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Police Crime Alert

Community Services Section

CHARLES T. CRAFT

Chief of Police

500 West Big Beaver Rd.  Troy, Michigan 48084 (248) 680-7224

TroyPDCrimeAlert@troymi.gov

 

 

Crime Alert for period ending July 11, 2008

 

Altercations/Disorderly Conduct:

 

Assaults:

 

Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement:

 

Auto/Vehicle Thefts:

 

Eastport, 7/2-7/3, 1900-0700 hrs.

Locked ’03 Dodge Caravan stolen from drive.  Investigating officers located a ’97 Dodge Intrepid with the ignition cracked parked in front of a nearby residence.  A query on the plate revealed it was reported stolen out of Detroit.  While checking the car prior to having it towed, officer’s located 13 small baggies of marijuana inside another baggie in the center console.  Total weight of marijuana: 17 grams.

 

Breaking and Entries:

 

Crash Investigations:

 

Seasons Drive, 6/29, 0333 hrs.

Officers responded to a hit and run crash wherein three legally parked, unoccupied cars were crashed on a residential street.  Investigation indicated the first vehicle struck was a VW Passat.  The impact pushed the Passat approximately 30 feet into a Ford Mustang.  The suspect vehicle then struck the Ford Mustang, the force of which pushed the Mustang into a Pontiac Bonneville.    Officers located a trail of debris as well as scuff marks and engine fluid in the roadway leading away from the crash.  Officers followed the trail through the subdivision and eventually came upon a tire.  From that point, the scuff marks in the pavement changed to gouge marks and ended behind a black Buick Regal parked in a drive on Spiceway.  The front of the vehicle was partially covered with a tarp; however severe front end damage was visible.  The front right tire was missing from the rim and the windshield showed splintering consistent with an individual in the driver’s position striking it. The plate registered to a 24-year-old male from that residence.  Officers made contact with a male who identified himself as the subject’s father.  When asked where his son was, he stated “he was with his mother.”  When asked where they might be, he stated “they went to the hospital.”  When asked which one, he claimed he didn’t know.  He was asked to call them and find out.  He did and advised they were at Troy Beaumont.  He asked if anyone else was injured.  At the hospital, officers learned from a witness that the subject and his mother arrived at ER claiming his injuries were sustained when he fell down a set of stairs.  A witness also told officers the 24-year-old smelled strongly of intoxicants when he arrived.  Officers asked the 24-year-old what happened, and he responded he did not want to talk about it.  His mother explained her son came home bleeding and told her he had been in an accident.  He told her he was driving through the sub when cars came out of nowhere and he hit them.  She stated she went outside and observed the damage to the Buick so covered it with a tarp.  When asked why, she explained she didn’t want the neighbors to see.  When asked why she didn’t call police, she stated she just wanted to get her son to the hospital.  She proceeded to explain her son showed her the crash scene on the way to the hospital.  She stated she saw all the people and crashed cars.  When asked why she didn’t stop, she stated it appeared the police had it under control, so backed up and went the other way.  Officers spoke to the suspect again.  He explained he was driving when he suddenly came up upon vehicles that were illegally parked and hit them. He claimed the people whose cars he hit followed him home and were out in his driveway.  When challenged as to how they followed him when their cars were disabled as a result of the crash damage, he claimed they must have walked.  When asked what happened to “all the people” in his drive, he claimed he didn’t know.  Officers determined none of the victims followed the suspect to his house.  Both he and his mother did inquire if anyone else was injured.  The suspect smelled of intoxicants, but claimed he only had one drink at home several hours before the crash.  He was advised he was under arrest.  Although a search warrant was obtained for his blood, when his chemical test rights were read to him, he agreed to a blood test.  He was released to the care of hospital personnel pending toxicology results.

 

Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:

 

Tuffy Auto, 512 E. Maple, 5/12, 0700-1200 hrs.

