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Police
Crime Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFT
Chief
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Crime Alert for period ending February 8,
2008 Altercations/Disorderly
Conduct: Assaults: Athena
near Samuel, 2/2, 0400 hrs. Officers
responded to Troy Beaumont ER in response to a 19-year-old male from Sterling
Heights seeking treatment for injuries he reported were sustained in an
assault. He told officers he “was out
for his nightly walk when he was approached by three males who began to punch
him in the face and body, took his phone and fled.” He stated they “did not say anything to him
before the alleged assault.” He stated “after the assault he walked to a gas
station at Big Beaver and Dequindre and called a friend.” He had what appeared to be minor injuries
to his face and forehead. He stated he
“doubted he could identify the suspects, does not know who they are, and was
unsure on prosecution, indicating it is not in his nature to put someone
through the process of incarceration.” BP Gas Station, 1980 E. Maple, 2/5,
1419 hrs Complainant observed a female
driving a late ‘90’s model Pontiac Bonneville pull up to and activate a gas
pump. He recognized her as being
involved in previous larcenies of gas during which she was driving the same
car. He approached and confronted her
about the prior incidents, and advised her he was calling police. She knocked the phone out of his hand and
punched him in the face. The female
passenger exited and reportedly attempted to choke him. He stated he managed to push them both away
and retreated to safety inside the gas station where he called police. He stated they fled east in the vehicle
which had no plate. He sustained no
visible injuries; however $3.00 of gas was not paid for. The driver: W/F, 22-years-old, heavy build,
brown hair with blonde highlights, dark zip-up sweatshirt, and gray sweat
pants with a pink stripe down the side.
The passenger: W/F, heavy build, black hair, 22-years-old, blue scrubs
with a black undershirt. Coachman, 2/1, 0100 hrs. A 20-year-old female from Washington
Twp. came to the station and reported while asleep on the couch of an
apartment leased by a relative of her 19-year-old boyfriend from Auburn
Hills; her boyfriend woke her up, advising they had company. The “company” reportedly included his
mother, his ex-girlfriend’s mother and two other females. The ex-girlfriend’s mother reportedly threw
hot coffee in her face and punched her.
The boyfriend’s mother told her she had five minutes to leave the
apartment. When she tried to pick up
her lap top, the boyfriend’s mother said “no,” and the complainant fled the
apartment without it. Complainant
claims her boyfriend’s mother doesn’t want him dating her, and both she and
the ex-girlfriend’s mother want her boyfriend and his ex-girlfriend to get
back together. Investigation
continues. Assist
Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Elder
Ford, 777 John R, 2/3-2/4, 1630-0700 hrs. Complainant
parked his ’02 Ford F350 pickup in the lot for service, dropping the keys in
the service slot. He was contacted
later by an employee indicating they had his keys, but could not locate the
truck. Maple,
2/6, 0800-1200 hrs. ’90
Chevy pickup stolen from driveway of residence. John R
Party store, 2/7, 1700-2115 hrs. ’02
Chrysler Concorde stolen from lot. Breaking and Entries: Roth and Associates, 1554 E. Maple,
2/1, 0112 hrs. Officers responding to a burglar
alarm discovered two broken windows on the west side of the building. Two desktop computers stolen. Wireless Giant, 2/4, 2356 hrs. Officers responded to a burglar alarm and
found the rear door open. There was no
sign of forced entry. A management
representative responded to the scene and did not believe anything was missing. The next day a rep came to the station to
report that after taking inventory of stock in the back room where the open
door lead into/out of, 68 phones were discovered missing. Crash Investigations: Ranieri near Dequindre, 2/3, 2257
Hrs. Officers responded to a report of a
property damage crash. The at fault
driver, a 49-year-old male from Troy, smelled strongly of intoxicants. He was unsteady on his feet, had watery
eyes and slurred speech. When asked
how much he had to drink, he responded, “Obviously too much.” When asked for specifics, he responded he
had two “big beers.” When asked for
his license he produced a state ID and claimed he was “not driving his
vehicle.” When questioned as to how he
arrived at the scene, he stated “he didn’t know.” He was observed by a witness in the
driver’s position of his vehicle with no one else inside the car. He claimed he “could not recite the English
alphabet or count.” He refused to
participate in physical sobriety tests.
