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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
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Crime
Alert for period ending June 22, 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: Assaults: Sheldrake and Cambria, 6/16, 0100 hrs. An 18-year-old female from Rochester Hills came to the station to
report that while leaving a party on Sheldrake, a 22-year-old male who was
also in attendance assaulted her and her 19-year-old boyfriend, also from
Rochester Hills. The suspect
apparently also kicked and dented her ’07 Chevy Impala in several places. Oakland Mall Lot, 412 W. 14 Mile, 6/15, 1933 hrs. Officers responded to a minor injury pedestrian accident in the
lot. Investigation revealed a
24-year-old female from Troy struck a 19-year-old female from Troy while
turning her vehicle out from a parking row. The 19-year-old was walking through the lot with her
mother and sustained minor injury, however apparently after being struck
confronted the 24-year-old driver, called her a name and slapped her in the
face. The 19-year-old’s mother
apparently got between and separated the two. Unknown on prosecution at time of writing. Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Office Building, 340 E. Big Beaver, 6/19, 0900-1945 hrs. ’99 Chevy Lumina stolen from parking structure. Habrand and Livernois, 6/18-6/19 ’02 Honda motorcycle parked on corner and posted for sale stolen. Lock used to chain bike was cut and
left behind. Office Building, 340 E.
Big Beaver, 6/21, 0715-1705 hrs. ’02 Dodge Stratus
parked on ground level of parking structure stolen. Breaking and Entries: Clark Gas Station, 1602
Rochester, 6/17, 0250 hrs. Officers responding to
a burglar alarm discovered the glass in a glass wall panel smashed and
approximately 400 packs of cigarettes missing. Clark Gas Station, 6951
Rochester, 6/17, 0502 hrs. Officers
responding to a burglar alarm found the front window smashed and the cash
register and an unknown amount of cigarettes missing. Meteor Company, 1099
Chicago, 6/20-6/21, 2000-0400 hrs. Cinder block thrown through office window to afford
access. Laptop computer stolen
from top of the desk in that office. Crash Investigations: John R S/O Wattles, 6/17,
0319 hrs. Troy Police, Fire, and
Alliance EMS responded to a report of serious crash. Investigation revealed a 2000 Dodge
Intrepid driven by an 18-year-old male from Troy was N/B on John R in the far
right curb lane when it changed lanes into the N/B left through lane, and
then into the center left turn lane.
At that point, it reportedly swiftly swerved to the left, crossing the
S/B left through lane, and then entered the S/B right/curb through lane where
it crashed into an ’07 International Tractor. The driver of the tractor stated “he slammed on the brakes
as the Intrepid crossed into his lane.”
The Troy FD had to extricate the 18-year-old driver from the Intrepid. He was transported to Royal Oak
Beaumont Hospital and was removed from life support on 6/19. He was wearing a seatbelt. A 19-year-old female from Troy was in
the front passenger seat. She
was transported to Royal Oak Beaumont with what appear to be non-life
threatening injuries. She was
seat belted. An 18-year-old
female from Troy was in the back seat.
She sustained serious but what appear to be non-life threatening
injuries. She was not wearing a
seatbelt. The 19-year-old female who was sitting in the front seat was
communicating with officers at the scene. She indicated the group was coming from a “work related
going away party at a location in Warren.” She stated, “she and the other female in the car had been
drinking.” When asked if the
driver had been drinking, she stated, “she wasn’t sure, but didn’t think so.”
Investigators recovered a bottle of vodka from her bag in the front
seat. In the trunk, they
recovered several cans of beer in plastic garbage bags and two more in a
wooden trunk. The beer was still
cold. Investigators are awaiting
the results of toxicology tests on the 18-year-old male to determine whether
or not alcohol is a factor in this crash. A 31-year-old male was driving the tractor from Eden,
North Carolina. He was not
injured, was wearing a seat belt and there was no alcohol use involved on his
part. His front seat passenger,
a 29-year-old male from Troy was belted and was not injured. A 29-year-old female from Royal Oak
was reportedly in the sleeper section of the tractor and sustained minor
injuries. She was transported to Royal Oak Beaumont, as well. The two southbound lanes of John R
were closed for approximately three hours while Troy crash investigators
completed their preliminary investigation. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant received
notice from his credit card company regarding fraudulent charges on his
account. The credit card company
advised him that someone contacted them, provided all his correct personal
information, and had an additional credit card authorized/sent via overnight delivery to his
address. The caller proceeded to
contact the delivery service, asked them to hold the delivery, as he’d pick
it up in person. He picked it up
and apparently used it to make approximately $10,000.00 in fraudulent
charges. Complainant reported
that someone changed the address and phone number on two of his credit card
accounts twice in the last month.