56-year-old female complainant from Northville stated she purchased a ’93 Honda Accord from a female from Northville.  She stated she was made aware by the seller that the car was located at the Tuffy Service Center in Troy where it had been towed after having broken down in the area.  She stated she applied for and received a new title from Michigan Secretary of State after completing the purchase.  Complainant stated she contacted the business to explain she had acquired the vehicle, to get information on its condition, and to arrange for it to be towed to Northville.  She was advised she would have to pay the outstanding $75.00 towing bill, which she did by credit card.  She stated she made arrangements with a towing company to pick it up and advised a rep from Tuffy of that plan.  When she followed up with the towing company, she was advised when the tow driver arrived at Tuffy, he was told the car had already been picked up and released to a 47-year-old male from Howell.  Michigan Secretary of State clearly lists complainant as the registered owner, but apparently also lists the male from Howell as a registered driver.  Complainant attempted to contact the individual from whom she originally purchased the car who has since moved to Florida.  That person has not returned her calls.  Complainant stated she believes the original owner knew of another individual that was also interested in the car. Investigation continues.

 

Complainant discovered an unsuccessful attempt to open a credit card in her name when she received a mailing confirming the account.

 

Complainant discovered fraudulent purchases against her credit card account totaling $500.00.

 

Complainant reported she was paid for an $1100.00 plant/flower delivery with a check that came back non-sufficient funds.

 

Complainant was contacted by a bank inquiring about unusual and suspicious purchases being made against a credit account that was recently opened online in complainant’s name with a second party out of Massachusetts listed as an authorized user.  Complainant confirmed the account was opened using his personal information with out his permission

 

Complainant stated his debit card was used to make numerous fraudulent purchases at several gas stations in Troy for a total of $1656.83.

 

Domestics/Family Troubles:

 

Troy Officers responded to five incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action was taken.

 

Drugs/Narcotics:

 

Big Beaver and Rochester, 7/3, 2115 hrs.

Officers stopped a Chevy Cobalt after receiving a report that the passenger was smoking marijuana.  The 36-year-old male passenger from Sterling Hgts. indicated he was smoking marijuana from a pipe which he turned over to officers.  He was cited and released for “Possession of Marijuana.”

 

John R N/O Big Beaver, 7/4, 1542 hrs.

23-year-old female from Macomb Twp. found in possession of Vicodin and Xanax without a prescription at the scene of a traffic stop.  The pills were located in a plastic cigar tube in her purse.  They were confiscated and charges are pending.

 

Crooks and Salma, 7/8, 1906 hrs.

Officers responded to a report of a male slumped over the wheel of a Jeep Cherokee in the left turn lane of Crooks.  EMS arrived first and found the 67-year-old male from Clarkston passed out.  He eventually regained consciousness and reported he stopped to rest.  He stated he had to stop driving because his “right leg began shaking.”  He implied the condition was related to a car crash he had been in several years ago.  He did not appear to have been drinking.  His license was found to be suspended and he was arrested. Upon searching the vehicle officers found a baggie in the front console containing 24 Alprazolam pills.  Complainant denied all knowledge of the pills.  They turned out to be a Xanax type prescription medication.  Charges for “Possession of a Controlled Substance without a Prescription” pending.  He was taken to the hospital for evaluation and released back into custody.

 

Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:

 

S/B I-75 near Big Beaver, 7/8, 0123 hrs.

Officer stopped a ’00 Buick LeSabre for driving 92 mph in a 70 mph zone.  The 26-year-old driver from Saginaw had no license and smelled of intoxicants.  As he stepped out of the car a hypodermic needle fell on the ground.  He was arrested.  Upon checking the car, officers located a duffle bag in the back seat with an ID inside belonging to the 27-year-old female passenger from Saginaw.  Inside the duffle bag were nine hypodermic needles, ten empty heroin packets, two metal spoons, and approximately $400.00.  Both subjects claimed they were heading to the casino.  The female was arrested for “Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia.”  The driver blew 0.11 on a breath test.  He was charged with “Second Offense Drunk Driving,” “Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia,” and violating his restricted license.

 

Embezzlements:

 

Sear’s, 300 W. 14 Mile, 6/12-7/3

Store records indicated a 37-year-old female employee from Detroit had a higher than normal number of gift card and employee purchase transactions.  LPO’s initiated an investigation during which they observed her conduct thirteen fraudulent refunds for gift cards totaling $3941.92.  The suspect admitted to approximately $2000.00 in fraud.  She was arrested.

 

7-11, 5020 John R, 7/6, 1200-2000 hrs.

Complainant reported discovering a 17-year-old male cashier from Detroit scratching off lottery tickets without paying for them.  Complainant stated the subject scratched tickets until he found a winner and then took money from the register, trying to balance out the register with the winning ticket.   Upon inventorying the register he discovered it short $37.00 in currency and $79.00 in scratch off tickets.  Clerks are prohibited from buying lottery tickets while working.  Suspect admitted scratching the tickets and then using the winners to settle up the register, but denied stealing any money or leaving the register short.  He was released pending further investigation.

