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A Grosse Ile officer says she was demoted after reporting witness intimidation. Now, she’s suing
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Noelle Friel, Sara Schulz , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The officer, Susan Dalpiaz, says she was demoted and subjected to discrimination during her career. The lawsuit was filed in Wayne County Circuit Court and names the Township of Grosse Ile and a member of its Police Commission as defendants.
A lawsuit has been filed claiming retaliation against a police officer after she reported suspected witness intimidation. The officer, Susan Dalpiaz, says she was demoted and subjected to discrimination during her career. She was assigned to a home invasion investigation and her actions in that case are connected to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit was filed in Wayne County Circuit Court and names the Township of Grosse Ile and a member of its Police Commission as defendants. Dalpiaz's husband is also a plaintiff in the case. The lawsuit follows an investigation into a break-in that occurred on May 30.
Further details about the case and the allegations are available from the source. The lawsuit was filed on August 21.
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Category: safety Published: August 30, 2026 Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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