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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
Police 500
West Big troypdcrimealert@ci.troy.mi.us |
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Crime Alert for period
ending December 8, 2006 Assaults: Company
owner spoke to employee over work problems. Employee with prior temper problems began yelling and
screaming at owner. Employee was
terminated. Employee proceeded
to assault owner and shop supervisor.
No injuries and no prosecution.
Employee agreed not to return. Female
complainant reported she was assaulted by a female co-worker in the lot over
an affair complainant is having with suspect’s soon to be ex-husband. No injuries and not sure on prosecution. South
Boulevard, 12/8, 0215 Hrs. Complaint,
an 18-year-old female from Clinton Twp., reported she and her girlfriend, a
22-year-old female from Roseville, went out together with the 24-year-old
male suspect from Troy this evening.
Apparently the 22 year old had recently met the suspect where she
works. Upon returning to the
suspect’s home, he reportedly tried to kiss the 22 year old, at which point
the 18 year old suggested they leave.
She reported the suspect became angry, told her not to tell her friend
what to do, and threatened her with a knife stating he’d kill her. Officers interviewed suspect inside
his home. At first he denied
knowledge of the incident, then stated he was just joking around, and then stated
he never did anything with a knife.
A butterfly knife matching description by the two females was
recovered on the top of suspect’s dresser. He was arrested. Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Troy
Beaumont ER, 44201 Dequindre Officers
responded to a report of a subject seeking treatment as a result of an
assault. Investigation revealed
the incident occurred in another jurisdiction. That agency was contacted and case turned over to them. Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Tall
Oaks, 12/6-12/7, 2330-0545 hrs. ’02
Ford Explorer stolen from drive. Breaking and Entries: Troy Oriental Market, 3142
Rochester, 12/3, 0420 hrs. Officers responded to an
intrusion alarm and discovered front entry door glass smashed out with a
piece of concrete. Front counter
area ransacked. Owner reported
several necklaces stolen that were stored in a filing cabinet. Martell School, 5666
Livernois, 12/1-12/4 Classroom entered via
unsecured exterior door. Trash
can used to haul away a stereo boom box, digital camera, lava lamp, snacks,
and an ID. Stolen items, minus the boom box, recovered in a nearby field by a
maintenance worker servicing the drains. Tony’s Pizza, 34781
Dequindre, 12/6, 2235 hrs. Officers responded to an
intrusion alarm and discovered the glass smashed out of the entry doors with
a piece of cement. Cash register
was broken open, however nothing was left inside of it at closing. Note: While officers were checking the area
in response to this incident, they observed a burgundy Olds 98 driving
through a shopping plaza approximately ½ mile south of the breaking and
entering. It was occupied/driven
by a lone male. A computer query
on the plate revealed it was supposed to be on a ’96 Ford Taurus not the Olds
98. It drove into a gas station
lot and then exited shortly thereafter.
Officers stopped it. The
suspect began to exit the vehicle, but quickly re-entered and sped away. Another local jurisdiction officers
located the vehicle W/B on 696 and tried to stop it, but it again fled. Troy officers obtained a photo of the
vehicle’s registered owner and identified the 22-year-old male from Detroit
as the driver they had observed inside the car during this incident. Investigation continues. Crash Investigations: Fatal Crash, Long
Lake and Livernois, 12/7, 1401 hrs. Troy Police, Troy Fire, and Alliance EMS responded
to a report of a serious crash.
Investigation indicated a 2006 Chrysler Mini Van traveling N/B on
Livernois approached and stopped at a red signal at Long Lake. After stopping, witnesses indicated
the van proceeded north; entering the intersection while the light for N/B
Livernois remained red. A truck
and crane combination vehicle traveling E/B on Long Lake struck the van. The truck was proceeding through the
intersection on a green signal.
An 84-year-old male and 84 year old female from Royal Oak occupied the
van. The male was driving; his wife was in the front passenger seat. Both required extrication from the
van by the Troy Fire Department.
