Police & Courts

Published October 23, 2020

SERESA dispatcher named Michigan Telecommunicator of the Year

ROSEVILLE — A South East Regional Emergency Services Authority dispatcher recently received an award for 2020 Telecommunicator of the Year.

Last Call Bar shooting suspect found guilty on all charges

Published October 23, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Last Call Bar shooting suspect found guilty on all charges

EASTPOINTE — Lenny Whitfield, 48, the suspect in the shootings that took place at the Last Call Bar in Eastpointe Oct. 12, 2019, was found guilty last week on all 11 charges against him, including murder in the first degree.

Police identify owner of dogs involved in attack

Published October 23, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville police identify owner of dogs involved in attack

ROSEVILLE — On Oct. 22, the Roseville Criminal Investigations Division announced that it had identified the owner of the dogs involved in an attack on a 45-year-old Roseville woman and her dog.

Published October 22, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Warren man who assaulted court deputy sentenced

MOUNT CLEMENS/WARREN — A Warren man who assaulted a Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputy last year in court was recently sentenced.

Published October 22, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Operation Blue Santa to make Christmas bright for local children

METRO DETROIT — Because police officers are often the first to see the impoverished situations some children live in, officers who worked with the late Collin Rose are trying to bring cheer, charity and kindness to less fortunate children this holiday season.

Published October 22, 2020

Advertiser Times

Man shot in Eastland Center parking lot

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods Department of Public Safety officers are investigating a shooting at Eastland Center Oct. 21.

Published October 21, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Altercation at basketball court ends with fatal shooting

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that took place Oct. 20 at Basketball City on Eastland Street, near Groesbeck Highway and 12 Mile Road.

Over 40 years later, police still seek answers to homicide case

Published October 21, 2020

Troy Times

Over 40 years later, Troy police still seek answers to homicide case

TROY — Troy police are taking a fresh look at an unsolved murder mystery that’s more than four decades old, and they are seeking the public’s help to uncover new clues or information.

A former Archdiocese of Detroit priest has been charged by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel for the alleged sexual assault of a minor in 1977 at the rectory of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Farmington.

Published October 20, 2020

Farmington Press

AG charges former Farmington priest with sexual assault of minor

FARMINGTON — A former Farmington priest has been charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, a charge that carries a possible 15-year prison sentence, by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Grant to supplement sobriety court program in Royal Oak

Published October 20, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Grant to supplement sobriety court program in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 12, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved a Michigan Drug Court Grant Program contract for the 44th District Court, which serves Royal Oak and Berkley, in the amount of $77,000 for the period of Oct. 1, 2020, through Sept. 30, 2021.

Published October 20, 2020

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills doctor charged with multiple felonies

ROCHESTER HILLS — A Rochester Hills doctor has been accused by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel of running a criminal enterprise, including delivery of controlled substances, as well as falsely reporting patient information.

Published October 20, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Shores officers rescue driver from Lake St. Clair

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — An apparently suicidal woman was rescued from Lake St. Clair thanks to the quick thinking and response of a pair of veteran Grosse Pointe Shores public safety officers.

Published October 20, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Pretrial adjourned in ordinance violation cases

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After several violations related to marijuana were handed out to a Macomb Township property owner, the case found its way to court.

Published October 19, 2020

Woodward Talk

Man charged in April shooting of Ferndale teen

FERNDALE — A man who is suspected of firing shots at a Ferndale home in April and hitting one individual inside was arraigned recently in the 43rd District Court.

Published October 19, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley police investigating ‘reckless’ ATV, dirt bike riders

BERKLEY — A few weeks ago in the city of Berkley, local police were involved in a pursuit involving a group of riders “recklessly” driving dirt bikes and ATVs.

Ex-Fraser city manager files whistleblower lawsuit

Published October 19, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Ex-Fraser city manager files whistleblower lawsuit

FRASER — Former Fraser City Manager Donald Wayne O’Neal recently filed an employee discrimination lawsuit against the city, alleging that he was terminated due to attempting to bridge the pay gap between male and female city department heads.

Published October 19, 2020

Woodward Talk

Police captain ‘excited’ to take on new role as chief

FERNDALE — On Oct. 12, Ferndale Police Chief Vincent Palazzolo made it official that he was retiring from his position effective at the beginning of 2021.

Police are investigating whether any crimes took place when Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski reportedly handcuffed counter demonstrator while rallying in support of President Donald Trump.

Published October 19, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Police investigate after Warren councilman allegedly handcuffed Trump rally protester

EASTPOINTE/WARREN — Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski has reportedly been involved in an incident with an apparent counter demonstrator while rallying in support of President Donald Trump.

Published October 19, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Man alleged to have cut pregnant ex-girlfriend in police station parking lot arrested in West Virginia

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — When a pregnant woman went to the Clinton Township Police Department building Oct. 9 in relation to a personal protection order against her ex-boyfriend, he allegedly followed her there and assaulted her in the parking lot, according to police.

Roseville councilman charged with drug offenses

Published October 16, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville councilman charged with drug offenses

ROSEVILLE — Charges were filed Oct. 13 against Roseville City Councilman Charles Frontera in relation to a police action that took place at his home Feb. 20.