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Police
Crime Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFT
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Crime Alert for period ending May 16, 2008 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Elaine, 5/11, 0015-0800 hrs. ’93 Plymouth van parked in the street was stolen. Breaking
and Entries: Crash Investigations: 600
Block of Robinwood, 5/9, 0419 hrs. Officers
responded to a report that a black Dodge Stratus smashed into a tree and the
four occupants exited and fled the scene. Upon arrival, the
vehicle was still running, the airbags had deployed and the interior smelled
of intoxicants. Officers recovered a
cell phone from inside that eventually rang.
A female was calling claiming to be the registered owner. She stated she “allowed a 23-year-old male
from Troy to drive her car home.” She
stated she “just received word her he crashed it.” Other responding officers located three of
the occupants on Livernois. They were
a 24-year-old female, and two 22-year-old males all from Troy. They gave conflicting accounts of the incident,
including denials they were involved, as well as claiming no knowledge of who
was driving. Information was
eventually ferreted out indicating the 23-year-old from Troy that called the
vehicle’s owner was the driver. He was
described as “very drunk” when he crashed the car into the tree. He was not located at the time of the
incident. The 24-year-old female was
found in possession of a baggie of marijuana and a marijuana pipe for which
she was arrested. Investigation
continues. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and
other Fraud: Complainant
reported receiving a bill for a $378.70 jewelry purchase against her credit
account that she did not make/authorize. A 70-year-old
male complainant from Troy reported receiving several calls from a male claiming
to be from the Department of Treasury requesting his personal information,
including his social security number.
He did not provide it with no losses. A 56-year-old
male complainant from Troy reported receiving an e-mail claiming it was sent
by the IRS about a refund and requested he fill in the information, including
his bank account information. He did
as requested. He was contacted by his
bank a week later asking for authorization for a $985.00 withdrawal. He advised them it was fraudulent and had
his accounts changed. Complainant
reported receiving a collection notice for an overdue credit account in the
amount of $235.78. Complainant stated
she did not open the account and someone used her personal information to
fraudulently do so. A 47-year-old
male complainant from Troy reported receiving a telephone call from someone
asking for a donation to the Detroit Police Department. Complainant agreed and a subject arrived at
his home where complainant wrote a check for $25.00. When he visited his bank, he discovered the
check was tampered with and cashed for $484.00. Suspect:
B/M, approximately 40-years-old, 5’-5,” medium build. Complainant
received an overdue notice on a credit card account she stated she never
opened with an outstanding balance of $1889.00. Complainant
state her ATM card was stolen. She
discovered one fraudulent transaction for $100.00 at a gas station in Troy. Complainant
reported getting a call from a representative form a local store asking about
his delivery. He had made no
purchases. In checking, he discovered
someone obtained his credit card information and made a fraudulent
purchase. The purchase was cancelled
with no losses. Complainant
reported making a purchase on E-bay which was several items short when she received
it from what she thought she was agreeing to.
Total short: $76.75. Complainant
reported being contacted by a collection agency regarding an overdue credit
account amount of $212.36. Complainant
stated someone obtained and used his account information fraudulently. A
65-year-old female complainant from Troy reported hiring an individual to
re-brick her chimney. She gave him a
deposit check for $650.00 to order the brick.
