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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 September, 8 2006 Assaults: Hooters,
1686 John R, 9/4, 2327 hrs. Officers
dispatched to a reported fight in progress between 6 males. Upon arrival,
officers observed one male with another in a headlock. He explained the male he had in a
headlock made statements about having a gun and retrieving it from his
vehicle. Officers checked the
vehicle in question and found no gun.
Investigation indicated the dispute erupted after words were exchanged
between two groups of males, one comprised of four, the other of two,
apparently over comments the group of four were making to a waitress that the
group of two felt were inappropriate.
The situation became physical, however none of those involved wished
to file statements, and the accounts over who initiated the physical contact
were conflicting. One of the
group of four was transported to the hospital with a possible shoulder
injury. The rest agreed to leave, however it appears an argument ensued later
between the two males who were together, as one damaged the other’s car that
was left parked in the lot. That
incident is printed below. Group
of two were both 23 from Novi; group of four: 23, 34, and 45 from Sterling Hgts., 46 from Madison Hgts. Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Dean
Sellers Ford, 2600 W. Maple, 9/1-9/5 ’04
Ford Econoline van stolen from used car lot. Hempstead,
9/6, 0230-0600 hrs. Complainant
stated he was picked up as his residence at 0230 hrs. by a friend to go to a
casino. He stated he locked his
’06 Dodge ram pickup in the driveway and put his keys in the mailbox that is
attached to his house before leaving.
Upon returning home, he stated his pickup was missing, as were the car
keys from the mailbox. Elder
Ford, 777 John R, 9/1-9/5 ’94
Cadillac Seville stolen from used car lot. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant reported
borrowing small amount of money from another subject with the agreement he’d
pay it back with a small fee.
Complainant stated he’s had trouble coming up with the money, and now
subject is demanding additional money than that owed and agreed upon as a
result of his tardiness. No
threats have been made. Domestics/Family Troubles: Officers responded to
report that live-in boyfriend assaulted victim after an argument, and then
left the area in his car prior to officers’ arrival. Officers were unable to locate him;
investigation continues. Officers were dispatched
to N/B I-75 near Rochester regarding a fight in progress involving the
occupants of a white car and a red pickup. Upon arrival officers located an 18-year-old male from
Wyandotte and his father in the white car. Investigation revealed the 18 year old, his 32 year old
brother, also from Wyandotte, and his brother’s girlfriend were riding in the
pickup when an argument broke out over money their father had given the older
brother to hold. Apparently the
older brother spent a portion of it and when the younger questioned him about
it, the older became irate, abruptly swerved off the roadway to the shoulder
and assaulted the younger brother.
Their father was following in his car, as they were all going
camping. He stopped when he
observed the pickup swerve off the roadway. The victim walked to his father’s car. The suspect left the scene in the
pickup prior to officers’ arrival; investigation continues. Complainant came to the
station to report her ex-husband head butted her during an argument that
occurred during the course of a child exchange. Investigation continues. Troy Officers responded to
two incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation
revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal
enforcement action taken/required. Home Invasions: Beaver Run Trail, 8/6-9/4 Complainant reported
checking on her son’s condo (which is for sale) while he was out of
town. Upon arrival, she
discovered the refrigerator outside, blocking the entry staircase. There was no sign of forced entry,
however the balcony door was found unlocked, which is accessible from
outside. Larcenies: Scott, 9/4, 1900-2200 hrs. Beer stolen from
refrigerator in garage; garage door was left up/open. Dover, 9/5, 1300-1330 hrs. Complainant had a computer
repairperson in his residence. After
the individual left, complainant discovered his wallet missing from the
kitchen counter. His credit
cards were later used fraudulently at several locations. Larcenies from Autos: Fisher Body Refinishing,
1759 Maplelawn, 9/4, 1245 hrs. Officer on patrol located
a ’07 Cadillac CTS in the lot resting on a spare tire. Three wheels were missing, with the
log nuts left on the ground. The
left rear tail light assembly was also missing. Shopping Plaza Lot, 1349
Coolidge, 9/5, 0920 hrs. Purse and digital camera
stolen from unlocked ’05 Chevy Malibu. Malicious Destruction of Property: Hooters Lot, 1686 John R,
9/5, 0035 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a subject in the lot damaging a gold Ford Explorer. Investigation revealed a 23-year-old male
from Novi removed the rear windshield wiper, damaging the assembly, and then
used it to break the rear passenger side window. He then fled on foot. Officers located him still walking in the area. He advised he and the owner of the
vehicle had gotten into an argument prior to his damaging the vehicle. Apparently they had arrived
together. The suspect also
damaged the victim’s digital camera, which was inside the vehicle. Apparently the victim left the area
on foot prior to the incident.
The suspect was arrested. Business Lot, 3501
Rochester, 8/31, 0900-1415 hrs. Complainant stated when he
came out of work; he discovered his
’05 Jeep Laredo had been keyed. Brentwood, 9/1-9/5, 1400
hrs. Complainant’s ’04 Pontiac
Grand Prix parked in girlfriend’s drive while they were out of town was found
keyed when they returned.
Ex-husband of complainant’s girlfriend may be a suspect. Morehead, 9/6, 1530-1630
hrs. Rear door wall shattered
w/what appears to be a BB/pellet gun. Peace Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:
One threatening phone call report taken. Complainant made an
agreement with a local merchant to manufacture items, and provided
approximately $5500.00 as a deposit.