The address change was to a location in Detroit with which complainant
is unfamiliar. No fraud thus far
and complainant closed the accounts. USA Credit Union, 363
W. Big Beaver, 6/15, 1250 hrs. Complainant reported a
25-year-old female from Detroit used what turned out to be a forged business
check to open an account. She
reportedly deposited similar checks and made withdrawals against them at
other branches in other cities.
The responding officer was able to interview the suspect by phone, who
indicated a “friend talked her into cashing the checks and that she didn’t
work for the company listed on the checks, nor did that business owe her any
money.” Investigation continues. Complainants discovered
fraudulent purchases against their on-line bank account. They were also contacted by their
credit monitoring service and advised someone opened an unauthorized bill
payment account on-line using their personal information. Complaint
reported receiving a shut-off notice from a utility company for an unpaid
electric bill. The account was
opened fraudulently for an address in Detroit using complainant’s personal
information. Michigan Heritage Bank,
1917 E. Big Beaver, 6/11-6/17 49-year-old male from
Detroit opened an account with a check made out to him from a community
college for $921.34. Two days
later he went to a different branch in another city and withdrew $872.44. On 6/21, MHB was notified that the
original check was fraudulent. Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded
to five incidents involving family trouble/domestic disputes where
investigations revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action taken/required. Complaint reported
hearing glass shattering on the front window of her residence. Upon looking outside, she observed an
ex-boyfriend running from the scene.
Responding officers were unable to locate him with investigation
continuing. Complainant reported
getting into an argument with an ex-boyfriend who was visiting at her
residence. She left out of fear,
and when she returned discovered he was gone, but there was significant
damage to the inside of the residence with investigation continuing. Drugs/Narcotics: Business at the S/W
corner of Big Beaver and John R, 6/15, 2100 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a suspicious male behind the business that appeared to be picking
up scrap metal. Officers located
a blue ’95 Ford Aerostar van parked behind the business and a 41-year-old
male from Westland out on foot.
He claimed “he was supposed to meet his uncle at the site, as his
uncle was supposed to be ‘demo-ing’ the building.” He stated, “he was possibly going to be able to obtain
some scrap metal.” Investigation
discovered narcotics paraphernalia in his car and pocket consistent with
cocaine/heroin use. Three small
packets containing a small amount of heroin and two which contained cocaine
residue were recovered from inside the car for which the suspect was
arrested/charged. Kroger, 35 E. Long
Lake, 6/18, 1930 hrs. Complainant reported a
38-year-old male from Troy presented an Rx for a schedule three narcotic
issued by a dentist. They
confiscated the Rx when they were unable to contact the dentist listed on the
prescription, at which point the complainant became angry and demanded the
prescription back. He departed
with out it when police were called.
Later follow up investigation with issuing dentist revealed it was
“forged/never issued by that office.” Wattles and Wayfarer,
6/20, 2020 hrs. Officers stopped a
vehicle for speeding. The 20-year-old male driver from Sterling Hgts. had no
license in his possession.
Investigation also revealed he had marijuana paraphernalia and a roach
inside the car, as well as marijuana inside his truck for which he was
arrested. Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: Maple and Stephenson,
6/16, 2259 hrs. Officer observed a
silver Pontiac Sunfire almost strike the curb, as well as weave as it drove
along. The car pulled into the
gas station on the S/W corner of the intersection. A female was initially driving. It stopped at an odd angle
in the lot. When the officer
turned around to investigate, the vehicle was running, but not occupied. Shortly thereafter, a male and female
approached the vehicle on foot.
