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Police Crime Alert

Community Services Section

Gary Mayer

Chief of Police

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

Crime Alert for period ending July 24^th, 2009

Altercations:

Pauline Drive, 07/22/09, 9:20 pm: Complainant reports two men fighting in the street. Participants left before officers arrived. Witness reported that 38-year-old and 41-year-old male residents of Troy were fighting over a woman. The witness said the two left the area together. Officers made contact with the subjects. Both refused to make statements about the incident and refused medical treatment.

Assaults:

Residence on Lyons, 07/17, 3:20 AM: Resident, who was intoxicated, reports that he was smoking a cigarette in front of his home, when he had a confrontation with a group of young white males and females walking along the sidewalk. According to the resident, the group was loud and he asked them to be quiet. One of the males in the group allegedly punched the resident on the side of his head. The group fled the area east on Redwood. The resident sustained a laceration to his lip. However, he declined transport to a hospital for treatment.

Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement:

Troy Officer and K-9 were dispatched to Berkley to track CSC suspect. K-9 was able to track scent for five blocks to a school and located suspect in shrubs. Suspect arrested by Berkley Officers.

Auto/Vehicle Thefts:

Charter, 07/15/09, 1:00 am-11:00 am: Complainant reports 1997 Honda Civic was stolen from lot.

Breaking and Entries:

2.25 Cleaners, 3646 Rochester Rd., 07/16, 11:58 PM: Unknown suspect(s) broke the glass on the front door with a landscape rock to enter the business. Suspect(s) stole cash from the cash register.

Aakash Grocers, 3656 Rochester Rd., 07/16, 11:58 PM: Unknown suspect(s) broke the glass on the front door with a landscape rock to enter the business. Suspect(s) stole cash from the cash register.

Long Lake Animal Hospital, 5044 John R, 07/21/09, 3:30 am: Troy Officers responded to alarm and found screen removed from window on north side of building and front door open. Business representative confirmed that $500 was missing from cash drawer.

Corporate Appraisal Management, 1729 Rochester Road, 07/20/09, 2:45 am: Troy Officers responded to an alarm and found the front glass door broken with a large rock. Business representative confirmed that a Mac laptop, Mac desktop, and flat screen monitor were missing. A nearby resident heard the alarm and describes the suspect as a 6’0” male wearing dark clothing.

Credit, Check, Identity Theft, Other Fraud:

1 Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card report

1 Fraud report

Two mail fraud/scam

One telephone fraud/scam

One credit card fraud

Grand Haven, 07/17/09, 1:45 pm: Victim received telephone call from female indicating she won cash prize and asked if Wal-Mart was in the area. She instructed victim to meet her at the bank inside Wal-Mart with check for $582 to claim her prize. Victim hung up and called police.

Shell Gas Station, 2970 East Long Lake Road, 07/21/09, 11:10 pm: Complainant reports fraudulent gift card transactions on two occasions on this date. (1) Black male, 6’2”, 295 pounds, 40-years-old and black male, 5’9”, 165 pounds, 25-years-old made one purchase of gasoline and two separate purchases of cigarettes and pop. The computer read as “off line” but attendant allowed transactions. They left the area driving a newer black Cadillac Escalade. (2) Black male, 6’0”, 175 pounds, 25-years-old and black male, 6’0”, 175 pounds, 20-years-old made one purchase of cigarettes during which the computer read as “off line” but attendant allowed transaction. Second transaction was refused by attendant. They left the area driving a light-colored Chrysler four-door sedan. It was discovered that unknown suspect(s) tampered with the credit card system causing it to read “off line”.

Domestic/Family Trouble:

Troy Officers responded to five incidents involving domestic disputes or family troubles in which there were no reasons for formal enforcement action.

Embezzlements:

Macy’s 500 W 14 MI Rd., 03/01 - 07/16, 10:00 AM - 3:48 PM: An internal investigation by a Macy’s Loss Prevention Officer revealed that a sales associate made multiple merchandise returns to the same gift card, but could not account for the merchandise.

