Jury finds ex-Warren cop James Burke not guilty in deaths of 2 men

Published
June 11, 2026
Location
violent, Michigan
courtroom (implied crash location is not specified beyond the trial setting)
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Violent Michigan in violent, Michigan: James Burke, a former Warren police officer, was found not guilty by a jury in connection with the deaths of Cedric Hayden Jr. and DeJuan Pettis. The incident occurred in 2024 when Burke's speeding police SUV reportedly crashed into the friends' pickup truck. The trial took place at the Macomb County Circuit Court in Michigan. Burke faced charges related to the Sept. 30, 2024, deaths.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Cedric Hayden Jr Unknown Fatal
DeJuan Pettis Unknown Fatal
James Burke Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Jury finds ex-Warren cop James Burke not guilty in deaths of 2 men

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