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Police
Crime Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFT
Chief
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Crime Alert for period ending June 28, 2008 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Villa Park, 6/16, 1400
hrs. A 14-year-old female
from Sterling Heights stated she was visiting friends at the townhouse
complex pool when words were exchanged between her and a 12-year-old female
from the complex resulting in the 12-year-old reportedly punching complainant
in the eye. Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 6/25, 1200-1930 hrs. ’01 Dodge Intrepid stolen from lot on northeast side of
Sears. Breaking
and Entries: Crash Investigations: Entrance Ramp to Southbound I-75
from Rochester Road, 6/19, 2141 hrs. Officers
responded to a one vehicle crash involving a lone motorcyclist on the
entrance ramp to S/B I-75 from Rochester Rd.
Upon arrival the victim was found unconscious but breathing laying
approximately 25 feet from his motorcycle. The victim was transported to R.O.
Beaumont Hospital and at 2331 hours he expired as a result of his
injuries. No other vehicles were
involved but two other motorcyclists that he was traveling with stopped and
rendered aid. It is believed that his speed was too fast to negotiate the
curve and he crashed when he applied the brakes while leaning into the curve.
The ramp was closed for three and a half hours while crash investigators
processed the scene. The victim is
Osama Ghurab, age 36, from Dearborn.
He was riding a 2000 Suzuki GSX-R 600 motorcycle. Alcohol is not a factor. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and
other Fraud: A 68-year-old
female complainant from Troy reported receiving a call from a male caller who
asked her if “she knew who he was.”
She responded it sounded like her grandson. The caller claimed he was indeed her
grandson and was fishing in Canada with friends, got arrested for fishing on
an Indian reservation and needed $3000.00 for bail. He claimed his auto insurance would
reimburse her after he made bail, but would need her to wire him a cash
advance now. When she handed the phone
to her husband the caller hung up.
Complainant was able to confirm her real grandson was not in Canada. Complainant
reported two on-line fraudulent charge attempts using her credit account
number. Peerless
Steel, 2450 Austin, 6/5-6/11 Complainant
reported four aluminum purchases totaling several thousand dollars were made
with checks under the name of a previous customer’s company. The checks appear to have been forged under
that company’s name and did not originate from that company. Complainant
reported an ex-boyfriend fraudulently used her personal information to list
her as a co-signer on a car loan that he refinanced. Complainant
discovered a DTE account fraudulently opened in her name and billed to a
residence with which she is not familiar. 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: Drunk/Intoxicated
Driving Incidents of Interest: Embezzlements: Home Invasions: Hartshorn,
6/17-6/18, 2200-0700 hrs. Rear
living room screen pried off and found on the ground. Entry into the house through the
closed/locked window was unsuccessful. Larcenies: Sunoco, 2017 Livernois, 6/18, 1700
hrs. Complainant left her wallet on the
roof of her vehicle while she pumped gas.
She drove off, forgetting it was there. When she back tracked her path she was
unable to locate it. Construction site, Elarz, 6/16-6/18,
1630-1200 hrs. Two hundred and fifty 2 x 4’s pieces
of lumber stolen from in front of condo under construction. Lifetime Fitness, 4700 Investment,
6/14, 1200-1500 hrs. Complainant stated he believes he
left his Rolex Explorer II watch on a bench in the locker room; and he’s been
unable to locate it. H and R
Block, 363 W. Big Beaver, 5/9-5/12 Complainant
reported the company moved from one suite to another in the building. When materials were unpacked, a lap top
came up missing. Complainant stated it
did not contain any sensitive information. Kohl’s,
1265 Coolidge, 6/24, 1530-1730 hrs. Complainant
stated she placed her wallet in the top of her shopping cart and covered it
with clothing. When she went to check
out at the registers, the wallet was gone. Old
Creek, 6/18, 1200-1000 hrs. Gold
opal ring stolen from ring holder in bathroom. $10.00 in quarters stolen from an open
shoebox in a closet. Complainant
stated carpet cleaners were in the residence on the date the thefts occurred. Larcenies from Autos: Office
Lot, 500 Stephenson, 6/17, 0820-1310 hrs. Catalytic
converter stolen from ’98 Pontiac Trans Sport van. Business
Lot, 1324 Rankin, 6/18, 0630-1630 hrs. Catalytic
converter stolen from ’99 Olds Alero. Edgemont,
6/18-6/19, 2200-0730 hrs. Unlocked
’07 Chrysler Town and Country van parked in drive entered and a shopping bag
with approximately $115.00 worth of coins was stolen from the front
floorboard. Milverton,
6/13-6/14, 2200-1000 hrs. Unlocked
’02 Toyota Corolla parked in drive entered and sunglasses and stereo
subwoofer stolen. Highbury,
6/21-6/22, 2230-0545 hrs. Ford
Expedition parked with passenger side window left open about two inches
entered and a wallet and GPS unit stolen from console. Brentwood,
6/25, 0100-0800 hrs. Unlocked
’04 Mazda 626 entered with bowling balls, bowling equipment and digital
