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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
Police 500
West Big troypdcrimealert@ci.troy.mi.us |
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Crime
Alert for period ending March 2, 2007 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Squirrel Hill, 2/24, 1705 hrs. Complainant stated a neighbor knocked on his door to alert him that
his garage door was on fire. Complainant
stated he left a garbage can in front of the garage for pick-up. The fire appeared to have originated
as a result of the contents of that container being started on fire. The responding police officer was
able to extinguish most of the flames on the garage door and the FD put out
the remaining flames just inside the garage. Garage door sustained damage. Limited fire/smoke damage inside garage. 4000 block of Rochester, 2/24, 1100 hrs. A 48-year-old male complainant from Troy indicated he got off work the
night before, drove home and parked his car in the driveway. When he woke up he reportedly
discovered the ’00 GMC Sonoma gone.
A computer query on the plate led to information from Pontiac PD that
it had been involved in a hit-and-run crash there earlier that morning with a
parked car. The complainant’s
damaged vehicle had been left unattended at the scene. The Troy investigating officer
detected an odor of intoxicants on the complainant’s breath and briefed him
on the consequences of filing a false police report (a felony). He then explained he went to a bar in
Pontiac after work, had three glasses of wine, left the bar, got lost and
crashed into a parked car. He
stated he called a friend on his cell that picked him up and drove him home. He blew .06 on a PBT at the time of
this report. Case turned over to
Pontiac PD. Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Chanterell, 2/26-2/27, 2300-0900 hrs. A ’05 Dodge Ram pickup parked on the street was stolen. Red Roof Inn, 2350 Rochester, 2/27, 1200 hrs. Complainant noticed an unoccupied Ford stake truck parked in the lot
over two days and contacted the company listed thereon to learn that it had
been stolen in Warren last weekend.
Owner responded and recovered the truck. Breaking and
Entries: Crash Investigations: South Boulevard between
Sheldrake and Westpointe, 3/1, 0930 hrs. Troy PD, FD, and
Alliance EMS responded to a report of a single car, serious injury
crash. Investigation revealed a
’96 Mercury Cougar that was E/B on South Blvd. and driven by a 19-year-old
female from Troy skidded off the roadway, slid sideways and crashed into a
utility pole on the south side of the road. Point of impact was at the driver’s side door. The Troy FD had to extricate the lone
occupant/driver. She was initially
responsive at the scene, however became unresponsive during the rescue
operation. She was transported
to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital with serious injuries. Alcohol does not appear to be a
factor. The driver was wearing a
seatbelt. Officers at the scene
reported finding a snow/rain/sleet mix of precipitation falling during the
investigation. The roadway was
slippery. South Blvd. between
Sheldrake and Westpointe was closed for approximately 2 hours in both
directions during the crash investigation. Crooks and Bridge Park,
2/28, 1616 hrs. Troy PD, Fire, and
Alliance EMS responded to a report of a serious injury crash. Investigation revealed a 2005
Chrysler Town and Country van traveling S/B on Crooks swerved off the roadway
striking a utility pole and then a tree. The 73-year-old male driver from Bloomfield Hills - Mr.
William Welch Hamilton was pronounced dead at the scene. His 72-year-old wife, who
was the front seat and only other passenger of the vehicle was transported to
Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital with what appear to be non-life threatening
injuries. It is believed the
driver suffered a medical condition prior to the crash. Neither speed nor alcohol appears to
be factors. The weather was cold
however the pavement was clear and dry.
Both the driver and passenger were wearing seatbelts. The Troy FD had to remove the door to
gain access to and assist in removing the driver. The investigation required both directions of Crooks Road
to be closed with N/B Crooks re-opened at 1715 hrs. and S/B Crooks re-opened
at 1930 hrs. John R and Tucker, 3/2,
0156 hrs. Officers responded to
the scene of a single vehicle crash wherein a black ’00 Jeep Cherokee left
the roadway, hit a mailbox and then went into the ditch sideways, striking
and breaking a utility pole. As
officers pulled up, the 50-year-old male driver from Rochester was still
behind the wheel, spinning the rear tires, trying to get the stuck and badly
damaged vehicle out of the muddy ditch.
