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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
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Crime Alert for period
ending June 1, 2007 Please
note: All City of Troy email suffixes
have changed to @troymi.gov Please update any contact information
you have by removing any references to the old suffix @ci.troy.mi.us and
replacing it with @troymi.gov Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Joe Kool’s Lot, 1835 E. Big Beaver, 5/23, 2348 hrs. Officers responded to a report of a fight. Upon arrival officers observed a 25-year-old male from
Rochester Hills yelling and arguing about his lost sunglasses which he
accused “someone of stealing them.”
His 21-year-old male friend from Brownstown Twp. was also yelling
about them. Restaurant
management advised they had taken a busload of people to the Tiger game and
they just returned. Both males
had been drinking. Officers
tried to calm the pair down, while assisting in looking for the sunglasses,
however both were swearing. The
21-year-old began shouting the “F” word in front of officers and other
customers, as well as verbally abusing officers. He ignored several warnings about his conduct and language
and was arrested for “Disorderly Conduct.” His friend became angry and verbally abusive toward
officers after his friend got arrested and he continued to be loud, using the
“F” word, and arguing: “it was not right to arrest his friend for the obscene
language.” After ignoring
continued warnings about the obscenities he was shouting, he too was
arrested. The sunglasses were
located on the bus subsequently, however too late to prevent subject’s
escalating emotional, alcohol induced - lowered inhibition response. The sunglasses were returned to the
one subject. Assaults: Lovington, 5/23, 2000 hrs. 34-year-old female from Troy claims that while exiting her front door
to look for her kids, she was punched in the face by an unknown male. Complainant refused medical treatment
and was reported as not being entirely cooperative with officers. Larson School, 2222 E. Long Lake, 5/24, 1220 hrs. Complainant came to the station to report that another 13-year-old
male student from Troy punched his 13-year-old son in the mouth while playing
basketball during gym class. Raintree Park, John R N/O Big Beaver, 5/24, 2049 hrs. 20-year-old male complainant from Royal Oak stated while in the park
he was confronted by a 17-year-old male from Troy over complainant allegedly
attending a social event with suspect’s ex-girlfriend. Suspect proceeded to “sucker-punch”
complainant in the face and head. Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: International Academy of Design and Technology lot, 1860 Research,
5/23, 1200-1500 hrs. ’96 Ford Crown Victoria stolen from lot. Office Lot, 201 W. Big Beaver, 5/23, 0900-1700 hrs. ’07 Jeep Cherokee had driver’s side door lock pried and ignition
attacked in failed attempt to steal it. Golfview, 5/24, 1700-2000 hrs. ’00 Chrysler Cirrus parked in carport of apartment complex lot stolen. Somerset Pontiac – GMC, 1850 E. Maple, 5/24, 1230-1700 hrs. Complainant reported a dealership employee noticed the keys to a ’07
Pontiac G6 were missing from his desk.
When he looked outside to check for the car he discovered it was gone. Adams and N/B I-75, 5/29, 2326 hrs. Officer stopped a ’04 Ford Expedition for speeding and an improper
plate. The 35-year-old female
from Bloomfield Hills stated she got the car from her cousin and was paying
him to use it while he was in Hawaii.
She stated she thought he purchased it at some kind of car auction. A check of the vehicle identification
number revealed the car was stolen from a rental company out of Detroit Metro
Airport. The vehicle was
recovered and investigation continues. Complainant
reported 30-year-old male who is the father of her daughter was dropped off
to see the child. He took some
keys, including a set to her car, some personal belongings, and left. Complainant discovered her ’85 Olds
Ciera missing the next morning. Breaking and Entries: Dominique, 5/22-5/23,
1600-0830 hrs. Model home broken into
via basement window and stove, microwave, dishwasher, cabinet doors and
drawers, and three light fixtures stolen. Crash Investigations: Livernois and Big
Beaver, 5/30, 1015 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a hit-and-run property damage crash that occurred near Livernois
and Kirts where the at fault vehicle left the scene. A responding officer observed a
Mercedes emerge from the Residence Inn lot, which is just north of the crash
site, with fresh damage to the front end and stopped it. The 44-year-old female driver from
Troy stated she “may have hit the rear end of a car while turning north onto
Livernois from Kirts while on her way home from a restaurant in
Birmingham.” She stated she “was
scared, didn’t know what to do, and so briefly pulled into the Residence Inn
lot collecting her thoughts before continuing home.” She had been drinking, failed
sobriety tests, and was arrested.