He refused to take a Preliminary Breath Test. He was arrested for drunk driving. He refused to take a breath test so a
search warrant for his blood was obtained; toxicology results are
pending. He has seven prior alcohol
and driving related convictions. He was charged with “Felony Drunk Driving”
and “Driving while License Suspended.” S/B I-75 near Wattles, 2/3, 2006
hrs. Officers responded to an injury
crash near S/B I-75 and Wattles wherein the at-fault silver ’05 Chrysler Town
and Country mini-van fled the scene. A
witness called on a cell phone reporting they were following the suspect
vehicle on S/B I-75 S/O 14 Mile. A
Troy officer caught up on S/B I-75 near I-696 where she observed the mini van
weaving in and out of the right lane.
The officer activated emergency equipment in an attempt to stop the
van however it kept going without either speeding up or slowing down. It nearly drove off the roadway onto the
right shoulder at one point. It came
up behind a Ford Focus. The Focus tried to change lanes in an attempt to get out
of its way, but the van also changed lanes and struck the Focus in the rear. As the Focus changed lanes again, the van
struck it again on the right side. The
van then slowed and eventually stopped in the right lane near McNichols. The 83-year-old male driver from Commerce
told the officer he “had to get away from some bad guys.” He smelled strongly of intoxicants. He appeared confused and didn’t seem to
understand he struck two vehicles. He
denied drinking alcohol. He failed
sobriety tests and was arrested for “Drunk Driving” and “Leaving the Scene of
an Injury Accident.” He blew 0.13 on a
breath test. Investigation regarding
the original crash indicated a 58-year-old female from Southgate was driving
a Chevy Cavalier on S/B I-75 when she came up behind the slower moving
mini-van in the center lane. As she
moved into the left lane to pass it, it followed and began tailgating her. As
she moved into the center lane to let it pass it followed and struck her from
behind. As she pulled into the right
lane, the van struck her again. She
moved to the left, and the van struck her a third time causing her to spin
out and strike the median barrier near Wattles. She stopped there and her car started on
fire. The Troy FD responded and
extinguished the fire. She was
transported to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital, treated and later released. Bowl One, 1639 E. 14 Mile, 1/24,
1800 hrs. On 1/31 at 2133 hrs. Officers were
dispatched to the location on a report from a 52-year-old female that she
located the vehicle and driver that struck her in the lot on 1/24. She stated
on the night in question, she saw a ’08 Chevy Trailblazer driving toward her
while she walked through the lot. She
stated she tried to get out of the way by standing up against a parked
vehicle, however the Trailblazer struck her.
She stated she spoke to the driver and told him to stand by while she
went inside to get a paper and pen to write down his information. When she returned he was gone. She came back on 1/31 looking for him and
located the car in the lot and the suspect inside the building. He initially denied involvement to
investigating officers, however eventually admitted “brushing” the
complainant while he drove by her. He
stated his “driver’s side mirror collapsed inward as a result of the contact,
but there was no damage.” He “admitted the complainant told him she was hurt
and requested he stay at the scene.”
He claimed “he waited 5-10 minutes, and when she did not return, he
left.” He admitted “not contacting/reporting
the incident to the PD.” The
52-year-old male from Eastpointe was cited and released for “Failing to
Identify” himself at the scene of an accident. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and
other Fraud: Complainant
reported receiving a call from the credit department of a local department
store inquiring about two purchases made at store locations in Harper Woods
and Troy using complainant’s credit account number. She confirmed the purchases were
fraudulent. Long
Lake, 1/25/07-11/9/07 Doctor
reported suspicions a 41-year-old female ex-employee from St. Clair Shores
used his DEA number to call in fraudulent Rx’s. Investigation revealed there were three
possible incidents, however none occurred in Troy. Two out of the three were denied by the
pharmacies in question; one of those denied involved an attempt to obtain
Vicodin and Xanax. Complainant
reported someone used his name and social security number to fraudulently
obtain a student loan. Originating
info appears to be out of Atlanta, GA. American
Pest Control, 1012 Elmsford, 11/8/07-1/21/08 Complainant
discovered a company gas credit card missing.