He smelled strongly of intoxicants and stated he had “three
beers.” His speech was slurred
and he was unable to maintain his balance. He blew .18 on a preliminary breath test and was advised
he was under arrest. A vial
containing a small amount of cocaine was recovered from the driver’s side floor. The vile had some blood on it. The driver had several cuts as a
result of the crash. A cocaine
spoon/snorter was recovered from between the driver’s side floorboard and
driver’s side door. He claimed
the cocaine was not his, denied using it and indicated there was someone else
in the car earlier. He had what
appeared to be minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for
evaluation. There he agreed to take
a blood test. He was released to the hospital with toxicology results/charges
pending. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Ram’s Horn, 2940
Rochester, 1/30, 0057 hrs. Complainant stated
suspect ordered $9.31 in food for which he represented he didn’t have enough
money to pay. He stated he would
return the next day to make good on the bill. He provided his MI driver’s license as ID. The 27-year-old male from Warren has
not returned. Attempts to
contact him by phone have not been successful. Officer was able to learn the suspect may have a drug
problem and was recently kicked out of his residence for stealing from that
location. Rite Aid, 1981 W. South
Blvd., 2/23, 1900 hrs. Complainant reported
receiving a prescription request for a narcotic drug via phone. When complainant contacted the
issuing doctor’s office to confirm he discovered the prescription had not
been issued/authorized by the doctor in question and was a fraud attempt. Complainant reported
receiving an email from an individual claiming to be a textile company representative
offering to send him $3500.00 in traveler’s checks that he was to cash, keep
10% and then wire the rest in cash to an account in Great Britain. Complainant stated he responded that
he was interested and eventually received additional instructions to make the
wire transfer to an individual in Kenya and not Great Britain. The checks arrived at his residence,
but concerned over the wire transfer change he made additional contacts with
the site questioning the arrangements.
He was told to send the checks back but given a new address to do so,
which was in Indiana. He brought
them to the PD where they were verified as counterfeit American Express
Traveler’s checks by a bank fraud investigator who the investigating officer
contacted. They were in $500.00
denominations. No loss. Complainant reported
discovering an old/overdue satellite TV bill that someone had fraudulently
opened in complainant’s name and had billed to an address in Detroit with
which complainant is not familiar. Complainant stated he
received a cell call from a female claiming to be a representative from one
of his credit card company’s trying to obtain his mother’s maiden name. Apparently earlier she had either
confirmed or obtained his name, social security number and work phone from
him. When he followed up with
the issuing bank they advised an unknown person tried to have the address
changed on his account but failed because they didn’t have his mother’s
maiden name to confirm the change.
He was contacted later by an account representative from a store
asking to verify he was opening a new account, as someone tried to open one
in his name via the Internet. He
confirmed the attempt was a fraud.
No apparent losses yet. Nordstrom and Marshall
Field’s, Somerset Collection, 1/31-2/21 Complainant ordered new
personal checks via the mail, which never arrived. During an ATM transaction she discovered her account was
overdrawn. When she went to her bank
she discovered two purchases were made at Nordstrom totaling approximately
$365.00 and one at Marshall Field’s totaling $150.00 using three checks from
the personal check order that she never received. She placed stop payments on the remaining checks and bank
credited her account for the forged checks. Troy Party Store, 2/7,
1600 hrs. Complainant reported
suspect cashed a personal check made out to himself from a third party, with
the third party’s endorsement/signature affixed for $210.00 that came back
“no-account.” Apparently before
complainant received notice from the bank on the above incident he had
allowed the same subject to cash several other personal checks that belonged
to a third party but were made out to the store and endorsed/signed by the
suspect. The suspect/signer/passer
is different from the account holder listed on those checks. They eventually came back
“non-sufficient funds.” Officer
contacted the account holder on the “no-account” check who confirmed her
checks had been stolen. In
addition she advised that the account holder on the second set of checks
passed by suspect was her roommate.
Roommate has not been contacted as of yet to determine if his checks
were also stolen. Suspect is a 24-year-old male from Menominee, MI. Complainant came to the
station and reported a check made out to her that she received from a car
sale for approximately $2600.00 dated 2/9/07 had been stolen and fraudulently
cashed at a bank in Troy on 2/12/07.
