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Police
Crime Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFT
Chief
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Crime
Alert for period ending June 13, 2008 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Parkton, 6/10, 1544 hrs. A 31-year-old male from Troy
reported he was driving on Parkton approaching his driveway when he observed
a black Mercedes stopped in the roadway in front of his drive. He sounded his horn, drove past the
Mercedes, and then pulled into the drive and parked at the rear of his
house. The Mercedes pulled into the
drive and the male driver exited, yelling at the complainant, and advising he
was going to “mess the complainant up,” and challenging him stating, “Let’s
go!” Complainant stated the subject
was holding a camo-colored folding knife with a blade that appeared to be 4-5
inches in his right hand down by his side during the exchange. When complainant advised the subject he was
calling police, the subject returned to his vehicle and drove off. Subject is described as a W/M, possibly
Hispanic, approximately 30-years-old, 6’-0,” 180 lbs. Assist
Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Vehma, 1230 Chicago, 6/11, 0530-1110
hrs. ’90 Buick LeSabre stolen from lot. Breaking and Entries: Deli Square Café, 300 E. Big Beaver,
5/26, 1530-1630 hrs. Entry into the office building
forced by prying an entrance door.
Entry into Deli/café located inside office building also achieved by
prying a door. $100.00 from a cash
register was stolen, as was approximately $300.00 of miscellaneous food items
from the refrigerator. A review of
surveillance cameras by security revealed an unknown male subject enter the
building via the entrance door that was found forced/pried. He is then seen wandering the building,
moving the angle of security cameras as well as covering his face as he walks
the hallways. Troy investigators are
interested in identifying and interviewing him regarding his presence in the
building during the time frame of the break in. See below photo:
Crash
Investigations: Credit,
Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded to two incidents involving
family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or
other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action was taken. Drugs/Narcotics: Gabriel and John R, 6/5, 1810 hrs. Plain clothes officer observed the
front seat passenger in a vehicle driving next to him smoking a joint in a
cloud of smoke. The vehicle was
stopped. The partially smoked
marijuana cigarette was recovered from the floor next to the passenger’s
feet. Several roaches were recovered
from a tin, also on the floor next to his feet. The 25-year-old male from Hazel Park was
cited and released for “Possession of Marijuana.” Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents
of Interest: Big Beaver near Rochester, 6/5, 1630
hrs. Cell phone caller reported a blue Dodge Durango was driving
erratically. Officers located it N/B
on Rochester south of Big Beaver. As
the marked units came into view, the vehicle pulled into a nearby restaurant
lot. Officers followed and spoke with
the 23-year-old female driver from Leonard.
Her 5-year-old daughter was in the back seat in a child seat, however
not secured in the seat. The driver
was confused and was having difficulty keeping her eyes open. She stated she “did not have her license in
her possession.” She stated she “did
not know where she was.” She listed several prescriptions she was
taking. She failed sobriety
tests. She blew zero on a PBT
(Preliminary Breath Test). Her license
was found to be suspended. A
hypodermic needle was located under the driver’s seat of her car that
contained suspected heroin. She was
arrested. Her daughter was turned over
to her father. A blood test was
obtained. Charges for “Driving under
the Influence of Narcotics,” “Child Endangerment,” “Driving on a Suspended
License,” and “Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia” are pending toxicology
results. Embezzlements: Home
Invasions: Larcenies: Office, 3290 W. Big Beaver, 5/30,
0800-1700 hrs. Complainant reported his wallet was
stolen from his briefcase at his office. His credit cards have since been
used to make fraudulent purchases in other cities. Michigan College of Beauty, 3784
Rochester, 5/16, 1100 hrs. Complainant stated she observed an
18-year-old female classmate from Detroit going through her purse. When she asked the subject what she was
doing, she replied “looking for change.”