The driver was initially conscious, however eventually became
unresponsive. Both were
transported to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. The driver, Robert Arthur Jones, was pronounced dead at
the hospital. His wife was
hospitalized with injuries that do not appear life threatening. The driver of the truck, a
46-year-old male from Novi, was not injured. The truck/crane is operated by J S Trudeau Cement Co. of
Novi. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash, nor does
speed. The weather was clear and
dry. An autopsy is scheduled for
today. The intersection was kept
open during the investigation, however traffic was diverted in several
directions around the crash for approximately two hours before the scene was
cleared. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant came to the
police station to report that she lost her credit card sometime after making
a purchase. When she noticed it missing and went back to the store where she
last used it, it had not been found.
When she contacted her credit card company, she was advised it was
apparently used to obtain funds at a cash advance location in the area.
Unknown on amount at time of writing. Complainant reported two
fraudulent charges against his credit card in Troy. The card was lost/stolen in another jurisdiction. Complainant discovered two
unauthorized phone accounts, and one unauthorized computer company credit
account fraudulently opened in his name when he reviewed his credit history. Friend’s Catering, 755 W.
Big beaver, 12/4, 1100-1300 hrs. Complainant reported a
counterfeit $20.00 bill was discovered at their bank when the day’s deposit
was processed. Complainant reported
credit card stolen in another jurisdiction, however used to make $973.00
worth of fraudulent purchases at locations in Troy. Complainant reported
someone used his personal information to fraudulently open a credit card
account in his name. The billing
address is in Troy with which complainant is unfamiliar. Business representative
reported discovering approximately $3000.00 in fraudulent charges against
company’s business account for utility, cable, and cell phone bills. Unknown on how accounts were
accessed. Business representative
reported discovering $10,000.00 in fraudulent charges against corporate
accounts apparently accessed somehow via the Internet for phone accounts and
billed to an address in Georgia. Domestics/Family Troubles: Complainant filed a report
of ex-husband violating a PPO by making repeated telephone contact with her. Troy Officers responded to
six incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where
investigations revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action taken/required. Drugs/Narcotics: Mr. B’s Parking Lot, 3946
Rochester, 12/2, 0001 hrs. Officer observed a white
’02 Chevy Monte Carlo parked in the last row of the lot and occupied by two
males and a female. After observing no one enter or exit, the officer
approached and observed what appeared to be marijuana on the floor in the
rear and front seats. Further
investigation revealed two large baggies of marijuana and a baggie containing
5 Ecstasy pills. A small amount
of marijuana and a marijuana pipe were found in a “dug-out” in the front
driver’s side floorboard.
Arrested were a 23-year-old female from Troy for the Ecstasy, and
27-year-old male from Troy for the marijuana. The other passenger, a 30-year-old male from Troy, was
transported home due to being intoxicated. Embezzlements: JC Penney, 300 W. 14 Mile,
10/28-11/24 LPO’s (Loss Prevention
Officers) initiated an investigation after noticing a cashier ringing some
items up, deleting some of them, and then giving all of the items to a
customer. Investigation revealed
approximately $1000.00 in losses involving similar activities. The 19-year-old female employee from
Detroit admitted the thefts, she was terminated, and prosecution is pending. Macy’s, 2750 W. Big
Beaver, 12/4, 1445 hrs. LPO’s reported observing
18 year old female employee from Detroit steal a pair of shoes and
shirt. Additional investigation
revealed suspect selected several items, but only rang up one of them. She was arrested. Total theft: $401.01. Home Invasions: Coachman, 12/2-12/3,
2300-0250 hrs. Apartment living room
window screen removed and entry gained via window with TV stolen. Coachman, 12/3, 1445-1945
hrs. Apartment entered via what
appears to have been an unsecured bathroom window and TV stand, radio, and
several DVD’s stolen. Alisop Place, 12/6,
1115-1310 hrs. Front door kicked in,
several rooms ransacked, Sony Playstation, projector, two laptops, X-box
game, digital camera, small safe with some U.S. currency inside, and several
items of jewelry stolen. Lamb, 11/29-12/6 Vacant home under
renovation entered by breaking front door glass to access lock with nothing
inside to take. Square Lake, 12/6,
1100-1400 hrs. Front door forced open by
prying or kicking, several rooms ransacked, small amount of cash and coins,
computer, and digital camera stolen. Larcenies: Sears, 300 W. 14 Mile,
2/05-10/6 Several thousand dollars
of missing jewelry and watches discovered. Several items discovered missing from boxes. In other cases, it appears more
expensive items were replaced with fashion jewelry items. Kirts, 11/30-12/2 Complainant discovered
apartment basement storage locker security fencing pried back and an electric
heater stolen. Hartshorn, 11/29,
1645-1815 hrs. Attached garage entered
via open door and a black Orange County Chopper model Schwinn bike stolen. A Dynacraft bike was found abandoned
near the bottom portion of the drive.
