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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
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Alert for period ending July 13, 2007 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Coachman, 7/8, 2000 hrs. A 14-year-old female from Troy came to the station with her mother and
reported that while at the apartment complex pool, she was assaulted by a
13-year-old male from Troy. She
stated the suspect was cursing at her and her brother, so she pushed him
away. She stated the suspect
fronted her brother off and pushed him, so she slapped him. She stated the suspect proceeded to
tackle her twice and them slammed her to the ground. Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Trombley, 7/10, 0230 hrs. Complainant reported observing a male subject approach and
unsuccessfully try to open the doors on a Durango parked at a nearby
residence. Shortly thereafter complainant
observed a ‘06 Ford Explorer being backed out of a drive at another
residence. Not recognizing the
vehicle owner at the wheel, complainant notified police regarding the
possible theft, as well as the vehicle’s owner who confirmed no one should be
in possession of the vehicle.
Responding officers located the vehicle at Rochester and Wattles and
stopped it. The 19-year-old male
driver from Troy was arrested for stealing it. Apparently the key had been
left inside the vehicle in the console and owner didn’t recall if it had been
locked. There was no sign of
forced entry. Breaking and
Entries: Crash
Investigations: Credit, Check,
Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Business representative
reported receiving a manila envelope from their delivery service with several
shipping addresses attached, one of which was the companies. Inside was found a letter and 8
American Express Traveler’s Checks.
The letter contained typed instructions on how to cash the
checks. American Express
confirmed the checks were counterfeit.
The envelope had several return address labels attached, so it
appeared it had been sent and returned to other locations prior to reaching
the business. Complainant reported
discovering two fraudulent usages on her father-in-law’s credit card. An 87-year-old female
complainant from Troy reported a male came to her residence on 6/21 inquiring
if she wanted her trees trimmed in her yard. She asked for a price and he stated he’d check with the
boss. Shortly thereafter, a
29-year-old male from Lake Station, MI representing himself as “JP’s Tree
Service” came to her door and verbally quoted a price of $100.00, which he
requested up front. Complainant
provided the money and asked for a receipt, however the subject claimed he
left his receipt book at the shop and gave her one of his business flyers for
reference. He stated he’d be
back on June 23rd to do the job, never showed, and failed to
respond to several phone messages complainant left with him after that date,
so complainant called police on 6/28.
The investigating officer called the company on the flyer posing as a
potential customer and arranged for a meeting on July 3rd at a
location away from the Police Station.
The subject and a business associate met as scheduled wherein the officer
advised he was investigating this complaint. The subject claimed he was having cell phone difficulties,
as an explanation as to why he never called the complainant back, and that he
had fallen behind in his work.
He acknowledged accepting the $100.0, but insisted he had no intention
of defrauding the complainant.
He told the officer he’d proceed directly to the complainant’s
residence and complete the job.
On July 4th, the officer contacted the complainant and
learned the subject never showed up. The officer called the business number on the flyer and
left a message. Shortly
thereafter the business associate who had been at the meeting where the
officer confronted the subject on this matter returned the call. He insisted the subject was trying to
get to the complainant’s house, but was backed up with work. The officer told him to tell his
business associate that he had until the end of the day to resolve the matter
with the complainant or the report would be forwarded for criminal
prosecution. On July 10th,
the officer called the complainant and learned the subject had still not
contacted her. Possible fraud
charges pending. Complainant came to the
station to report two of his personal checks were fraudulently cashed after
being endorsed by a friend of his daughter’s for a total of $150.00. His daughter admitted providing the
checks to her boyfriend. When
complainant tried to make contact with suspect and get his money back, the
suspect made threats against complainant. Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14
Mile, 7/11, 1610 hrs. A 19-year-old female
from Southfield and a 20-year-old male from Detroit were victimized by a
35-year-old male from Houston, Texas who was running a “3-card Monte” card
scam. They were directed to his
location inside the mall while shopping. An unknown female approached them
and suggested they check out the card tricks the dealer was showing another
male in the mall. Apparently,
the 19-year-old female decided to try her luck and won $50.00 on her first
try. She proceeded to lose the
next two rounds for a total of $600.00.
