Livonia Community

06/01/2026

*** MEDIA UPDATE ***

Fatal Stabbing Update - June 1, 2026

The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Spencer Krusell, 30, of Highland Park and Scott Harrington, 26, of Taylor in connection with the fatal stabbing of Nicholos Hatcher in the area of Middlebelt Road and Orangelawn Street. Krusell, who was on parole during the time of the stabbing, and Harrington have been formally charged with the following two-count felony warrants. The charges are:

Spencer Krusell:
Count One: Homicide – Murder – Second Degree
Count Two: Habitual Offender – Fourth Offense

Scott Harrington:
Count One – Larceny in a Building
Count Two – Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property

Krusell and Harrington were both arraigned today in the 16th District Court of Livonia before the Honorable Judge Jolly, who set a zero bond for Krusell and a $400,000.00 cash bond for Harrington. Their next court appearance is scheduled for June 11, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the 16th District Court of Livonia.

06/01/2026

Attention gardeners! Looking to add native plants to your garden or beginning your native plant journey? Join the Greenleaf Commission at Wilson Barn 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, for their second annual native plant sale in partnership with Michiganense Natives!

05/31/2026

Join us for the 2026 Livonia Passport To Safety Event on Saturday, June 6, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Livonia Police and Fire Stations on Farmington Road, just south of Five Mile.

Bring the kids for one of the largest children’s safety events in the country. This free, family‑friendly day is designed to help toddlers through age 13 learn essential safety skills across ten interactive stations.

Families can explore bike and water safety, fire safety with Jaws of Life demonstrations, police K‑9 demos, and meet the Wayne County Sheriff’s Mounted Unit. DTE will also be on-site with its Arcs & Sparks power line safety demonstration.

Children can receive free bike helmets and life jackets while supplies last. Enjoy free Kona Ice for the kids, a free coffee truck for adults, plus pizza, water, prizes, giveaways, live entertainment, and mascots.

No registration is needed; just stop by and enjoy the fun!

05/30/2026

Livonia Parks and Recreation is proud to support Trinity Health’s Community Health Needs Assessment, a regional effort to better understand the health priorities of Southeast Michigan residents.

We encourage all Livonia community members to participate. Your feedback helps Trinity Health and local partners—including us—plan programs and services that reflect the needs of the people we serve.

Take the survey here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/s1kDerZ88v

Thank you for helping strengthen the health and well‑being of our community.

05/30/2026

DPW crews are out repairing water main valves along Capitol and Mayfield as well as Mayfield and Plymouth.

Given the size of the main and valves, we are experiencing some discolored water west to Stark, north to Schoolcraft, east to Merriman and south to Joy.

Additional crews are being sent out to flush hydrants to mitigate the disturbance. Repairs and flushing efforts are expected to be complete by this afternoon.

If you are experiencing brown water, run the cold water in your home's lowest point until it runs clear.

There is NO boil water alert in effect.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/29/2026

*** MEDIA UPDATE ***

Fatal Stabbing – Update

As a result of the ongoing investigation, Livonia Police Detectives have determined that the victim and suspects were observed at BioLife Plasma Services center located on Plymouth Rd. in Livonia prior to the fatal stabbing. Investigators determined that one of the suspects stole the victim’s backpack while at the location. The victim subsequently followed the suspects to a nearby location and confronted them, at which time a physical altercation occurred. During the confrontation, the victim sustained a single stab wound to the upper chest by one of the suspects. The suspects fled the scene into a neighboring city.

The victim has been identified as Nicholos Hatcher, a 34-year-old male resident of Detroit.

Based on evidence collected at the scene and follow-up leads, Livonia Police Detectives were able to identify, locate, and arrest the individual believed to be responsible for the fatal stabbing. Detectives identified the second individual, who was present during the stabbing, and arrested him. The investigation remains active as detectives continue to process evidence and pursue all aspects of the case. Our investigation will be presented to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, where determination of charges will be decided.

The investigation remains ongoing.

05/29/2026

We have a Spring and Summer construction update from Todd Zilincik, our City Engineer! Find road construction updates at Livonia.gov/359

05/29/2026

A sweet male brindle Terrier mix was found around 9 p.m. on May 28 near Schoolcraft and Newburgh Roads. He was wearing a black collar but had no tags or microchip. He’s currently safe and being cared for while we try to locate his family.

If you recognize this pup or know who he belongs to, please contact Michigan Humane Society in Westland at (866) 648-6263. Please share to help reunite him with his owner.

05/29/2026

*** MEDIA UPDATE FROM LIVONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT***

Fatal Stabbing – Arrest

This evening, May 28, 2026, at approximately 9:20p.m., based on evidence collected at the scene and follow up leads, Livonia Police Department Detectives were able to identify, locate and arrest the individual believed to be responsible for the fatal stabbing.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

05/29/2026

*** MEDIA RELEASE FROM LIVONIA POLICE DEPARTMENT***

This afternoon, May 28, 2026, at approximately 4:32 p.m., Officers were dispatched to the area of Middlebelt Road and Orangelawn to conduct a welfare check on a male subject reported to be lying on the side of the roadway.

Upon arrival, officers and paramedics discovered the individual suffering from an apparent single stab wound to the upper chest area. Paramedics initiated life-saving measures, however, those efforts were unsuccessful. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Livonia Police Department at (734)466-2470. The investigation remains ongoing.