Monday, August 20 2012 10:20 PM EDT2012-08-21 02:20:53 GMT
A little girl not even old enough to tell anybody her name was abandoned Monday afternoon at a bus stop on Detroit's east side outside of the Perfecting Church.
A little girl not even old enough to tell anybody her name was abandoned Monday afternoon at a bus stop on Detroit's east side outside of the Perfecting Church.
DETROIT (WJBK) -
Fox 2 was there as child care workers did the final walkthrough of baby Serenity's new temporary home. Her mother told us not seeing her kids will be torture.
"It hurt(s), but it will be all right," Nicole Howell told us.
The 20-year-old said she is being ripped away from her kids. Social workers issued a no visitation order while they investigate why her one-year-old daughter Serenity was abandoned at a Detroit bus stop, allegedly by her father.
Fox 2 was there for the tearful good-bye. Serenity cried and tried to open her mother's car door, but she couldn't.
"I don't know what happened. I talked to him. Everything was fine. I talked to my daughter on the phone. Everything was fine. He never said anything was wrong, so I don't know where this came from. I don't want to talk to him. I don't want to ask him why," her mother explained.
Howell said her only mistake was letting Serenity's father, 20-year-old Omari Stevens, be a part of their child's life.
"I'm a single mom. I need help. He didn't have a place to stay, so I welcomed him into my home because I wanted him to be in his child's life, but look at what he did."
Police sources said Stevens has a history of mental illness. He turned himself in to the psychiatric ward at St. John's Hospital, but gave his family no answers.
"I was told that he's in St. John Hospital. I don't really know what's going on with that, but the police have caught up with him," said Rachel Howell, Nicole's aunt.
She will have custody of Serenity and her brother until the investigation is complete. Nicole Howell said it's a tough pill to swallow.
"All she know(s) is me. I love my kids. I (would) never do (anything) to harm them. For what? I brought them into the world. If I didn't want them, then I wouldn't have had them."
"Serenity's happy. She's not really sure what's going on right now, but she's happy to see some familiar faces," Rachel Howell said.
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.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:28:22 GMT
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:48:50 GMT
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction two months ago on corruption charges.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:59:53 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.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:58:41 GMT
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
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.
Serenity with Rachel Howell (Credit: WJBK | myFOXDetroit.com)