 

Home Invasions:

 

Chatham, 7/1-7/2, 2359-0700 hrs.

Complainant stated her daughter left the house and while so-doing apparently left the garage door up/open and the pedestrian door leading into the house from the garage unlocked.  Complainant’s purse came up missing/stolen from a kitchen countertop. When she contacted her credit card companies, she discovered one of her cards was used to make a fraudulent purchase at a gas station.

 

Brightwood, 7/4-7/6, 1200-1630 hrs.

Rear sliding glass door on deck pried open and the master bedroom ransacked.  Numerous items of jewelry and $100.00 in cash stolen.

 

Fedora, 7/3-7/5, 1700-1000 hrs.

Neighbor noticed signs of forced entry attempt while residents were out of town.  Officers checked and found garage pedestrian door pried open, however due to items piled against it from inside, entry was not possible.  Further checking revealed an unsuccessful attempt to pry open the front door of the residence, as well.

 

Larcenies:

 

Business, 1072 Wheaton, 7/2, 1900 hrs.

45-year-old female complainant from Chesterfield stated she and her 45-year-old female associate from Troy went out for cocktails with a 52-year-old male that does business with their company.  After leaving the bar, they purchased some alcohol and came back to the business to have some more drinks.  She stated she left her Coach purse on the counter unattended for a few seconds.  When she returned, the purse, alcohol, and male were gone.  She was certain she had the purse with her when they arrived at the business.

 

Bradbury, 7/1-7/2, 0100-1455 hrs.

Aupa moped stolen from unlocked garage.

 

Muer, 7/2-7/5

Complainant stated he parked his Ford Explorer in the drive with a full tank of gas.  He later found his gas cover open and the gas cap hanging down from the retaining strap.  When he started the car, there was only ¼ tank left.

 

Olga’s, 1853 E. Big Beaver, 7/3, 0800-1700 hrs.

Complainant reported her purse, that was stored in a cabinet while she worked, was entered and $100.00 stolen.

 

Troy Community Center, 7/4, 1330-1630 hrs.

Complainant stated he placed his wallet inside a locker and locked it with a combination lock.  When he returned, the lock was still in place with no sign of forced entry; however his wallet was gone, which contained $300.00 in cash.

 

Total Lawn Care, 554 E. Maple, 7/4-7/5, 0530-0700 hrs.

Chain/lock cut off front gate and a trailer with “Total Lawn Care” painted on the sides was stolen.

 

Brickman, 580 E. Maple, 7/4-7/5, 0530-0700 hrs.

Fence line cut on storage yard and two unlocked trailers entered.  Landscape equipment stolen from both trailers including a Laser Ex Mark red 60” riding mower, two Turf Tracer Ex Mark red 60” mowers, Red Maxx backpack blowers, Red Maxx stick edgers, and Red Maxx line trimmers.  The business listed in the incident above is next door.  It is suspected the trailer stolen from Total Lawn Care was used to transport the stolen items away from Brickman.

 

Big Boy, 200 E. Maple, 7/4, 2200 hrs.

Complainant stated she left her purse in the restroom and left the restaurant.  When she realized her error, she returned and inquired if anyone had found it.  The manager told her a customer found it and turned it in.  Upon checking, complainant claimed $380.00 was missing which she had to pay her bills.

 

Troy Aquatic Center, 3425 Civic Center, 7/7, 1500 hrs.

Two complainants reported while at the pool their wallets were stolen from their purses.  One of the wallets was later recovered in the men’s room minus $50.00 and the credit cards.  The credit cards were recovered later in another area of the center.

 

Troy Aquatic Center, 3425 Civic Center, 7/7, 1345 hrs.

Same location/date/time frame/incident as reported above , however a third victim came to the station to report her bag was entered and her wallet stolen when she left it at her chair while she and her daughter were in the pool.

 

Old Dominion Freight Lines, 1163 Souter, 7/3-7/7

Fence cut in storage lot and lock cut off trailer stored therein.  Numerous new Dell computers stolen from the trailer.

 

Capital Grill, Somerset Collection, 2800 W. Big Beaver, 7/7, 2245 hrs.

