Thursday, July 26 2012 6:59 PM EDT2012-07-26 22:59:52 GMT
The search for two missing friends from Westland has entered its fourth day. Thursday, Crime Stoppers joined in the search and announced a big reward for the teens' safe return.
The search for two missing friends from Westland has entered its fourth day. Thursday, Crime Stoppers joined in the search and announced a big reward for the teens' safe return.
Wednesday, July 25 2012 10:40 PM EDT2012-07-26 02:40:14 GMT
Two teens from Westland disappear after visiting an uncle in Detroit. Two men are in police custody, but where the teens are remains a mystery.
Two teens from Westland disappear after visiting an uncle in Detroit. Two men are in police custody, but where the teens are remains a mystery.
DETROIT (WJBK) -
"He was just back there shooting around," a woman said. "He was calling 'Jake.'"
Exclusive new details have been released only to Fox 2 News. The night two Westland teens disappeared, several people claim to have seen a thin white man driving in the area screaming the name Jake, one of the missing, and firing a gun in the air.
"It was a white guy, white male, driving. I don't know if he was the one shooting, but I know that he did flash a weapon," a man told us.
A source in the Detroit Police Department confirmed this report, but not the man's identity. 18-year-old Jake Kudla and 17-year-old Jourdan Bobbish were last seen Sunday. Police are following leads the boys went to get high on prescription drugs with a family member.
People who know the area fear the worst.
"If they were over here, it had to be something criminal going on. I'm [being] honest about it. Like I said, this is a drug infested crime area, and if they found that car or whatever vehicle was up in the alley behind this building here, and then like they said on the news last night, it was bleached down, I don't want to just come out and say it, they're probably gone," the man remarked.
The boys were last seen at an uncle's house on the east side, but the 2001 white, two door Cavalier they were driving was found on Detroit's west side behind an apartment building. Police say it had been stripped and bleached down. Two men were taken into custody for receiving stolen property.
The family said they were asked by Detroit Police to step back and not search the area. They did comply with that request on Wednesday, but said they don't know how much longer they will be able to sit at home and wait for their loved ones to be found.
"They can't ask me to sit home, watch TV. If there's a father out there that can do it, bless you. I can't," said Ziggy Kudla, Jake's father.
In Westland, the anxiety is at a boiling point. Friends and family respectfully refused DPD's request to stay quiet and not talk to the media. Kudla's speech was slurred from sleep deprivation, but his will to search has not wavered.
"I'm willing to go to any lengths to find these boys, whatever it takes to get them back."
Kudla said he does have a license to carry a concealed weapon and he will use it when he goes to Detroit's west side and searches in the abandoned buildings there. We asked him if he was the man who residents say they heard shooting in the air and screaming the name "Jake". He said it was not him.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detroit Police.
Tuesday, March 12 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-03-12 20:33:13 GMT
The 75-year-old grandmother charged with open murder in the shooting death of her own grandson could take the stand any day in her own defense, but Tuesday belonged to the prosecution.
The 75-year-old grandmother charged with open murder in the shooting death of her own grandson could take the stand any day in her own defense, but Tuesday belonged to the prosecution.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:23 GMT
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:08:52 GMT
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:12:58 GMT
There was a last ditch effort Wednesday to save Oakman Elementary and Orthopedic School, a Detroit public school that services a high number of disabled and special needs children.
There was a last ditch effort Wednesday to save Oakman Elementary and Orthopedic School, a Detroit public school that services a high number of disabled and special needs children.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:36 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:36:39 GMT
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Innuendo, sexual advances and an overnight stay in Lansing -- a politician's former aide claims he had to endure a nightmare on the job. Now a sexual harassment lawsuit has been filed against Rep. Brian Banks.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:23 GMT
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:46:26 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:44:19 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:39:42 GMT
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:57:50 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