She stated she left it under the visor of her car and hadn’t noticed
it missing until 2/27/07. She
obtained and provided a photocopy of the cashed check from the issuing car
dealership. When inspected the
officer noted it was bank stamped as received on 2/9/07 with a paid date of
2/12/07. It contained an
endorsement on the back that closely resembled complainant’s signature. Home 123 Mortgage
Company, 2800 Livernois, 12/28/06-1/10/07 Company investigators
discovered three company checks made out to contractors had never been
received/delivered to the contractors in question however came back cashed
and deposited. Total fraud
approximately $1645.00. Domestics/Family Troubles: A domestic assault
report was made wherein suspect had already left the scene with investigation
continuing. Officers responded to
the scene of a domestic assault wherein the suspect/boyfriend fled the
scene. An area wide broadcast
was issued, and it was learned he was arrested for drunk driving in another
jurisdiction after he left the scene of this incident. Investigation continues. Troy Officers responded
to two incidents involving family trouble/domestic disputes where
investigations revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action taken/required. Drugs/Narcotics: Raintree and Kings
Point, 2/28, 1930 hrs. Officer observed a
white ’94 Mercury Marquis driving without headlights and occupied by four
subjects. When the officer
stopped it, the driver stated they were “looking for an address on Tennison
and indicated there was another teenager associated with the group out on
foot checking addresses.” Tennison was several blocks away. A small amount of
marijuana was found in the car along with a marijuana pipe. All four denied knowledge of the pipe
or marijuana. The occupants, a
17-year-old female, two 16-year-old males, and a 15-year-old male - all from
Troy were transported to the station.
Juvenile petitions were initiated against the 15 and 16-year-olds for
“Possession of Marijuana” and they were turned over to their parents. The 17-year-old female was ticketed
for “Possession of Marijuana.”
Unknown on voracity of story regarding the individual reportedly out
on foot as he apparently never returned to the vehicle. Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: S/B I-75 near Big
Beaver, 2/24, 0815 hrs. Officers responded to a
crash where a gold ’94 Saturn SL2, 4D reportedly hit the wall at high
speed. Officers found the
vehicle sitting sideways across both the right and center lanes of the
freeway with significant damage.
The 22-year-old male driver and his 22-year-old female passenger both
from Madison Heights, were already out of the car. Both refused medical treatment. He failed sobriety tests and was arrested. He blew .08 on a breath test. He reportedly stopped drinking
between 3-4 a.m. that morning.
He also reportedly used cocaine at a party between 4 p.m. and midnight
the previous evening. He also
reportedly was driving over the speed limit, swerving in and out of traffic
and going around the curve when he lost control. When asked to slow down, he allegedly “argued about it.” Embezzlements: Fast 4M Tooling, 1107
Naughton, 8/22/06-1/8/07 Complainant reported
discovering a former 28-year-old female employee from Waterford with access
to the business’s account information had made office supply/equipment
purchases totaling approximately $1200.00 by creating fraudulent accounts
under the business’s name. She
apparently had the items shipped to her home address. Investigation continuing. Home Invasions: Larcenies: Bose Store, Somerset
North, 2800 W. Big Beaver, 2/24, 1730-1830 hrs. Complainant came to the
station to report that she set her purse down while looking at the
merchandise on display. When she
picked it up she noticed her digital camera missing. Complainant learned that four
subjects were looking through her purse when the camera was stolen. One of complainant’s friends later
saw the group on an escalator in possession of the stolen camera. A few minutes later another of
complainant’s friends saw the group on the first floor, tried to catch them
but they ran and escaped. They
were described as two W/M’s and two W/F’s, all approximately
17-years-old. The first male had
a Mohawk haircut, the second had a pierced lip and pierced ears. One of the females was 5’-5” with
black curly long hair wearing a red shirt. The other was 5’-0” with her hair in a ponytail and
wearing a white jacket. On the Beach Tanning,
2911 E. Big Beaver, 2/24, 1238 hrs. Complainant stated two
female subjects came in together asking about products and services. She stated #1 asked to be shown the
tanning booths which were in the rear of the store, while #2 remained in
front. When complainant came
back to the front with #1 after the tour #2 was gone. #1 proceeded to leave, as well. Complainant noticed her purse, which
was stored behind the front service counter, was gone. When she notified her bank about the
credit cards she learned two fraudulent purchases had already been made
against one of the cards. One at
a grocery store in Sterling Heights, the other to pay a movie rental bill on
line. Suspects: #1: W/F, 30’s, 5’-3,” 140, blond; #2: W/F, 30’s, 5’-6,” 130, brown hair. Office Building, 901
Wilshire, 2/27, 0000-0345 hrs. Complainant stated he
lost his wallet while at work.