Complainant reported a male walked out without paying his $90.00 bill.  Officers along with mall security located the 24-year-old male from Harrison Township near the bus stop on the south side of the mall.  Complainant spoke to the subject and they came to an agreement regarding the bill to avoid prosecution; however the subject had an outstanding warrant from Troy for drunk driving for which he was arrested.

 

Shell Station, 2039 E. Big Beaver, 7/7, 1510 hrs.

Complainant reported the male driver of a green Grand Prix drove off without paying for $41.01 in gas.

 

Whitesell, 7/8, 1630-1800 hrs.

’99 Toro lawnmower stolen from front yard.

 

Hale, 7/3-7/5, 1700-1900 hrs.

Complainant discovered two gas cards missing from a dresser drawer in a bedroom.  Apparently during the time frame one of his kids had a friend at the residence during which time a dispute between the two occurred. Complainant not sure if the incidents are related.

 

Larcenies from Autos:

 

Office, 911 Wilshire, 7/2, 1115-1315 hrs.

Saturn Vue parked in lot had front passenger side window smashed out and purse stolen.  When victim contacted her credit card companies, she learned one had been used to make a fraudulent purchase at a gas station in Pontiac.

 

Old Creek, 7/5-7/6, 2300-0930 hrs.

’07 Ford Fusion parked in front of home entered and two cell phone chargers, $4.00 in bottle returns, and miscellaneous paperwork stolen.  No sign of forced entry and vehicle may have been left unlocked.

 

Erin Way, 7/5-7/6, 1930-0830 hrs.

Unlocked Ford Mustang and unlocked Ford Econoline van parked in drive entered and miscellaneous change taken from both.  Also, a jacket was stolen from the Mustang.

 

Avonhurst, 7/7, 0314 hrs.

Unlocked ’96 Cadillac parked in drive entered and two portable CD players, four CD’s and complaint’s wallet stolen.  The turn signal was broken, ashtray pulled out from compartment and wires cut in glove box.  18-year-old male complainant from Troy stated he had several friends over to watch movies.  One of those in attendance noticed three males, 16, 17, and 19, all from Rochester Hills, who had been in attendance, running from complainant’s car.  He gave chase but lost them in the subdivision.  A female in attendance reported her black berry cell phone stolen while there as well.  Complainant stated the three males seen running from his car were friends of a friend that apparently invited them to the gathering.

 

Shopping Plaza Lot, 650 John R, 7/8, 1900 hrs.

’05 Honda Civic had driver’s side window smashed out and Kenwood in-dash CD system stolen.  Center console was gone through and CD’s strewn on the seats.  An ’08 Lincoln Mark pickup parked in the same lot had its passenger side front window smashed out and portable Garmin GPS unit, sunglasses, bowling bag with contents, $50.00 cash, Movado watch and cell phone stolen.  Possible suspect vehicle is a red, older Ford Taurus with a cracked windshield occupied by two W/M’s in their early to mid 20’s, short hair, with one having dark brown or black hair and wearing a dark shirt.

 

Bally’s Total Fitness, 203 W. Big Beaver, 7/8, 1705-1830 hrs.

’03 Toyota Corolla parked in lot had front passenger side window smashed out and purse stolen.  When complainant contacted her credit card companies, she discovered one of her cards had been used to make fraudulent purchases at four gas stations in Pontiac.

 

Cherrywood, 6/29-7/3

Unlocked Chrysler Town and Country van parked in drive entered and Garmin GPS unit stolen.

 

Malicious Destruction of Property:

 

Westlake Court, 7/2, 0830-1400 hrs.

Complainant stated a blue spruce and a maple tree were cut down in his yard without his permission.  Another pine was partially cut.  He stated a neighbor approached him some time ago about cutting the trees down because they were blocking his view of the lake.  Complainant stated he told the subject that he did not want the trees cut down.  Officers attempted to contact the neighbor with negative results.

 

1st Quality, 1713 Larchwood, 7/2-7/3, 1700-0900 hrs.

Exterior pane of a thermo glass window broken out with no entry and nothing missing.

 

Carter, 7/2-7/3, 2000-0730 hrs.

Complainant stated someone let the air out of two tires on a Buick Century parked in the drive, bent the license plate and outside mirrors on the vehicle, placed her lawn chairs on the trunk of the car in the street and in the drive, dumped and destroyed several flower pots, pulled flowers out of flower beds, pulled onion plants out of the garden, toilet papered the front of the house and placed pink forks in the lawn and driveway.  She suspects the activity may be related to her teens.