Their records indicated it was last issued to a 20-year-old male
former employee from Troy. Account
records indicated fraudulent gas purchases against the card in question began
about the same time the subject stopped showing up for work. Approximately $2600.00 in fraudulent gas
charges were made using the card, of which approximately $850.00 occurred in
Troy. Complainant
reported her debit card was used in New York and New Jersey to make
fraudulent purchases. Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded to four
incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigations
revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal
enforcement action was taken. Troy Officers responded to a domestic/stalking
incident wherein the suspect reportedly forced open the door of complaint’s
residence. He was gone when officers
arrived with follow-up investigation underway. Drugs/Narcotics: Drunk/Intoxicated
Driving Incidents of Interest: Embezzlements: Home Invasions: Wattles,
1/2-2/2 Complainant
went to his rental home to pick up a piece of equipment to discover the
window broken out of the east side entrance door. The residence has been vacant. Entry appeared to have been made, but it appears
nothing was taken. Larcenies: Wet Seal
Store, Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 2/1, 1900-2100 hrs. Complainant
inadvertently set her purse down and walked away from it while shopping. She realized she left it behind and called
the store, however it was closed. The
next day she made contact and was advised two females had turned it in. When she picked it up, she discovered
money, a cell phone, a digital camera and an iPod missing. Troy
Beaumont Hospital, 44201 Dequindre, 2/5, 0930 hrs. Complainant
reported he left his wife’s purse unattended in an empty stroller while he
stood in line to get a coffee near the main entrance. While waiting in line, he was approached by
a subject that pointed out a female with a brown coat who just took the
purse. Security was notified and one
of their officers located and detained the suspect inside a restroom on the
second floor. The purse was recovered
in a waste bin in the restroom. The
60-year-old female from Detroit advised officers “she took the purse due to
drug and alcohol problems.” She was
arrested. High
Oaks, 1/27-1/30 Complainant
stated several pieces of jewelry were missing from her jewelry box and her
husband’s dresser drawer. No forced
entry. Complaint stated several
relatives and a cleaning person have been in the house during the period the
items are believed to have come up missing. Santia,
1/2-2/4 Snow
blower stolen from garage. Mon Jin
Lau, 1515 E. Maple, 2/7, 0230 hrs. Witness
reported observing a maroon ’03 Dodge Caravan drive up and park on the east
side of the building. The male driver
exited and opened the gate of a storage area next to the building removed a
snow blower, loaded it into the van and drove off. A business rep confirmed the snow blower
had been stolen. The van registers to
a 33-year-old male from Detroit. Total
Lawn Care, 554 E. Maple, 2/6, 1945 hrs. Complainant
reported he opened the storage yard gates to set up for night snow plowing
operations and briefly left to get something to eat. When he returned, he discovered a purple
Dodge Town and Country van backed up to the fence line on the south side of
the property. He stated it was
occupied by 3-4 males, the seats were missing from the rear, and one of the
males was sitting on a milk crate inside.
When he asked what they were doing, they apologized and drove
off. The van came back stolen out of
Auburn Hills. Complainant discovered
about $50.00 worth of scrap missing from the yard. The driver was described as a B/M,
55-65-years-old, 5’-7,” 175, wearing a brown winter jacket. Clark
Gas Station, 6951 Rochester, 1/26, 2343 hrs. Complainant
came to the police station to report a female driving a ’08 black Buick
Rendezvous pumped $25.00 worth of gas and then drove off with out
paying. He ran out into the roadway
where she was stopped for a red light, knocked on her window and told her she
needed to pay. She advised him she had
paid, directed him to leave her alone and drove off. The plate registers to a 35-year-old female
from Southfield. Larcenies from Autos: Tuffy,
512 E. Maple, 2/3-2/4, 0000-0944 hrs. Catalytic
converter stolen from Toyota 4 Runner parked in lot. Bowl
One, 1639 E. 14 Mile, 2/4, 1745-2130 hrs. Front
passenger side window smashed out of ’98 Ford Explorer and laptop computer
stolen. GPS bracket was also stolen.
Complainant feels suspect(s) saw the bracket, assumed the GPS was
inside the car and while looking for it found and stole the computer. The GPS
was not in the car. Lovington,
2/5, 0530 hrs. Caller
reported observing two male subjects running from a car parked in the
apartment complex lot and toward a dark colored sedan parked near John
R. Responding officers located a ’08
Pontiac Grand Prix on blocks minus all four tires from the area the subjects
were observed running. The area was checked
for the suspects and vehicle with negative results. Tuffy
Auto, 512 E. Maple, 2/5, 0000-0100 hrs. Catalytic
converter stolen from ’94 Toyota Corolla parked in lot. Malicious Destruction of Property: Wisconsin, 2/4, 0015 hrs. Complainant was awakened by the
sound of glass breaking and discovered the front window of his residence
broken out with a brick and glass jar.
