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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 February 9, 2007 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Skateworld, 2825 E. Maple, 2/2, 1200 hrs. Officers responded to a report of a fight in progress. Upon arrival they located a security
officer restraining an 18-year-old male from Detroit. The officer pointed out a 16-year-old
male from Detroit who was trying to walk away. Officers detained him. The security officer stated a fight broke out between
several subjects. While trying
to intervene, he ended up on the floor with the 18-year-old. While restraining the 18-year-old on
the floor, he stated the 16-year-old advanced and kicked and punched both the
18-year-old as well as him. As
officers were attempting to investigate, an 18-year-old female from Detroit
approached and began yelling and screaming at them. She was asked to calm down and back away. She continued yelling, however did
initially walk away. The two
males explained they were trying to defend family members who were involved
in an altercation with other subjects, when they became involved
themselves. As officers
continued their investigation, the female returned and began yelling
obscenities at the officers. She
ignored requests to cease and was arrested for “disorderly conduct.” The 16-year-old male was transported
to the station where juvenile petitions for assault and battery were
initiated against him and he was turned over to his mother. The 18-year-old was released at the
scene. Skateworld, 2825 E. Maple, 2/2, 2023 hrs. Officers responded to a harassment complaint. Investigation revealed a 12-year-old
female from Madison Heights shoved and threatened a 13-year-old female from
Madison Heights because the 12-year-old was upset the 13-year-old smacked a
male from Madison Heights while skating earlier in the evening after he said
something disrespectful about the 13-year-old’s mother. The 12-year-old was transported to
the station and turned over to her mother. Other parents also notified. Chuck E. Cheese, 740 John R, 2/6, 1840 hrs. Officers responded to a report of a fight in progress. Upon arrival they located 18, 15, and
14-year-old females from Warren in the lot. They claimed a female approached them inside while they
were in the photo booth and pressured them to cut their time off because she
wanted to use it. They claimed
the female contacted a supervisor with her complaint and the supervisor took
no action. The 15-year-old stated
the female stood up and tried to stand in front of them to prevent further
photos from being taken. She stated when she stood up, the female pushed her
and then attempted to punch the 18-yea-old and a fight proceeded to break out
amongst all parties. Officers
located the 27-year-old female from Warren inside who stated she approached
the females in the photo booth and asked if her daughter could get a
turn. They ignored her and kept
taking photos. She stated she
contacted a supervisor who asked the three to leave the booth. She stated they ignored the request
and when she approached the 18-year-old, the 18-year-old pushed her and then
all three began assaulting her.
A female employee stated she exited the kitchen at that point and
observed her supervisor trying to separate the parties in the fight. She stated when she tried to assist she
was knocked to the ground by someone in the group of three. She stated at that point she and the
27-year-old were both on the floor and they began sustaining kicks in the
face and legs by all three subjects from the other group. An independent witness confirmed that
account and the three females were arrested. The two juveniles were transported to the station where
juvenile petitions were initiated against them and they were turned over to a
parent. The 27-year-old and
26-year-old employee received medical attention from an ambulance at the
scene. The 27-year-old
reportedly received further follow-up at the hospital. Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Columbia, 2/7, 1600 hrs. PD assisted Troy Fire Department at scene of a house fire. The FD extinguished the fire that
appeared to have originated in an upstairs bathroom. FD also discovered extensive water
damage in other areas of the house. Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Mobil Gas Station, 1881
W. 14 Mile, 2/7, 0944 hrs. Complainant left his
’02 Lincoln Navigator unlocked and running as he went into the station when a
B/M approximately 22-years-old, 5-8, 170, wearing a winter parka with hood up
and blue jeans entered the vehicle and drove off. Investigation revealed suspect had been inside the gas
station prior to taking the Navigator asking if the bus had come by yet. North Brothers Lincoln
Mercury, 1950 W. maple, 2/3-2/5, 1500-0900 hrs. A ’07 Lincoln navigator
was stolen from lot. It appears
a set of keys is missing. Kirts, 2/6-2/7,
1900-1630 hrs. Complainant reported
his ’03 Kia Sedona missing from the lot. Apparently a neighbor observed it with the alarm going off
in another lot earlier in the day. Breaking and Entries: Crash Investigations: S/B I-75 N/O Big
Beaver, 2/4, 1350 hrs. Officers were blocking
the right lane of S/B I-75 as a result of a crash on the S/B Big Beaver
overpass. Two patrol units with
emergency lights activated in addition to a flair pattern were set up closing
the right lane, merging right lane traffic into the center lane. The patrol cars and flair pattern
were visible from well north of the scene. The roads were snow covered and icy. A green ’00 Mazda traveling at a high
rate of speed approached in the right lane, attempted to make an abrupt lane
change into the center lane, lost control, struck an ’04 Ford van in the
center lane and then crashed into one of the patrol units. The officer who was inside the patrol
car sustained minor injuries.