Firearms:

St. Paul, 07/18/09, 8:30 pm: Complainant reports a broken second story window with a spent .40 caliber bullet nearby. Officers were able to determine bullet came from area of residence on Elmoor. Officer made contact with 58-year-old male resident who possesses a CPL. Resident admitted to accidental discharge of firearm and was cited for same.

Fires:

Best Recovery Services, 1970 Brinston Street, 07/21/09, 6:30 am: Vehicle fire occurred in rear of business when wire from transformer fell upon 2005 Dodge Ram pickup truck.

Home Invasions:

Larchwood, 07/05/09-07/06/09, 9:30 pm-12:00 am: Complainant reports unknown(s) entered open garage, entered unlocked vehicles, and stole various items. Two Garmin Streetpilot GPS units, GPS charger, Apple Ipod Classic, and six compact discs were missing.

Creston Street, 07/21/09, 10:30 am-1:45 pm: Complainant reports rear east door of home damaged by unknown intruder. Nothing reported missing.

Larcenies:

Residence on Coachman Drive, 07/15 – 07/16, 10:30 PM – 10:30 AM: Unknown suspect(s) stole the license plate from a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 4-door, while it was parked in the lot of this apartment complex.

On 07/16, at approximately 11:32 AM, while the owner was at the Police Station reporting his license plate stolen, the Police Department received a call on suspicious persons at the Red Roof Inn, 2350 Rochester Court. The witness reported two young males tampering with the license plate on a blue 2000 Ford F150 pickup truck. A Police Officer observed one of the males throw an object into a dumpster and return to the truck. The Officer stopped the truck after it exited the parking lot. Both male occupants could not produce identification. The license plate on the truck was the one stolen from the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. Officers learned that the pickup truck was also reported as stolen in Pleasant Ridge on 07/15. An Officer recovered the license plate belonging to the stolen truck from the dumpster at the Red Roof Inn. Officers arrested the 19-year-old and 15-year-old brothers, both residents of Detroit, on numerous charges, including “Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property” for possession of the stolen truck and license plate.

Universal Institute – Michigan, 1709 John R, 05/26 – 07/15, 4:00 PM – 11:00 AM: Unknown suspect(s) stole medical records and a personnel file from the business. The complainant suspects a former employee in the thefts.

Hertford, 07/04/09-07/11/09, 4:00 pm-10:00 am: Complainant reports cement lawn decoration stolen from property.

Troy Public Library, 510 West Big Beaver Road, 07/16/09, 6:15pm: Complainant reports unlocked red and black bicycle with curved handlebars and black shocks stolen from bike rack.

Creative Breakthroughs, 2075 West Big Beaver Road, 07/16/09-07/17/09, 5:05 pm-8:00 am: Complainant reports leaving her purse on desk in cubical. $180 in cash was missing from wallet. Cleaning crew is suspected.

Highland Drive, 07/17/09-07/19/09, 9:00 pm-5:00 pm: Complainant reports two sets of golf clubs, DVD remote control and headphones were stolen from unlocked 2010 Chevrolet Equinox parked in driveway.

International Academy of Design & Technology, 1850 Research Drive, 07/13/09, 12:00 pm: Complainant reports leaving T-Mobile Sidekick LX cellular telephone on desk in classroom. Telephone was missing upon complainant’s return.

Macy’s, 500 West Fourteen Mile Road, 06/30/09, 5:40 pm: Complainant reports leaving her wallet unattended for approximately two minutes in deli area. It was gone when she returned. Wallet contained driver’s license, several credit cards, and cash.

American House, 2300 Grand Haven, 07/13/09-07/18/09, 8:00 am-4:00 pm: Complainant reports two rings missing from his mother’s apartment in assisted living facility. A gold band was missing from bathroom sink approximately three months ago. A silver band with blue sapphire was noticed as missing from his mother’s finger during the above-listed times. Both thefts have been reported to management.

Eagle Drive, 07/21/09, 9:00 pm: Complainant reports Honda lawn mower stolen from front lawn of residence. Witness states white male, 5’9”, 60-years-old, driving older silver van pulling trailer with wooden sides took the mower.