She blew 0.17 on a breath test.
She was also charged with “Hit and Run.” Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Benihana, 1985 W. Big
Beaver, 5/23, 1315 hrs. Complainant stated she
believes she left her credit card holder and cards behind at the restaurant. She received calls from her credit
card companies regarding suspicious charges and discovered fraudulent
purchases made at three different stores in Troy for several hundred dollars
in total. 83-year-old complainant
from Troy reported discovering unauthorized withdrawals from her bank account
totaling several thousand dollars, as well as several unauthorized accounts
in her name. Bank investigators
are working with complainant. Complainant reported a
counterfeit check for $1987.20 had been cashed against her business
account. Investigation revealed
a 22-year-old male from Redford might be a suspect. Complainant did not recognize him as someone she had any
contact with. Complainant received
notice from credit card company regarding two suspicious purchases, one for
$1822.00 to a Canadian company for electronic bibles shipped to California,
and one for $1522.00 to a college sports Internet site. Complainant confirmed both were
fraudulent. He contacted the
Canadian company who advised the order had not been shipped and cancelled it. He was unable to locate the on-line
company. Target, 1301 Coolidge,
5/30, 1530 hrs. LPO’s (Loss Prevention
Officer) reported a female occupant of a silver Jeep Commander tried to make
a purchase using a stolen credit card.
Officers located and stopped the vehicle as it drove away from the
store. Investigation revealed
the 39-year-old female driver from Oak Park used a stolen credit card in an
attempt to purchase a Playstation 3 and a digital camera. In addition, officers learned that
earlier in the day, the 44-year-old female passenger from Bloomfield Twp. had
attempted to use a different stolen credit card to purchase an LCD TV and a
Play Station 3. Neither purchase
was completed. Both stolen
credit cards were recovered from inside the vehicle and both suspects were
arrested for “Fraudulent Use of a Financial Transaction Device (Police lingo:
F.U.F.T.D.)” The third
passenger, a 39-year-old female from Detroit, had outstanding arrest warrants
against her from other jurisdictions for which she was arrested. Officers were able to contact the
credit card owners who reported their respective cards were stolen in Detroit
earlier in the day and that the 39-year-old female passenger matched the
description of the suspect in those incidents. Investigation continues. Complainant reported
discovering a fraudulent $79.00 purchase of gas on a debit card that was lost
earlier in the day. Domestics/Family Troubles: Officers responded to a
report of a domestic between father and 19-year-old son. Investigation revealed the
19-year-old stole a play station gaming console from his father’s
girlfriend’s 14-year-old son.
The youth eventually led officers to a nearby address where he hidden
the game under some garbage cans.
He blew 0.19 on a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT). He was arrested for “Larceny,” as
well as charged with “Minor in Possession” (M.I.P.). One domestic assault
report was made wherein the suspect was gone when officers arrived;
investigation continues. One violation of a PPO
reported. Troy Officers responded
to thirteen incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes
where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore
no formal enforcement action taken/required. Drugs/Narcotics: Rite Aide, 2971 E.
Maple, 5/23, 1015 hrs. Pharmacist received a
call from a male purporting to be a doctor calling in an Rx for Vicodin for a
patient. Pharmacist stated he
didn’t recognize the voice as being that of the doctor, so he called
back. The real doctor confirmed
he had not made the call, but did indicate he had written an Rx for a patient
with the same name as that being reported by the caller, but for a different
Rx. Pharmacist searched records
and confirmed he had filled that Rx earlier; it was not for Vicodin. Officer made contact with that
customer, who confirmed filling the Rx in question earlier, but disposed of
the receipt/paperwork for it in the parking lot when he left. His voice did not match that of the
original caller. It appears
someone obtained the receipt/paperwork when it was disposed in the lot and
attempted to use the personal information thereon in the fraudulent Vicodin
purchase attempt. Target Pharmacy, 1301
Coolidge, 5/22, `630 hrs. Complainant reported a
31-year-old female from Troy presented an Rx with no date. Complainant contacted issuing
physician to learn the Rx was forged.
No drugs provided. Leonard School, 4401
Tallman, 5/25, 1900 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of two suspicious persons on the roof. Upon arrival, officers observed two 15-year-old males from
Troy running across the roof.
They were caught and detained.
Investigation revealed they were in possession of a small baggie of
marijuana and a marijuana pipe.
