Redford Township

A fire occurred at an adult foster care home in Redford Township on August 15. Three people were found dead inside the facility during a search and suppression operation, while two people escaped safely. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.

Three people died in a house fire at an adult foster care home located in Redford Township early Saturday morning. The blaze was severe, requiring multiple departments to respond, and local investigators are currently looking into the cause.

Redford Township considered a new ordinance to allow residents to grow vegetable gardens in front yards, after one resident was cited for the practice. The proposal passed its first hearing by a vote of 4 to 3, establishing requirements such as 4-foot height restrictions and raised beds. Advocates view the change as an opportunity to improve community aesthetics, while the second hearing is set for August 25, 2026.

A Redford Township woman lost $1,800 to phone scammers posing as cleaning service clients. The scammers, contacting her via Nextdoor, convinced April Salas to transfer money through digital payment apps, leading to a financial loss with no recovery expected.

The 2026 primary election results for Redford Township are available. The article provides information on where to find the 2026 primary election results in Redford Township.

A man died after being shot in a targeted attack near Glendale Street and Woodbine Street in Redford Township before 3 a.m. Saturday. Police found him wounded in a vehicle and confirmed the shooting was intentional, though no arrests have been made. Residents described a chaotic scene with multiple police cars and expressed shock and sadness over the incident.

A man died after being shot in Redford Township early Saturday near Glendale and Woodbine. Police believe the shooting was targeted, with no suspects in custody. Resident Donald Beard described the unexpected violence and heavy police presence in the area.

A man was found dead in a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds in Redford Township. Police are investigating the shooting as targeted and have requested public assistance in identifying those responsible.

61 cats were rescued from a hoarding situation in Redford Township, with 20 now available for free adoption at Michigan Humane's Westland location. The cats require patient adopters and have been spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. A criminal investigation into the hoarding case and a separate break-in is ongoing.

A 19-year-old has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Redford Township man. Detroit police found the victim, identified as Darden, unresponsive in the dining room of a residence with multiple gunshot wounds.

37 cats were rescued from a Redford Township home following an animal hoarding investigation. Michigan Humane is caring for 34 cats and two kittens born in custody, with another cat found in a live trap. The home was declared an imminent danger to public health, and the owner faces potential animal cruelty charges.

37 cats rescued from a deplorable home in Redford Township are receiving medical care and vaccinations at Michigan Humane. The rescue effort involved multiple agencies, and two kittens were born after the rescue. Animal control continues to search the property for remaining cats.

Metro Detroit residents remain frustrated with ongoing power outages from severe storms, as DTE Energy faces criticism over delayed restoration efforts. DTE's CEO Joi Harris acknowledged the challenges, but residents like Julie Neal and Jeanette Kowolski reported repeated delays and hazardous conditions.

Residents in Redford Township near the Beech Daly and Glendale intersection report a broken crosswalk signal that has been nonfunctional for weeks, creating pedestrian safety risks. Redford Township claims the signal is not its responsibility, pointing to Wayne County, which acknowledges the issue but cites delays due to recent storms. Local police have been notified.

The Beech Daly section in Redford Township will be closed for seven weeks due to a sewer project. The project began this morning, with local access maintained for residents, emergency services, and deliveries.

Ten cats rescued from a Redford Township home deemed an imminent health hazard are now receiving care at Michigan Humane. The rescue followed a welfare check revealing deplorable conditions, with authorities citing the homeowner for animal cruelty and declaring the property unfit for occupancy.

A severe multi-vehicle crash involving two damaged vehicles and a semi truck occurred on I-96 near Telegraph Road in Redford Township, Wayne County, causing eastbound lane closures and traffic diversions. Michigan State Police reported injuries but have not disclosed the crash's cause or injury severity.

Dozens of cats are trapped in an uninhabitable home in Redford Township, Michigan, prompting a multi-agency rescue effort. The house, described as deplorable with urine, feces, and a flooded basement, requires extensive preparation to ensure safety for rescuers.

Feral cats remain trapped in a Redford Township home as animal control delays rescue until Monday due to hazardous conditions. Neighbors report overwhelming odors and deplorable living conditions, while a homeowner undergoing medical evaluation left the situation unresolved. Organizations like Paws for the Cause Feral Cat Rescue and Michigan Humane offer potential assistance but await official requests.

A Redford Township resident was hospitalized after a welfare check revealed an unknown number of cats and deplorable conditions at a home in the 20000 block of Gaylord. Animal control and fire department officials determined the residence was unsafe, prompting cleanup efforts.

A welfare check in Redford Township revealed deplorable conditions and an unknown number of cats at a home on Gaylord Street. Neighbors reported years of foul odors and feral cats, and the homeowner was hospitalized after officials entered the property.

A Redford Township man, Deonte King, pleaded guilty to eight counts of second-degree home invasion after being linked to multiple break-ins in Metro Detroit. Authorities recovered most stolen goods, and he is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 31, 2025.