She retrieved her purse from the subject and went to lunch to discover
$20.00 missing. Grape Leaves, 6/6, 2045 hrs. Complainant stated he left his
Blackberry Pearl cell phone on the table when he departed. When he discovered
it missing and returned, the phone was gone. Panera Bread, 1325 Coolidge, 6/11,
1630-1700 hrs. Complainant stated she left her purse on a table when she exited the
restaurant. When she returned to
retrieve it, she was advised an employee found it and turned it over to
management. When management returned
the purse to her, she stated the wallet was missing. Spencer’s, Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14
Mile, 6/10, 1810 hrs. Complainants, both 18-year-old females, stated that two male subjects
tricked them out of $50.00 in a quick-change scam. One apparently distracted one of the
complainants while the other purchased a $2.00 item from the other
complainant and began asking for different amounts of change. After the subjects left, the complainant
that conducted the transaction was confused as to what occurred, so they
counted the cash drawer and discovered it was $50.00 short. Suspect that made the purchase: B/M, 35, medium height, muscular build,
wearing a purple shirt. Subject
#2: B/M, 35, 6’-2,” wearing a green
polo shirt. Redwood, 6/9-6/11 Complainant reported a diamond ring was stolen from her jewelry box in
her bedroom. Apparently her adult
daughter had a friend, her friend’s 14-year-old son, as well as a 19-year-old
male associate of the 14-year-old at the residence during the period the ring
came up missing. Parks Landscaping, 1401 Souter,
6/9-6/10, 2100-0640 hrs. Five trailers stored in fenced lot had locks cut off and several
Shindaiwa weed whips, Red Max back pack blowers and Shindaiwa stick edgers
stolen. Lab Corp, 2265 Livernois, 6/9,
1830-1930 hrs. Medical lock box stolen from front
entrance. Apparently the company
performs drug testing and the box contained blood and urine samples waiting
for testing. Larcenies
from Autos: Malicious Destruction of Property: Portsmouth, 6/8-6/9, 2000-0800 hrs. A ’02 Buick Rendezvous and ’96 Plymouth Voyager parked in the driveway
were both keyed. Rendezvous had an
obscenity carved into the passenger side. (Non racial/ethnic.) Complainant stated the area was dark due to
power outage. (No similar incidents
reported in the area.) Troy Marriott, 100 W. Big Beaver,
6/5-6/7 ’07 Chrysler Sebring parked in lot
was keyed along the passenger side. Minors and Alcohol: Apartment Complex Pool, Somerset
Boulevard, 6/10, 1710 hrs. A 19-year-old male lifeguard from
Troy reported a female that was at the pool appeared ill and was throwing
up. Officers located the 17-year-old
female from Birmingham. She had been
drinking, could barely talk and was not very responsive. She blew 0.18 on a PBT (Preliminary Breath
Test). EMS transported her to the
hospital for evaluation. She was
issued a ticket for MIP (Minor in Possession). Apparently there was an unknown male with
her. When he found out police were
called, a bystander heard him say, “Well then, I have to leave.” He was not located. Neighbor
Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Somerset Inn, 2601 W. Big Beaver,
6/5, 1117 hrs. A 29-year-old male complainant stated a 23-year-old male co-worker spit
on him. An argument ensued during
which the subject made threats against the complainant. Suspect was gone when officers arrived. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: One obscene telephone call report
taken. Two harassing telephone call reports
taken. One harassment/stalking report
taken. Four threats reports taken. Retail Fraud: DSW, 600
John R, 6/4, 2025 hr. Complainant
stated two female subjects entered the store.
One asked where the Michael Kors shoes were. They were directed to the appropriate
aisle. When a sales associate
approached them to offer assistance, they immediately left the store. As they exited the store, they took off
running and entered a blue Chevy Silverado pickup which fled the lot. Upon checking the boxes of shoes the
subjects were last seen near, two empty boxes were discovered. The shoes are valued at $49.99 each. One of the suspects was described as a B/F,
approximately 20-years, 5’-3,” 115, long black hair, wearing a plaid jacket, brown hat,
brown shirt and blue jeans. Robberies: Suspicious Incidents: Andover,
6/3-6/5 Complainant
stated someone has been coming to her door and ringing her doorbell between
0130 and 0330 hrs. for the last three mornings. She has not approached the door, and in
checking from the window has been unable to see anyone. Business, 34769 Dequindre, 6/10,
1200 hrs. Complainant stated approximately
three weeks ago a subject entered the business claiming to be a
representative from UPS requesting complainant fill out some paperwork. Complainant did not fill out the form. The subject would not leave the paperwork
or produce a business card. On 6/10, a
different subject came into the business, produced a business card from UPS
and requested complainant fill out similar paperwork. The subject claimed the law required
complainant to fill it out and if he didn’t he would be fired. Complainant requested he leave the
documents and come back. Complainant
stated he attempted to contact someone at UPS regarding the legitimacy of the
visit, but was not able to speak with anyone.
