Police & Courts

Published May 21, 2019

Royal Oak homicide suspect reportedly progressing toward competency

ROYAL OAK — During a May 17 competency hearing and probable cause conference for defendant Dane Steward at the 44th District Court, his defense attorney waived his appearance due to his reported status as incompetent to stand trial.

Published May 21, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Police provide tips to reduce crimes of opportunity

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start to summer, we all know what that means: sun, sandals, swimming — and stealing. The warm weather doesn’t just bring people outdoors for relaxation and recreation. Crooks are more prevalent too, and police want people to be vigilant so they don’t become victims.

Published May 21, 2019

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

New Bloomfield Township police chief appointed

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police Chief Scott McCanham, just short of his two-year anniversary at the helm of the Bloomfield Township Police Department, announced his retirement during last week’s Board of Trustees meeting.

Published May 21, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Accidental drowning suspected in St. Clair Shores man's death

St. Clair Shores Police are investigating the death of a 90-year-old resident of Bayview Street after he was found deceased in the water near a dock east of his residence.

Published May 20, 2019

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills police encourage residents to sign up for new alert system

FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills has unveiled a new and improved critical communications and emergency alert system called FH Alert.

Published May 20, 2019

Warren Weekly

Employee injured during alleged dine-and-dash

WARREN — An employee reportedly suffered a minor injury after she was struck by a vehicle occupied by four men who allegedly tried to leave a Warren restaurant May 14 without paying for a meal.

Published May 17, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores police investigating thefts from unlocked vehicles

ST. CLAIR SHORES — St. Clair Shores police are warning residents to lock their vehicles at night after a spate of thefts from unlocked vehicles on several city streets May 8-11.

Published May 17, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Defendant pleads guilty to manslaughter in grad party shooting case

MOUNT CLEMENS — Amer Mongogna, the 21-year-old suspect in the shooting death of 18-year-old Luke Filary at a graduation party in Roseville in 2017, pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter and one count of felony firearm May 16 in 16th Circuit Court.

Warren Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer said a human trafficking investigation that netted 35 arrests involved a team of four detectives and the Warren Police Department’s Special Operations Unit.

Published May 17, 2019

Warren Weekly

Warren human trafficking investigation nets 35 arrests

WARREN — Warren police made 35 arrests for crimes ranging from pimping to prostitution to narcotics violations as part of an undercover operation involving seven motels and one private home May 14-16.

Published May 17, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township human trafficking suspects sentenced

MOUNT CLEMENS — A Macomb Township human trafficking case is now closed.

Published May 16, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Police: Hostage safe after barricaded gunman situation in Clinton Twp.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — “Everybody is fine,” according to Clinton Township Police Capt. Richard Maierle, after a gunman reportedly barricaded himself and a hostage inside her apartment morning.

Published May 15, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield police search for purse snatcher

SOUTHFIELD — A woman was robbed of her purse while walking on a local street recently.

Published May 15, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

New 41-B District Court judge talks about his next legal foray

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Judge Jacob Femminineo Jr. was officially sworn in May 1 as the newest judge in 41-B District Court in Clinton Township.

Published May 14, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Police investigating shooting in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A man and woman are being investigated after both were simultaneously injured from the same bullet.

Published May 14, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Search warrant executed at prosecutor’s home

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For the second time in a month, members of the Michigan State Police executed a search warrant in regard to an ongoing investigation into Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith’s usage of forfeiture funds.

Published May 14, 2019

Advertiser Times

Suspects face charges for allegedly firing on ATF agents

DETROIT — Three individuals have been charged with firing on two agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Published May 14, 2019

Advertiser Times

Suspect charged in home invasion, armed robbery in Harper Woods

HARPER WOODS — A 27-year-old Detroit man was arrested in connection to a home invasion and armed robbery in Harper Woods April 19

Published May 13, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Kids can learn the ropes of being a police officer in new program

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Calling all Shelby Township fifth and sixth graders. Have a dream of becoming a policeman or policewoman? Come out and join the Shelby Township Police Department for its first-ever Shelby Youth Law Enforcement Academy for school-aged children.

Published May 13, 2019

Warren Weekly

Warren police say thank you with CERT BBQ

WARREN — Pulled pork. Smoked beef brisket. Baked beans, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw and cornbread. The members of Warren’s Community Emergency Response Team are in some ways the unsung heroes of any public safety response, but a group of Warren Police Department commanders made their appreciation clear May 4 with an epic barbecue lunch for the team’s members, who also left with a certificate of thanks.

Published May 13, 2019

Advertiser Times

Former state trooper sentenced to 5-15 years for involuntary manslaughter

DETROIT — On May 13, former Michigan State Trooper Mark Bessner was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison for his role in the death of 15-year-old Detroit resident Damon Grimes.