Police & Courts

A vehicle was struck by a bullet on the morning of July 31, after multiple shots went off in the area of Garfield and 17 Mile roads in Clinton Township.

Published August 3, 2020

Police recover 7 bullet casings after shooting in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — At press time, the Clinton Township Police Department was working to determine who recently fired multiple gunshots near a busy intersection.

Published July 30, 2020

Rochester Post

RCS sued over ex-teacher’s sexual misconduct, drug crimes involving students

ROCHESTER — Rochester Community Schools is facing a civil lawsuit after a former Rochester High School teacher was sentenced on sex and drug charges involving two students.

Published July 28, 2020

Warren Weekly

15-year-old to be tried as adult in boy’s shooting death in Warren

WARREN — A 15-year-old has been charged as an adult with second-degree murder in the July 22 shooting death of another boy at the Warren Manor apartments.

More details shed light on reports of shooting, kidnapping in Southfield

Published July 28, 2020

Southfield Sun

More details shed light on reports of shooting, kidnapping in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — Police have offered more details on a recent alleged assault with intent to murder and kidnapping.

Published July 28, 2020

Troy Times

Man pleads no contest by reason of insanity to bludgeoning death of aunt

TROY — On June 1, Nayir Muhammad Masrur, 21, pleaded no contest, but mentally ill, to manslaughter in the Nov. 12, 2018, bludgeoning death of his aunt, Rubab Huq, 55, with a 15-pound barbell in the basement of her home.

Published July 28, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Retired police officer charged after allegedly shooting son

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Nearly two months after a shooting in Macomb Township, a father is facing charges. Michael Szymanski, 56, was charged with one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder or by strangulation, a felony.

Published July 28, 2020

Rochester Post

Police investigate drive-by shooting in Oakland Township

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office’s Oakland Township substation responded to the 100 block of Cherry Drive on a report of shots being fired from a moving vehicle at a residence at 12:34 a.m July 26.

Longtime Fraser Public Safety officer retires

Published July 27, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Longtime Fraser Public Safety officer retires

FRASER — After more than 26 years as a member of the Fraser Department of Public Safety, Lisa Pettyes said she is walking away, humbled, with her head held high.

Items were left at 10 Mile and Ryan roads in memory of 10-year-old Giana Giannini, of Warren, who was killed in a crash there on July 25.

Published July 27, 2020

Warren Weekly

Crash at 10 Mile and Ryan in Warren claims life of 10-year-old girl

WARREN — Giana Giannini’s father said the 10-year-old loved to color, loved to ride her bike and to spend time in parks. She loved animals, especially dogs, and said her prayers every night with her dad.

Published July 27, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley resident, 88, dies from injuries after being hit by SUV

BBERKLEY — An 88-year-old Berkley man who was struck by a vehicle on Coolidge Highway July 20 has died from his injuries.

Published July 27, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Woman charged with arson after allegedly lighting vehicle on fire

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A woman was recently arrested for a felony charge in an alleged arson attempt on a vehicle.

Volunteers and officers from the Eastpointe Police Department pick up debris on the median at Eight Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue.

Published July 24, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe Neighborhood Watch cleans up streets

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Neighborhood Watch, in conjunction with the city of Eastpointe, held its first cleanup project July 20.

Published July 24, 2020

Warren Weekly

Warren police investigating smashed windows at Al Ihsaan Islamic Center

WARREN — Five windows were smashed at the Al Ihsaan Islamic Center on 10 Mile Road during the afternoon on July 12. It reportedly happened at about 2:30 p.m.

Harper Woods officers respond to shots at local inn

Published July 23, 2020

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods officers respond to shots at local inn

HARPER WOODS — Harper Woods police officers responded to reports of shots fired at the Parkcrest Inn July 19.

Kelvin Wheeler Jr., an academic coach at Triumph Middle School and assistant football coach at Harper Woods High School, was fatally shot in Detroit July 8.

Published July 23, 2020

Advertiser Times

Community mourns Harper Woods educator

HARPER WOODS — The local community is mourning the loss of Kelvin Wheeler Jr., who was killed July 8.

Harper Woods city officials are considering revoking the business license of the Parkcrest Inn due to a high volume of crime reported at the business.

Published July 23, 2020

Advertiser Times

Officials debate future of Parkcrest Inn in Harper Woods

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods City Council is debating revoking the business license of the Parkcrest Inn after recommendations by the city’s director of public safety at the July 13 City Council meeting.

Published July 23, 2020

Warren Weekly

Gunfight at Warren house party leaves four injured

WARREN — A large gathering at a home near Nine Mile and Schoenherr roads ended in violence late July 22, leaving four people with gunshot wounds and Warren police searching for suspects.

A 10-year-old boy died after he was shot in the chest at the Warren Manor apartments east of Dequindre Road and south of Nine Mile Road on July 22.

Published July 23, 2020

Warren Weekly

Teen in custody after 10-year-old shot, killed at Warren apartment

WARREN — A 10-year-old boy was killed and a 15-year-old boy was taken into custody after an afternoon shooting at a Warren apartment on July 22.

Published July 22, 2020

Warren Weekly

Amazon driver arrested in Warren to face misdemeanor charges

WARREN — An Amazon delivery driver arrested by Warren police in June during a confrontation that began with an alleged parking violation will face charges after all.