When he departed without leaving her his contact information or a copy
of the contract/estimate, she became suspicious and placed a stop payment on
the check. She later discovered he
succeeded in cashing it at a party store in Warren. No funds were withdrawn from her account
and the check was returned to the store due to the stop payment. Collection agency working on behalf of the
store asked her to document the incident with a police report. 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. Troy investigators are following up
on one report of a domestic assault wherein the suspect was gone upon
officers’ arrival. Drugs/Narcotics: Big Beaver
and Troy Street, 5/9, 2225 hrs. Officers
stopped a white Ford Explorer for a traffic violation. The 41-year-old male driver from Troy was
arrested for driving on a “Suspended License.” While being booked in the jail, a small
baggie of what turned out to be crack cocaine was recovered from his pants
pocket for which he was also charged. Firefighters’
Park, 1810 W. Square Lake, 5/8, 1900 hrs. Plain
clothes officers observed four subjects sitting in the bed of a pickup. Three of the subjects were passing a pipe
between one another. Investigation
located a small baggie of marijuana in one of the subjects’ backpack and the
pipe that was being passed had burned marijuana inside. A 25-year-old female from Livonia,
29-year-old male from Redford, and 26-year-old male from Plymouth were cited
and released for “Possession of Marijuana.” CVS
Pharmacy, 31 E. Long Lake, 5/13, 1729 hrs. Complainant
reported checking records and determining a 25-year-old female from Troy had
been filling numerous prescriptions from numerous doctors for Xanex,
Darvocet, and Hydrochorodone. In spite
of having insurance, she had been paying with cash. The number and frequencies are well outside
guidelines. Complainant believes
subject has somehow fraudulently obtained Rx pads from the varying issuing
doctors, and/or fraudulently obtained their DEA numbers. Complainant reported other area pharmacies
have noticed the suspicious number of transactions and have begun declining
the subject’s scripts. The subject
told officers she has severe back pain and the Rx’s are legitimate. She was
released pending further investigation. Drunk/Intoxicated
Driving Incidents of Interest: Embezzlements: Michael
Kors, Somerset Collection, 2800 W. Big Beaver, 4/24 LPO (Loss
Prevention Officers) reported discovering a 23-year-old female employee from
Southfield completed a sale to her step-brother consisting of a watch and
pair of shoes on 4/24. On 4/25, she
conducted a fraudulent refund of the watch, crediting her debit card account
$206.70 without returning the watch.
When LPO confronted her, she admitted the fraud and returned the
watch. She was identified and released
by investigating officers pending further investigation. Troy Hilton, 5500 Crooks, 10/07-5/13 Complainant reported on four different
occasions, deposit monies were discovered missing from locked deposit boxes
at the front desk. Employees
responsible for the deposits have a key to the boxes. Approximately $835.00 total missing. Home Invasions: Beacon
Hill, 5/13, 0745-1830 hrs. Apartment
entered from ground level bedroom window and dresser drawers rummaged. IPod stereo, iPod, two laptops and a jar of
quarters stolen. Larcenies: Fantasy
Pet Products, 1872 Ring, Unknown GMC
motor home parked in lot for storage over the last several months found with
50 gallons of gas siphoned out. Braken,
12/20/07-5/11/08 Complainant
discovered three items of jewelry missing from her dresser. She reported no signs of forced entry
during the period in question, however indicated she sometimes left the house
unlocked while on short outings. Kirts,
4/10-5/10 Apartment
basement storage area had lock hinge cut to gain access, however nothing appeared
to be missing. MHM
Construction, 997 Troy Court, 4/19-5/2 Approximately
20 aluminum scrap poles stolen from a rear parking lot. Starbuck’s,
6908 Rochester, 5/9, 1845-1945 hrs. Plastic
tip jar containing approximately $20.00 in tips stolen from front counter. Complainant
reported a tennis bracelet and earrings were missing from her residence. She suspects her 22-year-old son stole and
pawned the items. Sprint
Cell Tower, 3838 Livernois Two
copper grounding bus bars stolen from cell tower. Larcenies from Autos: Charter,
5/8-5/9, 1800-1400 hrs. Rear
passenger window smashed out of a ’94 Lincoln Towncar parked in apartment
complex lot and the in-dash radio removed and left on the floor. Nothing else disturbed. Wesley,
5/9-5/10, 2300-1100 hrs. Unlocked
’92 Dodge parked in drive entered and the contents of a wallet stolen. Triple,
Inc., 1441 Allen Drive, 5/13, 1600-1930 hrs. Catalytic
converter stolen from a ’98 Pontiac Sunfire parked in lot. Malicious Destruction of Property: Winter,
5/8, 1230-1630 hrs. Rear
windows of a vacant home broken out with rocks. Troy
High School, 4777 Northfield Parkway, 5/8, 0745-1425 hrs. ’08 Audi
parked in lot had driver’s side, trunk and passenger side keyed. Oakland
Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 5/7, 1600-1800 hrs. Dodge
Dakota pickup had passenger side door lock damaged in a possible attempt to
gain entry. Vacant
Business, 2850 Rochester, 5/13, 2100-2300 hrs. Window
smashed out with no sign of entry attempt. Minors and Alcohol: Leetonia, 5/9, 2328 hrs. Officers responded to a report of
loud music and a large fire. Upon
arrival, 6-10 people were observed sitting around the fire. By the time officers approached, all had
fled. There were empty beer cans on
the ground and a glass marijuana pipe.
