Police & Courts

Published November 29, 2018

Lamphere PACT discusses police brutality with officers

MADISON HEIGHTS — In recent years, communities across the country have been grappling with the topic of police brutality. Looking to continue the dialogue, students in the PACT Club at Lamphere High School recently had a pancake breakfast with local police officers. Together, they were able to have an open discussion on the subject.

Published November 28, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Sheriff: Officers justified in shooting that left man dead

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office has concluded that five St. Clair Shores police officers involved in a shooting outside of Lakeland Manor in November were justified in their use of deadly force.

Published November 27, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Juvenile found safe after deputies respond to missing person report

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Nov. 10, around 8:20 a.m. in the 18000 block of Newton Street, near 24 Mile Road and Romeo Plank Road, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a juvenile missing person report.

Published November 27, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

New dispatch system up and running in Grosse Pointe Woods

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — During one year’s time, the Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety receives an average of 4,000 emergency phone calls and approximately 20,000 nonemergency calls.

Published November 23, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Woman charged with child abuse after deadly house fire in Eastpointe

EASTPOINTE — A 28-year-old Eastpointe woman has been charged with child abuse in connection with the deaths of three children in an Eastpointe house fire in March.

Published November 23, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Retiring K-9 gets salute for his service

STERLING HEIGHTS — Over the whimpers, yelps and occasional barks of police dogs in attendance, Sterling Heights K-9 dog Chase received a fond farewell from his coworkers at the Sterling Heights Police Department Nov. 16.

Published November 20, 2018

Advertiser Times

BB guns used to shoot out windows of 2 dozen Harper Woods vehicles

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods Department of Public Safety officers responded to several reports of vehicles being damaged by BB guns Nov. 19.

Published November 20, 2018

Warren Weekly

Investigation underway after Warren pharmacy break-in

WARREN — Thieves looking for prescription narcotics apparently busted into a Warren pharmacy early Nov. 18, but left without successfully accessing a safe where the drugs were stored.

Published November 16, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Police at ‘dead end’ in Clinton Township abduction attempt

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The investigation of an alleged abduction attempt has stalled, Clinton Township police say, and there are no “hot leads.”

Published November 16, 2018

Southfield Sun

Southfield Police investigate fight, third shooting at Bar 7

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department is looking into a third shooting at a local bar. According to a police report, the shooting occurred at around 10:22 p.m. Nov. 3 at Bar 7, 24528 W. 12 Mile Road.

Published November 15, 2018

Woodward Talk

Suspect who fell 15 feet after Taser shock faces home invasion charge

FERNDALE — An alleged home invader who was shocked with a Taser and fell 15 feet from an underpass in July has been arraigned in court.

Published November 15, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Community turns out for Axe memorial

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A four-legged officer lost in the line of duty was remembered by thousands of supporters who packed Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Nov. 14.

Published November 14, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe considers allowing police to issue tickets to minors for fights

EASTPOINTE — At its regular meeting Nov. 13, the Eastpointe City Council held the first reading of a proposed ordinance change that would allow the Eastpointe Department of Public Safety to issue tickets to minors instead of charging them with a crime for participating in physical altercations.

Published November 14, 2018

Madison - Park News

Project Blue Light remembers fallen police, firefighters

HAZEL PARK — As the nights grow darker, the men and women in uniform continue to serve, fighting crime, responding to medical emergencies and putting out fires.

Published November 13, 2018

Southfield Sun

Lathrup Village doctor charged in opioid prescription ring

LATHRUP VILLAGE — A local man allegedly operating a cash-only clinic in Lathrup Village was recently charged for conspiracy to illegally distribute prescription drugs.

Published November 13, 2018

Troy Times

Church deacon charged with criminal sexual conduct with minor

TROY — A local church deacon faces three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.

Published November 13, 2018

Troy Times

Pawfficer Donut makes debut as coffee cat

TROY — Jenefer Bashawacty braved snowy, wet roads during her workday and stopped at the Starbucks on Rochester Road, south of South Boulevard, to pose for a selfie with Pawfficer Donut.

Published November 13, 2018

Troy Times

Police apprehend man suspected of bludgeoning aunt to death

A 20-year-old Troy man remains in police custody after police said he bludgeoned his aunt to death in the basement of the home where they both lived in the 6500 block of Shoreline Drive, in the John R Road and South Boulevard area, just after 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12.

Published November 9, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores community comes together to remember K-9 Axe

ST. CLAIR SHORES — From plans to light up the city in blue to donations of food, treats and toys piled up alongside flowers, heartfelt notes and wreaths outside of the Police Department, the city of St. Clair Shores is showing its love for a K-9 killed in the line of duty.

Front row, from the left, Sgt. Dale Young, Sgt. Dave Sage and Lt. Erik Tilli stand with, back row, from the left, Detective Erik Hamilton, Detective Derek Kase and Detective Lance Okeef. The West Bloomfield Police Department members are showing off their facial hair during a no-shave November challenge to raise funds for a public safety-themed playscape at Drake Sports Park.

Published November 9, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

First responders relax grooming policy for a fun cause

WEST BLOOMFIELD — You might notice that some officers at the West Bloomfield Police Department are looking a bit scruffy these days. It’s for a good reason.