The 69-year-old male from Flint driving the van reported no injuries
and his 55-year-old female passenger reported minor injuries. The 29-year-old male from Detroit
driving the Mazda reported minor injuries. No one required hospital transport. The driver of the Mazda was ticketed
and released for reckless driving. Apartment Complex Lot,
Villa Park Drive, 2/5, 0234 hrs. Complainant reported
hearing a crash outside his apartment and discovering damage to his car, as
well as two others parked next to it.
Officers discovered several broken pieces of car body plastic and a
piece of molding left behind from the suspect vehicle. A check of the complex lead to a Ford
Explorer with front-end damage.
The broken parts left behind at the original scene matched those
missing from the Explorer in question.
A computer query on the plate lead to the registered owner’s address
inside the complex. He was
contacted and it was discovered his 19-year-old male son had been driving the
vehicle. The 19-year- old told
officers the road was slippery, he lost control and crashed into the vehicles
in question. (’06 Dodge Durango,
an ’05 Dodge Durango, and an ’04 Saturn Ion). He was ticketed for “hit and run crash,” “careless
driving,” and released at the scene. Crooks near Big Beaver,
2/7, 0220 hrs. Officer observed a
silver ’06 Jeep N/B on Crooks being closely followed by a red ’99 Pontiac
Grand Am. Both were traveling at
a high rate of speed, when the Jeep stopped quickly for the traffic signal
that was turning from yellow to red at Big Beaver. The Pontiac failed to stop and crashed into the rear of
the Jeep. The vehicles
pulled off the roadway after the crash.
As the officer pulled up, the 23-year-old female driver of the Grand
Am tried to claim she was struck from behind by a hit and run vehicle while
she was following her boyfriend, the driver of the Jeep. Although she smelled of intoxicants
and had slurred speech, she initially denied drinking. She later claimed to
have consumed one beer during a business meeting at a local bar/restaurant in
Troy with an old boss. She
failed sobriety tests and was arrested.
She blew .21 on a breath test.
The 23-year-old male from Troy who was driving the Jeep stated he and
his girlfriend had just left a bar in Clawson. He failed sobriety tests, as well, and was arrested. He blew .14 on a breath test. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Comp USA, 637 John R,
1/28, 1704 hrs. LPO (Loss Prevention
Officer) reported a customer forgot her credit card after making a
purchase. When she returned to
look - it was gone. When the
customer contacted her bank, she learned the card was used to make a
fraudulent purchase at a drug store in Southfield for $800.00. The LPO proceeded to that location
and discovered the cashier that conducted the original transaction with the
customer in Troy was the subject who used the card fraudulently in
Southfield. The 22-year-old
female cashier from Bloomfield Twp. was not present when officers
arrived. Investigation
continues. Charges may be
referred to Southfield for the credit card fraud. Complainant stated her
bank contacted her regarding suspicious activity on her credit card
account. She checked and
discovered someone used her credit card information to set up an account with
a shipping company. $605.65 in
fraudulent shipping charges had been made against the account. Several days later, she received a
package on her doorstep from the shipper in question and discovered 9
American Express gift cheques inside.
The gift cards appear to be counterfeit. The package was sent to her address, but to a subject with
whom she is unfamiliar/has no knowledge. The shipping bill indicates it may have originated out of
California. Complainant discovered
several unauthorized withdrawals from her checking account and credit
accounts for approximately $8900.00 in total. Comerica Bank, 1494
John R, 10/20/06 Manager came to station
on 2/6 to report a 32-year-old male from Pontiac cashed a check for $911.71
made out to him from a business account and drawn on another bank. He had existing accounts under his
name with the bank. He received
the equivalent cash back from the check. The check came back counterfeit. Carter’s Children’s
Ware, 819 E. Big Beaver, 2/5 Manager discovered a
counterfeit $20.00 bill when preparing the bank deposit. Complainant reported being
contacted by a computer company trying to verify a $4000.00 computer order
placed in complainant’s name.
Complainant did not place the order and apparently $2800.00 worth of
the components had already been delivered to an address in Southfield with which
complainant is not familiar. The
computer company cancelled the remainder of the order and is investigating. Complainant discovered
two unauthorized transactions on credit account that appear to have
originated out of Virginia and California, respectively, for a total of
$110.00. Complainant discovered
three unauthorized past due credit accounts opened in her name.
Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded
to five incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where
investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action taken/required. Officers responded to a
dispute between brother and sister.
Upon arrival, they discovered the 17-year-old sister was trying to
prevent her 16-year-old brother from leaving the house. He apparently was intent on leaving
to “straighten things out” with a friend after he had gotten into a fight
with him. Officers discovered
the 16-year-old was intoxicated.
He blew .21 on a PBT.
Officers were unable to contact the parents who were out for the
evening and located another adult relative to whom they turned the
16-year-old over to. A juvenile
petition was initiated against him for “MIP.” His parents eventually contacted the PD and were briefed
on the incident. A 14-year-old and a
15-year-old female from Troy were reported missing/run away by their
respective parents and they are believed to be with each other. Both entered in computer system as
missing. Appears problem has
occurred in past. Drugs/Narcotics: Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:
Embezzlements: Home Invasions: Lovington, 2/3,
1820-2020 hrs. Complainant stated upon
returning to apartment, the door was found slightly open. Complainant believes it was pulled shut
when he left. He stated he
locked the doorknob lock but not the deadbolt. No damage/sign of forced entry. Nothing missing. Colony, 1/22-2/3 Complainant returned to
apartment to find bedroom window screen removed and bathroom window screen
unhinged. Several college
textbooks were missing.
Complainant learned an ex-girlfriend who used to reside there was seen
in the area while he was away.
Apparently she had asked about the books in question prior to moving
out. Paris, 1/31-2/2 Complainants reported
they moved out two weeks ago.
The residence was reportedly secure on 1/31 and found open on
2/2. Complainant stated he
secured the house on 2/2 after finding it open and left. They contacted the
PD on 2/7. Officers observed the
entry door to the garage forced open.
There were holes in the drywall in several areas of the home. Clothes from two bedroom closets were
thrown on the floor. A salon
chair, mirror, cabinet, two rugs, and hair washing sink were missing from the
basement. The water line to the
basement sink was cut. Larcenies: Troy Community Center,
3179 Livernois, 1/21, 1500-1600 hrs. Complainant left his
cell phone in the bleachers while playing basketball. When he finished and went to get his
phone, it was gone. Michigan College of Beauty,
3498 Rochester, 2/3, 1025-1325 hrs. Complainant stated she
hung her black leather ¾ length coat near the front door. When she returned it was gone. Forsyth, 2/4, 0300 hrs. Cab driver reported he
transported a fare from Ferndale to Troy. The male customer inquired if he could pay with a credit
card. The driver advised it was
cash only. The subject
represented he was going into the residence they were outside of to retrieve
cash. He never returned and was
last scene walking through the backyards. Total:
$42.25. Suspect: W/M, Indian accent, 25 years, 5-11,
short hair, blue jacket, blue jeans. Radio Shack, 604 W. 14
Mile, 2/6 Store inventory
revealed two LCD TV’s stolen/missing from TV storage area in rear of store. Larcenies from Autos: Midcoast Studio, 2616
Industrial Row, 1/26-2/7 Complainant found padlock cut off utility trailer
parked in rear lot. Entry was
made however nothing stolen from trailer. Malicious Destruction of Property: Oakland Mall Lot, 412
W. 14 Mile, 1/25, 1000-1130 hrs. Complainant came to the
station to report her ’00 Toyota
Echo was keyed on both sides while parked in the lot. Minors and Alcohol: Neighbor Troubles: Alameda, 2/3, 0617 hrs. Officers responded on a
noise complaint regarding loud music reportedly coming from the residence
since 0200 hrs. Upon arrival
they heard very loud music coming from the garage, knocked and eventually
were greeted by a female who opened the garage and advised she was the
resident. Officers observed
several beer and alcohol bottles in the garage. The female claimed she didn’t understand what the issue
was as she wasn’t out drinking and driving. Officers explained the complaint, noise ordinances and
asked for her name and date of birth to which she responded “Bertha Bitch” and
“yesterday.” When officers
explained the possibility of being ticketed for the noise and requested her
real identity she provided another name and went back inside the residence. The music was turned back on as loud
as it was when officers arrived.
