By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A traffic stop for an uninsured vehicle led to the discovery that the driver had a suspended license and several outstanding warrants. There were also two small, clear plastic storage bags on the front seat with folded lottery tickets that contained a white powder, which the driver said was crushed aspirin for his mother. However, it tested positive for an illegal substance. Additional narcotics were subsequently found in the vehicle as well. … [Read more...] about Traffic stop results in narcotic arrest
Police Blotter
Drunken man pushing shopping cart down Biddle arrested
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A man pushing a shopping cart down the center of Biddle Avenue near the police station shouted at a passing police officer, who stopped to see if the man was OK. The man, who was highly intoxicated and having trouble speaking and standing upright, asked if the officer was going to take him to jail. He was taken into custody, and was found to have a significant amount of alcohol in his possession: four Natty Daddy Tall Boy malt liquors, three shots of Jose Cuervo … [Read more...] about Drunken man pushing shopping cart down Biddle arrested
Traffic stop results in concealed weapon citation
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A defective equipment traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a passenger with outstanding warrants and a backpack with a loaded revolver and an open bottle of vodka. The firearm was registered to a deceased person, and the individual in possession of it did not have a concealed pistol permit. They were subsequently charged with carrying a concealed weapon. … [Read more...] about Traffic stop results in concealed weapon citation
Woman damages ex-boyfriend’s residence
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Following an altercation at a local bar between a man and a woman who were previously a couple, the woman decided to go to the man’s residence to break in and cause damage. Following the man’s damage report, the woman was located at her residence in a neighboring city, and, after initially lying, admitted to her involvement in the breaking-and-entering and property damage. She was arrested and taken to the police station for the adult-version of a time-out. … [Read more...] about Woman damages ex-boyfriend’s residence
Credit card fraudulently used
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A man reported Aug. 18 that his Bank of America credit card was fraudulently used Aug. 8 at an Ypsilanti Walgreens to purchase a $300 gift card. The victim said there was video evidence documenting the purchase. He said a Bank of America representative told him to file a police report, after which they would initiate a fraud investigation. … [Read more...] about Credit card fraudulently used
Repeat drunken driver charged with felony
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A man with five prior Operating While Intoxicated convictions was taken into custody the night of Sept. 20 after he drove a borrowed red 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan onto a random suburban lawn and passed out on the resident’s porch. A third and subsequent OWI offense is considered a felony. The man, who had been drinking beer, said he also had Norco, Ambien, Seroquel and a muscle relaxant in his system. When police officers arrived, the man displayed slurred … [Read more...] about Repeat drunken driver charged with felony
Arrested shoplifter becomes suicidal
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A woman who was arrested for shoplifting the evening of Sept. 18 at JC Penney, 23000 Eureka Road, was later hospitalized after she expressed suicidal intent. The woman, who attempted to leave JC Penney without rendering payment for 10 items collectively valued at $549, was detained by loss prevention employees, who had her shoplifting recorded on surveillance camera footage. When the woman was taken into police custody, she provided a fake name. However, when a … [Read more...] about Arrested shoplifter becomes suicidal
Bank account compromised
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A woman reported Sept. 18 that her bank account had been compromised and two withdrawals, for $416 and $994.29, were made using the Zelle digital payment network. Her account was then frozen, and two pending withdrawals were stopped. Information regarding the receiving account was provided to police officials. … [Read more...] about Bank account compromised
School bus driver not using hazard lights
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A parent complained Sept. 18 that for the previous week and a half, a school bus driver had failed to activate the flashing hazard lights when picking up children at Village on the Park apartments, near Northline Road and McCann Avenue. A manager at Dean Transportation, the company that provides the buses and drivers, said they would instruct the driver to use the flashing lights and bus-mounted stop sign to keep students safer during drop-off and pick-up. A … [Read more...] about School bus driver not using hazard lights
Trespasser taken into custody
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A man who had been banned from Comfort Suites, 18950 Northline Road, on Sept. 11 returned the night of Sept. 16 and was trying to use an electrical outlet behind the hotel to charge his cell phone. The man, who has had multiple contacts with local police officers, was taken into custody and charged with trespassing. He was then taken to the police station, where he was booked and held. … [Read more...] about Trespasser taken into custody