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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 January 12, 2007 Assaults: Oakland
Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 1/10, 1945 hrs. A
16-year-old female from Troy and her 17-year-old female friend from Sterling
Heights reported they met a 19-year-old male whom they only know by first name
and reportedly is homeless. They
were supposed to give him $40.00 for a video game. When they gave him the money, he walked away without
giving them the game. When they
protested, he reportedly pushed and slapped them; no injuries. He was gone when officers
arrived. Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: S/B
I-75 near Adams, 1/10, 1420 hrs. Officers
responded to the area on a report through West Bloomfield Dispatch that
officers were trying to stop a suspect driving a possible stolen vehicle who
had feloniously assaulted a police officer. A Troy officer located the Ford Ranger, which was pulling
a trailer with a jet ski on S/B I-75 and attempted to assist in bringing it
to a stop. The suspect
intentionally rammed the Troy unit, forcing it off the roadway and into a
guardrail on S/B I-75 near Wattles.
The jet ski that was still on the trailer came off and ended up on the
shoulder of the road as a result of the collision. The officer sustained injuries for which he was
transported to the hospital by ambulance, treated, and later released. The suspect continued S/B on I-75 and
was observed by additional Troy units who attempted to stop it. The suspect continued S/B ignoring
their efforts. In the area of 11
Mile, the trailer came off the P/U and came to rest on the shoulder. Shortly thereafter, Royal Oak
officers were able to deploy stop sticks/tire deflation devices that
flattened the two rear tires of the P/U. The suspect continued driving, however, exiting onto E/B
696 and then onto E/B 10 Mile via the Couzens Road exit. The suspect continued across
Dequindre and then went north and into a parking lot where it was brought to
a stop by Troy and officers from other jurisdictions. The 43-year-old male suspect from
Waterford was taken into custody and eventually TOT Oakland County Sheriff’s
Department investigators. OCSD
is the lead agency in the on-going investigation. The incident began in Keego Harbor stemming from an OCSD
auto theft investigation. The
suspect initially fled when Keego Harbor officers were requested to stop it
in conjunction with that investigation. It deliberately rammed a Keego
officer’s unit during that initial stop attempt. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant reported being
contacted by someone claiming to be from a credit card company advising her
she owed monies from an over-due account and requested she make payment. Complainant checked her credit and discovered
no unauthorized accounts or overdue balances. She has never held an account with the company the caller
claims to represent. Complainant reported a
bank representative called to verify a laptop purchase that was charged using
complainant’s credit account number, but directed to be delivered to an
address different from complainant’s.
Complainant verified the purchase was a fraud. Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded to
one incident involving a family trouble/domestic dispute where investigation
revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal
enforcement action taken/required. One alleged violation of a
PPO was filed and is being investigated. Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: N/B I-75 N/O Wattles, 1/8,
2320 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a vehicle on the median shoulder. Upon approaching, officers observed the windows down and
could smell a strong odor of intoxicants. The 37-year-old male driver from Novi advised he was on
his way home from Pontiac. He
indicated he knew he was facing northbound, but could not explain why. He later indicated he thought he was
southbound. His belt was undone
and his zipper was down. He
denied drinking, however failed sobriety tests and was arrested. A half empty bottle of alcohol was
recovered from inside his vehicle.
He blew .20 on a breath test.
This was his second drunk driving offense. Home Invasions: Bingham, 1/9, 1711 hrs. Passerby reported
observing a male subject between 12 and 14 years old throw something through
the front window of a residence, enter, go through the home, and then flee on
foot toward a wooded area behind the house. A second witness reported similar observations and
provided additional descriptive information on the suspect. Officers located a 14-year-old male
suspect matching the description at a residence on a nearby street. A Police K-9 tracked from the
attacked home to the area where officers located the suspect, as well. Witnesses positively identified him
as the subject who broke into the house. Upon checking the residence in question, it appears
the suspect initially tried to force entry by kicking in the pedestrian door
leading into the garage, but the door did not give way. The suspect proceeded to throw a
brick through the front window, entered, rummaged a second floor dresser, but
did not take anything. The suspect
was TOT his mother at the location officers initially located him; juvenile
court petitions initiated against the suspect. Larcenies: Millstone, 1/5, 1800-2300
hrs. A 17 year old female
reported she had a party at her residence after which she discovered a
Nintendo game, a Sony PSP player, an iPod and charger stolen from the upstairs
area of the home. Two of her
guests had wallets stolen while at the gathering. Sears, 300 W. 14 Mile,
1/10, 1300-1400 hrs. Laptop stolen from counter
in Home Healthcare Department. Larcenies from Autos: Gordon, 1-4 -1/7 Unlocked ’92 Pontiac Firebird
parked in drive entered and stereo stolen. Sylvanwood, 1/6-1/7,
2000-1900 hrs. Headphones stolen off seat
of unlocked ’99 Chevy P/U parked in drive. Briefcase was also removed, but found/recovered in
neighbor’s drive. Apartment Complex Lot, 900
Block of John R, 1/8-1/9, 0900-1700 hrs. Hubcap stolen from ’99
Chevy Prism. Malicious Destruction of Property: Livernois, 1/5-1/6,
1900-090 hrs. A ’95 Mercury Villager
parked in drive had the tire punctured with a screwdriver bit. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: One harassment report was
filed/taken. Two threat reports
taken/filed. Welfare Checks: Group Home, Birchwood, 1/9 Complainant reported a
male resident ran out of the home and never returned. Subject was entered into the computer
system as missing. Detroit PD
responded that they had located the subject near Comerica Park. DPD transported him back to the
residence. Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Retail Fraud: 4 Drunk Driving: 2 Drive Under the Influence
of Marijuana: 1 Drove While License
Suspended: 5 Warrants: 3 Special Events Information: MLK DAY
- CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM AT TROY ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL Event
Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (TROY, MI) - Honor the legacy of one of America’s
greatest leaders at the 2007 “MLK-A Celebration of Freedom,” a tribute to the
life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The program will take place at Athens High School on Monday, January
15 from 8:30-11 am. There is no
charge to attend, but donations will be accepted to help organize next year’s
program. All ages are welcome. ““We look
forward to capturing the spirit of Dr. King and remembering his life through
this celebration,” said Cindy Stewart, Community Affairs Director for the
City of Troy. “This family event
is a meaningful way to pause and reflect on his uncompromising dedication to
garnering civil rights for all people.”