camera stolen. Malicious Destruction of Property: Wright
Street, 6/24 Front
window of residence found broken by unknown means with no entry and nothing
taken Scone,
6/25, 0200-0830 hrs. Front
storm door window broken by a piece of ceramic with no entry and nothing
missing. Minors and Alcohol: Clarke, 6/21, 1400 hrs. A 17-year-old female from Clawson
called police after being summoned to the residence by a 15-year-old male
from Troy reporting there were minors there that were intoxicated. Officers found a 14-year-old male from Troy
passed out. He was transported to the
hospital. There were two other minors
present, the 15-year-old that contacted the complainant along with a 16-year-old
male, also from Troy. They were
conscious and responsive. They blew 0.12
and 0.17 on PBT’s (Preliminary Breath Tests) respectively. They were also conveyed to the hospital for
evaluation. Parents were contacted. The
three minors were issued MIP (Minor in Possession) tickets at the hospital
and left in the custody of their parents and medical staff. It appears they were drinking Vodka which
one of the three had made arrangements to purchase through a friend of a friend. 52-4
District Court, 520 W. Big Beaver, 6/25, 1515 hrs. Probation
Officer reported 19-year-old male from Warren showed up for his appointment
intoxicated. He blew 0.15 on a
PBT. Responding officers issued him a
citation for MIP and released him to a relative at the court. Tanglewood,
6/26, 0115 hrs. Officers
responded to a report of a 17-year-old male from Troy that was highly
intoxicated. He stated he drank beer
and vodka earlier in the evening. He
blew 0.16 on a PBT, was cited for MIP, and turned over to his mother. Neighbor
Troubles: Peace
Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Two
threatening telephone call reports taken. One
harassing telephone call report taken. Retail Fraud: Macy’s, Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14
Mile, 6/19, 9140 hrs. Officers responded to a report of a
retail fraud suspect fighting with LPO’s.
Upon arrival the suspect had been taken under control. Investigation revealed the 26-year-old
female from Birmingham was observed entering the fitting room in the Junior’s
Department with numerous items. She
exited with only three items. A check
of the fitting room in question revealed empty clothing hangers. It appeared the remaining merchandise was
concealed in a Bed, Bath, and Beyond shopping bag she was carrying. She left the department and the floor. LPO’s approached her asking about the
concealed merchandise in her bag, at which point she grabbed a pan, raised
it, and told the LPO she would “F” her up.
She put the pan down, picked up a blender and made similar threats
while holding it in the air. She was
eventually secured. While in the
security office, she kicked a hole in the drywall. Officers learned her three and four year
old daughters were with her 46-year-old male friend from Royal Oak in a play
area in the mall. She authorized him
to transport them home. The suspect
was arrested and charged with “Felonious Assault,” “Malicious Destruction of Property,”
and “Retail Fraud. Robberies: Suspicious Incidents: Fernleigh, 6/19, 1140 hrs. Complainant was advised by a
passer-by that a bag of garbage was on fire against complainant’s wood fence,
directly under a pine tree in the yard.
Complainant extinguished the fire.
She had placed the garbage at the curb for pickup the day before. Traffic Altercations: Wal-Mart,
2001 W. Maple, 6/17, 1423 hrs. Officers
responded to an assault in progress.
Conflicting accounts were filed, however it appears a 60-year-old
female from Royal Oak was driving through the lot with her 55-year-old female
passenger from Madison Heights. She
drove through and stopped between handicapped parking spaces. A 53-year-old male from Rochester Hills was
parked in one of the handicapped spaces and said something to the 60-year-old
female driver that she was improperly parked.
Apparently her 55-year-old passenger took exception and began yelling
and swearing at the male. The
passenger eventually exited the car and began pounding on the male’s driver
side window while swearing at him.
When she moved away, he tried to back up, but she was standing
directly behind him, so he stopped, exited and approached her. He noticed she was writing his license
plate down on a piece of paper on the trunk of his car. He pushed the paper and her cell phone
which was also on his trunk onto the ground, at which point a pushing match
ensued, with the female eventually punching the male and he pushing her to
the ground. She claimed she sustained
injuries and was transported at her request to the hospital. Unknown if either will be seeking charges
at this writing. Vandalism: Weapons
Offenses: Welfare Checks: Troy Officers responded to one
incident involving an individual experiencing emotional/psychological
difficulty and assisted with transport to the hospital for
evaluation/commitment. Special
Events Information: Miscellaneous Information: Rodney Court, 6/18, 1445 hrs. A 50-year-old female from Royal Oak
was walking an older Basset Hound for its owner when a Wire Haired Terrier
broke free from a lead it was tied to outside a residence, charged the hound
and bit it on the hindquarters, causing a small cut. Complainant was able to pry the dogs apart
and return the terrier to its home.