He observed two males enter a ’94 Honda Accord which immediately drove
off. It had two additional subjects
inside. He followed in his own vehicle
and obtained the plate which registers to a 44-year-old male from Warren. LaSalle
Bank, 390 W. 14 Mile, 2/2-2/4, 0800-0720 hrs. Officers
responded to a report of a possible ATM break-in attempt. Investigating officer located what appeared
to be damage to the screen/monitor resulting from a punch. There was no sign of pry marks or signs of
an attempt to break into the machine. Barnes and Noble Lot, 396 John R,
2/2, 1200-1915 hrs. ’00 Ford Crown Victoria and ’08 Ford
Focus had two tires each slashed. Minors and Alcohol: 7-11, 5020 John R, 2/2, 2120 Hrs. Complainant stated a male subject
entered and tried to purchase a case of beer.
Complainant stated he advised the subject “he did not believe he was
21, as he appeared 18-19 years old.” The
subject then provided a driver’s license.
When complainant checked, it showed the listed subject to be 25. The photo on the license was similar, but
did not match the subject trying to make the purchase. When the complainant advised the subject he
was calling police, the subject fled the store in a silver Ford Taurus,
leaving the license behind. Officers
went to the Troy address and located the Taurus in the drive. They also located an 18-year-old male who
admitted attempting to make the alcohol purchase using an older brother’s old
license. He was cited and released for
using “False ID to Attempt to Purchase Alcohol.” N/B I-75 N/O Rochester, 2/2, 0307
hrs. Officer observed a blue ’95 Pontiac
Sunbird traveling N/B on the freeway near Rochester at 80 mph. The officer stopped it after vehicle exited
at W/B Big Beaver. The 18-year-old
male driver from Troy had no license and handed the officer his school ID. A computer check indicated he had never
acquired a driver’s license. He was
arrested. A baggie containing a small
amount of marijuana was found in the pocket of his coat for which he was also
charged. A half empty bottle of vodka
was found underneath the driver’s seat.
The two passengers had been drinking.
The 17-year-old female from Beverly Hills blew 0.09 on a Preliminary
Breath Test (PBT) and was cited for “MIP” (Minor in Possession). The 19-year-old male passenger from
Birmingham was not cited. They were
both transported home. The driver
passed sobriety tests and he blew zero on a PBT. Neighbor
Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Officers
summoned when father and son were disputing over alleged monies owed to each
other with conflicting accounts.
Apparently they have been alternately re-titling a pickup truck during
the dispute in an effort to use it as leverage in resolving the disputed
debt. PD contacted MI Secretary of
State Office and they advised they would “red-flag” the plate and VIN in an
effort to stop the “re-titling” actions. Complainant
reported seeking information from a Texas company regarding tax
services. He asked for a copy of their
contract to review, however reported they charged his credit card for
services without his agreeing to or signing the contract. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: One
harassment/stalking report taken; one harassing telephone call report taken;
two threats reports taken. Two
harassing TXT message reports taken. Retail
Fraud: Robberies: Suspicious Incidents: Lexington, 2/1, 2115 hrs. Complainant observed a male subject
walking away from his neighbor’s house.
The subject waived at him and then entered a white ’95 Suzuki and left
the area. Complainant did not
recognize the subject and obtained the plate which registers to a 47-year-old
male from Beverly Hills. Footprints in
the snow led to and from the home from where the car had been parked in the
street. There was no sign of a
break-in or attempt at the house in question.
The subject was described as a w/m, medium build, about 5’-9,” long
brown hair, short scruffy beard and mustache, wearing a black jacket and
black pants and carrying a back pack. Creston, 1/31, 1900 hrs. Complainant stated she heard someone
ringing her doorbell, wasn’t expecting anyone, and so went to a second floor window
to look outside. She then heard the subject trying to open her front door at
which time she began to yell at him.
He fled to an awaiting full sized gray van with no windows that was
backed up into her driveway. The van
sped off without headlights on.