Both were arrested, transported to the station where juvenile
petitions were initiated against them and they were turned over to their
parents. Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: Crooks and Meijer,
5/28, 1730 hrs. Officers responded to a
hit-and-run property damage crash where the at fault driver left the
scene. Investigation revealed a
Saturn Vue was stopped at the stoplight when rear-ended by a Ford Explorer. The Saturn sustained significant rear
end damage. Witnesses advised
the driver of the Explorer told them not to call police and eventually
left. Witnesses provided her
plate and officers responded to her residence in Royal Oak where they located
the 42-year-old female driver and transported her back to the scene. She explained she “left because there
wasn’t much damage and didn’t want police called because she didn’t want the
responsibilities.” Witnesses
indicated her vehicle sustained obvious front-end damage. She had been drinking, failed
sobriety tests, and blew 0.21 on a PBT (Preliminary Breath Test). She was arrested. She has two prior drunk driving
convictions, so a search warrant for her blood was obtained. Felony drunk driving charge is
pending toxicology results. Embezzlements: Home Depot, 1177
Coolidge, 5/12, 1632 hrs. LPO reported
24-year-old female cashier from Southfield cancelled or voided out two
transactions from what she says were legitimate customers whom she didn’t
know and then kept the cash totaling $617.00. She admitted to processing fraudulent refunds for possibly
as much as $2500.00 in total on other occasions. She was terminated. Prosecution pending. Home Invasions: Van Courtland, 5/23,
0620-1900 hrs. 17-year-old male
complainant stated when he returned home he discovered two window screens
torn and $70.00 missing from a drawer in his bedroom. Villa Park, 5/26, 2347
hrs. Complainant reported
observing a W/M, medium build, 5’-8,” wearing a black sweatshirt and blue jeans trying to gain entry through a
window of a residence. He was
gone upon officers’ arrival, however they did
discover a screen had been cut over the window in question. Palmerston Drive, 5/25,
1330-1530 hrs. Entry gained via a rear
patio door that had apparently been left unlocked. Jewelry stolen from second floor bedrooms. A watch and small amount of cash
stolen from the kitchen counter. Colleen, 5/27-5/28,
1830-0145 hrs. Pedestrian door to
garage pried/forced open and entry gained into residence via unlocked
pedestrian door leading from garage into house. Investigation revealed initial unsuccessful entry attempts
were made by prying off a laundry room window screen, as well as attempting
to pry open the back patio door.
Second floor bedrooms rummaged, as was a first floor office. Two lap tops, a digital camera, an
iPod and jewelry stolen. Larcenies: Kohl’s Lot, 1265
Coolidge, 5/23, 1450 hrs. Complainant stated she
left her purse in her cart behind her vehicle while she placed her child in
her car. When she returned to the
cart, her purse was gone. Bally’s, 203 W. Big
Beaver, 5/21, 1545-1645 hrs. Complainant stated she
secured her property in the locker room w/a lock. When she returned an hour later, she stated her property
had been moved to a different locker, relocked, and her keys and iPod were
missing. Canmoor, 5/9-5/23 Complainant stated they
arranged for service to be done on an outside air-conditioning unit. The service person discovered the
electronic motherboard had been removed. Office Buildings, 6585
and 6535 Rochester, 5/17-5/24 Complainant reported
someone stole valves, Freon, and compressors from three different
air-conditioning units behind the buildings. Clark Station, 6951
Rochester, 5/22, 1834 hrs. A yellow ’04 Hummer
that registers to a 47-year-old male from St. Clair Shores drove off without
paying for $58.69 worth of gas. Pettruzello’s, 6950
Rochester, 5/4, 2138 hrs. Complainant reported
his daughter’s digital camera was stolen from her purse while she was at her
prom. Rite Aid, 1981 W. South
Boulevard, 5/23-5/24, 2200-0800 hrs. 100 plastic totes
stolen from a fenced storage area outside the building near the dumpster; the
gate was not locked at the time. Larcenies from Autos: Troy Marriott Parking
Structure, 200 W. Big Beaver, 5/29-5/30, 1900-1930 hrs. Helmet and
miscellaneous tools stolen from saddlebags of an ’03 Harley motorcycle parked
in the structure. Valley View, 5/28-5/29,
2200-0700 hrs. Unlocked Chevy Monte
Carlo parked in drive entered and 5 CD’s and a pair of sunglasses