The dealer asked the male if he wanted a chance to win the money
back. He stated he did, withdrew
$500.00 from a nearby ATM, and proceeded to lose it to the dealer. The dealer told the players he’d give
them their money back if they followed him outside. While so doing, the 19-year-old called police. While officers were approaching the
dealer in the lot, another male who was with him, fled on foot. The dealer admitted being a “con man
and offered to return the money to resolve the problem.” He turned $1100.00 cash over to the
officers. Mall Security advised
him that he’d be prosecuted for trespassing if he returned to the property
and was released. The two
complainants were warned about gambling laws and released. Complainant arranged
for a bill paying company to pay her bills. The company removed funds from her bank account in the
amount of $1817.98, however never paid the bills. She received a pre-recorded phone message from the company
indicating her account was frozen and that she would be responsible for
paying her future bills. She has
attempted to make telephone and e-mail contact with the company with negative
results. Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded
to eight incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where
investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action was taken. Drugs/Narcotics: Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: N/B I-75 near Adams, 7/6,
0450 hrs. Officers responded to a
report that a ’02 Saturn SL1 struck the guardrail, sustained a flat tire,
continued driving and then exited at Adams Road. Bloomfield Township police officers located it in the park
and ride lot at the bottom of the Adams’ off-ramp. A responding Troy officer located the vehicle’s bumper
lying on the Square Lake overpass on N/B I-75 in Troy. Troy officers took over the investigation. The 27-year-old male driver from
Detroit advised he “was driving because the vehicle’s owner, a 22-year-old
female from Waterford who was one of the passengers, had too much to
drink.” His license was
suspended. He smelled of
intoxicants, failed sobriety tests and was arrested. He blew 0.18 on a breath test. The female who owned the vehicle
explained, “She allowed the male to drive because she thought he was less
drunk than she was.” She was
issued a citation for “Allowing
an Intoxicated Person to Drive” and released along with the remaining
passengers. Lovington and
Minnesota, 7/10, 2239 hrs. Officers responded to a
report that a vehicle struck a parked car and several mailboxes and fled the
scene. As officers arrived in
the subdivision, several individuals were outside their homes pointing
officers toward the end of the street for the suspect vehicle. Officers observed a bumper lying in
the middle of a front yard, and a Honda Accord that had been struck. Officers located a ’06 ford F150 pickup
in a ditch at the west end of the street. A 34-year-old female from Rochester Hills was standing in
the middle of the street talking with a witness. She told officers she ”was the driver, had just left a
local pub and was following her boyfriend to his house when she crashed into
the parked car.” Officers spoke
to the boyfriend who “confirmed the female was driving the pickup, but
refused to make a written statement to that effect.” The female failed sobriety tests and
was arrested. She blew 0.14 on a
breath test. Embezzlements: Home Invasions: Van Courtland, 7/4-7/9 Laptop stolen from desk in one of the
bedrooms. Unknown on how entry
into the residence was gained.
Complainant states all doors and windows were locked with no sign of
forced entry. Larcenies: Rochester and
Colebrook, 7/8, 0344 hrs. Officer observed three
males on bikes acting suspiciously around the storefronts of a plaza. They eventually rode off northbound
on Rochester Road and were detained.
They claimed they were “from Richmond, had parked their car behind a
Wendy’s restaurant, went to one of their aunt’s where they borrowed the
bikes.” They said they “were
just riding around to check out Troy for locations to skateboard and ride
bikes for a film they were making.”
When pressed where the aunt lived, they eventually “admitted stealing
the bikes from two yards in the area.”
Further investigation revealed a backpack one of the youths was
carrying contained several iPods MP3 players, cellular phones, money,
sunglasses, and other miscellaneous items. The subject was unable to name any of the music contained
on the MP3 players, nor did he know any of the phone numbers for the cell
phones. He eventually admitted
they “had stolen the items out of cars parked in area subdivisions.” Officers were able to locate the
owners of two of the cell phones who confirmed they were stolen from their
vehicles, which were parked on Cyprus and Bristol. The cars were unlocked with no damage to gain entry. Investigation further revealed two of
the bikes were stolen from a residence on Troywood and the other from a
residence on Jennings. The
suspect vehicle was located at the Wendy’s lot on Rochester and Wattles. It contained additional items
believed stolen from area cars.