 

Century, 7/3-7/4, 1800-1800 hrs.

Complainant stated he found 4-5 large dents in the hood of his ’00 Lexus that was parked in the apartment complex lot.

 

Limestone, 7/4, 2300-2330 hrs.

Mailbox destroyed by what appeared to be some sort of firework.

 

Quartz, 7/4-7/5, 2215-0030 hrs.

Mailbox blown up by what appeared to be some sort of firework.

 

Mohican, 7/3-7/6, 1700-1300 hrs.

BB/pellet shot through window of travel trailer parked in street.

 

Belle Tire, 1650 W. Maple, 7/7, 0536 hrs.

Dumpster fire in lot extinguished by Troy FD.

 

Parking Lot, 200 block of Kirts, 7/7, 0549 hrs.

Dumpster fire in apartment complex lot extinguished by Troy FD.

 

Minors and Alcohol:

 

Troy PD, 500 W. Big Beaver, 7/4, 1000 hrs.

18-year-old male from Troy reported for a court ordered PBT (Preliminary Breath Test), blew 0.02, and was cited and released for MIP (Minor in Possession).  His friend drove him home.  The probation department was notified.

 

Neighbor Troubles:

 

Peace Officer/Civil:

 

Enterprise Car Rental, 2855 W. Maple, 6/2, 0900 hrs.

24-year-old male complainant from Royal Oak stated he agreed to purchase a ’98 Nissan from a 32-year-old male from Hazel Park in April 2008.  The agreement was for him to pay $500.00 cash for the car, as well as rent a car for the subject for one week.  He rented an ’08 Chrysler Seabring at the end of May and turned it over to the subject, as agreed.  The car was supposed to be returned on 6/2/08, but so far the subject has not returned it.

 

Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:

 

One harassing telephone call report taken and one harassment report taken.

 

Retail Fraud:

 

 Shell Station, 2970 E. Long Lake, 7/5, 2150 hrs.

Complainant stated a male came into the station and asked for a carton of cigarettes.  When complainant placed them on the counter, the suspect grabbed them and fled.   He was last scene riding south into a nearby subdivision on a red bicycle.  He is described as an Asian male, 30-40 years old, 5’-7,” heavy set, long black hair, wearing a cap and some type of uniform with black and gray stripes.  Total stolen:  $48.29

 

Robberies:

 

Suspicious Incidents:

 

Parks Landscaping, 1401 Souter, 6/30-7/1

Complainant located a hole cut in the security fencing leading into the equipment lot.  On 6/10 the business was similarly victimized with the culprits forcing entry into several trailers in the yard and stealing landscaping equipment.  Nothing broken into/nothing missing after this most recent incident.

 

Traffic Altercations:

 

John R and Maple, 7/8, 1011 hrs.

53-year-old male complainant from Warren stated while westbound on Maple from Dequindre in the right lane, he came up on a U.S. Postal truck stopped in front of him.  He stated he changed lanes and accidently cut off the vehicle in the lane next to him.  He stated the female driver of the car he cut off started sounding her horn for the next quarter of a mile.  He stated when he returned to the right lane, she pulled up next to him and began yelling obscenities at him.  He stated he rolled down his window intent on apologizing when she screamed, “I’ll put a cap in your a_ s, b_ _ _ h!”  He proceeded to roll up his window at which point it shattered.  Fearing she shot at him, he pulled over and called 911.  He located a bottle of perfume on his passenger side floorboard.  A witness confirmed seeing the female throw the perfume bottle through the complainant’s window.  The suspect vehicle was reported as possibly being a dark blue Chrysler Pacifica with a partial plate of “BQM.”  It was last seen turning north on John R from Maple. The driver is described as a B/F, in her 30’s, with long black curly hair.  Complaint was driving a Jeep Wrangler and had a 70-year-old female passenger from Warren in the car with him at the time of the incident.

 

Vandalism:

 

Weapons Offenses:

 

Welfare Checks:

 

Troy Officers responded to one incident involving an individual experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.

 

 

Red Roof Inn, 2350 Rochester Court, 7/3, 0055 hrs.

Officers responded to a report of a male passed out on the sidewalk in front of a room with a head injury.  Officers located the subject.  He was intoxicated and unable to provide a verbal statement.  It appeared he wandered out of his room and fell.  An associate in another room stated they had been drinking all evening. He was transported to the hospital.