He suspects a scam, as he stated he was similarly victimized by a
Western Union scam in the past. There
is no letterhead on the paperwork. Continental, 6/7-6/11 Lock broken off back yard storage shed
with nothing missing. Comerica Bank, 1495 Crooks, 6/11,
1645-1710 hrs. Complainant reported a male subject
was outside taking pictures of the bank.
It appeared when the subject noticed he was being watched, he stopped
taking the photos and walked away. As
he did, he removed his sweatshirt and put it into his backpack. He crossed Maple and proceeded north. As he arrived at the 7-11 N/O Maple on
Crooks, he removed his hat and met up with a second male subject who was also
on foot. Both walked south and were
last seen in the area of the gas station at the N/E corner of Crooks and
Maple. Subject described as a B/M,
approximately 30, carrying a blue backpack, wearing a blue sweat -shirt, grey
T-shirt, blue hat with an old Detroit Tiger “D”, jeans, and white shoes. The second subject was described as a B/M,
approximately 30, wearing a white T-shirt and red backpack. Traffic
Altercations: 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. Special
Events Information: Miscellaneous Information: Looking for the Owner of a Macaw
Parrot 755 W. Big Beaver, 6/10, 1630 hrs. Complainant located a full grown
Macaw Parrot in a tree outside the building.
He was able to capture it and place it in a box. A Troy PD Animal Control Officer picked it
up. It is currently being housed in
the Troy PD Animal Control area at the station. We are attempting to locate the owner. The parrot will be transferred to the
Oakland County Animal Shelter late this afternoon if an owner can not be
located by then. A photo of the bird
is shown below:
Case
Updates: The
Macaw Parrot noted above was re-united with its owners last night. They are a family in Royal Oak. When Troy PD put out an area wide broadcast
regarding the bird, we received notice that Royal Oak PD had taken a missing
parrot report. The complainant was
contacted and indicated the bird flew away the previous Friday when its cage
was being cleaned. They produced
documentation the bird was theirs and picked it up at the police
station. They wish to convey their
thanks for all who covered the story, as well as neighbors and friends that
tried to assist them locate and re-capture their pet. N/B I-75 between Rochester and Big
Beaver, 6/8, 1330 hrs. A 55-year-old male complainant from
Detroit reported the vinyl bed liner of a ’08 Chevy Silverado pickup driving
in a lane ahead of him blew out. A car
driving behind the pickup hit the liner.
The liner flew over that car and struck the complainant’s ’07 Ford
Mustang breaking the grill, cracking the front bumper, and damaging the side
panel. He and the driver of the other
car were able to catch the pickup and get the 20-year-old male driver from
Goodrich to stop and exchange information.
Complainant indicated winds were somewhat high at the time. Beach and Square Lake, 6/9, 1034
hrs. Officers responded to a complaint
that two youths were driving what appeared to be a golf cart reportedly
causing damage to lawns in the area.
One of the youths reportedly lived at a residence on Tewksbury. Officers responded there and spoke to a
44-year-old female who advised her 11-year-old son was out with his 11-year-old
friend driving their dune buggy. While
officers were there, the boys drove up.
The driver’s mother was advised the buggy was not legal to drive on
the public roadway. Both were released
to parents with follow-up on possible property damage in area pending. Hollins Hall Lane, 7/2007-11/2007 Complainant reported his Browning
.380 handgun turned up missing from a dresser drawer it was stored in. Apparently complainant has a second home in
another state and checked for the weapon there. After not locating it at either residence,
he made the report. Gun entered in the
computer system as missing/stolen. Stoneyridge and Oak Hill, 6/8, 2155
hrs. Officers responding to a report of a
downed power line in the middle of Oak Hill reported several subjects on
bikes in the area that appeared intoxicated.
One began yelling obscenities at officers using the “F” word, demanding
they do their jobs, and asserting he paid their salaries. He proceeded to flee the area on his
bike. A second member of the party
dumped his bike and fled the area on foot.
Some time later the original subject was observed by an officer on a nearby
street. He took off on the bike again,
eventually dumping it and fleeing on foot.
The two remaining subjects were located and stopped on another
street. They were a 19-year-old from
Birmingham and a 20-year-old from Troy.
