By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A man speeding on westbound Michigan Avenue near Ternes Street was cited for reckless driving after he ran a red light in a black 2018 BMW M550 high performance luxury sedan. A traffic stop was conducted, and the license plate was found to be expired. The driver said he did not speak English well, so an Arabic translator was obtained immediately by phone to explain the reason for the traffic stop, while … [Read more...] about Reckless driver needed translator
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Fleeing shoplifter monitored by drone prior to arrest
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A Detroit man who attempted to steal $330 worth of body wash and other items from Kroger, 15255 Michigan Avenue, on the morning of July 15 was taken into custody after a police drone tracked him until police officers arrived on the scene. The man, who was wearing gray-colored clothing and carrying a Spiderman suitcase, was headed toward the bus stop at the southeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Greenfield … [Read more...] about Fleeing shoplifter monitored by drone prior to arrest
Speeding teen cited for reckless driving
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The night of Independence Day a teen driver was arrested near Silvery Lane and Wilson Avenue for speeding, driving in the wrong lane of travel and disregarding multiple stop signs. The reckless driving was even more serious due to the number of pedestrians in the area because of the July 4 holiday. The vehicle, a black 2019 Lincoln … [Read more...] about Speeding teen cited for reckless driving
Online fraud attempt foiled
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A woman reported that a person claiming to be from her credit union called her stating that there was a fraud attempt on her account and that she needed to provide them with images of her driver’s license and credit cards to resolve the issue. She said she complied, and immediately charges were posted to her accounts. She then called her credit union at another phone number, and they were able to lock down … [Read more...] about Online fraud attempt foiled
Items stolen from vehicle in hotel parking lot
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — The owner of a Ford Expedition said his locked vehicle was rummaged through in the parking lot of the Comfort Inn, 3600 Enterprise Drive, with the vehicle’s owner’s manual and the black plastic cover for the car’s paperwork stolen. The proof of insurance and registration documents were not stolen, and other items of significant value remained untouched inside the vehicle, which was not … [Read more...] about Items stolen from vehicle in hotel parking lot
Parking error turns into hit-and-run
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A woman who was driving a white Ford Fusion fled the scene after she struck and damaged a red Ford Fusion when she was trying to back into a parking spot at Starbucks, 23005 West Outer Drive. The victim said she was sitting in the driver’s seat of her vehicle when the damage occurred. She said she spoke briefly to the at-fault driver, who … [Read more...] about Parking error turns into hit-and-run
Teen arrested with stolen firearm
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A late-night traffic stop July 19 near Baumey Street and 12th Street resulted in the arrest of a 17-year-old boy who was reaching into a bag for a loaded assault rifle when an officer ordered him to stop and show his hands. The firearm was stolen, had 30 rounds in the magazine and a round in the chamber ready to be fired. … [Read more...] about Teen arrested with stolen firearm
Man arrested following foot chase
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 49-year-old Detroit man was arrested the night of July 18 and charged with larceny, burglary, and with resisting and obstructing police officers after he tried to flee on a stolen e-bike and later on foot. The man was reported for breaking into a garage near 11th Street and Alkali Avenue, where he was attempting to steal a bicycle and an e-bike. When police officers approached, he sped off on the e-bike until it crashed, then attempted to elude police on foot. When … [Read more...] about Man arrested following foot chase
Speeding felon arrested with meth
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 35-year-old Detroit man was arrested the night of July 15 and charged with fleeing and eluding, possession of crystal meth, driving with a suspended license and for his third habitual offender notice. The man was first seen speeding on a motorcycle while northbound on Fort Street near Quarry Road. The man refused to stop, and continued to drive 90 mph while tossing aside what appeared to be bags of crystal meth. When he attempted to enter I-75 at Schaefer Road, he lost … [Read more...] about Speeding felon arrested with meth
Back windshield vandalized
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — The back windshield of a 2100 Chevy Impala was reported shattered June 21 by the vehicle owner. He said the damage occurred between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. in his driveway when he was not home. … [Read more...] about Back windshield vandalized