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6 months missing: Father says DPD 'didn't protect' daughter after domestic violence call
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ross Jones , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· October 6, 2026
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Key points Mike Tressler now struggles with the consequences of his actions, feeling that calling the police may have escalated the situation. A woman named Caitlin Tressler has been missing for six months.
A woman named Caitlin Tressler has been missing for six months. Her father, Mike, had called police to report that she was a victim of domestic violence. Three officers responded to the call, but they left without entering the home, believing she was not in danger.
Mike Tressler now struggles with the consequences of his actions, feeling that calling the police may have escalated the situation. He expressed regret over his decision, saying it may have put his daughter in greater harm.
Further details about the incident and the investigation are available from the source, including a statement from the police chief regarding the officers' response to the call.
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Category: safety ·
Published: October 6, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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