When he called his bank regarding the credit cards he discovered one
had been used to make a fraudulent purchase at a gas station in Troy. Mt. Zion Church Gym,
2/26, 2125-2315 hrs. Complainant stated he
left his cell phone clipped to his pants and laid them over a chair while he played
basketball at an open gym night at which as many as 20 individuals were
present. After the game he
discovered his cell phone missing. Larcenies from
Autos: Malicious Destruction of Property: Rainbow, 2/28, 2330
hrs. Complainant reported
being awakened to the sounds of breaking glass and discovering a landscaping
brick had been thrown through the front window of the residence. Northampton, 3/1-3/2,
2000-0400 hrs. A ’98 Jeep Cherokee
parked on the street had front and rear windows smashed. Minors and Alcohol: Neighbor Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: One harassing telephone call report taken. Harassing text
messaging/cell phone call report taken with an ex-boyfriend as the suspect. Harassing phone call
report taken involving an ex-girlfriend as the suspect. Retail Fraud: Cingular Wireless, 510
W. Fourteen Mile, 2/24, 1315 hrs. Complainant reported
two male subjects entered the store and asked about products and services - specifically
cell phone PDA devices. When another customer entered, complainant left the
first two subjects to assist him.
When complainant was finished with the customer she noticed the first
two subjects were gone. She also
noticed two cell phone PDA’s with a total value of $1199.98 that were secured
to a display with cables were missing.
Upon inspecting the display she discovered the cables had been
cut. Suspect #1: B/M, early 20’s, 6’-1,” thin, tear
drop tattoo under right eye, tattoo on right side of neck, wearing black
Dickie pants and a black coat with a fur rimmed hood. Suspect #2: B/M, early 20’s, 5’-7,”
heavier, wearing a black coat with a fur rimmed hood. Kmart, 100 E. Maple,
2/23, 1935 hrs. LPO (Loss Prevention
Officer) reported suspect removed two DVD’s from their packaging, discarded
the packaging and concealed the DVD’s in an inner coat pocket. Suspect exited the store without
paying. She apparently filled
out a rain check for an item before exiting. The ’06 Chevy Trailblazer she was last seen driving away
in registers to the same person as listed on the rain check information - a
59-year-old female from Detroit.
Investigation continues. Macy’s, 500 W. 14,
2/27, 1530 hrs. This incident involved
a male and female wherein female would park outside the store and wait while
the male entered, concealed clothing items and ran out. LPO’s at Macy’s, Oakland Mall,
recognized the suspects from alerts from other locations and contacted PD. LPO’s watched as the male picked up
three pair of jeans, entered a fitting room and then started walking out of
the store carrying his jacket and over his arms. The jeans he carried in were not visible. LPO’s could only find one pair in the
fitting room. As officers arrived, the vehicle attempted to drive off and the
male fled on foot. He dumped the
jacket. Two pair of jeans was
recovered that were rolled up in a sleeve with a total value of $126.00. Responding patrol units boxed in and
stopped the black Jeep Commander and other officers caught and arrested the
male suspect after a foot chase.
