By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Police were called to Home Depot, 3163 Fairlane Drive, April 17 on a shoplifting report. A loss prevention officer told officers that a man entered the store with two young children, placed several power and gardening tools into a shopping cart and passed all points of sale without paying. The LPO stopped the man outside the store and identified himself. The man was escorted to the LPO office. The $970 stolen merchandise was recovered and retuned to the store. Police … [Read more...] about Man arrested for retail fraud, violation of controlled substance
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Disorderly conduct reported at bar
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Police were dispatched to Mick’s Bar, 6815 Roosevelt, on a report of a fight about 12:41 a.m. April 17. Upon arrival, officers spoke with one of the offenders involved who was highly intoxicated and said he was punched in the face but couldn’t advise who did it. When first responders arrived, the man was uncooperative, saying he did not want to go to the hospital and didn’t want police assistance. He was advised to leave the bar immediately. A short time later, officers … [Read more...] about Disorderly conduct reported at bar
Registration under way for Fish & Loaves’ Happy Soles Virtual Race
TAYLOR — Registration continues for the 2021 Happy Soles Virtual Race, which raises funds for the Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry. The challenge runs through June 13. “We're challenging our donors, volunteers and the community to run, walk, cycle, swim or row as many miles as you can and contribute to the total event miles for the 2021 Happy Soles Virtual Race,” Fish & Loaves Executive Director Mary Hollens said. “Our 2021 goal is to surpass the number of households that Fish & Loaves served in 2020 in miles: that’s … [Read more...] about Registration under way for Fish & Loaves’ Happy Soles Virtual Race
Allen Park FD gets 911 Ready bags
OBTC launches second Driveway Theatre season with ‘Every Love Story Ever Told’
Trenton’s Open Book Theatre Company will launch its second season of socially distanced, outdoor Driveway Theatre shows on May 28 with Sean Paraventi’s “Every Love Story Ever Told.” Directed by Krista Schafer Ewbank, the show features Ryan Ernst and Tiaja Sabrie as Marvin and Marge, who celebrate their wedding anniversary by acting out “every love story ever told” in a half hour. Paraventi said he is a hopeless romantic. “‘The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged)’ was definitely an inspiration for this project,” … [Read more...] about OBTC launches second Driveway Theatre season with ‘Every Love Story Ever Told’
Downriver Gymnastics celebrates another state champion
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Downriver Gymnastics has another state champion: Zoe Cheff, 12, of Trenton, after last weekend’s state meet in Port Huron, where gymnasts proved they were bouncing back from last year’s COVID-canceled season. “All the gymnasts did amazingly,” Downriver Gymnastics owner Kelli Cook said. Cheff, of the Xcel Silver team, earned a bronze medal on the beam, gold on the floor and silver in the all-around. She was also eighth on the vault. “Our Xcel Silver team did an … [Read more...] about Downriver Gymnastics celebrates another state champion
Stolen Home Depot merchandise recovered
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Police responded to Home Depot, 3163 Fairlane Drive, April 25 for an attempted shoplifting that had just occurred. Dispatch advised that the would-be thief threatened the store’s loss prevention officer with a knife then fled in a black Ford Fusion toward Outer Driver. A search of the area for the suspect vehicle came up empty. Once at the scene, the LPO said he stopped the man in the entry and exit vestibule and recovered all of the merchandise. When the LPO instructed the … [Read more...] about Stolen Home Depot merchandise recovered
Fraudulent debit card charge reported
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — The victim of a fraudulent debit purchase made in the United Kingdom called police April 22 to file a report. The victim noticed the purchase labeled Deliveroo.co.uk in the amount of $43.96 and was also alerted by Flagstar Bank of the potential fraud. He was told a police report was needed. The bank said he would have to wait until the transaction went through on his bank to complete a report with them. After the transaction went through, the victim made a fraud case through … [Read more...] about Fraudulent debit card charge reported
Allen Park tax preparer arrested in scheme to obtain pandemic unemployment benefits
‘Tax Guy Chris’ charged with collecting $849,000 from more than 100 fake accounts ALLEN PARK — An Allen Park tax preparer was arrested today in connection with a federal criminal complaint charging him with obtaining unemployment benefits authorized by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act through more than 100 fraudulent accounts. Christopher Dominic Niebel, 43, of Allen Park, used identity fraud to create more than 100 accounts and collect about $849,000 in unemployment benefits through the Michigan … [Read more...] about Allen Park tax preparer arrested in scheme to obtain pandemic unemployment benefits
AP Public Schools voters approve $74.2 million bond
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers ALLEN PARK — The Allen Park Public Schools will have a $74.2 million bond to address areas of improvement within the district after voters overwhelming passed the proposal May 4, 3,221 votes to 951. The voter turnout was 24.93 percent, according to the Wayne County Clerk’s Office unofficial results. There will be no increase in the current tax rate with the debt levy remaining at 12 mills. In a Facebook video post, Supt. Michael Darga said the district is moving the future forward … [Read more...] about AP Public Schools voters approve $74.2 million bond