Arrested were two 17-year-old males, one from Richmond, one from
Shelby, and a 16-year-old male from Richmond. Officers recovered
10 Somalian shillings from the 17-year-old suspect from Shelby Twp. in the
course of the larceny arrest on 7/8 printed above. Investigators suspect these may have been stolen from a
vehicle somewhere in Troy on the night in question and are trying to locate
an owner, which would allow for an additional charge against this
suspect. Other victims have been
coming forth throughout the week reporting stolen items connected with this
case. It is anticipated the
uniqueness of these coins would make them relatively easy to identify if
there is in fact another victim out there. Speedway Gas Station,
800 E. Maple, 6/25, 1941 hrs. Complainant reported a
male pumped $26.00 worth of gas and attempted to pay with a credit card that was
rejected. The subject left a
Michigan Driver’s license in the name of a 42-year-old male from Troy, and
advised “he’d be back to pay.”
He returned on 6/26, collected his licensee, and said “he’d be back
that evening to pay” and he had not returned. Logan’s, 86 W. 14 Mile,
7/6, 1800 hrs. Officers responded on a
report that four male subjects ordered and consumed $34.08 worth of food and
then ran out without paying.
They were described as 16-20 years of age and reportedly entered a
brown 1990 Chevy van that registered to a 40-year-old female from
Detroit. It quickly pulled away
after three of the four suspects entered it. Apparently the fourth ran out of his slippers while
attempting to catch up to the fleeing vehicle, as they were found in the
parking lot. He was apparently
successful in eventually catching up and escaping with the others. Officers contacted the registered
owner, who reported her 17-year-old son had the car. Investigation continues. Raytheon, 1919
Technology, 7/5, 1400-1500 hrs. Laptop stolen from a
desk in the office area with no forced entry. Walsh College, 3838
Livernois, 7/9, 1630 hrs. Cell phone left on top
of complainant’s purse was stolen while she worked at a computer in the
library. Larcenies from Autos: Polish Century Club
Lot, 2975 E. Maple, 7/7-7/8, 2100-0045 hrs. A ’07 Saturn parked in lot had driver’s side rear
window smashed out apparently by a piece of spark plug, which was found in the rear seat. Purse, iPod, and luggage in plain
view may have been the target, however nothing was stolen. Gresham, 7/9-7/10,
1700-1600 hrs. Garage remote stolen from ‘unlocked ’05 Buick
parked inside garage. Malicious Destruction of Property: Myddleton, 7/7, 0210
hrs. Mailbox appeared to have
been blown up by some sort of firework.
The mailbox next to it on the post was also damaged. The complainant stated when the blast
went off, he thought he also heard the sound of glass breaking and suspected
a vehicle was involved which may have sustained window damage when the
fireworks used to blow up the mailbox were set off. New Castle, 7/5-7/6,
2300-0600 hrs. Mailbox appears to have
been blown up with some sort of firework. The mailbox on the post adjacent to it was knocked off the
post by the debris from the original box when it exploded. Parasol, 7/8-7/9,
2300-1000 hrs. Seats on swings from
play structure cut by some sort of cutting tool. Saab of Troy, 1819
Maplelawn, 7/6-7/9 Exterior pane of double
glass window smashed out.
Interior pane not damaged. Minors and Alcohol: Wattles Road, 7/8, 0131
hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a subject passed out in a ditch in front of a residence. The 18-year-old male from Troy was
initially unresponsive, but when officers eventually woke him up, he tried to
flee on foot. He was caught and
detained. He registered a 0.26
on a PBT (Preliminary Breath Test), was cited for “MIP” (Minor in
Possession), and transported home where he was turned over to his mother. Neighbor Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Two harassment reports taken. Two harassing telephone call reports taken. One threats report taken. One threatening telephone call report taken. Retail Fraud: Neiman Marcus, 2705 W.
Big Beaver, 7/10, 1042 hrs. LPO (Loss Prevention
Officer) came to the station to report that a W/F, 35-45 years-old, 5’-6,”
140, selected two Christian Dior handbags and walked out without paying. The plate on the vehicle she was
observed driving away in comes back to a ’05 Land Rover, which is registered
to a residence in Troy. Total
value of the purses is $3100.00.