The 45-year-old male from Detroit was arrested. The 21-year-old female driver from
Detroit was identified and released at the scene along with her 8-month-old
son and 3-year-old daughter pending further investigation. Several items of Macy’s, Oakland Mall
merchandise that were believed stolen by the suspects earlier the same day
were recovered from the vehicle. Robberies: Suspicious Incidents: Eldridge, 2/28, 0710
hrs. A 76-year-old female
from Troy stated she observed a white 4-door sedan drive by and park near her
apartment. A male exited the
vehicle, approached her front window, pulled his pants down and began
masturbating. She turned her
lights off, called police and the subject left. Suspect: W/M,
50’s, thin, 5’-8” to 5’-10,” wearing dark pants, baseball hat and a gray
flight jacket. Deerpath, 2/28, 1030
hrs. Complainants stated
they received a call from a person identifying himself as a representative
from a retirement service organization for senior citizens. The supposedly
representative inquired “if they were over 50 and if they were going to be
home on 3-2-07 around noon, because he wanted to drop off a package of
coupons to everyone on Deerpath over 50 years of age.” He claimed he had a solicitor’s
permit from the City of Troy Clerk’s Office. Complainants told caller not to come and contacted Clerk’s
Office who verified there was no such permit issued. Burtman, 2/23, 0515
hrs. Complainant reported
the outside motion sensor light went off, after which he heard someone
pulling on the screen door on the east side of the house and then try the
handle. When he looked out he
stated he observed the top on a W/M’s head with short hair. The subject fled on foot in a
northerly direction. Traffic Altercations: Vandalism: Weapons Offenses: Welfare Checks: Complainant reported a
suspicious male entered his business, went to the rear, and urinated over a
floor drain. He was last seen entering
the passenger side of a black Camry that registered to a residence in
Troy. Officers proceeded to that
location where they found the 17-year-old driver who led officers to his
16-year-old associate asleep on a sofa in the residence. He stated he dropped him off earlier
at a store in Troy. He stated
his friend called him back later to ask for a ride from a restaurant, which
was a different location than that where he had originally dropped him. He stated at that time his friend
seemed “out of it.” He stated
when they got home, he told his parents about subject’s behavior. His parents called the subject’s
parents. The 16-year-old told
officers he didn’t know what was going on. He smelled of intoxicants. His parents arrived while officers were on the scene. He blew .20 on a preliminary breath
test. His behavior continued to
deteriorate and he was eventually transported to the hospital for evaluation. Juvenile court petitions were
initiated against him for MIP. Special Events
Information: Miscellaneous Information: Big Beaver and Alpine,
2/28, 1522 hrs. Officers stopped a tan
’99 Cadillac STS for an expired plate.
The 24-year-old male driver from Troy had a suspended license and was
arrested. A loaded 9mm Glock handgun
was recovered from underneath his seat.
The gun was registered to him.
He confirmed it was his and that he carried it for protection. He had no permit to do so and was
also charged with “Carrying a Concealed Weapon. His 23-year-old female passenger from Clinton Twp. was
transported from the scene to arrange for a ride home. Case Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Drunk Driving: 6 (One was a third offense/felony involving a 51 year old
male from Flint.) Retail Fraud: 6 Drove While License
Suspended: 11 Warrants: 8 Domestic Assault: 2 |
Events & Programs
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link for community events for the coming March 2nd – March 9th
Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/
The Troy Community Coalition is a
non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all
who live or work in Troy, by promoting a lifestyle free from the abuse of
alcohol and drugs. Please feel free to
contact any staff member
for additional information or contact our office at (248) 823-5088 Troy Community Coalition 4420
Livernois Rd. Troy, MI 48098 We
urge you to join us for one of our many exciting upcoming community events.
Our big fundraiser is being held on April 22, 2007 and we are having
a raffle along with dinner to raise much-needed funds. To obtain raffle tickets go to: ______________________________
The Troy Police Department offers the
following free talks/seminars:
* Alcohol abuse and prevention * Safety with Strangers * Home Security * Personal Security * Got Caught (Shoplifting talk for
teens) * Choose Wisely (Right choices for
teens) * Home alone (home personal safety for teens
and children) * Drug and drug paraphernalia talk for
adults and also teens * Identity Theft * Internet Safety for adults and also
teens * Harassing and Bullying Prevention for
children * Retail Fraud Prevention * In addition, if you or your organization
has a program/discussion idea or need that a police officer can deliver
please call! For more information or to
schedule an officer to present a program please call: (248) 524-3464 or e-mail the
crime alert at: troypdcrimealert@ci.troy.mi.us
____________________________ Crime Prevention Tips
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. 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
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