Macy’s, 500 West Fourteen Mile Road, 07/21/09, 6:45 pm-9:00 pm: Complainant reports purse stolen from cash register area. Charges were made at Detroit gas stations after 9:00 pm.

Larcenies from Autos:

Crime Prevention Tip: Take anything you do not want stolen out of your vehicle!

Residence on Traverse, 07/14 – 07/15, 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM: Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked Chevrolet Suburban parked in the driveway at this residence and stole a GPS navigational system and cord for a cellular telephone.

Tucker Street, 07/17/09-07/18/09, 11:30 pm-10:30 am: Complainant reports an I-phone charger, two pairs of sunglasses, and jewelry items were stolen from unlocked Hyundai Elantra parked in driveway.

Charter, 07/18/09, 12:00 am-9:30 am: Complainant reports four tires and rims stolen from 2009 Chevrolet Malibu parked in lot.

Polish Cultural Center, 2975 East Maple Road, 07/18/09, 7:00 pm-11:40 pm: Complainants report vehicles entered and items stolen. Front passenger window broken on Chrysler Towne & Country minivan and Garmin GPS unit stolen. Front driver window broken on Jeep Cherokee and wallet containing three credit cards stolen.

Livernois, 07/19/09-07/20/09, 7:00 pm-6:05 am: Complainant reports unlocked vehicles parked in driveway entered and items stolen. Five fishing poles and reels, large tackle box and tool box missing from 2009 Jeep Cherokee and currency and change missing from 1997 Dodge Avenger.

Kirts Boulevard, 07/19/09-07/20/09, 6:15 pm-8:00 am: Complainant reports four tires and wheels stolen from 2009 Dodge Challenger parked in lot.

Troy Corners Office Center, 5877 Livernois, 07/20/09, 8:30 am-5:00 pm: Complainant reports driver’s side window of 2007 Ford Explorer broken and purse containing credit cards, three checkbooks, three Visa debit cards, mall gift card, driver’s license, medical card, insurance certificate, and small amount of cash were missing. Credit and debit cards were reported as being used at gas stations in Pontiac.

Hurst Street, 07/19/09-07/20/09, 10:00 pm-6:50 am: Complainant reports passenger front door of 2004 Saturn Vue standing open in driveway. Straps to portable DVD player had been loosened but unit had not been removed. Nothing reported missing. Complainant states vehicle was unlocked.

Action Collision, 33873 Dequindre, 07/17/09-07/20/09, 7:00 pm-7:00 am: Complainant states car stereo was stolen from employee’s unlocked vehicle located in fenced lot.

Fuchs Lubricants, 1621 Northwood, 07/20/09-07/21/09, 3:30 pm-6:00 am: Complainant reports four tires stolen from business truck parked in back lot.

888 West Big Beaver Road, 07/20/09, 8:15 am-6:30 pm: Complainant reports catalytic converter stolen from 1998 Pontiac Transport van parked in lot.

Telford Drive, 07/22/09, 12:15 am: Witness reports a white male, 30-years-old, wearing white shirt and tan baggy shorts exited open garage of a neighbor’s house. Companion wearing dark clothing was waiting on the sidewalk. They left the area in a dark-colored, mid size SUV with loud exhaust. Officers contacted homeowners who advised both vehicles parked in driveway had been left unlocked. I-pod MP3 player and small amount of cash reported missing from 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. Laptop computer and bag reported missing from Chevrolet Equinox.

Malicious Destruction of Property:

Candlewood Suites, 2550 Troy Center Drive, 07/16, 12:30 AM – 6:45 AM: Unknown suspect(s) broke the rear window of a 2009 Ford Escape with an unknown object.

Hyde Park Drive, 07/17/09-07/18/09, 8:00 pm-10:30 am: Complainant reports rear passenger tire was slashed on 1999 Ford Expedition parked in driveway.