 

Stephenson and 14 Mile, 7/2, 2341 hrs.

Officer stopped to check on a Chevy Impala pulled off onto the shoulder with its hazards on.  The 26-year-old female driver from Illinois stated she and her female passenger were at a restaurant where the passenger had several drinks, as well as some shots that were purchased by some male subjects at the establishment.  She stated her friend was becoming less and less responsive, so she stopped fearing she was about to be sick.  The passenger was transported to the hospital for evaluation.  The driver was not intoxicated and was released.

 

Special Events Information:

 

Miscellaneous Information:

 

Kilmer, 6/30, 1205 hrs.

Complainant reported her 9-year-old son was bitten by a Wheaton Terrier that had become loose from a house across the street.  The bite caused only a minor injury.  The dog’s owner provided documentation the dog was up to date on all shots/meds.  The owner was warned about ordinance requirements to keep the dog under control.

 

Milverton, 7/5, 2151 hrs.

Officers responded to a report of open burning and located residents in the process of burning a tree that they had taken down.  The officer reported the flames were rising about 15-20 feet in the air, with embers drifting about 75’ in the air.  The fire was within 50’ of the neighbors’ garages/houses.  The fire pit was about 10’ across.  There was no hose to douse the fire.  Officer had the 35-year-old male from Canada that was manning the fire hook up several hoses from the garage and extinguish the fire.  His 37-year-old girlfriend/homeowner from Troy was cited and released for “Open Burning.”

 

Case Updates:

 

Arrest Summary:

 

In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period:

 

Drove Under the Influence of Drugs:  2

Drove Under the Influence of Rx Medication:  1

Drunk Driving:  7

Drove While License Suspended:  7

Domestic Assault:  3

Retail Fraud:  4

Warrants:  7

 

 

 

 

Events & Programs

 

Please click or go to the below link for community events for the coming July 11th – July 18th Week!

Happy Birthday Emma!

http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN JULY

 

July 11: Craft Demonstrations, Museum, 10 am-noon. Watch our volunteers doing various crafts such as weaving, quilting, blacksmithing, and many more. Call for a schedule. Every Friday through August 15. No registration. FREE.

 

July 11: TGIF: Toys, Games and Imaginations on Friday, Museum, 10 am-3:30 pm. Imagine being a child from the past as you play with a different historic toy or game every week. Also, make a paper craft to take home! Continues every Friday through August 22. No registration. FREE.

 

July 11: Drop-in Fiddling, Museum, noon-1 pm. Bring your violin, banjo, mandolin, fife, or other instrument of choice for some informal music on the Village Green. For intermediate level and up. No registration. FREE.

 

July 11: JamFest for Teens, Aquatic Center, 8-11 pm. Swimming, volleyball, water hoops, live music by the bands Rex Mortis and The Vendettas, dancing, free drawings for door prizes, and more. For high school students. No registration. Fee: $5, includes $3 food voucher.

 

July 12: Make and Take Saturdays, Museum, 11 am. Get crafty this summer with an interesting project each week. This week make beeswax candles. Continues every Saturday through August 16. Ages: 7+. Register; walk-in until full. Fee: $5.

 

July 12: Family Night, Community Center, 5-8 pm. An inexpensive, fun night out for families living in Troy! Activities include basketball at 8-foot goals, badminton, parachutes, swimming, an inflatable castle and more. No registration. Free for members; $5 per two people (adult and child).

 

July 12: Parents Night Out, Community Center, 5:30-9:30 pm. Children are invited to a “kids only” party at the Troy Community Center. The night consists of a pizza dinner, theme craft games, swimming and gym time. Parents must fill out information cards in order for their youngster to participate. Ages 7-12. Register. Fee: $15.

 

July 13: Family Fun Day, Community Center Indoor Pool. Noodles will be available for everyone to enjoy. Kid’s themed music will be played throughout the day. Removable tattoos will also be available. Regular rates apply.

 

July 13: Harvey's Day, Aquatic Center. Learn more about The Aquatic Center's mascot, Harvey the Octopus, and participate in our coloring contest. Kid’s themed music will be played throughout the day. Removable tattoos will be available. Regular rates apply.

 

July 13: Mother's Day Celebration, Aquatic Center. Celebrate mothers with a fun day out in the sun and sand. Mothers free when accompanied by children ages 3+. Regular rates for children apply.

