Police & Courts

Published February 19, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Woman charged after allegedly abusing family with knife, urine

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A Harrison Township woman has been charged with a felony and three misdemeanors after allegedly abusing her daughters and granddaughter.

Published February 19, 2020

Southfield Sun

Police arrest two after thefts, chase

SOUTHFIELD — Police believe they have found the two men responsible for a string of recent car thefts.

Published February 18, 2020

Troy Times

Tollbrook files new lawsuits against city after rezoning denials

TROY — Tollbrook LLC, owned by Safet Stafa, has filed suit against the city of Troy again.

Published February 18, 2020

Woodward Talk

Two men hit, killed by vehicles on I-696

FERNDALE — Two people were killed in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Feb. 11, after a crash on Interstate 696.

Published February 18, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Utica to purchase rescue boat ahead of flood season

UTICA — After recent flooding in a neighborhood in downtown Utica, the city has decided to purchase a rescue boat ahead of flood season in order to prepare in case of any future emergencies.

Published February 17, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak police investigating house party after reports of gunshots

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 11:48 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, the Royal Oak Police Department received multiple reports of gunshots heard in the area of Pingree Boulevard and Virginia Avenue, near Troy Street and 11 Mile Road.

Published February 17, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe police search for Family Dollar robber

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police are searching for a suspect in the robbery of a Family Dollar store located at 18040 Nine Mile Road.

Published February 17, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale vehicle chase ends with 1 dead, 3 injured

FERNDALE — One person has died and three people were sent to the hospital following a vehicle chase that saw one man arrested by the Ferndale Police Department.

St. Clair Shores police locate suspect in gas station break-in

Published February 17, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores police locate suspect in gas station break-in

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A 39-year-old Warren man is a suspect in a gas station break-in from January.

Published February 15, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale vehicle chase ends with 4 in hospital

FERNDALE — Four people have been sent to the hospital following a vehicle chase that saw one man arrested by the Ferndale Police Department.

Dispatch centers, such as the Southeast Regional Emergency Services Authority, pictured, are using the Smart911 system. Smart911 allows users to submit additional information to first responders, who can access the information during emergencies.

Published February 14, 2020

C&G Newspapers

First responders urge residents to subscribe to Smart 911 service

METRO DETROIT — Local first responders are trying to get the word out about Smart911, a new service that allows police and fire departments to access details selected by the caller in the event of an emergency.

Families Against Narcotics launches Detroit chapter

Published February 14, 2020

Advertiser Times

Families Against Narcotics launches Detroit chapter

DETROIT — The newest Families Against Narcotics chapter recently was launched in Michigan’s biggest city.

Published February 14, 2020

Warren Weekly

Man arrested for alleged threatening calls to Warren police

WARREN — A man from the Muskegon area was jailed with bail set at $15,000 Feb. 10 after he allegedly called the Warren Police Department dozens of times over the span of a week and left threatening messages about a patrol officer.

Published February 14, 2020

Madison - Park News

Police arrest suspect in purse-snatching case

MADISON HEIGHTS — A Hazel Park woman could face up to 15 years in prison on a charge of unarmed robbery, after she allegedly knocked over a senior citizen while stealing her purse.

Published February 14, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Sheriff’s Office warns of scam

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office is asking that anyone who receives a suspicious communication claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Office stop by and speak with someone in person at the Sheriff’s Office following a couple of scams.

Published February 12, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield police search for party store shooter

SOUTHFIELD — Officers are looking for a man wanted in connection with a recent attempted robbery and shooting at a local business.

Published February 12, 2020

Troy Times

Troy, Canton, state police team up in two-day sting to stop retail fraud

TROY — Officers from the Troy Police Department and the Michigan State Police Fraud Investigation Section, with help from the Canton Police Department, participated in a two-day blitz to stop shoplifters Jan. 28-29.

Published February 12, 2020

Troy Times

Troy police say calls demanding money or gift cards for police are scams

TROY — Troy police want to alert everyone about scammers posing as police or FBI agents calling Troy residents and demanding gift cards and threatening jail unless victims comply.