Detroit, MI
Guns, drugs found at Detroit home after owner caught shoeless hiding under neighbor’s deck
DETROIT – Officials found two pistols, a shotgun, and a trash can full of various drugs inside a Detroit home after catching the owner hiding shoeless under his neighbor’s deck.
Police standoff
Federal officials went to a home on Longworth Street in Southwest Detroit around 6 a.m. June 15 for a search. Members of the FBI Detroit Violent Gang Task Force said the search was linked to their investigation into Candelario Covarrubia.
Nobody answered when police knocked, and they eventually breached the front door. They said Covarrubia’s wife appeared at the front door seconds later and argued with authorities. She tried to slam the door, so they took her into custody, according to a criminal complaint.
Officials used a patrol car loudspeaker to order Covarrubia out of the home. Two children eventually came to the front door and were removed, according to authorities. A 2-week-old baby was also escorted out.
Covarrubia was eventually seen in the backyard, but he quickly disappeared from sight, police said. Officers weren’t sure if he had gone back inside or fled to the neighbor’s yard.
After a standoff that lasted about two and a half hours, an FBI SWAT team went into the house and didn’t find Covarrubia.
He was caught hiding under the deck in the backyard of his next-door neighbor’s home. Officials said he was wearing socks without shoes and had cut the bottom of his foot.
He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment while in police custody.
Guns, drugs found during search
Officials said they found two pistols on the floor of the walk-in closet inside Covarrubia’s master bedroom — a 9 mm SCCY CPX-2 and a black .38-caliber handgun. Two pistol magazines were also found in the room.
While in the bedroom, authorities found a key to the detached garage. Inside the garage was a shrine to Jesus Malverde, the patron saint of narcotics traffickers, an FBI agent wrote in the criminal complaint.
Officials said they found the following drugs in an aluminum trash can:
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About 1,060.5 grams of fentanyl in a black plastic bag.
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About 155.5 grams of cocaine in a plastic bag.
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A plastic bag of a white powdery substance.
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A plastic bag containing nine baggies of a crystal substance.
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A rectangular vacuum-sealed package of a white, chunky substance.
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A digital scale.
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A plastic bag of blue pills.
While searching the garage, agents also said they found a Hatsan Armor Company Escort Slugger shotgun and various types of ammunition. The shotgun was hanging on the wall, they said.
FBI officials said the quantities of drugs found in the garage suggest they were going to be distributed.
Charges
The criminal complaint concludes there’s probable cause that Covarrubia possessed controlled substances with the intent to distribute them and used or carried a gun during drug possession and/or distribution.
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Why Ben Johnson Coaching Chicago Bears Could Be Disaster
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s name is being floated around as a top candidate for a head coaching vacancy within the NFC North.
Johnson is reportedly intrigued by the Chicago Bears’ head coaching job, which opened after the Bears fired Matt Eberflus on the day after Thanksgiving. Some analysts viewed the Lions’ 34-17 win over the Bears on Sunday, which featured one of the most unique trick plays of the season, as an audition from Johnson for the vacancy.
It’s worth noting that Johnson turned down interest from teams across the league to remain with the Lions after last season, and could be in position to do so again depending on how the team’s season finishes.
The Bears job is one of several expected to be open, but it’s the one that Johnson has been associated closest to at this point. With the success that Johnson’s offenses have had over his three years as coordinator, and the proximity that the Bears have to Detroit as members of the NFC North, it is a natural pairing.
However, there’s more elements to a potential pairing that could be cause for concern. For starters, the Bears have struggled mightily as of late. They haven’t finished with a winning record since their 12-4 season in 2018, and have made just one other playoff appearance (2020) in that time span.
There has been disfunction throughout the organization this season, as they’ve lost nine games in a row dating back to a Hail Mary loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 8.
Additionally, there’s concern about the longevity of general manager Ryan Poles, and the team’s ownership, the McCaskey family, has drawn criticism from the fan base for its decision-making.
Because the Bears have struggled, and looked hapless at points, Johnson likely wouldn’t be easily enticed to inherit this situation.
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However, the Bears also do have some elements working for them. Most notably, Johnson would get the opportunity to work with 2024 No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams. The USC product has shown some promise throughout a rookie season that has lacked significant wins, but one filled with promise.
Johnson had high praise for Williams when asked about him by Lions OnSI leading up to the Week 16 game. He has thrown for 3,271 yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions over the course of his first NFL campaign.
It’s easy to see why the Bears would be interested in Johnson. He’s the creative architect of one of the league’s best offenses and has played a vital role in Jared Goff’s career revival over the last several seasons.
What the 38-year-old coach has done with Goff has been well-documented. If he were to strike up a relationship of this nature with Williams, he could make the young passer into one of the league’s best talents at the position.
Williams has good weapons around him that could allow him to succeed in the right scheme. Chicago could also have another high draft pick depending on where they finish, which will allow whomever takes over as coach to add another highly touted piece to the roster.
Additionally, it’s expected that the Bears will break ground on a new stadium next year with hopes of finishing construction in 2028.
Ultimately, it’s been reported that Johnson won’t interview for jobs simply to say he did it. Rather, he is expected to be selective and interview for positions that he would want to take. If he does take a meeting with Chicago, which he is reportedly expected to do, it would be a sign that he would want the job.
Johnson’s focus in the current future remains on bringing a Super Bowl to Detroit this season. If he were to do that, it would make the potential pill of him taking over in Chicago much easier to swallow. However, the Bears’ interest will make the offseason very intriguing as Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn both navigate their futures.
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Auto shop hosting free oil change giveaway in Detroit on Christmas for those in need
DETROIT (WXYZ) — FastLane Oil Change in Detroit is giving back this holiday.
The shop on W. 8 Mile Road near the Soutfield Freeway is gifting 25 free oil changes and wiper blades for people in need Wednesday on Christmas Day.
And it doesn’t end there. Customers in line behind the first 15 cars will get half off a regularly priced oil change.
To add to the holiday giving, the business is helping a mother of nine get her car back on the road with new brakes, rotors, pads and filters for free. It’s something that she says significantly help her this holiday.
“A stress that was lifted off of my shoulders because this was something that was gonna need to be done sooner than later, but I was putting it off because it wasn’t in the budget, especially right now,” Rashanda Martin said.
In addition, the Blazin’ Grill right next door to the car shop is giving away 100 free meals on Wednesday. The free and half-off promotions will run from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The offers are good for Christmas Day only for families and individuals in need.
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