 

July 13: Craft Demonstrations, Museum, 1:30-3:30 pm. Watch our volunteers doing various crafts such as weaving, quilting, blacksmithing, and many more. Call for a schedule. Every Sunday through August 17. No registration. FREE.

 

July 14-25: Food Fight on Big Beaver. Citizens are invited to contribute canned and dry goods to City Hall, Troy Public Library and the Troy Community Center.

 

July 14: Patriotic Day, Community Center Indoor Pool and Aquatic Center. Join the staff in wearing your red, white, and blue. Color a patriotic picture and we will put it up in the pool area. Regular rates apply.

 

July 14: Munch, Lunch & Learn, Museum, noon. Come hear a presentation about a piece of the Museum's collection and then enjoy eating your brown bag lunch in the shade. Continues every Monday through August 18. No registration. FREE.

 

July 15: College Day, Community Center Indoor Pool and Aquatic Center. Wear your favorite college apparel. Various college themes will be played throughout the day. Regular rates apply.

 

July 15: Tales on Tuesdays, Museum, 11:30 am. Children are invited to listen to a special book under the Story Tree! This is a perfect opportunity to plan a picnic lunch! Continues every Tuesday through August 19. Ages 3-9. No registration. FREE.

 

July 16: Summer Celebration Day, Community Center Indoor Pool and Aquatic Center. Noodles and tubes will be available throughout the day in the pool area. Community Center: $4 admission all day. Aquatic Center: evening rates all day.

 

July 16: Cabin and Candles, Museum, 1 pm. Visit our pioneer log cabin and see how settlers lived 150 years ago. Make two hand-dipped beeswax candles to take home. Continues every Wednesday through August 20. Participants must have completed first grade. Groups of 10+ must register. Walk-ins accepted until full. Fee: $3.

 

July 16: Family Festival, Boulan Park, 5:30-8:30 pm. The festival features music, moon walk, maze, obstacle course, strolling entertainers, food, games, puppet shows, hands-on children’s crafts, door prizes and more. No registration. FREE.

 

July 17: Luau Day, Community Center Indoor Pool and Aquatic Center. Aloha! Hula on in wearing your Hawaiian prints. Hula Hoops will be available from 1-3 pm and 5-7 pm. Regular rates apply.

 

July 17: Fun at the Beach, Community Center, 9:30-11 am. Wear your bathing suit as we enjoy songs, books and games all revolving around a great time at the beach. Summertime snack included. Ages 3-5. Register. Fee: $10.

 

July 17: Jazz on the Corridor, Columbia Center, 6:30-8:30 pm. Grab a bite to eat and listen as The Jump Street Swing Band plays classics and contemporary music by artists such as Duke Ellington and Brian Setzer. All ages. No registration. FREE.

 

July 18: Water/Sun Safety Day, Community Center Indoor Pool and Aquatic Center. Stop by the pool office for a handout on water and sun safety. Color one of our safety pictures and have it displayed for the day. Regular rates apply.

 

July 18: Craft Demonstrations, Museum, 10 am-noon. Watch our volunteers doing various crafts such as weaving, quilting, blacksmithing, and many more. Call for a schedule. Every Friday through August 15. No registration. FREE.

 

July 18: TGIF: Toys, Games and Imaginations on Friday, Museum, 10 am-3:30 pm. Imagine being a child from the past as you play with a different historic toy or game every week. Also, make a paper craft to take home! Continues every Friday through August 22. No registration. FREE.

 

July 18: JamFest for Teens, Aquatic Center, 8-11 pm. Swimming, volleyball, water hoops, music by D. Mix Entertainment, dancing, free drawings for door prizes and more. For high school students. No registration. Fee: $5, includes $3 food voucher.

 

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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:

TroyPDCrimeAlert@troymi.gov

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Crime Prevention Tips

 

 

Ø If you would like to have the security of your residence or business inspected please contact the Troy Police Crime Prevention Officer at 248-524-3464!

 

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.

 

Larcenies from Autos / Car Theft

 

Things that can be done to combat auto theft and larcenies from autos include:

 

Ø  Installing a car alarm.

 

Ø Using steering-wheel locking applications like the club etc.

 

Ø Applications of a hidden kill switch to the ignition system. 

 

Ø Park in a well lit well traveled area if possible.

 

Ø Always maintain security of vehicle keys.

