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Detroit Priest Becomes Crime-Fighting Good Samaritan, Tackles Car Thief Suspect

The 18-year-old suspect was arrested after the priest and a church member held him down until police arrived, officials said.

  • On Monday evening, Reverend Canon Jean-Baptiste Commins tackled an 18-year-old suspect fleeing a car crash outside Saint Joseph Shrine near Saint Aubin and Antietam in Detroit.
  • Detroit Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop when the suspect's vehicle collided with another car; authorities believe the vehicle was stolen.
  • During the struggle, Commins sustained two taped fingers and scabbed knuckles from punches, later telling Fox 2, "I had to, unfortunately, give him a few punches." He then assisted the injured woman until medics arrived.
  • Police arrested the 18-year-old suspect along with three other individuals detained at the scene. The injured woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries and received care from medics.
  • Detroit Police Department continues investigating the crash while Commins returned to regular duties, describing the evening as 'just another day in the D.
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WJBK broke the news on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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