stolen. Streamview, 5/23, 0340
hrs. Complainant stated his
two Ford Explorers that were parked in the drive were entered and an iPod,
baseball glove, credit card, two cell phones and small amount of cash
stolen. The attached garage was
also entered, possibly via an unlocked door and six hockey sticks stolen. Malicious Destruction of Property: Cahill, 5/23, 1200-1445
hrs. BMW parked in drive had
both passenger side doors scratched and the rear door dented. The front hood near the grill was
also scratched. Merrick Dr., 5/23-5/24,
0900-0600 hrs. House under
construction entered and building products stored therein damaged; blue spray
paint also observed w/in structure. Morse School, 475
Cherry, 5/22, 1600-2230 hrs. Someone used a gold
paint pen to paint graffiti on the school gym door, playground equipment, and
front brick area. Leonard Elementary,
4401 Tallman, 5/21-5/23, 1900-0700 hrs. Graffiti spray-painted
on various parts of the exterior of the school. Apartment complex lot,
Century Drive, 5/25, 1600 hrs. ’90 Ford Taurus station
wagon had rear window smashed out with a rock. Four male youths, 10-12 years old, from the complex were
apparently observed throwing rocks in the area around the time the damage
would have occurred. Clearview, 5/28-5/29,
2200-0630 hrs. ’06 Buick Rendezvous
had passenger side rear window shot out, front passenger window damaged, and
passenger side–view mirror damaged with pellets from a pellet gun. Coachman, 5/28-5/29,
2230-0515 hrs. 47-year-old female
complainant stated when she arrived home the night before she accidentally
sounded her horn. This
apparently angered a 25-year-old female neighbor and a verbal argument
ensued. Complainant awoke this
morning to discover the driver’s side window of her ’08 Toyota Camry smashed
out. Minors and Alcohol: Neighbor Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Phone
Calls/Harassment/Threats: Retail Fraud: Bubba’s Shirt Company,
412 W. 14 Mile, 5/22, 1000-1530 hrs. Manager reported 15
“Detroit” T-shirts missing from kiosk for an approximate total 0f $225.00. A second similar incident was
reported on 5/24 believed to have occurred between 1415-1450 hrs. Wherein 23
T-shirts with a total value of $344.77 were stolen. Limited, 468 W. 14
Mile, 5/26, 1645 hrs. Management
representative reported she was approached by a female described as possibly
Hispanic, 5’-0,” 300 pounds, with black hair and asked to retrieve a pair of
pants in a size 12. Complainant
pointed out she didn’t think the size 12 would fit, to which the subject
responded “they were for her daughter.” When complainant retrieved and
brought the pants out, the female dvised the pants
wouldn’t fit because they don’t stretch and left the store. Shortly thereafter, complaint noticed
27 woven tops, 19 pair of pants, 22 shirts and 16 halter-tops missing from
various displays. Complainant is
not sure if subject entered the store alone or with others. Bed Bath and Beyond,
650 John R, 5/27, 1439 hrs. Management
representative reported observing a male and female enter the store and place
a Kitchen Aide mixer ($400.00) and Breville juicer ($150.00) in a shopping
cart. He observed them walk by
the cash station and out of the store.
When he checked with the cashiers, he discovered the suspects had not
paid for the items. They were
last observed driving away in a black ’05 Chevy Impala occupied by a female
and another subject. The vehicle
registers to an 84-year-old female from Detroit. Suspect #1:
B/M, approximately 30-years-old, black short hair, medium build,
wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, and black shoes. Suspect #2: B/F, approximately 30-years-old, long curly hair, medium
build, burgundy tracksuit with pink stripes and the number “57” in pink
across the front of the sweatshirt. Borders, 460 W. 14
Mile, 5/29, 1237 hrs. Complainant reported suspect
entered the store, selected several DVD’s from the display and concealed them
in a bag he carried in. He
proceeded to exit with out paying, setting off the alarm as he did. He was last seen running across the
parking lot. Complainant
suspects as many as 100 DVD’s were stolen for a total value of approximately
$2000.00. Suspect: B/M, approximately 40-years-old, thin
build. Robberies: Troy Car Wash, 1300 W.
Maple, 5/28, 1020 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of an armed robbery wherein the suspects fled in an older white
compact car with front-end damage.
