By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Penske Truck Leasing at 3700 Enterprise Drive reported that a yellow 2023 Hino Truck that was leased was never returned, despite repeated requests to do so. The communications were by voice, email and a formal letter, which was returned by the post office as undeliverable. … [Read more...] about Rental truck never returned
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Woman’s credit union account fraudulently accessed
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A woman reported that $4,986 was stolen from her credit union bank account April 6 and used to purchase crypto-currency, and on May 8, $3,000 was illegally withdrawn from another account and used to pay off a Walmart credit card. She said her credit union told her to fill out a police report prior to them launching an investigation. … [Read more...] about Woman’s credit union account fraudulently accessed
Restaurant patron unable to pay
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A man who ordered a large Cali Quesadilla and a small fountain drink at El Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant, 4939 Allen Road, said he was unable to pay his tab because the money he thought he had with him must have fallen out of his pocket during a bus ride to the location. A police officer was dispatched to the location, and cited him for defrauding an innkeeper. Since he had no money for a return bus trip, he was given a courtesy ride to his residence. … [Read more...] about Restaurant patron unable to pay
ATG’s 2026-27 season brings exciting new shows to Detroit
Six extraordinary musicals and two bonus shows will bring music and entertainment to ATG Detroit’s Broadway in Detroit offerings in the upcoming season, with all of the shows making their Detroit premiere, and with all but one at the Fisher Theater. (“Death Becomes Her” will be at the Detroit Opera House.) The shows include: “The Notebook” Sept. 22 to Oct. 4, “Maybe Happy Ending” Oct. 20 to Nov. 1, “The Great Gatsby” Nov. 17 to 29, “Boop! The Musical” Dec. 1 to 13, “Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical” Jan. 12 to 24, and “Death … [Read more...] about ATG’s 2026-27 season brings exciting new shows to Detroit
Wayne County woman wins $1 million playing Michigan Lottery’s Lady Luck 777 instant game
LINCOLN PARK – A Wayne County woman is looking forward to “living easier” after winning $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Lady Luck 777 instant game. “While I was cashing out at the store, I saw the Lady Luck 777 ticket and asked the clerk how many were left on the roll,” said the lucky 63-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous. “There were only three left, so I bought them all. “I scratched the tickets and saw I’d won on all three of them, but I didn’t scratch off the amounts. I scanned them at the store and … [Read more...] about Wayne County woman wins $1 million playing Michigan Lottery’s Lady Luck 777 instant game
Dearborn police seek public’s assistance locating missing juvenile
DEARBORN — The Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Ali Alsaadi, who was last seen near the 2700 block of Pardee Street on May 13. Ali is described as an Arab male with medium-length black curly hair and brown eyes. He is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds. At the time he was last seen, Ali was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweat pants, and dark blue gym shoes. The Police Department is investigating and asking anyone with information … [Read more...] about Dearborn police seek public’s assistance locating missing juvenile
Transgender Michigan House candidate wins challenge about name change
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers Joanna Whaley, a transgender Democrat running for a Michigan House seat in the 2nd District, won a name-based disqualification challenge filed by her opponent, former Democratic state Rep. Frank Liberati. Michigan’s 2nd House district includes Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and the north side of Southgate. Liberati claimed that Whaley was violating state election law by not listing her birth name, which was seen by many as an attempt to make the race about her transgender status. Wayne … [Read more...] about Transgender Michigan House candidate wins challenge about name change
Good Samaritan witnesses parking lot hit-and-run
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A woman who witnessed a parking lot hit-and-run where the victim was not in their car left a note on the windshield of the damaged vehicle and subsequently provided police officers with photos of the suspect vehicle, a gray Chrysler 300. The victim’s vehicle, a blue Chevy Sonic, had minor damage to the front driver’s side of the vehicle, with cracks in the headlight and gouges in the paint. Based on the photos of the suspect’s license plate, a hit-and-run citation was sent … [Read more...] about Good Samaritan witnesses parking lot hit-and-run
Victim’s debit card fraudulently used after store visit
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A man who shopped at Meijer, 3565 Fairlane Drive, discovered two fraudulent charges on his debit card later that day, totaling $97.93 from the same store. Store personnel told him to file a police report before they would initiate an investigation on their end. The victim filed a police report, then went to his credit union and had the card canceled and a new one issued. … [Read more...] about Victim’s debit card fraudulently used after store visit
Driver flees hit-and-run
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A young man driving a dark Dodge Journey fled west on Outer Drive toward the Southfield Freeway after hitting a couple in a white 2021 Chevy Blazer near the Crafty Crab Restaurant. The two vehicles pulled into the parking lot of the Crafty Crab Restaurant, but the at-fault driver soon left the scene without exchanging information before police officers arrived. … [Read more...] about Driver flees hit-and-run