Complainant stated there appeared to be a second black van with no
windows parked in the street that followed the first van as it left the area,
also without headlights on. Applewood, 2/6, 2210 hrs. Complainant responded to a knock at
the door. A subject she didn’t know
asked for “Michael.” There was no one
by that name living there. He
apparently approached two different houses and was reportedly accompanied by
a small white vehicle. He was
described as a W/M, 20-25 years, thick gray jacket, black wavy hair. Footprints in snow indicated he was wearing
an athletic type shoe. Traffic
Altercations: Vandalism: Weapons
Offenses: Welfare
Checks: Morse
Elementary, 475 Cherry, 2/6, 1815 hrs. Complainant
located a 12-year-old male special needs youth who was lost. Officers were able to learn his name and
age; however he was unable to direct them to where he lived. He was transported to the station. Eventually a relative with whom he recently
moved contacted the PD, responded to the station, and picked him up. Group
Home, Beach, 2/6, 1015 hrs. Officers
responded to a report that a 53-year-old female resident walked away. She made some statements about going to
Somerset Collection. Responding
officers initiated a K-9 track which was heading in that direction. Somerset Security was also contacted and
alerted. They located her there and
she was transported back to the residence by Toy officers. Special
Events Information: Miscellaneous Information: Officers responded on a complaint
from a 44-year-old male from Troy that his on-line date was not going well
and he wanted the female out of his house.
Officers found both to have been drinking and the date waiting on the
front porch of the residence when they arrived. Officers gave the 47-year-old female from
Troy a ride home. Wendover, 2/7, 2043 hrs. A 42-year-old female from Troy
reported that while walking her two small dogs, a white Husky came out of a
nearby yard and bit her Beagle causing a small puncture wound to the Beagle’s
stomach. Complainant stated the Husky
was aggressive towards her as well.
The complainant spoke to the owner of the Husky who indicated the
“invisible fence batteries were not working.”
Animal Control Officer to follow-up. Alibi,
6700 Rochester, 2/7, 1935 hrs. Complainant
stated two couples in their mid sixties failed to pay for their $32.45 bill,
however left a $7.00 tip. They left in
a maroon ’08 Dodge Caravan that registers to a company in Orion Twp. Case
Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those outlined above,
the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 1 PPO Violation: 1 Drunk Driving: 4 Retail Fraud: 7 Drove While License Suspended: 3 Warrants: 9 Possession of
Marijuana: 3 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below link for community
events for the coming February 8th – 15th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ . _______________________________ UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN FEBRUARY February
8: Kiwanis Little Bit of Country – Whole Lot of Fun Gala, Petruzzello’s Banquet Hall, 6:30 pm. Fun, food, live and silent
auctions. Call 248.879.1111. Tickets:
$125. February 9: Saturday Family Story
Time, Library, 11:15 am. The Twosome Tellers will present wonderful takes
followed by a storytelling workshop. No registration. All ages. FREE. February
9: Valentine Stories and Crafts,
Troy Public Library, 1 or 3 pm. Make a Valentine’s Day
craft and listen to stories about love and friendship. Registration begins
January 26. Ages 3 and up. FREE. February 9: Teen Movie, Library, 2 pm.
Promised to be a lighthearted romantic comedy, great for a hang out with
friends and snacks. No registration. FREE. February 9: Family Night, Community Center, 5-8
pm. Members FREE/non-members, $5 per
two people. February 10: Troy High Country
Fiddlers, Troy High School, 2-3:30 pm. Fiddlers from Troy High
School under the direction of Alan McNair, play bluegrass country music. Space
is limited, buy tickets early. Proceeds help support the Troy Country
Fiddlers and the Troy Historical Society Heritage Campaign. $5 adults; $3 students/children. February 10: Chamber Music Festival,
Troy Public Library, 3:00 pm. Listen to the gifted young
musicians from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Civic Ensembles. No registration. FREE. February
14: The Little Acorns, Nature
Center, 10-11 am. Come explore
the sights, smells, and sounds of winter with a young child with various
outdoor activities. Register. Ages 1-4.
$4 (accompanying adult is free). February
14: Evening Family Story Time,
Troy Public Library, 7 pm.
Bring the family to hear some great stories followed by milk and
cookies. No registration, all
ages. FREE. February 15: Brown Bag Lecture:
Urbanism & Public Art, Library, 12 pm. FREE. February
15: Technology Club, Library, 4:15-5:15 pm. Explore educational fun on the Internet.
Registration required. Ages 9+. FREE. Crime Prevention Tips
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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