Preliminary reports were that two males dressed in car wash uniform
jackets were lying in wait for the manger to arrive inside the business. When he arrived, they confronted him
at gunpoint, with one of the suspects striking him in the side of the
head. They led him to the main
safe, ordered him to use the combination and open it and then stuffed its
contents into a backpack they had carried in. They proceeded to duct tape the manager’s hands and
ordered him into a restroom.
When they exited, they were picked up outside by the occupants of the
white car and fled. A Troy
Officer watching the S/B entrance ramp to I-75 from E/B 14 Mile observed the
suspect vehicle drive by his location as it entered S/B I-75. The officer followed until back-up
officers arrived in the area from Troy, Warren, Hazel Park, and MSP. The vehicle was surrounded and
brought to a stop on S/B I-75 near 7 Mile with out incident. A .380 semi-automatic handgun and an
air soft pistol painted black to make it look real were recovered from inside
the car. Two car wash uniform
jackets were recovered, as was the backpack that contained cash and vacuum
tokens from inside the safe. The
occupants of the vehicle, which included a 32-year-old male, 23-year-old
male, 22-year-old male, 21-year-old female, and 18-year-old female, all from
Detroit were taken into custody.
Follow-up investigation revealed the 32-year-old male was recently
terminated from the car wash. He
and the two males planned the robbery, however a wheel fell off of the car
they originally drove to the area in.
They called the two females to pick them up, who arrived in the white
’91 Mercury Topaz. They
proceeded to go through the car wash with the 32-year-old and 22-year-old
males exiting the vehicle as it went through the wash. They found and donned carwash uniform
jackets, covered their faces and laid in wait inside the business for the
manager to arrive. Meanwhile,
the 23-year-old male who was driving parked near the vacuum station/office
exit door at the N/W corner of the business and waited. Apparently the females got tired of
waiting and walked east down Maple Road to buy some food. When the manager arrived, the two
suspects confronted and robbed him. The driver and the 22-year-old suspect
inside the building were apparently communicating via cell phones. As the
suspects prepared to exit, the driver pulled around to the parking lot exit
near Maple Road. The suspects
arrived at the car and got in.
They drove east on Maple where they picked up the females. At this juncture, it does not appear
there is enough evidence to charge the females and they will be released
pending further investigation. The following suspects
were charged in Monday’s Troy Car Wash Robbery that occurred at 1300 W. Maple
as follows: Kelvin Bendaire Bradley, 32, Detroit
One Count of Armed
Robbery; felony, up to life One Count of Possession
of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony; felony, two years. Martell Dejuan Miller, 22, Detroit
One Count of Armed
Robbery; felony, up to life. Willie James Caleb-Reynolds, 23, Detroit
One Count of Armed
Robbery; felony, up to life Accessory
After the Fact to a Felony; felony, 5 years. All
three were arraigned on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 in 52-4 District Court in
Troy before the Honorable Judge Michael Martone. Not guilty pleas were entered on their behalf and all
three-requested court appointed attorneys. All were held without bond. Bradley and Miller went inside the business and robbed the
victim, while Caleb-Reynolds drove the get-away car. The exam is set for June
12, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. before Judge Martone. Suspicious Incidents: Greendale, 5/22, 1730
hrs. Complainants reported a
suspicious male came to their garage sale on 5/19 and seemed to pay
inappropriate attention to their 11-year-old son. After purchasing a stereo the youth had for sale, the male
asked the youth about religion and if he belonged to a church. A relative interrupted and told him
the discussion was inappropriate.
On 5/22, the same male drove up into the drive in a green or
mint-green Ford Taurus and approached the youth while he was standing in the
driveway. He gave him a
religious booklet. The youth’s
older sister noticed the subject in the drive talking to her brother. When the subject saw her, he
re-entered his vehicle and left.
Subject: W/M,
approximately 45-years-old, gray short straight hair, possibly wearing
glasses. Tallman near Thurber,
5/24, 1650 hrs. Officer responded to
Leonard Elementary in response to a report by a 10-year-old male student to
school officials about a suspicious incident that occurred while he was
riding his bike in the vicinity the afternoon before. He stated two teenage males, one of
whom was apparently riding an electric scooter who asked him if he wanted any
candy, approached him. He
responded “no” and continued to ride away. The one on the scooter proceeded to ask him if he knew
what “MS” was and appeared to be taking a photo of him with his cell
phone. While riding away, the
youth heard the teen on the scooter saying to the other, “Look at this.”
apparently referring to the cell phone photo. The youth stopped the first adult he saw and informed her
of the incident. He proceeded
home and informed his parents, as well.