A Ford Focus was backed up near the fire with its hatch up and music
playing loudly. A 16-year-old male was
contacted in the home who indicated he had a 17-year-old brother, but
apparently he wasn’t available. The
16-year-old contacted his mother via cell phone and officers spoke to
her. They requested she come home to
deal with the situation. She stated
she was in downtown Detroit and could be home in 45 minutes. She did not arrive while officers were on
scene and did not return additional calls.
Officers were able to extinguish the fire. They contacted the parents that were the
registered owners of the cars left behind and advised them of the
situation. Most indicated their
sons/daughters had the cars in question. Marengo, 5/14, 0033 hrs. Officers responded to a vacant house
on a report of noise, teens on the roof and that a black Nissan Frontier had
stopped by with several teens entering the house. Responding officers located the Nissan on
Norton near South Boulevard and stopped it.
The 46-year-old female driver from Troy stated she “had her two sons
in the car with her.” Her 19-year-old
son was in the front seat, smelled strongly of intoxicants, had slurred
speech, and staggered when he walked.
He denied drinking and refused to take a PBT (Preliminary Breath Test). He was issued a citation for MIP (Minor in
Possession) and released to his mother.
His 17-year-old brother was in back.
He stated they “were at the house in question where several teens were
drinking, and that several were out on the roof.” He was not drinking, took and passed a
PBT. He was also released. Officers at the house that was supposed to
be vacant heard voices coming from inside, however no one responded to their
knocks. A window was found ajar. A search using a police K-9 unit was
conducted. A 20-year-old male from Troy came down from a second floor area
claiming “his mother gave him the house and no one else was there.” As the search continued an 18-year-old male
from Troy fell from the attic hole onto the floor below. Officers located empty glasses, a half
empty ½ gallon bottle of Vodka and orange juice in the house. Both subjects were drunk. The homeowner was contacted and confirmed
no one was supposed to be inside the house.
The 20-year-old refused to take a PBT.
He was cited for MIP and “Providing a Location for Illegal Purposes.” Officers transported him home and while attempting
to get him out of the patrol car and into his house, he began screaming
obscenities at officers. He was
arrested and using profanities in public was added to his charges. He blew 0.12 on a PBT in the jail. The 18-year-old blew 0.09 on a PBT. He was cited for MIP and driven home. Neighbor
Troubles: Peace
Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: One
harassment/stalking report taken. Retail Fraud: JC Penney, Oakland Mall, 700 W. 14
Mile, 5/13, 1725 hrs. LPO’s observed two subjects in the
store. A subject later identified as a
53-year-old female from Dearborn Heights placed a knife set, quilt, and sheet
set into the shopping cart being pushed by the second subject later
identified as her 85-year-old mother from Birmingham. The 53-year-old
concealed the quilt and sheet set in a JC Penney shopping bag. She placed the bag back in the cart, on top
of the knife set. With her mother
pushing the cart, she exited the store without making any attempt to pay for
the concealed merchandise. LPO’s
stopped them outside. Officers
arrested the 53-year-old. They drove
the 85-year-old home after she explained she had no idea what her daughter
was doing and outlined several medical conditions. Total value stolen/recovered: $229.00. Robberies: Suspicious Incidents: Northampton, 5/9, 0015 hrs. Dog sitter reported hearing the
sound of the front storm door being opened.