The male began driving, with the female in the passenger seat. As it pulled away, the officer
observed it was still weaving and stopped it. Upon approaching, the officer could smell a strong odor of
intoxicants coming from inside the vehicle. The 19-year-old male driver from Troy indicated “they were
coming from his uncle’s house in Troy.”
He stated, “while driving, he and his girlfriend got into an
argument.” He explained when
“his girlfriend who was originally driving, saw the police car; she got
scared and pulled into the gas station lot.” He failed sobriety tests and was arrested. He blew 0.06 on a breath test and was
charged with “Operating with the Presence of Alcohol Under 21 Years Old (Zero Tolerance).” The 19-year-old female from Troy also
failed sobriety tests and was arrested.
She blew 0.08 on a breath test and was charged with” Drunk
Driving.” Her license was
suspended, for which she was also charged. Dequindre and Elliott,
6/15, 2200 hrs. Officers responded to
the scene of a property damage crash.
The at-fault driver, an 83-year-old male from Troy was driving a ’03
Ford Taurus. He cursed out
paramedics as they tried to evaluate them. He told officers he “was on his way home from having
coffee at a local restaurant,” however the crash occurred as he turned into
the industrial subdivision on Elliott W/O Dequindre. He claimed he “wasn’t drunk,” however
his speech was slurred and he smelled of intoxicants. He failed sobriety tests, including
blowing 0.15 on a PBT (Preliminary Breath Test). When advised he was under
arrest, he tried to pull away and grab the handcuffs during the cuffing
procedure. A search warrant for
his blood was obtained with toxicology test pending. He was charged with “Felony Drunk
Driving” as this was a third offense. Wattles and John R,
6/16, 0544 hrs. Complainant reported
observing a white Pontiac Grand Prix drive over the curb and come to rest
partially on the lawn in the shopping plaza on the S/E corner of Wattles and
John R. Complainant approached
the car and reported the driver was passed out over the wheel. Complainant then advised the car
began driving again at high speeds south on John R. A responding officer located and stopped it after
observing it weaving as it proceeded at speeds of 80 mph. The 36-year-old male driver from Mt.
Clemens stated he “was coming from the Tigers’ Game.” He “didn’t know what day of the week
it was.” He “thought it was 5:44
p.m.” He failed sobriety tests,
including blowing 0.21 on a PBT.
He was arrested and a search warrant was obtained for his blood. Toxicology is pending. He was charged with “Felony Drunk
Driving” as this was a third/subsequent offense. He was also charged with “Driving on a Suspended License
Second or Subsequent Offense.” Embezzlements: Home Invasions: Milverton, 6/19,
0155-1400 hrs. Complainant reported
side door handle on residence appeared to have been pried; no entry. Kirts, 6/21, 1520 hrs. Officers
responded to a report of a home invasion that just occurred. Investigation revealed the
40-year-old female resident was sleeping on the couch and her 17-year-old
daughter was working at the computer.
The 17-year-old heard a noise at the front door and assumed it was her
older brother arriving home.
When she turned around, she observed an unknown male inside the
room. When she confronted him,
he said he just wanted to talk to her and then ran out the door. The 17-year-old screamed, which woke
her mother. They recognized the
suspect from their apartment complex, as well as his car, which was parked
nearby. They removed the keys
from the ignition.
Investigation revealed the suspect gained entry by cutting a screen
over one of the windows and crawled through. A Police K-9 Unit initiated a track. Uniformed and plain-clothes officers
also responded to the area.
Plain clothes officers observed a female, who turned out to be a relative
of the suspect, enter and exit the suspect’s apartment and then approach and
speak to a female who was parked nearby in a mini-van. The mini-van drove away. The female that had entered and
exited the apartment walked to a nearby apartment complex. Officers learned the suspect had
relatives in an apartment in that complex. When they knocked on the door, the female that had been
driving the mini van met them.