Subject on the scooter:
W/M, 17-18 years, blond hair, chubby, orange to yellow shirt, blue
jeans; Subject #2 was on foot, 17-18 years, male, possibly Hispanic, thinner
than #1, brown hair, brown shirt with a letter on the front, jeans, and
carrying a basketball. Troy High School,
Northfield S/O Long Lake, 5.25, 1000-1400 hrs. Approximately six
vehicles parked in lot had lug nuts removed from one of their wheels. The lug nuts were left on the ground
next to the vehicles in question. Apartment Clubhouse,
2000 block of Lovington, 5/27, 2045 hrs. Complainant reported
her family rented the clubhouse for a gathering. While she and some relatives were out for a walk, they
left her 56-year-old aunt in the clubhouse alone. When they returned, she advised them that four young
males, approximately 13-years-old entered the locked clubhouse and one of
them was trying to get her to give him her gold bracelets. Complainant’s aunt does not speak
English, and signaled for the suspects to leave. After several additional unsuccessful verbal attempts to
obtain the bracelets they reportedly fled on foot. No physical contact with no threats and no weapons. Apparently the clubhouse lock can be
accessed with a key that all residents are issued. 5000 block of Beach
Road, 5/29, 1200 hrs. Complainant was
sleeping as a result of working the midnight shift when she reported hearing
constant knocking on the door of the house. When she eventually looked outside she saw a black foreign
made car backed up to the front porch and an unknown male reach into the car,
remove a towel and wrap it around the license plate. He proceeded to put on a pair of
gloves, stood behind the car looking towards the street, and then removed the
towel from the plate, entered the car and drove off. Suspect: “Olive skinned male,”
approximately 40-years-old, short dark thinning hair, 6’-0,” 185, wearing a
pink button down dress shirt, dark pants and dark shoes. Vehicle: Small black sports car, two seater with a small back seat. Foot Locker, 412 W. 14
Mile, 5/29, 2015 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a possible credit fraud involving a male who tried to make a
$179.00 purchase with a gift card wherein the card was approved, however the
number that printed on the credit slip did not match that which was embossed
on the card. Officers located
the 29-year-old male from Detroit walking back toward the main mall entrance
from the lot and spoke with him.
He was carrying his Michigan ID card and explained he was on his “way
back to Foot Locker to show them the ID,” which he apparently retrieved from
his car in the lot, because they told him the numbers on the card didn’t
match. He stated he purchased
the gift card from “some dude that stays at 5 Mile and Telegraph,” who told
him the card was supposed to have a $1000.00 balance on it. Subject stated he paid a discounted
price of $700.00 cash for it.
Arrest warrants were found in his name from another jurisdiction for
which he was arrested. No
charges regarding the apparently counterfeited gift card at time of writing. Traffic
Altercations: Vandalism: Weapons Offenses: Welfare Checks: Complainant reported
observing an adult female in the yard of a residence who appeared to be
hitting a small male child with a stick. Complainant’s impression was that it appeared the female
was having the child do some word problems and when he made a mistake; she
would correct him with the stick.
When complainant confronted the female over her actions and advised if
she didn’t stop, he’d call police, she told complainant to mind his own
business. Officers proceeded to
the residence in question and made contact with a 52-year-old female from
Southfield. She was watching one
of the children who resides there, and had apparently brought her two nephews
along for the day, as well. When
advised of the allegations, she showed officers a small, thin stick (about 16
inches in length) and explained she was not beating/assaulting the child, but
using it to make corrections on her 6-year-old nephew when he made mistakes
on his school work that they were working on. The 6-year-old told officers he was struck with the
stick. There were no visible
marks or any sign of injury or distress on the part of the child. A juvenile unit detective was called
to the scene. The boys’ mother
was summoned to the scene. The
homeowner was also contacted and advised of the investigation. Case referred to Child Protective
Services for further investigation. Beechwood Swim Club,
3365 Jack, 5/28, 1750 hrs. Officers responded to a
report that a small child nearly drowned. Upon arrival, they located a 3-year-old male from Troy in
the office. He was conscious and
breathing. Investigation
revealed an adult female from Troy was swimming in the three-foot end of the
pool felt something against her back, turned around and discovered the child
floating unresponsive in the water.
When she pulled him up out of the water, he was bluish and not
breathing, however after coughing up some water on his own, he began
breathing. A lifeguard and
others assisted her in attendance.
