Controversial Melvindale Lt. at center of WXYZ investigations facing charges

Melvindale Police Lt. Matthew Furman, who has been the subject of several 7 News Detroit investigations, is now facing criminal charges in connection with three separate incidents. The three alleged assaults date back to the last four years. Two of the incidents involve the use of a Taser. In July 2024, Furman stopped Drakkar Williams for driving around traffic barricades. Williams, who had a suspended license, should not have been driving. After Williams refused to provide his name, Furman moved to arrest him.

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