700 Tower Drive, 07/16, 7:30 AM: The complainant was involved in a traffic altercation on her way to work. The suspect followed the complainant to her place of employment. The complainant walked into the building and looked out a window. She observed the suspect walking away from her vehicle. She found fresh scratches in the paint on the driver side doors of her 2008 Chevrolet Impala. The suspect is described as a white male, 30-years-old, 6’ tall, 165 lbs., with short brown hair. The suspect vehicle is described as a Chrysler Sebring, 4 door, black in color.

Harold’s Wholesale, 1765 West Maple Road, 07/21/09-07/22/09, 9:45 pm-9:00 am: Complainant reports two large double-paned glass windows on east side and one large window on north side of unoccupied building were shattered.

Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:

3 harassing or threatening telephone call reports.

Miscellaneous Information:

1 Dog Bite report

Leonard Elementary, 4401 Tallman Drive, 07/20/09, 8:30 pm: A group of juveniles playing at the school were confronted by another group. The first group report that the other juveniles fired pellets from air soft pistols at them. No injuries were reported.

Martell School, 5666 Livernois, 07/20/09, 9:30 pm: Troy Officers responded to a report of juveniles on school roof. Officers located juveniles playing basketball. One individual admitted to looking for basketballs on the roof. Officers called the juvenile’s parent to advise of incident.

Neighbor Troubles:

Troy Officers responded to one incident involving neighbor trouble in which there was no reason for formal enforcement action.

Retail Fraud:

Speedway, 880 West Maple Road, 07/17/09, 10:55 pm: Complainant reports that two suspects stole approximately 50 two-packs of cigars while other individuals distracted staff. Both suspects are described as black males, 6’0”, approximately 20-years-old, one wearing a Reds baseball cap.

Claire’s, 656 West Fourteen Mile Road, 07/17/09, 2:30 pm: Complainant reports 13-year-old female from Warren concealing $50 of merchandise on her person. Merchandise was returned and complainant declined prosecution. Suspect was released to parent.

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace, 6835 Rochester Road, 07/17/09, 8:05 pm: A 47-year-old female resident of Troy stole ten bags of mulch from in front of store and fled in a tan Ford Escape. A witness obtained the license plate. Officers were waiting at the Troy residence for the suspect’s return and recovered the stolen property. The case has been referred to the City Attorney for warrant consideration.

Suspicious Incidents:

Homestead & Denton, 07/21/09, 11:35 am: Complainant reports white male, 50-years-old, short brown hair, driving a blue pickup truck called out to her and asked for directions. The identical incident has occurred two previous times in the past 6-8 weeks.

Vehicle Crash:

Basswood Drive, 07/18/09, 11:00 pm: Call was received from Troy restaurant that patron was very intoxicated but insisted on driving. The restaurant provided a description of the vehicle as a red Pontiac car. A short time later, a call was received regarding a vehicle that had crashed into four mailboxes on Basswood. A witness stated the suspect vehicle fled the scene and entered the garage of an adjacent home. Contact was made with suspect who was confirmed to be restaurant patron and he admitted to the mailbox accident. The case has been referred to City Attorney for warrant consideration.

Miscellaneous:

Muer, 07/17/09, 4:10 pm: Complainant reports cleaning out the closet of a relative who was a World War II veteran. Complainant found hand grenade with other military memorabilia and notified Troy Police. Michigan State Police bomb squad determined it to have no ballistic cap or powder. MSP destroyed grenade.

Arrest Summary:

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

One Operating While Intoxicated

One Drove While License Suspended 2^nd Offense & Misdemeanor Warrants

One felony warrant

Nine misdemeanor warrants

Ten retail frauds

One possession of marijuana and open liquor transport

Six operating under the influence

One driving while license suspended

Miscellaneous Information:

MUSIC, MOVIES & MOONLIGHT

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SATURDAY JULY 25, 2009

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7 PM

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of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Join us for the next

MUSIC, MOVIES & MOONLIGHT

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2009

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2009 Caught Being Safe Campaign

The Field Neurosciences Institute (FNI) of St. Mary’s of Michigan Hospital in Saginaw has invited the Troy Police Department to participate in their 2009 Caught Being Safe campaign. The role of the Police Department in the campaign involves Police Officers rewarding children who they see wearing a helmet while bicycling, rollerblading or skateboarding with a McDonald’s coupon for a free ice cream or Apple Dippers.