They located and took the suspect into custody in that apartment with
out incident. He had changed
clothes. The clothes he was
wearing during the original home invasion were recovered from the female’s
mini van. Larcenies: Crimson, 6/7-6/14 Complainant reported
missing several utility bills from his mail, as well as a checking account
statement. He flagged his
accounts and there has been no fraud as of yet. Sanctuary Lake Golf
Course, 1450 South Boulevard, 6/8-6/15 Gas powered leaf blower
stolen near front of a maintenance shed. Allied Metals, 1750
Stephenson, 6/17, 2144-2205 hrs. Complainant reported
the secured storage yard was entered and a large box of stainless steel fittings
were stolen. A review of
videotapes revealed a full size van with two ladders on top backed up to the
fence of the storage yard. Two
males exited the van and climbed the fence into the yard. One of the suspects got into a
Bobcat, started it up, picked up the box of fittings, drove it to the fence
and dumped the fittings over the fence.
Both suspects loaded the van with the fittings and then departed. The box contained 3-4
thousand pounds of stainless steel fittings valued at approximately $10,000.00. It was the only box of that type of
stainless steel in the yard.
Further investigation revealed the barbed wire on the fence where the
van backed up was apparently cut prior to suspects’ arrival, as they are not
observed cutting it on the video.
The Bobcat was found with the keys in it, which is not normal
protocol. Finally, the box of
fittings may have been pre-staged, as it was set aside from where other boxes
of materials were lined up together.
The video is available but needs to be taped from a PD computer
monitor. The business is offering a $1000.00 reward for information leading
to the identification and arrest of the suspects. ADP, 5607 New King,
6/19, 1600-1700 hrs. Complainant stated she was
delivering $875.00 worth of gift checks and stopped in the restroom. She left the checks behind when she
exited. When she returned to
look for them, they were gone.
The checks were de-activated with no reported fraud. Camden, 5/31, 2130-2200
hrs. Golf clubs and two
cases of wine stolen from open garage. Trikon Engineering, 888
W. Big Beaver, 6/18-6/19, 1830-1505 hrs. Laptop computer stolen from locked office. No sign of forced entry. Raytheon Technology,
1919 Technology, 6/5-6/14 Laptop stolen from
storage/warehouse. Val’s Coney Island,
6026 Rochester, 6/19-6/20, 1930-0800 hrs. Exhaust fan stolen from
roof. State Farm Office, 217
E. Maple, 6/20, 2233 hrs. Officer observed a
white Chevy Astro van pull into the lot of the closed business, back up, and
extinguish its lights. The
driver of the van walked up to the outside air conditioning unit. Soon after, the officer heard a
hissing noise coming from the area of the air conditioner, as well as
observed a cloud of gas in the area.
As the officer attempted to get into a better position to observe, the
van quickly exited the lot. The
officer stopped it. The
53-year-old male driver from Detroit denied any wrongdoing, indicating “he
was lost and just turned around in the lot to go in the correct direction
home.” A bolt cutters with fresh
fluid was observed behind the driver’s seat. Another officer checked the State Farm Office and reported
the hoses were cut on the air conditioning unit, but the unit was still on
site. The suspect’s license was
suspended. He was arrested for
that, as well as the attempt larceny.
A Bryant air conditioner was located in the rear of his van that he
claimed he purchased to repair and re-sell. Unasource, 4550
Investment, 6/18-6/19, 1100-0600 hrs. $805.00 found missing
from cash box. Embassy Suites,
6/19-6/20, 2200-1600 hrs. Guest came back after
checking out claiming he left $400.00 in his room. He was allowed to check the room. The money was not located. He was advised police were called,
however left prior to officer’s arrival. Long Lake, 6/15-6/16,
2200-1200 hrs. Go-cart chained to a
trailer and posted for sale on a vacant lot stolen. The chain, for sale signs, and cart were taken and the
trailer was left behind. When
the reporting officer entered the cart as stolen into the computer system, a
match came back for a contact in Madison Hgts. Apparently a 20-year-old male from Troy had been stopped
and cited for driving the cart on a public street in that city after the
theft. Investigation continues. Wal-Mart, 6/20, 1700
hrs. Complainant stated when he went to make a purchase
and reached for his wallet, he discovered it was missing from his
pocket. He stated while he was
shopping he was approached by a male subject who asked if he could help him
remove something from a shelf.
