April 29, 2005 Update
Juvenile Incident, Skateworld, 2825 E. Maple
Security Officer reported 7-year-old male skater from Pontiac was struck in the eye with an air-hockey paddle thrown by a 13-year-old male from Sterling Hgts. The 13-year-old claims the 7 year old was accidentally struck when he threw the paddle at his friends. All parents advised and the 13 year old taken home by officers.
Juvenile Incident, Emerald Lakes, 4/22, 5:45 pm.
A neighborhood youth was throwing rocks at the swans on Pebble Lake. The caller stated that he has done it in the past. When the caller confronted him and told him she was calling PD, he told her to go ahead. An officer stopped by and spoke to his father who assured him the behavior would cease.
Juvenile Incident, Leetonia Street
A neighbor complained about neighborhood youths hitting golf balls against her garage. They continued after she asked them to stop. Parents were contacted and assured officers golf privileges were suspended.
Operate Under the Influence of Narcotics Arrest, I-75 exit ramp to w/bound 14 Mile, 4/24, 5:34 am.
A tow truck driver reported that he was called to the Sunoco station at 14 Mile and Rochester to pick up a driver and take him back to 14 Mile and I-75, where his car was stuck in the ditch. While driving back to scene, subject slurred his speech and fell asleep. Upon arrival, subject returned to his car, entered, and fell asleep. Investigation revealed that the driver struck the guardrail, and then went into the ditch. He failed sobriety tests, but blew .0 on Preliminary Breath Test. Crack cocaine paraphernalia was found in the car, as were three cans of tire inflator. The 43-year-old male from Troy was arrested. He refused a chemical test for blood, so a search warrant was obtained and he was taken to the hospital. Medical personal admitted him for observation, concerned that he may have been huffing the tire inflator (which consists of Propane Isobutane and Ethylene Glycol), which is toxic and can be fatal. Toxicology results are pending.
Drunk Driving Arrest, South Blvd. and High Oaks, 4/23, 3:35 am.
Troy Officers were called to scene of a vehicle in the ditch. The 72-year-old male driver from Rochester Hills was lying on the side of the road, too drunk to stand up. He stated he was not injured. He didnt know how the car got into the ditch. He blew a .20 on a Preliminary Breath Test, was arrested and transported to the hospital for assessment. Two witnesses stated he had been driving erratically, went through the red light at Livernois, tried to make a U-turn and drove into the ditch.
Ambulance Request, N/B I-75 near the Crooks Road Entrance Ramp Overpass, 4/21, 3:23 pm.
Officers responded to report that of a male subject whom jumped/fell off the overpass. Officers located a 1999 Buick Regal on the far right shoulder of the overpass with the hood up. The 42-year-old male driver was lying in the center N/B lane of the freeway below. He told the officer that he had car trouble and when he reached inside and touched the engine, he was shocked and fell off the bridge. One witness stated subject appeared to be leaning backward over the bridge rail as if trying to jump; he went over after the third such motion. Two witnesses stated the subject appeared to lean over then dangle before falling. Another stated it appeared it took some effort on the subjects part in falling off the bridge. It appears he landed feet first. Subject was consistent in his statements to witnesses who stopped to attend to him that he was shocked while trying to work on the car. He was transported to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital with multiple fractures. No burn marks were obvious on his hands. A psychological evaluation will be included in medical treatment. The vehicle started up without trouble; no sign of an explosion in engine compartment.
Drunk Driving Arrest, Livernois near Maple, 4/24, 2:44 am.
Officers responded to a report from a cell-phone caller that a van was driving erratically; it had two flat tires on the passenger side and was driving on the rims. Officers located, stopped and arrested the 46-year-old male driver from Clawson for Drunk Driving. When asked what happened to the wheels, he stated he didnt know. He blew a .12 on the breath test.
Loud Party / Minor Consuming Alcohol Citation, Rochester, 4/22, 10:33 pm.
Officers responded to report of a loud party. Upon arrival, several individuals fled. Six were detained. There was no answer at the door in question, however there were empty beer cans and remnants of a campfire in the yard. One 17-year-old female from Troy blew a .07 on a PBT, was cited, and her father contacted. The other 5 subjects were found not to be drinking; it appeared they had just arrived.
Assist Fire Department, Newbury Place, 4/23, 3:40 am.
Troy Officers assisted the FD at the scene of condo fire. The owner stated she was smoking and dropped a cigarette on some papers; later she denied smoking prior to the fire and stated she lit a candle, but was unsure if thats what started it. She displayed signs of intoxication.
Traffic Altercation, K-Mart, 100 E. Maple, 4/23
A 22-year-old female from Troy reported that the driver of a vehicle that was in front of her suddenly slammed on the brakes, causing her to nearly collide with him. She stated after she parked, the male driver pulled up to her and yelled that he should have killed her. She continued walking, and as she did she stated he nearly struck her with his car. When she was shopping she heard him yelling at K-Mart employees not to let her leave; she heard him yelling at her not to leave as she was checking out. He was gone when she exited. The registered owner of the maroon 1999 Ford Taurus is a 60-year-old male from Troy. Officers were unable to make contact during initial follow-up attempt.
Officers stood-by while a citizen attempted to retrieve personal items from a house she recently shared with a male on Minnesota. He refused her access and she was referred to civil court.
A citizen reported that his ex-wife removed property from residence on Livernois after a recent brief stay there. It appears items may be marital property.
A woman came to the station to report that she was at her ex-husbands address in Troy the night before where they argued over property. When she attempted to pick-up her 6-year-old daughter who had fallen asleep next to her ex, she stated he pushed her hands away and told her not to touch him.
Troy Officers responded to 3 family troubles / domestic disturbances where investigation revealed no assault or other crime had occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.
Troy Officers responded to 4 incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional / psychological difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for evaluation.
Troy Officers accompanied a Probation Officer on a home visit to a probationer at a residence located on Wattles. No one was home.
Suspicious Incident, 3043 Crooks, 4/26, 11:58 am.
A citizen reported that a female driving a 1995 Dodge Caravan took an arm full of free newspapers from the various displays in the vestibule. Vehicle registers to 40-year-old female from Redford.
A Meals on Wheels driver complained that a dog at a residence on Kelly where he was making a delivery bit him. He stated its the second time the homeowners dog bit a Meals on Wheels driver.
A citizen reported that she gave her 39-year-old son her 1993 Lumina to use on 4/15 and he refuses to return it. The son contacted by PD and advised he was in the process of repairing the windshield and would return it when complete; he stated his mother gives him the car every time it needs repairs.
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