Police & Courts

Published September 25, 2018

Troy Times

Oakland University police to explore how women can play defense

TROY — It’s OK to offend someone when it comes to personal safety.

SERESA, a regional dispatch center that serves the cities of Roseville, Eastpointe, Fraser and St. Clair Shores, recently announced its accreditation. Its headquarters are in Roseville.

Published September 25, 2018

C&G Newspapers

SERESA becomes second statewide dispatch center to reach accreditation

MACOMB COUNTY — The South East Regional Emergency Services Authority recently revealed that it had been bestowed an honor in the emergency communication services industry: the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch status as an Accredited Center of Excellence by way of its use of the Medical Priority Dispatch System.

Published September 25, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Teen honored by police for stopping thief

FRASER — On Sept. 13, Brandon O’Neal and his family were invited to Fraser City Hall for the monthly Fraser City Council meeting in which he was given a citation for good citizenship after helping to apprehend a thief.

Published September 25, 2018

Warren Weekly

Authorities confirm death of person on I-696

WARREN — A 40-year-old woman died after she was struck on Interstate 696 at Hoover Road early Sept. 21 following a collision involving at least two vehicles.

A Harrison Township firefighter has been accused with evidence tampering.

Published September 24, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Harrison Twp. firefighter charged with tampering with evidence

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A Harrison Township firefighter is on administrative leave after charges were filed against him involving evidence tampering at the scene of a fatal accident in August.

Published September 24, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township man killed in collision

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At approximately 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, the Shelby Township Police and Fire departments responded to a report of a serious crash involving a pedestrian near Auburn Road and Parkdale Street.

Published September 23, 2018

Farmington Press

Police investigate shots fired into Farmington home

The Farmington Public Safety Department is investigating a drive-by shooting that happened at around 10:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in the 23500 block of Wesley Street, south of Grand River Avenue, west of Gill Road, according to a police report.Read More

Published September 21, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Student suspended after bringing knife to Harrison Township middle school

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A L’Anse Creuse Middle School student has been suspended after she reportedly brought a knife to class Sept. 17, according to school officials.

Published September 21, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Donation enhances lifesaving capabilities at Sheriff’s Office

MOUNT CLEMENS — Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said not every one of the 35 patrol cars in his department’s motor pool is equipped with an automated external defibriaaltor, or AED.

Published September 21, 2018

Warren Weekly

Teen robbed of phone near 12 Mile and Hayes

WARREN — A teen walking home from a Roseville roller rink was robbed of a cellphone after the group he was with was reportedly followed and confronted by six suspects late on Sept. 15.

Published September 21, 2018

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods gas station robbed at gunpoint

Detectives from the Harper Woods Department of Public Safety are searching for two suspects following an armed robbery at a local gas station.

Macomb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking for the public’s help in identifying a man they allege made threats against current and former Macomb County employees.

Published September 20, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Investigators seek man who made threats against Macomb County employees

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are looking for the public’s help in identifying a man they allege made threats against current and former Macomb County employees.

Published September 20, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Police investigate attempted child abduction in Grosse Pointe Woods

WOODS — The Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety is investigating a suspicious incident that reportedly occurred just before 8 p.m. Sept. 19 in the area of Marter and Roslyn roads.

Published September 20, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Homeless man hospitalized after assault in Mount Clemens

MOUNT CLEMENS — A homeless man remains in critical condition after officials say he was brutally assaulted in downtown Mount Clemens Sept. 18.

Published September 19, 2018

Woodward Talk

Police arrest woman for allegedly embezzling from 7-Eleven

FERNDALE — A Hazel Park woman who allegedly embezzled almost $4,000 from a 7-Eleven store was apprehended after police were notified that she already was in court across the street.Read More

Published September 19, 2018

Southfield Sun

Police search for larceny suspect caught on video

SOUTHFIELD — Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for a recent larceny from a vehicle. According to a news release from acting Chief Nick Loussia, the incident occurred at around 2 a.m. Aug.Read More

Published September 19, 2018

Southfield Sun

Multiple handgun larcenies reported

SOUTHFIELD — Police are looking into a recent rash of thefts of handguns from vehicles. According to police reports, three handgun thefts occurred during the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 7. Sometime between 10 a.m. Aug. 31 and 10 a.m. Sept.Read More

Published September 18, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms public safety promotes two longtime department members

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Recent retirements of Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Department supervisors paved the way for other veteran officers to move up in the ranks.

Published September 17, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Pedestrian killed in Shelby Township collision

Published September 17, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Massage therapist guilty of criminal sexual conduct

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township massage therapist pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and six counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct before Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Richard Caretti Aug. 13.