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Official account for ATF’s Detroit Field Division, responsible for ATF criminal enforcement and industry regulatory activities in the State of Michigan.

Joined August 2018
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@ATFDetroit and @USAO_MIE led the investigation - Five Defendants Convicted in Kidnapping Conspiracy Targeting Family Member. #FederalPartners #ViolentCrimeReduction
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Come see us at the @NorthernMichU Career Fair today! Stop by the ATF booth to meet our team, learn about career opportunities. #ATF add'l info: atf.gov/careers/special-agen…
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Detroit Man Admits Shooting to Kill ATF Special Agents - Terrance Markyce Davis, 34, pleads guilty to the attempted murder of ATF Special Agents, which occurred during a heated chase with law enforcement in November 2025. Add'l info: atf.gov/news/press-releases
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Small device. Deadly consequences. Machine gun conversion devices can turn semiautomatic firearms into fully automatic weapons. ATF and our partners are working to stop these illegal devices from reaching our communities. #StopGunTrafficking #ATF
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This week @ATFDetroit ➡️ Arrested serial shooter in Detroit; NIBIN-linked shootings led to confession.
🚨 This Week at ATF: ATF and our law enforcement partners took arsonists, a D.C. drug trafficker, a Mexican cartel operative, and a Florida bomb maker off the streets and into custody, ensuring they face justice. We also deployed cutting edge mobile crime fighting technology to Ohio and celebrated the exceptional dedication of our workforce during our annual awards. Every action we take reflects our unwavering commitment to combating violent crime and safeguarding communities nationwide. This is why we show up every day: to make America safer, one case at a time. ➡️ Arrested a drug boss in D.C., seizing large quantities of illicit narcotics bound for the streets ➡️ Assisted in the investigation into bomb maker in South Florida ➡️ Worked with Mexican officials to arrest violent Los Rusos cartel member ➡️ Arrested serial shooter in Detroit; NIBIN-linked shootings led to confession ➡️ Investigated $1.3M arson; led to six arrests in Virginia ➡️ Honored 300+ ATF employees and partners at annual awards ceremonies ATF remains committed to removing violent criminals, arsonist, and firearms and drug traffickers from neighborhoods across our nation. Learn more at atf.gov. #WeAreATF
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On Sept. 9, @ATFDetroit responded to a fire at Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods. ATF Certified Fire Investigators (CFIs) are on scene conducting an examination to determine the fire’s origin and cause. The investigation remains ongoing. #ATFCFI
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@ATFDetroit celebrates all the dads who lead with love, strength, and unwavering support. Thank you for everything you do for your families and communities. Happy Father’s Day! #ATF #FathersDay2026
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Ethan Carter, 18, of Hudsonville, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for possessing and transferring Machinegun Conversion Devices. ATF recovered 7 illegal "switches" from his home, including one installed on a pistol. Add'l info: justice.gov/usao-wdmi/pr/202…
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Billy Chambers, 63, of Flint, Michigan, has been charged in connection with the Aug. 30, 2025, fire at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Flint. Add'l info: justice.gov/usao-edmi/pr/fli…
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Sentenced - over 16 yrs - Felon in Possession of Firearms. Cartez Howard, 38, of Detroit, a convicted felon with a violent criminal history and on federal supervised release, pulled an AR-style rifle from his car, pointed it at the victim, and fired a shot. Add'l info: justice.gov/usao-edmi/pr/fed…
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This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the ultimate sacrifice of the men and women who have given their lives defending our great nation. #NeverForget #MemorialDay
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Happy Mother’s Day from @ATFDetroit to all the amazing moms out there. Thank you for the love, strength, and support you give your families and communities every day. We appreciate and celebrate all that you do. 💐 #MothersDay2026 #ATF
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Armed career criminal, Aaron Height, sentenced to 25 years in federal prison - felon in possession of a firearm. " With today’s sentence, the message is clear:   Shooters beware - ATF and its partners are coming for you with one-way tickets on the accountability train destined for an extended stay in Federal prison" - ATF Detroit SAC James Deir
Armed Career Criminal Who Shot His Kneeling Victim in the Chest Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison justice.gov/usao-edmi/pr/arm…
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Multi-agency enforcement action conducted in partnership with the Monroe Narcotics Enforcement Team, #MSP Emergency Support Team, Downriver SWAT, #ATF, #DEA, and the #SterlingHeightsPD, with support from five MSP #K9 units. Searches yielded approx. 699.5g heroin/fentanyl, 47g crack cocaine, 14.5g cocaine, and seven Xanax bars. Detectives also recovered four firearms. Authorities seized $73,968 in cash and approx. $200,000 in high-end jewelry as part of the investigation. #Nobetterpartners #PublicSafety
NEWS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2026 LAWNET Detectives Execute Multi-County Search Warrants, Seize Narcotics, Firearms, and Cash Washtenaw County, MI — Over the past several months, detectives with the Livingston and Washtenaw Narcotics Enforcement Team (LAWNET) have been investigating a drug trafficking organization operating in Washtenaw and Wayne counties. On April 17, 2026, LAWNET detectives executed five search warrants at residences located in Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. As a result of the operation, detectives seized approximately 699.5 grams of heroin/fentanyl, 47 grams of crack cocaine, 14.5 grams of cocaine, and seven Xanax bars. In addition, four firearms were recovered. Detectives also seized $73,968 in cash and approximately $200,000 worth of high-end jewelry as part of the investigation. This operation was conducted with the assistance of multiple law enforcement partners, including the Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team (MNET), MSP Emergency Support Team, Downriver SWAT, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Sterling Heights Police Department, and MSP K9 units, K9-12, K9-21, K9-22, K9-20, and K9-23. This is an ongoing investigation. Charges will be sought on the suspects once the investigation is complete.
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UPDATE: A press conference will be held at the Berman Center for The Performing Arts at 6 p.m. providing updates regarding the critical incident at the Temple Israel synagogue.
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@ATFDetroit responding to suspected Active Shooter at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. It's currently an active scene. Follow lead agency @mspmetrodet for updates.
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@ATFDetroit responding to suspected Active Shooter at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. It's currently an active scene. Follow lead agency @mspmetrodet for updates.
Active Shooting: 03/12 at 12:30 p m Location: 5725 Walnut Lake Road (Temple Isreal) Synopsis: The Michigan State Police is aware of an active shooting incident that is ongoing in West Bloomfield. We are asking for community members to stay away from the area to allow for police response. Troopers are also increasing patrols at other places of worship in the district.
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To date, the @ATFDetroit Arson Task Force has responded to 725 fire scenes. ATF Certified Fire Investigators (CFI) deploy with local and federal partners to examine scenes, identify and analyze evidence, and determine fire origin and cause. #ATF #FireInvestigation
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@ATFDetroit Certified Fire Investigators (CFI) responded to a fire at the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force building. ATF is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
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15 yrs for Felon in Possession: "Maurice Ray Jr. illegally armed himself, kidnapped and assaulted his girlfriend, and then attempted to fire a gun at a neighbor who stepped in to help. Ray is an ATF poster child of an individual 100% deserving of federal prosecution for their illegal possession of a firearm,” said James Deir, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF Detroit Field Division. 🔗 justice.gov/usao-wdmi/pr/202…
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Guilty Plea: 19 year old, Ethan Carter, of Hudsonville, pleaded guilty to possession and transfer of a machinegun and machine gun conversion devices.  Carter faces a maximum of 10 years in prison. Add'l info: justice.gov/usao-wdmi/pr/202…
Hudsonville Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing and Transferring a Machinegun PRESS RELEASE 🔗: justice.gov/usao-wdmi/pr/202…
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