Terrier’s owner apologized for the incident and advised complainant
his dog was up to date on all shots and asked her to let him know if her dog
was going to need veterinary care. No
prosecution at this writing. East Wattles, 6/17, 1730 hrs. Complainant reported finding a
baggie with a small amount of marijuana in the street near his mailbox. An 85-year-old female complainant
reported that while walking in the apartment complex, a W/M, approximately
45-years-old, exited a tan vehicle with a dark roof wearing only a long coat
and exposed himself to her. He
re-entered the car and drove away. Magna Corporation, 1665 Research,
6/20, 1908 hrs. Officers responded to a report of
the driver of a silver minivan holding what appeared to be a long gun with a
scope out his driver’s side window as he drove through the parking lot. Officers located and stopped the van which
was traveling through the lot on the south side of the building. The 39-year-old male driver from Warren had
what turned out to be a pellet gun. He
stated he just bought the scope for it that day and was checking/trying it
out. He stated he had not fired any pellets.
There was no evidence located indicating otherwise. It appears he works in one of the buildings
in the immediate area of where he was observed. The pellet gun and pellets were
confiscated. Possible city ordinance
violation pending. Livernois near South Boulevard,
6/25, 1715 hrs. Complainant reported while
southbound on Livernois the driver’s side front wheel on his ’97 Jeep Grand
Cherokee came off. He was able to maintain
control and pull off the roadway. Unknown
what caused the incident with four out of five lug bolts reportedly still in
place. Dorshire, 6/25, 1210 hrs. Complainant reported observing two
12-13 year-old boys on skateboards near his neighbor’s mailbox. He observed smoke coming from the mailbox
shortly thereafter, went out and tried to have the youths wait, however they
took off on their skateboards. Upon
checking, it turned out a smoke ball had been placed inside the mailbox in
question. Case Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those outlined above,
the following arrests were also made during the period: Drove While License Suspended: 6 Drunk Driving: 2 Retail Fraud: 5 Warrants: 3 Domestic Assault: 2 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below link for community
events for the coming June 27th
– 4th of July Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ ____________________________________ UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN JUNE
June 27:
Craft Demonstrations, Museum, 10
am-noon. Watch the Museum volunteers doing various crafts such as
weaving, quilting, blacksmithing, and many more. (Every Friday June
27-Aug.15.) Call for a schedule. FREE. June 27:
TGIF: Toys, Games and Imaginations on Friday, Museum, 10 am-3:30 pm. Imagine being a child from the past as you drop
in to the Museum to play with a different historic toy or game every week and
make a paper craft to take home. (Every Friday June 27-August 22.) FREE. June 27: JamFest for Teens, Aquatic Center,
8-11 pm. Swimming, volleyball,
water hoops, live music by the bands The Underground Sun and the Advocates,
dancing, free drawings for door prizes. For high school students. Fee: $5, includes $3 food voucher. June 28:
Butterfly Puddle Stones, Nature Center, 10 am-noon. Create a piece of garden
art that helps one of nature’s most beautiful creatures by offering them
water during the hot summer season. Project completed during program time,
but needs to dry for 3 days before going home. Register by June 21. Ages
12-adult. Fee: $18. June 28:
Make and Take Saturdays, Museum, 11
am. Get crafty this summer with an interesting project each week. Crafts
rotate among beeswax candles, tin-punch sun catchers and wooden napkin
holders. Register; walk-ins also accepted until full. (Every Saturday June
28-Aug.16.) Call for a schedule. Fee:
$5. June 28:
Bug-igami, Library. 11:30- 1pm (Kids) and 2-4 pm (Teens). Create cool looking
frogs or butterflies through the Japanese art of Origami paper folding. Register
beginning June 13. Ages 7+. FREE. June 28: Music, Movies, & Moonlight:
Band “Impact 7” and the movie, “Night at the Museum” (PG-13), Boulan Park, 7 pm. Bring your lawn chairs and
blankets to enjoy the concert and big screen movie at dusk. FREE. Concessions available to
benefit the Troy Community Coalition. June 29:
Craft Demonstrations, Museum, 1:30-3:30
pm. Watch the Museum volunteers doing various crafts such as weaving,
quilting, blacksmithing, and many more. (Every Sunday June 29-Aug.17.) Call
for a schedule. FREE. June 29:
Shared Inheritances, Library, 2 pm.
Chinese in Troy: Preparing Beijing—A Historic Renovation of Olympic
Proportions. Presentation honoring Beijing Olympic Summer Games; music and
dance to follow. FREE. June 30:
House of Cards, Library, 7-8:30 pm.
Learn to play Euchre, Pinochle, and Texas Hold ‘Em. Instruction only. Teens. FREE. CITY NEWS &
INFORMATION: June 2 & 16: City Council Meetings, City Hall, 7:30
pm. June 23: Parks &
Rec Summer Programs Begin, see www.troymi.gov/parksrec
for the great variety of camps and programs available. June 24-27: Summer Ecology Days,
Nature Center June 27: Garden Award
Nominations due – call 248.524.1147. _____________________
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
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! 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. Larceny
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