with a search warrant, the FBI moved in Monday morning and started digging in Oakland Township.
Friday, June 14 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:25:13 GMT
A team led by a state-appointed emergency manager said Friday that Detroit is defaulting on about $2.5 billion in unsecured debt and is asking creditors to take about 10 cents on the dollar of what the city owes them.
A team led by a state-appointed emergency manager said Friday that Detroit is defaulting on about $2.5 billion in unsecured debt and is asking creditors to take about 10 cents on the dollar of what the city owes them.
Friday, June 14 2013 11:49 AM EDT2013-06-14 15:49:37 GMT
Authorities say hundreds of gallons of gasoline have spilled on the pavement and into the sewer at a Detroit gas station after at least one man confronted a fuel tanker driver.
Authorities say hundreds of gallons of gasoline were spilled on the pavement and into the sewer at a Detroit gas station after at least one man confronted a fuel tanker driver.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:27:07 GMT
The jury in the manslaughter trial of Detroit officer Joseph Weekley did not reach a verdict on Monday. The jury has now deliberated for two full days.
The jury in the manslaughter trial of Detroit officer Joseph Weekley did not reach a verdict on Monday. The jury has now deliberated for two full days.
Monday, June 17 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:31:06 GMT
Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr is working on improving city services, including the streetlights. More than 40 percent of them do not work, but the Detroit Public Lighting Authority is now beginning its work.
As Kevyn Orr tries to solve Detroit's financial crisis, he is also working on improving city services, including the streetlights. More than 40 percent of them do not work, but the Detroit Public Lighting Authority is now beginning its work.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:43:12 GMT
He is a Detroit lawmaker serving his second term in the state House, but he may be spending a little too much time at his own house. M.L. Elrick puts state Rep. John Olumba's attendance record under the microscope.
He is a Detroit lawmaker serving his second term in the state House, but he may be spending a little too much time at his own house. M.L. Elrick puts state Rep. John Olumba's attendance record under the microscope.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:36:35 GMT
The FBI and local police have teamed up hoping to solve a 38-year-old murder mystery. They are searching an Oakland Township field looking for Jimmy Hoffa.
The FBI and local police have teamed up hoping to solve a 38-year-old murder mystery. They are searching an Oakland Township field looking for Jimmy Hoffa.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:45:07 GMT
In a surprising move, Tucker Cipriano pled no contest to murder in the beating death of his father. Cipriano made the plea just days before members of his own family were set to testify against him.
In a surprising move, Tucker Cipriano pled no contest to murder in the beating death of his father. Cipriano made the plea just days before members of his own family were set to testify against him.
Monday, June 17 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:55:56 GMT
A new search for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa is underway in northern Oakland County. Armed with a search warrant, the FBI moved in Monday morning and started digging in Oakland Township.
A new search for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa is underway in northern Oakland County. Armed with a search warrant, the FBI moved in Monday morning and started digging in Oakland Township.
Monday, June 17 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:56:42 GMT
General Motors is recalling more than 193,652 SUVs from the 2006 and 2007 model years because a circuit board in the driver's door could short and cause a fire.
General Motors is recalling more than 193,652 SUVs from the 2006 and 2007 model years because a circuit board in the driver's door could short and cause a fire.