They stated they were “riding to a friend’s house in the area.” They claimed they “owned the bikes they
were riding.” Officers contacted a 57-year-old female at the residence the
subjects claimed to be heading to. She
confirmed the two bikes belonged to her and she hadn’t given either of the
subjects permission to take them. She requested
the bikes be returned and she did not wish to pursue charges. The two subjects claimed they didn’t know
who that person was that yelled the obscenities. They were released. Meanwhile, Troy Dispatch received three
911calls from an unknown male using profanity, as well as advising the police
need to do their jobs and shut down the streets due to the downed wires. Officers located a City of Birmingham ID
number on the bike the subject that yelled the obscenities dumped when he
fled. Birmingham was contacted and
advised it was listed to a female on Paddington in Troy. A computer query on the female revealed a
20-year-old male from Troy associated with her at that address. Officers pulled up his driver’s license
photo on computer and confirmed he was the individual that had fled. Another computer query using the number
from which those 911 calls came in matched the phone number used by that same
20-year-old male from Troy on police reports on file from the past. Officers located him at his Troy residence
the next day. He admitted involvement
in this incident, apologized for shouting the obscenities on the street, as
well as for the 911 calls. He claimed
he was not drinking, pointing out he is on probation and is required to take
PBT’s every morning. He was issued a
citation for “Using Obscene Language in a Public Place,” as well as “Hindering
and Obstructing Police” and released. 4000 block of John R, 6/11, 1400
hrs. Officers responded to a report of
the resident cutting the top off of what appeared to be an electrical
transformer and pouring the liquid from inside onto the ground. Officers arrived and spoke to a 25-year-old
male resident from Troy. He advised
his roommate was working behind the garage, but had left to pick up his
girlfriend. Officers located 50-100
metal step-down transformer capacitors stacked up against the fence, as well
as many others laying in a pile. They
were cut open from the top. Officers
observed a dark looking patch of ground 10-15 feet in diameter that appeared
oily and smelled like chemicals.
Officers requested the subject contact his roommate and have him return
to the residence. The 25-year-old
returned home and explained he had found the transformer boxes discarded in
the woods behind the residence. He
stated he went on-line and discovered the cores contained aluminum and
copper, as well as transformer oil. He
stated his research on-line indicated the transformer oil was not hazardous
to his health, so he began cutting them open, removing the cores, and selling
them at scrap yards. The Fire
Department and Hazardous Materials Team responded to the scene. They determined the substance inside the
transformers is an insulating/cooling lubricant. Older model transformers of this nature
contained PCB’s. Many of the cut/open
transformers contained labels indicating they did not contain PCB’s. Some, however, did not contain similar
labels. Preliminary chemical testing
of the soil did not detect PCB’s. Air
sampling of the area came back negative for any hazards. There was no need for evacuation. The residents of the house in question were
not required to leave. The affected area in the yard was taped off. The DEQ was summoned and are
investigating. They took additional
soil samples. They will determine if
and what charges may be forthcoming. Case
Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those outlined above,
the following arrests were also made during the period: Drunk Driving: 4 Drove While License Suspended: 4 Drove While License Expired: 1 Retail Fraud: 3 Warrants: 2 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below link for community
events for the coming June 13th – 20th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ ____________________________________ UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN JUNE
June 14: Youth
Summer Reading Program – “Catch the Reading Bug” – Kick-Off, Library.
Register online or at youth services to track the books you read for prizes.
