Prosecutors still investigating Detroit cops accused of vigilante justice

Detroit— Nearly three weeks after two police sergeants were arrested for allegedly using their guns and badges to enact vigilante justice, no charges have been filed.The sergeants — one a Detroit cop, the other from St. Clair Shores —were arrested July 27, but released two days later.

On July 21, the two men allegedly wore their badges around their necks and drew their department-issued pistols when they approached two men at an eastside Citgo gas station on French Road. According to police, the sergeants took a cellphone and $500 cash. One of the officers also allegedly struck a victim in the head with the butt of his gun, although the man reportedly was not seriously hurt.

Police sources told The Detroit News it wasn’t a random robbery; rather, the victims were targeted because earlier they had stolen the phone and money from the suburban officer’s daughter.