Police & Courts

Published August 3, 2018

Graffiti mars fences, wall in Warren neighborhood

WARREN — Warren police are investigating a series of property damage complaints involving graffiti that included swastikas, accompanied by cryptic verbiage, spray painted on wood fences and a brick wall in a neighborhood near Schoenherr and Common roads.

Published August 2, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Investigation determines Royal Oak police officer was ‘justified’ in fatal shooting

ROYAL OAK — On Aug. 1, the Royal Oak Police Department announced that the Genesee County Prosecutor’s Office had cleared an 11-year veteran of the department of all criminal wrongdoing in the April 10 fatal shooting of a 28-year-old.

Published July 31, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Police search for suspect in cash theft

UTICA —The Utica Police Department is looking for a man who entered the New Balance store on Hall Road just before 3 p.m. July 27 and stole cash.

Published July 31, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

National Night Out sheds light on public safety

It’s common to think about safety at night, and an upcoming annual event in Sterling Heights promises to make that connection even easier. The Sterling Heights Police Department will host its 34th annual National Night Out Aug. 7 at the police station.Read More

Published July 31, 2018

Troy Times

Troy Police Memorial Badge Monument unveiled

TROY — In their dress blues, Troy police paused to honor three of their own who lost their lives in the line of duty and to recognize the new Memorial Badge Monument installed in front of the Troy Police Department in a ceremony July 25.

Deputy Commissioner Matt Nichols has been placed on paid administrative leave by the Warren Police Department pending the outcome of an internal affairs investigation. The inquiry stems from a recent encounter with an in-custody suspect and related “excessive use of force” allegations.

Published July 31, 2018

Warren Weekly

Warren police official on leave amid ‘excessive use of force’ claims

WARREN — Deputy Commissioner Matt Nichols of the Warren Police Department has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the results of a probe into his alleged “excessive use of force” during a July encounter with a retail fraud suspect.

Published July 31, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Defendants back in court over incidents at St. Clair Shores bars

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Suspects in separate incidents at local bars were back in court July 20.

Published July 30, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Police, community to come together for National Night Out

ROSEVILLE — The first Tuesday in August is set aside annually for a national, community-building campaign to enhance the relationship between neighborhoods and law enforcement. This year, the National Night Out will take place from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at Memorial Park, 27325 Barkman St.Read More

Published July 30, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Missing child found safe in unoccupied apartment

ROYAL OAK — After a harrowing 5 1/2 hours of not knowing the whereabouts of 9-year-old Monique Woods, a child who has autism and is nonverbal, police located her in the same apartment complex from which she went missing.

Published July 30, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield police make arrest after business break-ins

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Police have arrested a man suspected of breaking and entering into a West Bloomfield restaurant.

Published July 30, 2018

Madison - Park News

Two men charged in armed robbery at 7-Eleven

MADISON HEIGHTS — Police have taken into custody two suspects that they believe were involved in the armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in late April. But there were at least three suspects, and others may have been involved, so the search continues.Read More

Published July 30, 2018

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights Police Department announces commendations

MADISON HEIGHTS — Police work can be a dangerous, disheartening and thankless job. As a token of appreciation, Madison Heights Police Chief Corey Haines recently highlighted eight individuals for their work at the department: • Citizen’s Award: Craig Brundage.Read More

Published July 30, 2018

Rochester Post

Suspect in custody after Oakland Township Subway robbery

Police are looking for an armed man who robbed two Subway restaurants recently. A man with a semi-automatic handgun demanded cash register money from a restaurant clerk at 7:57 p.m. July 22 at the Subway located at 4834 Adams Road, near Silverbell Road.

Published July 30, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Bloomfield Hills man arrested following Ferndale bank robbery

The FBI arrested a 55-year-old Bloomfield Hills man July 20 in connection with a robbery at a Huntington Bank in Ferndale, along with other bank robberies.

Published July 27, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Holly man arrested for allegedly soliciting minor for sex

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Holly man was arrested by undercover investigators after he allegedly attempted to meet a female minor for illicit purposes, law enforcement officials report.

Published July 27, 2018

Warren Weekly

Suspect charged, Center Line shooting investigation continues

CENTER LINE — One man was in custody with charges pending while an investigation continued, three weeks after a Fourth of July shooting near the corner of Theisen Street and Van Dyke Avenue left two people wounded.

Published July 26, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Police release photo of St. Clair Shores ATM skimming suspect

Sixty-five people had money taken from their accounts after a suspected skimming device was placed on an ATM at a credit union in St. Clair Shores.

Published July 25, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Fraudulent IRS phone calls plague county

OAKLAND COUNTY — According to statistics at www.irs.gov, thousands of people across the country have lost millions of dollars and their personal information due to these IRS scams.

Published July 25, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Ex-student pleads guilty to social media threat

MACOMB COUNTY — A local judge will soon decide the fate of a former Chippewa Valley High School student who made a serious threat.

At around 11:30 p.m. July 17, a motorist was allegedly speeding down Rainbow Road, in Fraser, and slammed into a tree. Residents surrounded the scene, and police later reportedly found alcohol and drugs in the car.

Published July 25, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Police, witnesses: Motorist crashes into tree at high rate of speed in Fraser

FRASER — According to interim director of Fraser Public Safety Mike Pettyes, a motorist speeding down Rainbow Road slammed his vehicle into a large tree at approximately 11:30 p.m. July 17.