He stated the subject came up behind him, and believes that while he
was raising his hands to remove the item from the shelf, the subject took his
wallet from his back pocket. Larcenies from Autos: Pelican Court, 6/15,
0300 hrs. Complainant reported
hearing the car alarm on his ’98 Chrysler Town and Country van that was
parked in the drive sound. When
he looked outside, he didn’t see anything, however in the morning discovered
the driver’s side door lock was punched with nothing missing. Hempstead, 6/15, 0400
hrs. Complainant reported a
guest was sleeping in a camper in the driveway and was awakened when the
camper was bumped. When the
guest looked out, he saw two subjects running from the address. Complainant stated upon checking his
’02 Dodge Stratus which was parked next to the camper, he discovered his
wallet and 300 CD’s missing from inside. The car was unlocked. Complainant recovered his CD case minus contents in front
of a residence on a nearby street. John R, 6/19, 0400-0800
hrs. Unlocked ’00 Dodge
Intrepid parked in drive entered and $1000.00 in cash stolen, as well as
several CD’s. Cash was locked in
glove box, which was forcibly opened.
Two other unlocked cars parked in drive entered, gone through, but
nothing missing. Unlocked ’94 Buick
Skylark parked in drive entered, gone through, and personal checks stolen
from trunk. Rhodes, 6/18-6/21,
1600-1200 hrs. ’01 Ford pickup parked
in drive and apparently unlocked; entered, rummaged and a Bushnell range
finder stolen from center console. Kensington Church, 1825
E. Square Lake, 6/21, 1545 hrs. Passenger side window
smashed out of an ’05 Dodge station wagon parked in the lot and a laptop
computer was stolen out of it. Malicious Destruction of Property: DSW, 3635 Rochester,
6/16, 2150 hrs. Complainant reported
observing a male spray-painting the back of the building. Responding officers located several
areas of graffiti on the walls.
The paint was still wet.
The suspect was described as a male on rollerblades, wearing an orange
T-shirt, last seen skating away east toward Rochester Road. Woodside, 6/19-6/20,
1500-0600 hrs. ’01 Kia
Rio parked in carport keyed. Minors and Alcohol: Fernleigh, 6/21, 0130
hrs. Officers responded to a report of a fight in progress
at a residence. Upon arrival one
car was already leaving the scene, and another was backing out of the
drive. Officers were able to
stop the vehicle in the drive.
The 18-year-old male passenger was bleeding from his head and
face. He claimed, “he fell
down.” He later claimed “he was
beat up because he looked at a girl the wrong way.” He refused to provide additional details, and did not want
to file charges. The 19-year-old
male driver from Rochester Hills was going to drive him to the hospital for
treatment. They were allowed to
leave. Other youths were
observed running outside on the property. They were detained.
One of those running turned out to be the 17-year-old male
resident. He explained he was
hosting a “small get together” before leaving on an extended stay in
Arizona. The party apparently
grew and uninvited guests arrived, which resulted in a fight. The outside of the house was littered
with empty beer cans and bottles.
40 cans of beer were recovered inside the house, as well as a
partially consumed bottle of Vodka.
Numerous subjects were on-site.
Those that were and who were at least 17-years-old, and passed PBT’s
indicating they had not been drinking were released with no charges.
Attendees cited for MIP (Minor in Possession) were as follows: 18-year-old
female from Ferndale 0.07; 18-year-old male from Troy 0.05; 18-year-old
female from Troy 0.08; 19-year-old female from Sterling Heights 0.08;
18-year-old male from Warren 0.06; 17-year-old female from Madison Heights
0.03; a 16-year-old female from Warren blew 0.07 and was transported to the
station where juvenile petitions were filed against her for “MIP” and she was
turned over to her mother; a 15-year-old female from Madison Heights blew
0.06 and was transported to the station where juvenile petitions were filed
against her for “MIP” and she was turned over to her mother; a 15-year-old
female from Madison Heights was not drinking, however given the circumstances
was transported to the station where she was turned over to her father. The 17-year-old resident was cited
for “MIP” and “Providing a Location for Illegal Purposes.” Officers contacted his mother who was
in Arizona and apprised her of the incident. Neighbor Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Three harassment complaints taken. Four threats report taken. Two harassing e-mail reports taken. Three threatening phone call reports taken. Three harassing phone call reports taken. Retail Fraud: Fendi Boutique, 2901 W.