Merchant later contacted complainant and reported the materials
requested for the items had been discontinued. Complainant asked for deposit back. Merchant advised it had already been
spent and requested some time to pay it back. Complainant gave 6 months. When it wasn’t paid back, complainant threatened to report
the incident and received a partial payment, but none since. Referred to
civil court. Officers stood by while a
domestic assault victim removed personal belongings from a residence. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: One harassing call
complaint was taken. One
threatening call report was taken which also involved a violation of a
PPO. In another report,
complainant reported receiving harassing calls at work, as well as repeatedly
finding discarded fast food wrappers/trash on his lawn. Suspicious Incidents: Complainant reported
receiving notice from Detroit Parking Violations Bureau about outstanding
parking tickets from cars bearing Ohio plates registered under his name and
address. He does not own the
cars, but it appears his 39-year-old son from Livonia who is a “junior,”
does. Possible mix-up in
registration information rather than fraud, however complainant was directed
to check his credit report. Barnard School, 3601
Forge, 9/1-9/5 Plastic trashcan on the
north side of the school found melted/burned. Traffic Altercations: Dequindre S/O Maple, 9/6,
1400 hrs. 69 year old female
complainant from Clawson stated she was emerging from a parking area and
stopped before entering Dequindre when a male on a bike that was riding N/B
on the sidewalk, stopped near her passenger side door, got off his bike, and
began yelling obscenities at her.
He eventually picked his bike up and rammed it into the passenger side
of her vehicle. No damage occurred.
She pulled into the roadway, and he rode off. He is described as a W/M, 55-60 years
old, 5-8, bald, wearing a blue T-shirt and blue shorts, riding a gray
10-speed bike. Welfare Checks: Officers responded to a
report of a possible drug overdose and found a 22-year-old male from
Waterford unresponsive behind the wheel of a car parked in a driveway on a
residential street. His 20 year
old female companion from Troy stated they were both in the vehicle getting
ready to go out, when she went back inside the house to retrieve her
cigarettes. She stated when she
returned, she found him unresponsive with a belt wrapped around his arm and a
syringe in his hand. EMS was
able to revive victim who stated he bought four packs of heroin in Detroit,
gave the female two, and kept two himself. He claimed she told him she had done two while in her
bedroom. He stated he shot his
up when they got into the truck.
The female denied any knowledge of drug use or prior knowledge that
the male was doing heroin; claiming she quit two weeks ago. The male was transported to the
hospital. Troy Officers responded to
four incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological
difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for
evaluation/commitment. Special Events Information: Troy Daze Magic of Fall
Festival, Boulan Park, September 14th thru 17th. This annual community
festival features an exciting and fun filled midway with a wide range of
carnival rides for all age groups, games, food, numerous community groups and
vendors, as well as an extensive entertainment schedule. Contact Troy Community Affairs
Director Ms. Cindy Stewart at 248-524-1147 for complete information on times,
schedule of activities, and complete entertainment information. Miscellaneous Information: Square Lake near
Dequindre, 8/23, Complainant observed a
landscaping company truck dump a load of discarded bricks and dirt in the
rear of one of his building sites.
He confronted the responsible driver who advised the company would
clean it up. They never did,
dumping charges possibly pending. Troy Youth
Assistance Announces Fall Parenting Program The Troy Youth
Assistance will be hosting ”Active Parenting Now,” which is a six-week
program for parents of children ages 5-12. The program seeks to provide parents with assistance in
raising responsible, cooperative children who are able to resist negative
peer pressure. It meets on
Mondays or Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Stone Haven Free Methodist
Church located a 1349 W. Wattles, Troy.
The program begins Monday, September 18th. There is no cost. To register, contact TYA at
248-823-5095. Troy Community
Coalition for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse gears up for Annual
Celebrity Night Dinner Please see attachment
as the Coalition seeks corporate and community support for this annual
fundraiser. Tickets are on sale,
as well. Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Warrants: 7 Drove While License
Suspended: 1 Retail Fraud: 3 Drunk Driving: 1 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below
link for community events for the coming September 8th – September
15 Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ Other upcoming Events: Troy Daze Festival! September 14-17th Boulan Park (Crooks N/O Big Beaver) Don't Let Your
Workplace Become a Statistic! Sponsored
by Strategic Business Solutions and hosted by the Troy Police Department, Troy Chamber of
Commerce, John Bailey and Associates, Inc. and Teachout Security Services, Inc.
_____________________ Whether you need Click here to view the Troy Chamber's new
eNewsletter geared toward residents. Included you will find everything from
discount offers on pizzas to gym memberships and upcoming events presented by
Troy Chamber member businesses. To sign-up to receive it automatically on a
bi-monthly basis, please e-mail: deb@troychamber.com or call 248.641.1606. ______________________ Crime Prevention Tips
General If you witness a crime: Ø
get involved Ø
call the police It is
easier to catch a criminal if we are called right away, while they are still
in the area. Suspicious Incidents / people If it appears that someone is up to no-good, they probably are. Call the Police immediately. We are trained to investigate suspicious circumstances and determine if criminal activity is afoot. The best security system that you can have is a “Nosy Neighbor.” Encourage your neighbors to be “Nosy,” especially if there is strange activity around your property. Return the favor by keeping a watchful eye on their property and reporting it immediately. This is the basis for the Neighborhood Watch program. If someone or something seems “suspicious” to you or makes you feel uncomfortable, there is probably good reason for it. Don’t get into the habit of second-guessing your intuition and instinct. Sexual predators
are usually progressive, starting out with public exposure and leading to
more risky and dangerous behaviors. You can check the state of Michigan
registered sex offenders list at www.mipsor.state.mi.us for offenders that live in your
area. Ø
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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. |
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