Rabbi Aaron
Starr from Shir Tikvah will kick-off the event with a Welcome as he leads off
the Unity Walk. This will be
followed by a music performance by the “Jammin’ Jays” from Barnard Elementary
School, “I’m Gonna Let it Shine … A Gathering of Voices for Freedom.” The feature
presentation will be a “Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.” by noted
singer-songwriter, actor and educator Josh White, Jr. In addition, there will be a Troy
School district student art exhibit, recognition of middle and high school
winners of the MLK Essay Contest, and a musical tribute to Martin Luther
King, Jr. performed by the Troy Honors Choir under the direction of Jessica
Anderson, Emily Jambeau and Carol Petty. Breakfast will be served after the program. Born in 1940,
famed singer, guitarist, actor, and social leader, Josh White Jr., has been performing
since the age of four. He attended New York’s famed Professional Children’s
School, was in several Broadway plays, guest-starred in more than 50 American
television dramas, and released many albums, including his most recent,
“House of the Rising Sun” (1999); “Cortelia Clark” (2001); and “Josh White
Jr. - LIVE” (2003). He moved to Detroit in 1976, and wed Sara in 1978. Josh brought two children to the
marriage and Sara, four. They
enjoy 13 grandchildren. Organized by
the Troy MLK Day Committee in conjunction with the City of Troy and the Troy
School District, this year’s event is sponsored by: Alliance Mobile Health,
DTE Foundation, Troy Community Coalition, Troy Foundation for Educational
Excellence, Walsh College, Beaumont Hospital, Big Beaver United Methodist
Church, Community Bowling Centers - Troy Lanes, Troy Interfaith Group, and
WideOpenWest Cable & Internet. Athens High
School is located at 4333 John R.
For more information about the program call the Community Affairs
Office at 248.524.1147. To
download the press release, click
here. Miscellaneous Information: Troy Coalition’s
Annual Incredible Kids Nominations Open Each year, the Troy
Community Coalition partners with Campfire U.S.A. to recognize incredible
young people in the community.
Nominations are currently open for this year’s program. Click
here to download attachment for additional details. Teen
Suicide Seminar for Parents and Teens
The Jason Foundation in
conjunction with Troy Youth Assistance will host a seminar for parents and
students in Grades 6-12 on teen suicide at the Troy School Services Building
on Thursday, January 25th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Click
here to download attachment for additional details. Annual
Smoking Cessation Program coming in February
The Troy Community
Coalition has invited Dr. Arthur Weaver back to host this highly successful
seminar to help individuals quit smoking. The program is free.
It is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Troy. It begins February 19th at
the Troy Community Center from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Click
here to download attachment for additional details. |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below
link for community events for the coming January 5th – January
19th Weeks!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ COMMUNITY
KALEIDOSCOPE
"Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois"
Sunday, January
28, 2007, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
_________________________ Crime Prevention Tips
Harassment and Stalking If you are being threatened, stalked or harassed by someone, consider obtaining a Personal Protection Order. For more information, click here. If you have a Personal Protection Order against someone, do not contact him or her in violation of the terms of your own order, it may make the order unenforceable. If someone violates a Personal Protection Order that you have, contact the Police immediately. If the Officers arrive and the person is still there, they may be able to take immediate enforcement action. If you are receiving harassing, threatening, or annoying telephone calls, you should make a police report. After making a report, the SBC Annoyance Call Bureau will initiate an investigation. They will require a case number, the dates and approximate times of the calls, and some contact information from you. It is a good idea to begin keeping a log of these calls as soon as they begin. 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. 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. Fraud Prevention: Ø
Remember
that nothing that is worth anything is free. Ø
If someone
that you do not know offers to do you a favor, they probably have an ulterior
motive. Ø
Never give
any personal information out to an unknown source over the phone or Internet. (If someone asks
for personal information, ask to speak to his or her supervisor and inform
him or her you will be calling the Police to make a fraud report.) No reputable business will call you or email you for this
information!!! Ø
If you
receive a phone call or email telling you that you have won something that
you did not apply for, it is more than likely a fraud. Ø
No
legitimate organization will ask for any money or a Credit Card number in
order to claim a prize Ø
Protect
yourself against identity theft by shredding all documents and safe guarding
your account numbers, social security numbers and credit card numbers. Ø
Always
maintain your credit cards and secure the credit card numbers. Ø
If you suspect
that you have been the victim of credit fraud, call your credit card company
and have them run a query of your charges. Ø
Never
give your bank account numbers over the phone. Especially if unsolicited!
Identity theft continues to be
the fastest growing crime in the world, and the city of Troy is no exception.
We continually get reports of identity theft and fraud on a regular basis. While it may not be totally avoidable,
detecting the early signs of identity theft is one of the best ways to avoid
extensive losses and damage to your credit history. If your wallet/purse etc. gets stolen,
cancel all stolen credit and ATM cards immediately. Checking your credit history regularly is
a great way to keep appraised on the status of your credit. Here are three sources for checking your
credit history: (The
titles are links to the webpages) 1-800-525-6282 1-888-397-3742 1-800-680-7289 |
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