Investigation continues. Robberies: Suspicious
Incidents: Snead Drive, 7/11, 1000
hrs. Officers responded to a
report that a 10-year-old female who had been outside, and then ran inside
her home crying, stating that “a man in a vehicle asked her if she wanted to
go with him.” Officers were able
to interview her and she advised that she was standing in her driveway when an
“older red Jeep Liberty type vehicle pulled up in front of her house.” She stated the “driver’s window was
down only a couple inches and she saw an unknown male wearing large oversized
pink sunglasses sitting in the driver’s seat.” She stated he “asked her where a store was around
there.” She stated she “pointed
east towards where her mother usually goes shopping.” She stated he “proceeded to ask her
if she wanted to go with him.”
She stated she “turned and ran into her garage, closed the automatic
garage door, went inside her home and immediately told the adult who was
inside what happened.” She
stated as “the garage door was closing, she thought she saw the male get out
of the vehicle and that he was wearing brown boots of some sort.” (There is no indication he was
pursuing her.) Officers checked the area with negative results and broadcast
the information to other area departments. Traffic
Altercations: Vandalism: Weapons Offenses: Welfare Checks: Complainant reported
her husband left their residence to go to a store in Troy. When he left, complainant was
concerned he may be showing signs of a diabetic reaction and questioned him
about it. He denied there was a
problem. When he didn’t return,
she checked the store he was going to and could not find him. He was entered in the computer system
as possibly endangered. West
Bloomfield PD contacted Troy and advised the subject was transported to the
hospital in their town after he was involved in a property damage crash,
which may have been related to his medical condition. Complainant was contacted and
advised. Officers responded to a
local restaurant when an intoxicated 54-year-old female entered seeking
additional alcohol and management refused to serve her. She was profane towards and
threatened officers, went limp, and laid down on the floor. Officers were eventually able to
escort her to an ambulance where she was transported to the hospital for
detox. Office Building Lot,
901 Wilshire, 7/6, 1353 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a dog left unattended in a vehicle. They located a VW in the lot with all four windows down
approximately 8” and a Jack Russell Terrier inside. There was an empty food/water bowl inside, as well. Officers were unable to locate an
owner. The dog displayed no
signs of distress, but due to the weather being sunny and 80 degrees, it was
transported to the station and a note was left for the owner on the car. Approximately an hour later, a
37-year-old female from Texas arrived at the station and claimed the dog. She explained she was only inside the
office for a short time completing some paperwork. The dog was returned to her with no enforcement action
taken. Special Events Information: You’re invited to help us kick off
In partnership with
Troy Police Department Tuesday, August 7, 2007 6pm to 8pm Location:
Rear of Troy City Hall
500 West Big Beaver Troy, MI 48084 All Troy area residents are welcome!
Events and activities Hot Dogs and Pop McGruff the Crime Dog! Safety Finger Printing Fire Trucks
Troy Police bike patrol and K-9 Games and Activities for kids Participants City of Troy Troy Police Department Troy Fire Department
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Miscellaneous Information: Clearview, 7/8, 2235
hrs. Officer on patrol
observed an aerial firework launched by several subjects from a drive of a
residence. When the officer
tried to speak with the 50-year-old homeowner who launched it, he observed
several additional flaming ball shell type fireworks in an open box in the
drive, and a larger quantity inside the garage. When advised the devices were illegal in Michigan, the
homeowner became hostile toward the officer, “argued they were legal,” closed
the garage and went inside his home.
The officer confiscated the loose shells from the driveway, and then
knocked on the door of the residence.
The officer was greeted by the 50-year-old who advised he “had his
lawyer on the phone and continued to argue that the fireworks were legal,
asserting he purchased them locally.”
