Melvindale Archive
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Teen sentenced in rape case
Posted on January 8, 2011 | No CommentsA 17-year-old boy who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old Melvindale girl was sentenced to 90 days in Wayne County jail and two years of probation. -
New gun range installed in police department
Posted on January 8, 2011 | No CommentsPolice officer training here just got a little more high tech. -
Santa’s little helpers
Posted on December 18, 2010 | No CommentsHelping Santa in the fire safety house are Little Miss Melvindale Ava Hardin, a 7-year-old at Allendale Elementary School and Alyssa Martin a 9-year-old at Chapman Elementary in Rockwood (granddaughter of Mayor Valerie Cadez and Police Chief Rick Cadez) following the city of Melvindale’s annual tree lighting Dec. 5. -
Arson suspected in house fire
Posted on December 11, 2010 | No CommentsPolice are investigating a suspected arson that occurred last weekend. -
Suspect pleads guilty in homecoming rape case
Posted on December 4, 2010 | No CommentsA 17-year-old male awaits sentencing on a charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct in the rape of a 14-year-old girl. -
Firefighters, woman’s daughter honored
Posted on November 27, 2010 | No CommentsThe actions of four firefighters and one quick-thinking teen saved a woman’s life last month, and city officials aren’t letting it go unnoticed. -
Plea deals possible for local juveniles
Posted on November 13, 2010 | No CommentsThe Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that plea deals are being negotiated for two 16-year-olds accused along with a 17-year old of raping a 14-year old girl. -
Man arrested after attempted robbery
Posted on November 13, 2010 | No CommentsA 50-year-old resident was arrested after allegedly attempting to rob several women in a vehicle parked outside the Crossroads Bar, 24704 Oakwood, shortly after 1 a.m. last Sunday. -
Safety commissioner resigns amid solicitation allegations
Posted on November 13, 2010 | No CommentsA Public Safety Commission member has resigned from his position in the wake of a state police investigation stemming from allegations that he solicited a prostitute. -
Teens testify about alleged rape
Posted on November 6, 2010 | No CommentsA preliminary examination of the evidence against Trevon Hampton originally scheduled for Monday was pushed back to tomorrow, but other witnesses have testified about their account of the night.