Officers received no response when they re-approached the residence
and knocked, however the music was eventually turned off. Officers were able to verify the
resident’s proper identity from computer queries on vehicles parked in the
drive and initiated city ordinance violations against the 35-year-old female
from Troy for the noise violation and for hindering/obstructing police by
providing a fictitious name. Peace Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Three threatening telephone call reports taken. Four harassing telephone call reports taken. Retail Fraud: Kohl’s, 500 John R,
2/7, 2000 hrs. Plain-clothes officers
observed two subjects quickly exit the Kohl’s store, enter an ’05 Ford pickup
parked in a handicapped spot and then immediately re-enter the store. The pickup was loaded with
merchandise. Suspecting a
possible retail fraud officers entered the store and observed one of the
subjects take two Play Station games from the display, conceal them in the
sleeve of his coat and exit without paying. He returned to the pickup where he removed the items from
his coat and placed them in a JC Penney shopping bag. He left the bag in the truck and
re-entered the store. Once
inside he met up with other members of the group he was with. The store manager advised officers
that a male member of the group returned a suit without a receipt. Because he had no receipt he was
issued a store credit. The store
credit was then used to purchase $200.00 in additional merchandise. Once the group exited the vehicle was
stopped. The stolen Play Station
games were recovered and the 14-year-old male was arrested. Five other computer games were
recovered from the vehicle that the suspect admitted stealing from “unknown
locations” over the past several days.
Officers were unable to determine where they were stolen. His mother who was with him confirmed
they did not belong to him. Juvenile petitions were initiated against him and
he was turned over to his mother. Robberies: Suspicious Incidents: Charnwood, 2/5, 1525
hrs. An 84-year-old male
reported two male subjects knocked on the front door and indicated he needed
chimney work, which they could perform for $400.00 cash. He let them into the house, and #1 followed
him into the kitchen, while #2 stayed near the front door. When complainant’s wife discovered #2
following her into a bedroom she told them both to leave, which they did. Nothing missing. They were driving a black
pickup. Suspect #1: W/M, approximately 45 years, 5-7, 200
lbs., black short hair, light brown complexion, clean shaven. #2: W/M, approximately 25 years, 5-5, 140 lbs., black short
hair, clean-shaven. *See
incident below from last week. * John R, 2/1, 1730
hrs. An 83-year-old male
reported subject came to his front door soliciting work on his chimney (caulk
it) and wanted to enter his home.
Complainant declined the offer.
Subject asked if he could borrow $20.00 to feed his kids. Complainant gave him $20.00 and the
subject asked for another $20.00.
Complainant terminated the conversation and the subject left. Description: male, about 50 years old, 5-10, 200
lbs., short black hair.
Vehicle: shiny black ‘00
Mercury Sable. Complainant
believed there was a second subject in the car. Braemar, 2/7, 2216 hrs. Complainant reported
observing three males looking into a ’99 Chevy Blazer parked on the street.
They fled in a ’01 silver Saturn that registers to a female from Troy. Officers were unable to locate the
suspect vehicle at the registered owner’s address. Traffic Altercations: Shopping Plaza Parking
Lot, 1301 Coolidge, 2/3, 1505 hrs. A 24-year-old male from
Huntington Woods reported while he and his girlfriend were walking across the
inner perimeter drive toward the lot in the crosswalk, a ’05 Pontiac Grand
Prix approached at a high rate of speed. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop after which
complainant stated he raised his hands up and yelled, “What are you doing?”
He stated while he was directly in front of the vehicle, it proceeded forward
and the driver’s side-view mirror struck his hip before he could move out of
the way. He stated the vehicle
then speed away. The 58-year-old female driver from Troy arrived at the
police station shortly thereafter, apparently after advising her husband of
the incident and being directed to report it by him. She claimed she stopped for the
couple when the male approached her driver’s side window and started yelling
at her. Frightened, she tried to
drive away. When she did so, she
stated the male struck and broke her side-view mirror with his hand. Officers observed the mirror housing
broken, a small brush mark in the road salt on the driver’s side door area of
the vehicle, and a small dent/impression on the driver’s side door just behind
the mirror. Complainant had no
visible injuries on hands or hip.
Investigation continues. Vandalism: Weapons Offenses: Welfare Checks: Troy Officers responded
to one incident involving an individual experiencing
emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital
for evaluation/commitment. Special Events Information: Miscellaneous Information: Troy Community Center,
3179 Livernois, 2/2, 0900 hrs. Ross blue 10-speed
boy’s bike found abandoned in bushes. N/B I-75 near Coolidge,
2/4, 0135 hrs. Officers stopped a
black Dodge Durango for speeding.
The 23-year-old male driver from Detroit had a suspended driver’s
license and was arrested. A
loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun was discovered under the driver’s seat,
after which the subject claimed he had a permit to carry however no CCW
permit was found via a computer query.