The officer issued him a city ordinance violation for “Possession of
Illegal Fireworks.” Case Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 1 Drunk Driving: 5 Drove While License
Suspended: 6 Warrants: 7 Retail Fraud: 9 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to
the below link for community events for the coming July 13th –
July 20th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ 16th Annual Stage Entertainment includes: Gordon
Russ the Magician at 6:15 pm Chautaugua
Express at 7: 30 pm Other Activities include: Hands-on Children’s Craft Tent Moonwalk, Maze & Obstacle Course (socks required for moon walk) Two Puppet Shows Leisure Unlimited games Walk Around Entertainers Door Prizes PAWS – Tiger Team Mascot Rock Tower Refreshments For more details contact Parks and Recreation at 248-524-3484 Special Thanks to USA Credit Union for
being our Corporate Sponsor this year!
________________________________ It’s that time of year again…the
annual Food Fight Along Big Beaver &
Beyond. The 13th Annual Food Fight On Big Beaver
& Beyond runs July 16-27. Please bring non-perishable food and
paper products and place in the barrels at the Library, Community Center,
City Hall and Public Works. Since its inception, this innovative
food drive has collected more than 2.8 million pounds of
food. The food is distributed to
over 70,000 people monthly through Gleaners Community Food Bank. 59% of southeastern Michigan’s hungry
are children and seniors. Residents and employees can bring their
food to any of our 4 locations (City hall, Community Center, Library and
Public Works). Cash or checks should
be sent over to the Community Affairs Dept ________________________________ “Motoring Memories Classic Car Show” Troy Museum & Historic Village on Saturday, July
14, from 10 am - 4 pm. The
event -- sponsored by Jaguar of Troy, Allegra Printing, E.M. Schroeder
Insurance, Chip’s Caddy, Gil’s Northwood Collision, Kiwanis Club of Troy,
Master Auto Service, SE MI Chapter of Buick Club of America and Uncle Luke’s
Feed Store -- will showcase up to 70 vehicles manufactured before 1973. The Museum location is the perfect backdrop to showcase
these gorgeous cars and trucks, motorcycles and vintage bicycles all while
benefiting the Troy Historical Society’s future expansion of the Troy Museum
and Historic Village. Enjoy music by “Rich Eddy’s Rockin’ Oldies Band” as
well as the barber shop quartet, “Four Wheel Drive.” There will also be children’s activities and door
prizes. Snacks will be available
for purchase. General
admission will be a $3 donation, and children under the age of 10 can attend
for free. The Troy Museum is located at 60 West Wattles Road on the
northwest corner of Wattles and Livernois. There will be no parking available at the Museum;
attendees can park at Zion Evangelistic Temple, 3668 Livernois, (between
Wattles and Big Beaver) and ride a free shuttle to the Museum. ________________________________ Chase the Traffic Blues Away and Stay in Troy for
“Jazz on the Corridor”
(TROY, MI) - The
Columbia Center at 101 W. Big Beaver will be the backdrop for some fabulous
music on select Thursdays this summer.
Stay after work, grab a bite to eat and listen to music from 6-8 pm. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and
relax with friends as cool jazz, R&B, swing, and classic sounds fill the
air. Food will be available from
Gateway Deli. The musical lineup
is: July 19: The Sun Messengers This eight-piece, horn-driven R&B
show band plays everything from Motown classics and old school funk to big
band, classic rock and jazz standards.
The Sun Messengers have been one of the most popular groups in the
Detroit area since forming in 1980. August 16: One Beat Back Orchestra This premier Detroit Big Band formed
in 1991 as a high-energy band playing for the love of “Swing Music.” With vocals, brass, reeds and a
swinging rhythm section they play favorite classics like Frank Sinatra, Count
Basie, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman. For more information, please call the
Community Affairs Department at 248.524.1147. ___________________________
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. 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. ________________________________ Self Defense Class for Women Be prepared—class starts promptly at 5:30 p.m.
Bring your daughter (over 16, please) or a girlfriend and attend this
informational, hands-on presentation. Just in time for heading back to
college, this is a great class for students! The class will be instructed by
John Parks of Anshinkan Aikido Dojo. John will teach simple, yet effective
techniques. Dress comfortably.
“Choose Troy ,” a Troy
Chamber-sponsored program, encourages residents to think about doing business
Click here for more information The Troy Police Department offers the
following free talks/seminars:
* Work place safety * Alcohol abuse and prevention * Safety with Strangers * Home Security Audit * 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:
______________________________ 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
underaged 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. 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. | ||||||
