River Rouge Police Chief Deborah Hayes-Price dies

Chief Deborah Hayes-Price at her swearing in River Rouge. She was the first African American women to serve as Chief of Police.

Chief Price was 66 years old and has been with the police department since 1990. She worked her way up from through the ranks. She started off as Corporal and was appointed to Chief in 2015.

Chief Price died on May 29th while on vacation.

The City loved her and she will be missed. We send our prayers to her family during this difficult time.

Funeral arrangements haven't be set at this time