Police & Courts

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.

Published May 8, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Indiana man charged with stalking Royal Oak woman

ROYAL OAK — On May 7, a 42-year-old Indiana man was arraigned in the 44th District Court on a felony charge for allegedly stalking a Royal Oak woman.

Published May 8, 2019

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills police report lowest crime rates in 45-year city history

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills continues to grow safer for its residents each year, according to statistics presented by Police Chief Charles Nebus in the department’s 2018 annual report.

Published May 8, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Court unveils tribute to Royal Oak judge

ROYAL OAK — On April 23, the 44th District Court held a dedication ceremony for its recently renamed Judge Keith J. Leenhouts Probation Department.

Published May 8, 2019

Rochester Post

Oakland Township board chooses new manager

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The township Board of Trustees has chosen a candidate with extensive history as a police chief as the new Oakland Township manager.

Published May 7, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville police aide earns law enforcement scholarship

ROSEVILLE — Bianca Lastomirsky, a police aide with the Roseville Police Department, recently was selected for a $1,000 scholarship to pursue her dream of becoming a K-9 unit police officer.

Published May 7, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe to start neighborhood watch program

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe is encouraging residents to help keep the community safe as it starts a new neighborhood watch program.

Published May 7, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Macomb Mall to host 6th annual Heroes Day

ROSEVILLE — Macomb Mall is inviting the public to come by Saturday, May 11, for its sixth annual Heroes Day.

Published May 7, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Federal court rules partisan gerrymandering is unconstitutional

LANSING — A major federal court ruling regarding gerrymandering may impact statewide elections as soon as 2020. However, the decision may go in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Published May 7, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Officers, civilians receive awards for saving lives, making arrests in Grosse Pointe Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Officers and civilians alike were honored for exceptional work in 2018 when the Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Department presented its annual awards during an April 8 Park City Council meeting.

Published May 6, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights police plot out online crime map

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights police hope a new online resource will help put a more transparent way of crime fighting on the map.

Published May 6, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

SHPD K-9 handler dies a month after retiring

STERLING HEIGHTS — Richard Heins will always be remembered by the Sterling Heights police chief as a 6-foot-6-inch man with a heart of gold, and one of the nicest guys you’d ever want to meet.