Big Beaver, 6/14, 1845 hrs. Complainant stated a
male and two females entered the store and stole two belts with a total value
of $605.00. They were last seen
driving away in a gray Ford Focus. Robberies: Suspicious
Incidents: Traffic Altercations: N/B I-75 near Big
Beaver, 6/22, 0006 hrs. 36-year-old male
complainant from Detroit reported the driver of a gray Lincoln Towncar was
tailgating him and then proceeded to cut him off. While so doing, the Towncar clipped the complainant’s car. Officers located the Towncar on N/B
I-75 near Crooks and stopped it.
A 22-year-old male from Denver was driving, and claimed “his female
friend was driving when the altercation took place.” He claimed “the complainant struck
his vehicle while, from his observations, that driver was involved in a
traffic altercation with another vehicle and was trying to pursue it.” His female passenger eventually
admitted “the male was in fact driving and they had switched positions.” There was damage on the Towncar
consistent with complainant’s account.
The complainant’s car also sustained damage. Complainant confirmed a male was driving the Towncar at
the time of the incident. He
stated the driver of the Towncar bumped him twice, and appeared to be playing
chicken with him; trying to run him off the road. The driver of the Towncar was arrested for “Driving While
License Expired” and “Failing to Stop and ID at a Crash.” Vandalism: Weapons Offenses: Welfare Checks: Officers located a male
who had fallen off his bike in the grass near Maple and Coolidge. Investigation revealed he was
intoxicated and required transport to the hospital for detox. Troy Officers responded
to four incidents involving individuals experiencing
emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted with transport to the
hospital for evaluation/commitment. Special Events
Information: Miscellaneous
Information: Case Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those outlined
above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 1 Drunk Driving: 7 Driving Under
the Influence of Vicodin and Valium:
1
Retail Fraud: 17 Drove While License
Suspended: 1 Warrants: 12 Possession of Crack
Cocaine Paraphernalia: 1 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to
the below link for community events for the coming June 22nd –
June 29th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ 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: June 28: Laith Al-Saadi This award-winning R&B blues guitarist
and singer-songwriter continues to take the Detroit area by storm with his
brand of gritty, soulful rockin’ blues.
Laith has a unique harmonic sound: rock played like jazz, with an equal part rhythm &
blues. 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.
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
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. 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
underage 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. Vandalism Prevention
The best way to
protect yourself from this crime, or from being held financially responsible
for the acts of your kids, is to know where your children are, what they are
doing, and whom their friends are.
Kids are very tech-savvy, and use the latest means to
communicate. We have had
numerous cases where middle and high-school aged kids have made clandestine
plans using their home computer and instant-messaging programs (AIM, Yahoo
Messenger, etc.) to communicate with their friends, unbeknownst to their
parents (no phones ringing in the middle of the night.) They sneak out of the house and meet
up to go and commit all sorts of crimes. This is not only illegal, but it is very dangerous. ·
Talk with your kids and encourage them to tell you about
any problems with other kids. ·
Monitor your child’s instant messages. ·
Don’t put computers with Internet access in their
bedrooms. ·
Lock the doors to the house and set alarms when you go
to bed. ·
Make a habit of checking on the kids, no matter what
age, in the middle of the night, just to make sure they are where they are
supposed to be (especially when hosting sleepovers.) Let them know that you are checking. ·
Check your vehicles for new damage or signs of being
involved in vandalism - Mud on tires or wheel-wells, baseball bats with
gouges or glass in them, egg cartons, knives or other sharp objects that are
out of place in a car, cans of spray paint or shaving cream (yes shaving
cream and eggs damage paint.) If you suspect that your
kids have been out vandalizing property, or committing any other crimes, you
can contact the Police Department Juvenile Unit, or Troy Youth Assistance for
advice. Juvenile
Unit – 248-524-3451 Youth Assistance - 248-823-5095 ______________________________
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