No CPR was necessary. His
father stated he and his kids had been swimming. He was in the locker room trying to get them showered and
dressed when the three-year wandered away. He was in the process of looking for him when the incident
occurred. He estimated the time
as being less than three minutes.
He stated the youth swims with a life jacket on, but it had been
removed in the locker room. He
thought the child probably jumped in the pool as he usually does, not
recognizing he didn’t have the life jacket on. He was transported to the hospital where he was kept
overnight for observation, but appeared uninjured. Troy Officers responded
to three incidents involving an individual experiencing
emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted with transport to the
hospital for evaluation/commitment.
Susick Elementary, 2200
Castleton, 5/29, 1125 hrs. School representatives
reported a 3-year-old female arrived unescorted at the school on a bike
wearing a bathing suit and had been there for approximately 30 minutes. Upon arrival, officers talked to the
25-year-old mother from Troy who was in the process of walking her daughter
home from the school. She
explained she was upstairs at home with her youngest son when her 5-year-old
daughter unlocked the latch/lock on the front door with a broom and the
3-year- old went outside. She
initially thought the 3-year-old went to a neighbor’s and while checking
received word she was at the school.
The residence in question is approximately two blocks away from the
school. Troy
Officers responded to an incident involving an intoxicated 32-year-old male
on Rochester Road. He required
transport to the hospital for detox. Special Events
Information: Miscellaneous Information: Big Beaver W/O
Dequindre, 5/24, 2130 hrs. 45-year-old male
complainant from Sterling Hgts. came to the station and reported that while
riding his bike in the area two pit bull type dogs chased him with one of
them biting his ankle before he was able to out-run them. During follow-up with the dogs’
owner, he told the Animal Control Officer that he was not home when the dogs
got out, but had people working inside the house at the time. Vaccination records were verified and
the dogs were placed on in-house quarantine to insure they displayed no
health issues. Enterprise, 5/18, 1800
hrs. Complainant observed
what appeared to be an injury on her dog’s stomach and took it to the
vet. The vet discovered and
removed a BB pellet from the injury site. Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Retail Fraud: 13 Drove While License
Suspended: 3 Warrants: 11 Domestic Assault: 2 Drunk Driving: 3 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below
link for community events for the coming June 1st – June 8th
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 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
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
under-aged 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. 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. Retail Fraud
All store personnel should be trained on the store
policy that deals with retail fraud (shoplifting) and how the company wants
them to respond. Store personnel should have the phone numbers to call
readily available if they suspect retail fraud or any other crime. A lone employee should not try to apprehend retail
fraud suspects themselves. Call
your Mall Security or the Troy Police Dispatch Center at 248-524-3477 for
in-progress crimes or assistance apprehending fleeing criminal suspects. Surveillance
video has shown that cameras that are obvious to criminals are a good
deterrent to crime. Criminals
can be seen trying to hide from the camera, or dropping the merchandise they
tried to steal when they spotted the camera. The Troy Police offers training to store personnel on
theft prevention and detection, fraud, and other retail-related crimes. Contact the Retail Liaison at
248-524-3464 for more information. 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. “Travelers” or Door-to-Door Scam Prevention 1.
If a person comes to your home offering to do an
inspection of some type or tells you a repair is needed, refuse the offer! It is most likely a scam. 2.
Never let anyone into your home that you did not
call. All utility workers
will have a picture ID. If they
do not or you have a doubt, even if they have some sort of picture ID, refuse
to let them in. In most cases,
utility workers will not have to enter your home to do repairs. 3.
Never exit your home for anyone you do not know
that wants you to “see what the problem is outside the home.” They are probably having you exit so
an associate can enter the home to steal from you. 4.
“Travelers” use work type trucks/vans often with
magnetic signs and out of state plates on them. 5.
Will work/scam in an area for a short time but with
multiple target homes – usually targeting seniors! 6.
Never agree to make change for someone. This is a popular scam used to find
out where you keep your money. 7.
Never agree to purchase left over materials from a
contractor. This is a scam. If an offer sounds to good to be
true, it is. 8.
When answering the door, make sure the storm door is
locked and do not open it unless you recognize the person. “Travelers” will frequently walk in
as soon as you open the door and begin their distraction techniques. 9.
Keep your doors locked – Even when you are out in the
yard working. 10.
If you have any doubts call the Troy Police
Department immediately at “911.”
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