By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A woman who was highly intoxicated and clad only in a blanket was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment the night of Sept. 17 following a second disturbing the peace call initiated after she was yelling and pounding on the door of her mother’s house on Cunningham Street. Police officers, who have dealt with the woman, a known alcoholic, in the past, said the first time they were called to the house, she was locked out, and covered in urine and fecal matter. During the first … [Read more...] about Naked, drunken woman taken into custody
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Drugged driver crashes into two vehicles stopped at light
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 57-year-old Woodhaven man who crashed into two vehicles stopped for a red light on southbound Jefferson Avenue near Sibley Road the morning of Sept. 18 was cited for operating under the influence of drugs after he was found to be in possession of a tube with a lit marijuana joint inside. He passed some Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, but did not pass the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test nor the heel-to-toe walk and turn test. However, a preliminary breath test … [Read more...] about Drugged driver crashes into two vehicles stopped at light
Drunken driver crashes into building
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 51-year-old Wyandotte woman drove the front of her black Subaru Forester into a column near the front door of Dearborn Federal Credit Union, 18070 Fort Street, the afternoon of Sept. 17, damaging the column. The woman denied having consumed any alcohol or drugs. She was loaded onto a stretcher and taken to Trenton Corewell Health Hospital by Riverview fire department personnel, who said she smelled of alcohol. A witness, a man who was with his mother outside … [Read more...] about Drunken driver crashes into building
Sibling argument escalates
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance at 1:27 a.m. July 7, where a verbal altercation was occurring between a brother and sister. The woman said that her brother was directing profane language at her. The two were told to keep their distance from one another and to avoid any further confrontation. … [Read more...] about Sibling argument escalates
Fake service provider scams resident
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A woman having trouble with her cell phone service on July 9 called a number she thought would provide customer support, but which connected her with a scam artist who gleaned her bank account information to make unauthorized withdrawals. Over the course of five days, she spoke to the representative, who asked her questions, including her bank account information. On July 14, the victim discovered unauthorized withdrawals, which she reported to her financial … [Read more...] about Fake service provider scams resident
Car vandalized by shell fragments
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A burgundy 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee was reported vandalized the morning of July 26 by thrown eggs, which left eggshells and yolk residue on the vehicle while it was parked overnight in the 3000 block of Fort Park Boulevard. Broken eggs scattered along the street indicated that other cars were targeted as well. There were no nearby surveillance cameras. The victim indicated that there was no serious damage to her vehicle. … [Read more...] about Car vandalized by shell fragments
Semi-trailer stolen from storage lot
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — The owner of a silver 1974 semi-trailer stored in a lot on Van Born Road reported Aug. 21 that he discovered that it had been stolen. The victim said the theft occurred between May 4 and Aug. 17, which is when he discovered that the semi-trailer was missing. Employees at the storage facility had no information about when it may have been removed from the lot. It was entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network as stolen. … [Read more...] about Semi-trailer stolen from storage lot
Man drives luxury car recklessly through neighborhood
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A Dearborn Heights man in a borrowed black 2026 Mercedes Benz was cited for reckless driving the afternoon of Sept. 7 after he sped through a residential neighborhood, putting families with children, who were outside enjoying Labor Day, at risk. A police officer first noticed the driver when he was stopped for a red light while westbound on Cherry Hill Street, east of Military Street. When the light turned green, he revved the engine and accelerated rapidly, burning rubber with … [Read more...] about Man drives luxury car recklessly through neighborhood
Juvenile shoplifter released to CPS
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A minor girl who was arrested the afternoon of Sept. 5 for shoplifting at Walmart, 5851 Mercury Drive, was released to Child Protective Services after police officers in Dearborn and Detroit were unable to find a relative to pick her up. The girl tried to leave Walmart with a television, jacket and miscellaneous clothing with a $266 collective value. Her shoplifting was recorded on surveillance camera footage. She was taken to the Dearborn police station, where … [Read more...] about Juvenile shoplifter released to CPS
SUV stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A Chevy HHR filled with tools was stolen from a local parking lot where it had been left because the owner was unable to start it. The victim initially thought it had been towed as an abandoned vehicle, but after reporting the missing SUV to police officials, they discovered that none of the local tow companies listed it as impounded in the Law Enforcement Information Network. The vehicle was then entered into LEIN as stolen. … [Read more...] about SUV stolen