Complainant does not recognize that bike. Charter, 11/24-11/25,
0000-1000 hrs. Two bikes-one blue and
grey and one black, unknown models, were stolen from front of the apartment. Probation Department, 1151
Crooks, 12/1, 1218 hrs. Complainant left his
wallet in the bathroom. When he
discovered it missing and returned to pick it up, he found the wallet, but
$840.00 was missing. Complainant
initially stated he was more interested in getting his money back than
prosecution. A suspect was
identified as the only person who entered and exited the bathroom after
complainant. Officer contacted
him, briefed him on the incident including complainant’s indication that if
he got all of his money back he didn’t want to prosecute, and advised him to
return to the location with the money.
The 37-year-old male from Madison Heights eventually returned to the
location with $340.00 claiming he found it on the bathroom floor and that was
all he took. He stated even
though that’s all he took, he had his girlfriend out trying to round up
another $500.00. When pressed,
he admitted taking $740.00. He
claimed the money was “in something” on a shelf in the restroom. He was
arrested. Mohican Drive, 12/1-12/2,
2300-0900 hrs. Motorized/lighted
Christmas deer stolen from front yard. Arvin Meritor, 2135 W.
Maple, 11/1-12/1 8 lap tops stolen from
different offices in the complex.
No forced entry. In a
couple of the cases, security cables were cut that were used to secure the
laptops to the desks. Panera Bread, 1325
Coolidge, 10/9 Complainant stated that
back in October when she took her ring off in the restroom to wash her hands,
she forgot it when she left. When she returned to try and retrieve it, it was gone. Complainant stated ring is a gold
band with a very distinctive large green zircon stone in the center, surrounded
by several smaller beard pearls. Emerald Lake Drive,
12/1-12/2, 2030-2330 hrs. White wire mesh Christmas
deer stolen from front lawn. Conde Nast Publications,
2600 W. Big Beaver, 12/4-12/5, 1730-0850 hrs. $490.00 Mont Blanc silver
and gold pen stolen from unlocked office. Speedway, 800 E. Maple,
12/7, 1245 hrs. Complainant reported a $20.00
drive off. Suspect vehicle is a
’98 purple Neon. It was occupied
by a W/M and it registers to a female from Troy. Larcenies from Autos: Golfview, 12/1, 0000-1000
hrs. Rims and tires stolen from
’05 Pontiac Grand Prix parked in lot.
Vehicle left on landscape bricks. Lifetime Fitness, 4700
Investment, 11/28, 1500-1630 hrs. ’07 Chevy pickup parked in
lot entered and in-dash navigation system damaged, and a laptop stolen. Vehicle may have been left unlocked,
as there was no sign of forced entry. Azko, 1845 Maxwell, 12/2,
1310-1325 hrs. ’03 Trailblazer parked in
lot had rear vent window shattered and iPod player stolen. Hylane, 12/1, 0000-0600
hrs. Unlocked Jeep parked in
drive entered and some cash stolen. Oakland Mall Lot, 500 W.
14 Mile, 12/3, 1630 hrs. ’06 Chrysler van entered
and 80-100 CD’s, sunglasses, and 9 bowling balls stolen. Complainant stated the vehicle was
locked though no sign of forced entry. Business, 1783 E. 14 Mile,
12/7, 0500 hrs. Officers responded to a
report that victim’s leather coat was stolen after a male, identified as a
temporary employee, left it over the back of a chair in the employee
lunchroom. Officer contacted
suspect, who admitted taking the coat and agreed to return it. Minors and Alcohol: Troy Beaumont ER, 44201
Dequindre, 12/3, 0400 hrs. Officers summoned on a
report of 17 and 16 year old females, both from Troy, in the ER for treatment
of possible intoxication. The 17
year old’s mother brought them in when they arrived at her house smelling of
alcohol and her daughter could barely stand up. Investigation revealed they had been at a party at a hotel
in a neighboring jurisdiction.
