Police & Courts

Published April 17, 2019

$239K in restitution sought for Binson’s bomb threat

CENTER LINE — A man who reportedly told police he called in a bomb threat to a Center Line business because his girlfriend who worked there was too cold pleaded guilty in March, but remains in hot water this month.

Published April 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Early police vehicle purchase to save Grosse Pointe City money

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Taking care of an unexpected purchase now will save Grosse Pointe City money in the future.

Published April 17, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Crime rates ‘historically low’ in Shores in 2018

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — When it comes to crime, 2018 was another fairly quiet year in Grosse Pointe Shores. In the recently released 2018 crime report, Part I crimes, which are classified by the FBI as more serious offenses, fell from 15 incidents in 2017 to 10 in 2018. There were no robberies, burglaries, murders, rapes or arsons reported last year in the Shores.

Published April 17, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale police putting recommendations into practice

FERNDALE — Last year, the Ferndale Police Department and the city brought in an independent firm to review the department’s procedures and policies.

Published April 16, 2019

Southfield Sun

Southfield police simulate traffic stops for teens

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department made 25 traffic stops April 11 — all teenagers.

Published April 16, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Judge grants motions in Riddle murder case

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Nicholas Riddle, of Macomb Township, appeared in court recently for a motion hearing and arraignment.

Matthew Krakowski, 35, is led out of Macomb County Circuit Court in handcuffs April 16 after being sentenced to at least three years behind bars after illegally capturing and distributing images of gym members.

Published April 16, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Clinton Township gym owner sentenced to prison for spying on members

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A former CrossFit facility owner in Clinton Township will spend at least three years in prison.

Published April 16, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Woman facing felony charges in Mount Clemens cat-hoarding case

MOUNT CLEMENS — A 62-year-old woman is facing a felony charge of animal abuse after emergency personnel found nearly 70 cats and one dog living in what authorities said were “deplorable conditions” inside her Roseview Boulevard home in Mount Clemens late last month.

Published April 12, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Suspect arrested after allegedly colliding with house in Eastpointe, assaulting girlfriend

EASTPOINTE — A suspect is in custody following a crash that resulted from a car chase in Eastpointe at 2 a.m. April 10.

Published April 12, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Police investigating baby’s death at Fraser motel

FRASER — An investigation is ongoing after a three-month-old baby boy was found unresponsive at a local motel and was later pronounced dead.

Published April 12, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights police enforce tighter, temporary truck weight limits

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights police took on the load of stopping overly heavy trucks from driving in certain city areas while seasonal weight limits were in effect. Police officials said in March that their traffic patrols employed portable scales to enforce seasonal weight limits on heavy trucks this spring. They also had access to scales at the city’s Department of Public Works building on 18 Mile Road.

Michael Welch, of Macomb Township, plead guilty to four felony charges on April 11 – forced labor human trafficking, accepting earnings of a prostitute, using computers to commit a crime, and escape while awaiting trial for a felony.

Published April 12, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township human trafficking suspect pleads guilty

MOUNT CLEMENS — A human trafficking suspect plead guilty to four felony charges on April 11.

Published April 12, 2019

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods police seek home invasion suspects

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods public safety officers were dispatched to a residence in the 19900 block of Kenosha Street, near Beaconsfield Street and Moross Road, at 2:04 a.m. April 12 after receiving reports of a home invasion.

Published April 12, 2019

Advertiser Times

Police investigate shots fired in Harper Woods neighborhood

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods police officers responded to reports of shots fired at 7:24 p.m. April 11 in the 19700 block of Damman Street, which is near Beaconsfield Street and Huntington Avenue.

Published April 11, 2019

Advertiser Times

New trial begins for former state trooper accused of murder

DETROIT — On April 10 in 3rd Circuit Court, a new trial began in the case of former Michigan State Trooper Mark Bessner, who is charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of involuntary manslaughter in the death of 15-year-old Detroit resident Damon Grimes.