She stated the dog began barking at which point she heard the storm
door close. Officers arrived and found
nothing suspicious/no sign of forced entry attempt. Collington and Chesapeake, 5/11,
0210 hrs. An officer on patrol located a
suspicious male wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans out on foot that fled
when the officer came into view. Other
responding officers located a black Jeep Commander pulled off of Northfield
Parkway onto the grassy area on the north side of Troy High about ½ mile from
where the fleeing subject was last seen.
As officers approached, a male matching the description of the
original suspect took off running from the Jeep carrying a shovel. The 16-year-old male driver from Troy
stated his “18-year-old male passenger from Troy and the 18-year-old male
from Troy that ran, called him to give them a ride home.” He was found in violation of his graduated
license which permitted him to drive between 0500 and midnight. He was transported to the station, cited
for the license violation, and turned over to his father. The shovel was recovered near the
Jeep. A police k-9 Unit arrived and
began a track for the subject that fled.
There was some indication from the 18-year-old passenger still on the
scene, that he and the subject that fled were engaged in some sort of senior
prank. The 18-year-old blew 0.10 on a
PBT (Preliminary Breath Test), was cited for MIP (Minor in Possession) and
was driven home and turned over to his parents. Officers went to the missing 18-year-old’s
house and briefed his mother on the situation. He later called officers from his home, and
officers went there to speak with him.
He provided no further explanation other than he “got scared when he
saw the officers so he ran.” He was
cited and released for “Hindering and Obstructing Police.” Industrial Sub, Elliot and
Minnesota, 5/13, 0300 hrs. Officer observed a brown ’88 GMC Vandura
¾ ton window van cruising through the closed business lots with its lights
out. On at least one occasion it
stopped behind a building and an occupant got out and climbed into a fenced
storage area. The van eventually left
the area and was stopped. The driver
was a 33-year-old male from Shelby and the passenger was a 32-year-old male
from Mt. Clemens. No contraband/stolen
items were recovered from the van. No signs
of forced entry at the buildings the vehicle was stopped behind or the
building the subject were out on foot around.
Indications were the pair were scrapping. 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. Officers located an intoxicated
21-year-old female that required transport to the hospital for detox. Officers located a 25-year-old
female that required transport to the hospital for evaluation after a bad
reaction/possible overdose reportedly in conjunction with the use of “magic
mushrooms.” Troy
Athens High, 4333 John R, 5/2, 0947 hrs. 14 and
15-year-old male students from Troy were reported by other students as “acting
drunk or high.” Both smelled strongly
of mint. Investigation revealed they
had been drinking mouthwash in one of the girls’ softball dugouts in an
attempt to get drunk. The 14-year-old
could not sit up in his chair, his eyes appeared glassy, and he began
vomiting spoiling his fresh breath.
Parents and EMS were summoned to the scene. EMS transported the 14-year-old to the
hospital for evaluation based on his condition after briefing his
father. EMS recommended the father of
the 15-year-old take him to the hospital for evaluation, which he agreed to
do. A bottle of fresh mint antiseptic
mouthwash was recovered from the dugout. Special
Events Information: Miscellaneous Information: Troy Hilton, 5500 Crooks,
5/8,1130-1600 hrs. Troy investigator checking the
eros.com website located an advertisement that two females were visiting Troy
from May 6-12. The advertisement was
consistent with Internet prostitution operations. Using information from the site, the
investigator made contact and received directions to the Northfield
Hilton. Plain clothes officers
proceeded to that location and developed information indicating two separate
rooms were involved and initiated surveillance. At approximately 1350 hrs. a male knocked
on the door of one of the rooms and was let in. Approximately 30 minutes later he left
after which he was stopped and questioned.