According to the FNI, good injury prevention education is critical to saving lives, and reducing head and spinal cord injuries. Caught Being Safe is one of two programs that educate and reward children for wearing safety helmets. The FNI describes the Caught Being Safe campaign as follows:

Caught Being Safe is an innovative way to reinforce the importance of wearing a safety helmet by incorporating police officers, firefighters, ski patrol and educational personnel into the injury prevention campaign. Children receive a reflective sticker for their helmet and a McDonald’s Restaurant Inc. coupon for a free ice cream cone if they are “caught” wearing their helmet while participating in bicycling, skateboarding and rollerblading, as well as skiing or snowboarding.

The FNI reports that wearing a helmet reduces the risk of head injury by as much as 85% and the risk of brain injury by as much as 88%. Since 1998, FNI Injury Prevention Programs have educated over 30,000 students and distributed more that 10,000 bicycle helmets.

Troy Police Officers are going to share the appropriate injury prevention message whenever they issue coupons to children as a reward for wearing safety helmets.

For more information about the Police Department’s participation in the campaign contact the Community Services Section at (248) 680-7224.

Teen drivers have a unique opportunity to

learn advanced driving skills with hands-on

training provided by the Michigan State Police

Precision Driving Unit - at no cost.

This partnership with the Michigan Department of State Police, Offi ce

of Highway Safety Planning and the Driving Skills for Life program

is intended to make teens better and safer drivers. This innovative

program is free and is sponsored by the Ford Motor Company Fund and

the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Teens will be behind the wheel to learn skid control, evasive

maneuvering, controlled braking and off -road recovery. Other activities

include vehicle maintenance (learning how to change a fl at tire and

check fl uid levels); drunk driving simulation, and a safety belt convincer.

Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) was established in 2003 by Ford Motor

Company Fund, the Governors Highway Safety Association, and a panel

of safety experts to teach newly licensed teens the necessary skills

for safe driving beyond what they learn in standard driver education

programs.

DSFL helps young drivers improve their skills in four key areas that

are critical factors in more than 60% of vehicle crashes including:

hazard recognition, vehicle handling, speed management, space

management.

To sign up, please contact Dianne Perukel at 517.333.5337.

Saturday, August 1

Select one of two sessions

SESSION 1 8 a.m. - noon

SESSION 2 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

At the Michigan State Police

Training Academy

To be eligible, you must have

a Level 2 Intermediate License

under the Michigan Graduated

Driver Licensing Program.

Class size is limited and

admission is on a first-come,

first-serve basis.

Events & Programs

Please click or go to the below link for community events for the coming:

July 24^th – 31^st week!

Happy 10^th Anniversary Sarah!

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN JULY

July 24: JamFest for Teens, Aquatic Center, 8-11 pm. Swimming, volleyball, water hoops, music by Facture, dancing, free drawings for door prizes and more. For high school students, ages 14+. No registration. Fee: $5, includes $3 food voucher.

July 25: Canoe School, Sylvan Glen Lake Park, 9-11 am or 1-3 pm. Canoe in Troy and receive canoe instructions from Heavner Canoe’s qualified staff. Ages 5-11 and 12-adult. Register. See Troy Today or call 248.524.3567 for details. Fee Ages 5-11: Non-resident $12, resident $10; Ages 12-adult: Non-resident $22, resident $20.

July 25: Gardening With Your Grandchild, Community Center, 10-11 am. Grandparents and children will learn about vegetables, herbs, and other plants, in a creative way. Ages 6-7. Non-resident grandparent/child $12, resident $10 or for each additional child $7 non-resident, resident $5.

July 25: Music, Movies & Moonlight, Boulan Park, 7 pm. Tom Butwin, hometown musician performs pop, rock, and acoustic music, followed by a Kung Fu Panda big-screen show. FREE.

