Police & Courts

Published April 2, 2019

Detectives honored for work on multi-city case

GROSSE POINTE CITY/GROSSE POINTE PARK — Different law enforcement agencies always seem to be at odds with each other on television cop shows, but in reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Thirty-three dogs in Roseville and nine in West Bloomfield, including Drew, right, and Chunky, left, were removed by authorities following concern over the animals’ well-being while in the care of a woman who said she was running an animal shelter.

Published March 29, 2019

West Bloomfield Beacon

Dogs seized in West Bloomfield, Ferndale

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Just days after police seized 33 dogs from a property in Roseville, Oakland County Animal Control officers recovered 11 dogs in their jurisdiction.

Published March 29, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Stabbing suspect apprehended after high-speed chase

MOUNT CLEMENS — Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were involved in a high-speed chase on Interstate 94 during rush hour on March 22 following an alleged stabbing in Mount Clemens.

Published March 29, 2019

Madison - Park News

Workshop to provide Narcan training for opioid overdoses

MADISON HEIGHTS — With the opioid crisis continuing to claim lives, health officials see an ever-increasing need for ordinary citizens to know what to do when faced with someone suffering from an overdose. Time is of the essence in such a situation.

Published March 27, 2019

Warren Weekly

Warren police want to ask Spranger about assault, embezzlement claims

WARREN — Investigators would like to ask Karen Spranger a few questions about allegations that she took money from and assaulted a senior citizen who she had reportedly offered to help with everyday tasks. The trouble is, they still can’t find her.

Published March 27, 2019

Troy Times

Troy police bust truck drivers over weight limits

TROY — Troy Police Department motor carrier officers handed out 98 tickets to truckers over the weight limit in a one-week period.

Pawfficer Donut pulls the morning shift at the Troy Police Department Coffee with a Cop at the Starbucks at 6908 Rochester Road Nov. 9.

Published March 27, 2019

Troy Times

Pawfficer Donut lends a paw to charitable causes in Troy

TROY — Pawfficer Donut, the sole member of the Troy Police Feline Unit, was transferred to the Troy police community services section.

Police are looking for this man wanted in connection with a recent home invasion.

Published March 27, 2019

Farmington Press

‘Suspicious’ male sought in Farmington home invasion

FARMINGTON — Police are looking for a man who allegedly entered an unlocked home and was confronted by a resident recently.

Published March 27, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester police hope new K-9 will be ‘the bomb’

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department K-9 Unit is getting a new dog dedicated solely to detecting explosives. During a March 11 meeting, the Rochester City Council approved a purchase of $9,000 to add the new K-9 to the unit.

Published March 27, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety personnel honored for work on the road, in the office

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Grosse Pointe Farms Public Safety Department personnel from police and dispatching operations were acknowledged for going above and beyond the call of duty during 2018, as the city distributed merit awards at a March 11 Farms City Council meeting.

Published March 27, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Shores public safety officers honored for outstanding work in 2018

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — For lifesaving, firefighting and exceptional police work, Grosse Pointe Shores officials recognized several public safety officers with awards during a March 19 City Council meeting.

Published March 26, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Bust takes down five in narcotics ring in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY — Over $500,000 worth of narcotics was seized during a recent drug raid.

Published March 26, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Director: ‘It’s just going to take time’ to reform Fraser DPS

FRASER — Fraser Department of Public Safety Interim Director Mike Pettyes is upfront about the future of the department and what is necessary to enable long-term success.

Published March 26, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale spa under investigation for human trafficking

FERNDALE — A Ferndale spa is being investigated for human trafficking, according to police. According to the Ferndale Police Department, an investigation was conducted with the Madison Heights Police Department on Tuesday, March 12, at Relax Spa, 751 E. Nine Mile Road.

Published March 26, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe Fire Department back to full staff

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Fire Department is operating at full capacity for the first time since 2016.

Published March 25, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township resident recognized for work as Detroit police officer

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/DETROIT — A Shelby Township resident is being recognized for her hard work as a Detroit Police Department officer for over 20 years. Kyla Williams, a sergeant in charge of the DPD Domestic Violence Unit, was nominated by her department for the Women in Blue — Female Officer of the Year Award recently.

Published March 25, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Public safety departments compete to raise funds for charity

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Will you be cheering on your local fire and police departments in April? Three local police and fire departments will be shooting hoops to raise money for charity next month, and they are looking forward to the community cheering them on from the sidelines.

Published March 25, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Stabbing suspect apprehended after pursuit

MOUNT CLEMENS — Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were involved in a high speed chase on Interstate 94 during rush hour on March 22 following an alleged stabbing in Mount Clemens.

First responders, including EMS personnel, police officers, doctors and dispatchers, gathered at St. Clair Shores Central Fire Station March 14 to meet James Lombardo, who passed out while driving in December because of a cardiac event.

Published March 22, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Man has opportunity to thank first responders who saved his life

ST. CLAIR SHORES — James Lombardo was traveling down Jefferson Avenue, near 12 Mile Road, on Dec. 28 when he remembers feeling not quite right.

From left, new K-9 Officer Travis Kaufman stands with current K-9 officers Gerald Chomos and Tom Price. Kaufman and Price will get their new dogs in April.

Published March 22, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

New K-9s coming to St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Five months after the death of police K-9 Axe, St. Clair Shores police officers will choose two new German shepherd dogs to become members of the force.