He admitted paying $300.00 to the female in the room for a sex
act. The 37-year-old male from Port
Huron stated he “found the female online at eros.com and booked an
appointment for 1400 hrs.” He filled
out a written statement and was released pending further investigation. Officers advised hotel management who
accompanied officers to the room where contact was made with a 23-year-old
female from Sunny Isles, Florida. She
stated “she had seen several males over the past couple days and provided sex
in exchange for money.” She made no
further statements. The manager advised her she was being evicted for
engaging in illegal activities on the premises and officers placed her under
arrest for prostitution. Officers located numerous condoms, lubricant, and
$672.00 in the room. She was
transported to the station, booked, and posted bond. At approximately 1354 hrs. a male entered
the other room. He exited at 1525 hrs.
after which he was stopped and questioned.
The 58-year-old male from Farmington Hills admitted “paying $300.00 to
the female in the room for a sex act after finding her online at eros.com and
booking an appointment with her for 1330 hrs.” He provided a written statement and was
released pending further investigation.
Officers made contact with hotel management who accompanied officers
to the room where contact was made with a 37-year-old female from Sunny
Isles, Florida. The manager advised
her she was being evicted for engaging in illegal activities on the premises
and officers placed her under arrest for prostitution. She made no statements. Approximately $800.00, numerous condoms,
lubricant, notebooks, and airline boarding passes were among the items
located in the room. The female was
transported to the station, booked and posted bond. Case
Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those outlined above,
the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 3 Drunk Driving: 6 Retail Fraud: 7 Trespassing: 1 Disorderly Conduct: 1 Reckless Driving: 1 Drove While License Suspended: 4 Michigan operator’s license never acquired: 1 Warrants: 5 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below link for community
events for the coming May 16th
– 23rd Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ ____________________________________ UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN MAY
May 8 & 22: Farubafun,
Library, 3:30-5 pm. Come discuss volumes 1-6 of the manga and watch episodes
of the anime. Trivia quiz winners will receive prizes. All ages. FREE. May 17: Perennial Plant Exchange, Aquatic Center Parking Lot, 10 am - 12 pm. Trade your excess
plants with others and increase the variety in your garden. Plants must be
pest free. Free. May
17: Family Fun – Michigan, It’s Something to Sing About!, Museum, 10 am. As
part of Michigan History Week, enjoy a music program with the toe-tapping
Michigan folk sounds of “FoxFire.” Registration required. Fee: $5. May 17 & 25: Aquatic Center Open House, 10 am - 12 pm on May 17 and 2 - 4 pm on May 25. May
17: Library Babies, Library, 11:30 am. Bring your 6-12 month old
for a potpourri of music, stories and fun. Register. Free. May
17: Homelife Tour & Buttermaking, Museum, 1-2 pm. Come compare how home
life has changed from the 1800s and 1900s. A butter-making opportunity with
tasty samples follows. 3rd grade to adult. Registration required. Fee:
$3. May
17: Children’s Book Week, Library, 2 pm. Commemorate book week (May
12-18) by reading and discussing Katherine Paterson’s Lyddie, the story of a young girl’s search for independence in
1843. Ages 9+. Register. Free. May 17: Teen
Mystery Movie, Library, 2 pm. Enjoy
snacks while taking in a film with a friend. Free. May 17:
Mother-Daughter Pool Party, Troy Community Center, 6-8 pm. Have a girls night out at the Community Center, there
will be games, tubes and a picture. Register, all ages. $10 per pair/$5 each additional daughter. May
18: International Museum Day, Museum, 1-4 pm. As part of Michigan History
Week, enjoy a blacksmithing demonstration. Children’s hands-on activity. Free.
May 18: Shared
Inheritances, Asian Indians in Troy, Library, 2 pm. Free May 18:
Chess, Library, 2-5 pm. A
chess competition moderated by Tom Manion. Register, ages 7 and up, Free. May 21: Museum
Evening Lecture Series, Crooks Road Cemetery, 6:30 pm. Costumed interpreters introduce some of the pioneers,
veterans and their family members buried in this historic cemetery. Tours
leave every 15 minutes; meet at the cemetery. Must register. Fee: $5; Free for Historical Society Members.
May 23:
Aquatic Center opens for the season. FREE
Admission today! _____________________
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