July 26: Music in the Air 2009, Troy Museum, 2- 4 pm. Bring your lawn chairs and listen to the Sheila Landis Trio band while they perform jazz, scat- singing and blues. Free parking. Fee: $5 adults, free for children 17 and under.

July 27: Lapsit Story Time, Library, 10:15 am or 11:15 am. Children 12-23 months with their caregivers are invited to listen to stories with puppets, flannel board activities, music and playtime. Register. FREE.

July 27-31: Rock Out on History, Troy Museum, 1-3 pm. Various activities involving music are offered such as sing-a-longs and silly stories along with a matinee performance by the Rochester School of Rock—All Stars. Ages 6-12. See Troy Today or call 248.524.3570 for details. Program included with admission.

July 28-31: Earth Camp, Nature Center, 8:30 am- 4 pm. Go to camp for four days and enjoy various outdoor activities such as using pond and insect nets, bug boxes and much more. See Troy Today or call 248.524.3567 for details. Fee: Non-resident $190, resident $180.

July 28: Strike up the Band, Library, 11:15 am or 1:30 pm. Make a bag shaker, sing songs and do finger activities to music for fun. Ages 3+. Register. FREE.

July 28: Diet as Disease Prevention, Library, 7 pm. Dr. Kerrie K. Saunders will present the latest studies at the core of her newest book: The Vegan Diet As Chronic Disease Prevention: Evidence Supporting the New Four Food Groups. No registration. FREE.

July 29: Drop-in Fiddling, Museum, 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. Program included with admission.

July 29: Geometric Design, Library, 2 pm. We will supply you with the cutouts of geometric forms to build your own city or building. Ages 8+. Register. FREE.

July 30: Quantum Wellness, Library, 10:15 am-12:15 pm. Participants will learn how to gain a significant increase in the health of their mind, body and spirit. Register. FREE.

July 30: Tea and Edible Flowers, Troy Museum, 2-3 pm. Culinary specialist Linda Swanson shares the magic delight of cooking with flowers. Register. Fee: $5 per ticket.

July 30: Jazz on the Corridor, Columbia Center, 6:30-8:30 pm. Grab a bite to eat and listen to Carl Cafagna & the North Star Jazz Sextet. No registration. FREE.

July 31: JamFest for Teens, Aquatic Center, 8-11 pm. Swimming, volleyball, water hoops, music by Facture The Advocates, dancing, free drawings for door prizes and more. For high school students, ages 14+. 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!

General

If you witness a crime:

Ø get involved

Ø call the police

It is easier to catch a criminal if we are called right away, while they are still in the area.

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.

Fraud Prevention:

Ø Remember that nothing that is worth anything is free.

Ø If someone that you do not know offers to do you a favor, they probably have an ulterior motive.

Ø Never give any personal information out to an unknown source over the phone or Internet.

(If someone asks for personal information, ask to speak to his or her supervisor and inform him or her you will be calling the Police to make a fraud report.)

No reputable business will call you or email you for this information!!!

Ø If you receive a phone call or email telling you that you have won something that you did not apply for, it is more than likely a fraud.

Ø No legitimate organization will ask for any money or a Credit Card number in order to claim a prize

Ø Protect yourself against identity theft by shredding all documents and safe guarding your account numbers, social security numbers and credit card numbers.

Ø Always maintain your credit cards and secure the credit card numbers.

Ø If you suspect that you have been the victim of credit fraud, call your credit card company and have them run a query of your charges.

Ø Never give your bank account numbers over the phone. Especially if unsolicited!

Identity theft continues to be the fastest growing crime in the world, and the city of Troy is no exception. We continually get reports of identity theft and fraud on a regular basis.

While it may not be totally avoidable, detecting the early signs of identity theft is one of the best ways to avoid extensive losses and damage to your credit history.

If your wallet/purse etc. gets stolen, cancel all stolen credit and ATM cards immediately.

Checking your credit history regularly is a great way to keep appraised on the status of your credit.

Here are three sources for checking your credit history:

(The titles are links to the webpages)

Equifax

1-800-525-6282

Experian

1-888-397-3742

TransUnion

1-800-680-7289

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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/

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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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