Police & Courts

Surveillance by the Warren Police Department’s Special Operations Unit has led to a “major bust” of an “organized theft ring,” allegedly targeting high-priced trucks and other vehicles.

Published November 1, 2018

Warren police arrest four in ‘major’ auto theft bust

WARREN — Surveillance by the Warren Police Department’s Special Operations Unit recently led to a “major bust” of an “organized theft ring,” allegedly targeting high-priced trucks and other vehicles.

Published October 31, 2018

Advertiser Times

Mistrial declared in case of former state trooper

DETROIT — A mistrial was declared in the case of former Michigan State Trooper Mark Bessner after the jury could not reach a verdict.

Published October 31, 2018

Rochester Post

Ex Avondale coach, hall monitor accused of sexual relationship with student

A former coach and hall monitor at Avondale High School has been charged for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student.

Published October 31, 2018

Southfield Sun

Police disarm resident during standoff in apartment complex parking lot

SOUTHFIELD — Officers disarmed a knife-wielding man recently who police said was attempting to commit suicide through a police confrontation. According to a police report, at around 3:30 p.m. Oct.Read More

Published October 30, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Clawson police chief to retire in December

CLAWSON — Clawson Police Chief Harry Anderson is slated to work his last day Dec. 28 after serving the department for 34 years.

Published October 30, 2018

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights welcomes new animal control officer

MADISON HEIGHTS — There’s a new animal control officer in town. Justin Holland previously handled animal control in Hazel Park, but recently he started in Madison Heights.Read More

Published October 29, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Man suspected of stealing van with child inside charged

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 24, the Clinton Township Police Department issued a press release stating that the suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle with a young girl inside had been arrested and arraigned.

Published October 26, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Boyfriend arraigned in woman’s hit-and-run death

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Clinton Township man was charged in the fatal hit-and-run of a woman whose body was discovered in the road in Harrison Township early in the morning on Oct. 24.

Several community leaders and members of law enforcement took part in a program designed to build a dialogue between the community and law enforcement at Redeemer United Methodist Church in Harper Woods on Oct. 14. The panel included,from left, Harper Woods Mayor Pro Tem Valerie Kindle; Detective Don Dent, of the Detroit Police Department; Sgt. Diaz Graves, of the Detroit Police Department; Trooper Antonio Richardson, of the Michigan State Police; and Lt. Calvin Hart, of the Michigan State Police. Speaking is attorney Luther Glenn.

Published October 26, 2018

Advertiser Times

Panel discusses relationship between community and law enforcement

HARPER WOODS — On Oct. 14, community members and representatives from law enforcement met at Redeemer United Methodist Church in Harper Woods to discuss the relationship between the police and the community to try to forge a stronger dialogue on the subject.

Published October 26, 2018

Advertiser Times

Suspects charged for murder of witness in Woods carjacking

HARPER WOODS — Three suspects have been charged with the fatal shooting of a Detroit woman who was the victim and a key witness in the case of a carjacking that was perpetrated in Harper Woods.

The Harper Woods Department of Public Safety says Kaiser the police dog has been an important resource since he was added to its ranks in 2016.

Published October 26, 2018

Advertiser Times

GPAAS to host fundraiser for Harper Woods K-9 program

HARPER WOODS — The Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society is inviting people to join it at a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to help in the group’s continued support for the Harper Woods K-9 program and its local police dog, Kaiser.

Police are searching for this bank robbery suspect.

Published October 26, 2018

Madison - Park News

Police searching for Madison Heights bank robbery suspect

MADISON HEIGHTS — Authorities are looking for a woman who reportedly stole $2,500 after threatening violence against a clerk at a local bank.

Published October 26, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe Subway restaurant robbed at gunpoint

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe police responded to an armed robbery that took place at a local Subway restaurant Oct. 24.

Published October 25, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Warren woman found dead on Jefferson, hit-and-run suspected

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Macomb County Sheriff’s Office officials have released the name of the woman who was found dead on Jefferson Avenue, near Shook Road, in Harrison Township early Oct. 24.

Published October 24, 2018

Troy Times

New police chief named in Troy

TROY — A 25-year police veteran has been named the new chief of the Troy Police Department.

Published October 24, 2018

Troy Times

Troy police chief will clock out after 40 years of police work

TROY — Troy Police Chief Gary Mayer, 62, said he got into police work because he liked the idea of doing something different every day.

Three Detroit men were arrested and charged following the murder of 22-year-old Farmington resident Alex Ward Oct. 15 at the Retreat at Farmington Hills.

Published October 24, 2018

Farmington Press

Suspects apprehended, arraigned after murder at Retreat of Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — Three Detroit men were arrested and charged following the murder of 22-year-old Farmington resident Alex Ward last week at the Retreat at Farmington Hills.

Published October 24, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Victim identified in potential hit-and-run in Harrison Township

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Macomb County Sheriff’s Office officials have released the name of the woman who was found dead on Jefferson Avenue, near Shook Road, in Harrison Township early this morning.

Published October 23, 2018

Madison - Park News

Congressional candidate charged with assault and battery

MADISON HEIGHTS — A local man running for the U.S. House of Representatives is facing domestic violence charges after allegedly scratching his wife during an argument. According to police and court records, Brian Ellison, of Madison Heights, was being driven somewhere by his wife Oct.Read More

Published October 23, 2018

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights Special Investigations Unit to return

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Police Department will bring back the city’s Special Investigations Unit, now that it was approved by the Madison Heights City Council at its meeting Oct. 8.Read More