Plan ahead to attend one of three Summer Reading Program celebrations in
August. FREE. June 14: Teen Summer Reading Program –
“Metamorphosis” – Kick-Off, Library. Register online to track the books you
read for prizes this summer. Earn tickets for the Grand Prize Drawing of a
$100 Visa gift card. Plan ahead to attend the Teen Summer Reading Program
Finale on August 13. FREE. June 14: 2008
Hershey Youth Track & Field Meet, Troy High School, 8:30 am. Open to Boys
& Girls ages 9-14 (as of 12/31/2008). Registration forms available at the
Troy Community Center. FREE. June
14: Library Babies, Library, 11:30 am. Six to 12-month olds and
caregivers will have a blast with lively activities, fingerplays and singing
stories. Register. FREE. June
14: The Little Creatures, Library, 2 pm. Daniel Briere will help us
mark the beginning of the Summer Reading Program by showing poisonous bugs,
along with reptiles that eat insects. All ages. Tickets now Available. FREE. June 14: Family Night, Community Center,
5-8 pm. An inexpensive, fun night out for the family to enjoy quality time
together while playing at the Community Center. Register. Fee: $5 per 2
people, members FREE. June 14: Parents Night Out, Community
Center, 5:30-9:30 pm. While Mom and Dad have an evening out, children 7-12
years old are invited to a “kids only” party at the Troy Community Center. Pizza,
craft, swimming & gym time. Register. Fee: $15. June 15:
Fathers’ Day at the Aquatic Center, Aquatic Center. Fathers accompanied by
children over 3 will be admitted free. Regular fees apply for children. June
17: Homelife Tour & Buttermaking,
Museum, 10:30 am-noon. Compare
living in the log cabin (1830s, Caswell house 1860s and Parsonage 1910s). A
buttermaking opportunity with tasty samples follows. Ages June
17: Anime Club, Library, 1-2:30 pm. Students who enjoy Anime
and Manga are invited to join the Anime Club to meet others with similar
interests. No registration. Teens. FREE. June 18:
Teen Day at the Aquatic Center, Aquatic Center. Bring Troy School ID or
driver’s license and pay evening rates all day. June
18: Walk With a Naturalist, Nature Center, 10-11 am. Have a naturalist guide
you through various habitats; after the hike, sign up to win a trip to
Mackinac Island. Ages 3 – adult. FREE. June
18: Sparkle and Shine!, Library, 2-4 pm. Moms, teens and tweens come
to make fashionable bracelets with our supplies. No registration. FREE. June
18: Dazzling Dragonflies, Library, 2 pm. Design a dragonfly that
glitters and glows and then watch the sparkles as you wave it in the wind.
Register beginning June 6. Ages 8+. FREE. June
19: Video Game Day, Library, 11 am-12:30 pm. GameCube Super Smash
tournament. Bring your own controller and DS to compete. Register beginning
June 6. Ages 9-13. FREE. June
19: Check Out New Video Games!, Library,
1-4 pm. Now is your chance to
show off how good you are DDR, Guitar Hero and Nintendo Wii. Stop by and hang
out with friends. Includes snacks/beverages. No registration. Teens. FREE. June
19: Butterflies are Free!, Library, 2 pm. Butterflies hatched from our
cocoons will be released into the Peace Garden. After make a butterfly to
celebrate the Summer Reading Program. All ages welcome. FREE. June
19: Evening Family Story Time, Library,
7 pm. Visit the library for
bug stories, stay for milk and cookies. All ages welcome. FREE. June
20: Insects Do the Strangest Things,
Library, 2 pm. Professor Anson
Pantz of the Kalamazoo Nature Center investigates the strange things insects
do. Lots of fun with this zany professor. Limited tickets available on June
6. Ages 5+. FREE. June 20:
JamFest for Teens, Aquatic Center, 8-11
pm. Swimming, volleyball, water hoops, live music by the bands Second
Strike and Strange Habits, dancing, free drawings for door prizes. For high
school students. Fee: $5,
includes $3 food voucher. _____________________
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
Ř 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! Alcohol
/ Drugs
Be responsible, if you drink, DO NOT DRIVE! If you serve alcohol, make
sure that your guests make it home safely. Don’t serve alcohol to
underaged children We all must
share the roads, don’t risk the lives of others or yourself. It is not a good idea to mix Alcohol with
other activities like boating or swimming.
If you drink, do it in moderation and don’t drive or put yourself and
other at risk. ·
DO
NOT use illegal drugs ·
DO
NOT drive and endanger the lives of everyone if you have consumed alcohol or
drugs. ·
If
you are under 21 years of age, IT IS ILLEGAL to consume or possess alcohol. If
you have any information on illegal drug activity call our tip line at
248-524-0777. Home
Invasion / B&E
Always secure
your doors and windows. Ř Garages and door walls are targets for
thieves. Ř Always ensure your garage door and
pedestrian doors are secured. Ř Do not leave garage door remote controls
in cars not parked in the garage. Ř Use 1 ˝’’ dowel rod in the track of all
sliding glass windows and doors to help prevent them from opening. Ř It has been proven time and time again
that the proper use and application of physical security will stop a would-be
burglar. Ř 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. ________________________________
Upcoming programs at the: Stage
Nature Center 6685
Coolidge Highway Troy,
Mi 48098 248-524-3567 http://www.troymi.gov/ParksRec/ NatureCenter/SpecialPrograms/ ___________________________
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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