 

Ø Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view.

 

Ø Always lock your vehicle doors.

 

Ø Never leave a vehicle unattended while running.

 

Ø There is a trend of things being stolen from vehicles in the parking lots of fitness centers and fun centers. While going to these places, be extra careful to remove all items of value and secure your vehicle.

 

Home Invasion / B&E

 

Always secure your doors and windows.

 

Ø Garages and door walls are targets for thieves.

 

Ø Always ensure your garage door and pedestrian doors are secured.

 

Ø Do not leave garage door remote controls in cars not parked in the garage.

 

Ø Use 1 ½’’ dowel rod in the track of all sliding glass windows and doors to help prevent them from opening.

 

Ø It has been proven time and time again that the proper use and application of physical security will stop a would-be burglar.

 

Ø Burglary alarms are only as reliable as the person setting them.  If you have an alarm, make sure that every resident or employee knows how to activate and deactivate it, as well as the security code.

 

 

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Upcoming programs at the:

Stage Nature Center

6685 Coolidge Highway

Troy, Mi  48098

248-524-3567

 

http://www.troymi.gov/ParksRec/

NatureCenter/SpecialPrograms/

 

Motorized Trail Tour for Physically Challenged Individuals

Come to the SNC and experience the trails on a guided tour

by a naturalist. This is an opportunity for physically challenged individuals to explore the 100 acres of the nature center during the peak of summer activities.  We will look for signs of summer including nesting animals, flowering plants, and many more sights on the trails.  After the tour enjoy some light refreshments provided by the nature center.  Each time slot has space for three individuals in the motorized cart.  Minimum registration numbers are required July 23.

Location: Stage Nature Center                                        Fee: $7

Activity         Age                     Day            Time              Date

337151A       5-Adult          Wed        9-10 am         July 30

337151B       5-Adult          Wed        10-11 am      July 30

337151C       5-Adult          Wed        11 am-Noon       July 30

337151D       5-Adult          Wed        1-2 pm           July 30

337151E       5-Adult          Wed        2-3 pm           July 30

337152A       5-Adult           Thu            9-10 am     July 31

337152B       5-Adult           Thu            10-11 am  July 31

337152C       5-Adult           Thu            11 am-Noon   July 31

337152D       5-Adult           Thu            1-2 pm       July 31

337152E       5-Adult           Thu            2-3 pm       July 31

 

Summer Fun Days

Enjoy one of these fun family adventures at the Nature Center this summer.  Flexible registration options are available for the following programs – pre-register in person, online, or at the door for programs with a fee (if space is still available).  Adults are free with paid child registration, and must remain with child during the program.

Location: Stage Nature Center

Scavenger Hunts!

Available every day during Nature Center hours!  Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet at the front desk and return completed for a prize.  Choose from a forest, wetland/pond, meadow, or general scavenger hunt.

Ages:  3-Adult                                      Fee:  $2

Tuesdays

Take a Peek at the Pond

Use one of our nets to look for animals living in the pond.

Fee: $3/person

Activity           Age           Day          Time               Date

337858A         3-adult      Tue          10-11 am       July 1

337858B         3-adult      Tue          10-11 am       July 22

 

Thursdays

What’s Hiding Under That Log?

Hike into the forest in search of logs and the invertebrate animals living underneath them.  We will explore using magnifiers and bug boxes.

Fee: $3/person

Activity           Age           Day          Time               Date

337859A         3-adult      Thu          10-11 am       July 31

 

Fridays

Critter Crunch: Its Feeding Time!

Get an up-close look at the Nature Center’s live reptiles and amphibians at feeding time!  Registration space for this program is extremely limited.

Fee: $3/person

Activity           Age           Day          Time               Date

337860A         5-adult      Fri             10-11 am       July 25

 

 

 

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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 Standards for Alcohol Use

 

 

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Whether you need
a rose,
a hose,
clothes,
or someone to clean your carpets,
the Troy Chamber of Commerce probably has a member to help you! Visit the Business Directory anytime at:     www.troychamber.com

Click here to view the Troy Chamber's new eNewsletter geared toward residents. Included you will find everything from discount offers on pizzas to gym memberships and upcoming events presented by Troy Chamber member businesses. To sign-up to receive it automatically on a bi-monthly basis, please e-mail: deb@troychamber.com or call 248.641.1606.

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in Troy by choosing products and/or services provided by Chamber member businesses.

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