Both blew 0.10’s on PBT’s.
The 16 year old was petitioned to juvenile court for “Minor in
Possession.” Her father was
summoned to the hospital where she was turned over to his custody. The 17 year old was cited for “Minor
in Possession” and released to the custody of her mother. Troy PD, 500 W. Big
Beaver, 12/2, 0920 hrs. When an 18-year-old male
from Troy arrived to take a PBT ordered as result of probation, he blew .02
and was cited for “Minor in Possession.” His Probation Officer was notified as well. Troy PD, 500 W. Big
Beaver, 12/2, 0920 hrs. When a 20-year-old male
from Troy arrived to take a PBT ordered as result of probation, he blew .03
and was cited for “Minor in Possession.” His Probation Officer was notified as well. Troy PD, 500 W. Big
Beaver, 12/3, 1050 hrs. When a 19-year-old male
from Troy arrived to take a PBT ordered by the court, he blew .07 and was
cited for “Minor in Possession.” Peace Officer/Civil: Complainants reported
their electrical power cut off at the box and observed whom they believed was
their landlord in the area just prior to the incident. They claimed they are up to date on
utility bills and rent, and have not violated any lease terms. Officers contacted landlord who
admitted pulling the power at the meter. He claimed the tenants are behind in rent and have
committed several violations against the lease agreement. He sates he is trying to sell the
house, but the tenants will not allow the realtor to conduct any
showings. He apologized for his
action and agreed to pursue the issue via court. The complainants stated they were moving out soon
anyway. Officers arranged with
DTE to have the power restored. Complainant reported he
lent his car to an associate who has failed to return it. Complainant reported
former failed to return a company issued/owned laptop. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: One obscene telephone
call, two threatening calls and one harassment report taken. Welfare Checks: Troy Officers responded to
two incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological
difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for
evaluation/commitment. Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 3 Drunk Driving: 9 Retail Fraud: 16 Drove While License
Suspended: 9 Warrants: 8 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below
link for community events for the coming December 8th-December 15
Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ The Troy Police Department and Troy VFW
Post are holding their 12th annual Food/Gift Drive! We
receive the names of persons and families in Troy who are need of assistance
from Troy People Concerned (TPC 248-589-9199). Donors adopt families and provide food and gifts. Non-perishable food can be dropped
off either at the Troy Police Department or the Troy VFW Post at 2375 East
Maple. VFW Post telephone
is: 248-689-7289. If anyone is aware of someone in
need, alone or struggling during the upcoming holiday season please contact
Troy People Concerned (TPC 248-589-9199). All assistance is kept in complete confidence. ·
GOLDEN CHORALIERS
CONCERT
Troy Community Center at 3179 Livernois at
10:45A.M. The holiday musical celebration brought to you by
Troy's senior chorus, the Golden Choraliers." ·
Troy Community
Chorus Winter Concert
"Athens High School,
4333 John R" 8:00 PM
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______________________ Crime Prevention Tips
Larcenies from Autos / Car Theft Things that can
be done to combat auto theft and larcenies from autos include: Ø
Installing a car alarm. Ø
Using
steering-wheel locking applications like the club etc. Ø
Applications
of a hidden kill switch to the ignition system. Ø
Park in a
well lit well traveled area if possible. Ø
Always
maintain security of vehicle keys. Ø
Do
not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view. Ø
Always lock
your vehicle doors. Ø
Never leave
a vehicle unattended while running. Ø
There is a
trend of things being stolen from vehicles in the parking lots of fitness
centers and fun centers. While going to these places, be extra careful to
remove all items of value and secure your vehicle. Alcohol / Drugs Be responsible, if you drink, DO NOT DRIVE! If you serve alcohol, make
sure that your guests make it home safely. Don’t serve alcohol to
underage children We all must share
the roads, don’t risk the lives of others or yourself. It is not a good idea to mix Alcohol
with other activities like boating or swimming. If you drink, do it in moderation and don’t drive or put
yourself and other at risk. ·
DO NOT use
illegal drugs ·
DO NOT drive
and endanger the lives of everyone if you have consumed alcohol or drugs. · If you are under 21 years of age, IT IS ILLEGAL to consume or possess alcohol. If
you have any information on illegal drug activity call our tip line at
248-524-0777. |
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