It appears he may have recently moved to Michigan and had been trying
to transfer his permit from the other state. The gun was confiscated pending further
investigation. No charges
reference the gun yet pending resolution of its status. Case Updates: French Road, Detroit,
2/6, 1350 hrs. The suspect involved in
the incident re-printed below from December 2006 was identified by the original/responding
officers and a felony arrest warrant for fleeing and eluding police was
obtained against him. Troy
investigators learned the suspect was residing in a house on French Road in
Detroit. Troy plain-clothes
officers proceeded to the area and observed the suspect in front of the house
in question and were able to take him into custody on the warrant without
incident. *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 B/E. 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. Madison Heights officers located the
vehicle on W/B 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. Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Drunk Driving: 6 (One of which involved a 33 year old female from Rochester
Hills for a felony/third offense.) Retail Fraud: 5 Drove While License
Suspended: 5 Domestic Assault: 2 Warrants: 9 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below
link for community events for the coming February 9th – February 16th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ _________________________
The Troy Community Coalition is a
non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all
who live or work in Troy, by promoting a lifestyle free from the abuse of
alcohol and drugs. Please feel free to
contact any staff member
for additional information or contact our office at (248) 823-5088 Troy Community Coalition 4420
Livernois Rd. Troy, MI 48098 We urge you to join us for one
of our many exciting upcoming community events. ________________________________ The Troy Police Department offers the
following free talks/seminars:
* Alcohol abuse and prevention * Safety with Strangers * Home Security * Personal Security * Got Caught (Shoplifting talk for
teens) * Choose Wisely (Right choices for
teens) * Home alone (home personal safety for
teens and children) * Drug and drug paraphernalia talk for
adults and also teens * Identity Theft * Internet Safety for adults and also
teens * Harassing and Bullying Prevention for
children * Retail Fraud Prevention * In addition, if you or your
organization has a program/discussion idea or need that a police officer can
deliver please call! For more information or to
schedule an officer to present a program please call: (248) 524-3464 or e-mail the
crime alert at: troypdcrimealert@ci.troy.mi.us
____________________________ Crime Prevention Tips
Assaults Don’t let the traffic, roller-skating, photo-booths non-accessibility cause you to lose your temper. If someone says or does something to you to make you angry - stop and allow yourself to calm down before taking any action. All too often, people react by sinking to their level and getting involved in a physical confrontation. If you feel yourself being antagonized, call the police and let us help to settle the matter in a calm, legal and non-violent way. Larceny Ø
Always keep
control of all your property. Ø
Your
belongings are not safe while you are playing sports or at work unless you
have them properly locked or are in possession of them. Ø
Thieves wait
for the right time and will take property quickly. Ø
Unfortunately
you cannot always trust co-workers or other business associates. Ø
Do not rely
on others to watch your belongings.
If they fail, you will be the victim, not them. Ø
Be cautious
of who you allow into your home. If you invite guests that you really do not
know into your home you are inviting trouble. Detecting Counterfeit Money All U.S. notes have security features on them to make them recognizable
as authentic currency. In the past few years, The U. S. has been designing
even more easy to identify, and more difficult to counterfeit. Some of these
identifier features are: ·
A
watermark identical to the portrait of the president’s face is visible from
both sides against a light. ·
Color
shifting ink on the number in the lower right corner on the front of the
note. ·
Micro printing
on the oval ornamentation portrait framing around the president’s face on the
front of the note; “The United States of America” is printed on it’s lower
edge. ·
Fine line
printing patterns behind the portrait and building picture on the note are difficult
to replicate. These and other features will become easy to recognize with a little
practice in handling money. The most economical tool to assist in this effort is purchasing a small
black light for use by all clerks, and left or installed for their use at the
cash register. For
further information, contact the Community Services Section of the Police
Department, and/or your local United States Secret Services Office. Home Invasion / B&E Always secure
your doors and windows. Ø
Garages and
door walls are targets for thieves. Ø
Always
ensure your garage door and pedestrian doors are secured. Ø
Do not leave
garage door remote controls in cars not parked in the garage. Ø
Use 1 ½’’
dowel rod in the track of all sliding glass windows and doors to help prevent
them from opening. Ø
It has been
proven time and time again that the proper use and application of physical
security will stop a would-be burglar. Ø
Burglary
alarms are only as reliable as the person setting them. If you have an alarm, make sure that
every resident or employee knows how to activate and deactivate it, as well
as the security code. ____________________________ Whether you need Click here to view the Troy Chamber's new
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