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
Police Blotter
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
Customer picking up order steals hat
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A man who was picking up an order at Home Depot, 3163 Fairlane Drive, took a detour to select a Milwaukee flat brim snapback cap, which he put on his head, hiding the tag, and left the store wearing it without rendering payment. The man, a white male, was 6 feet, 1 inch tall, about 180 pounds, with brown hair and a short beard. He was wearing a light gray Carhartt hoodie, dark gray pants with paint stains and black shoes. While a loss prevention employee … [Read more...] about Customer picking up order steals hat
Bail scam cheated family
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A Wyandotte man reported that he received a call regarding bail for a relative who was in custody, and that he sent $1,500 as requested by the caller. When he later contacted the county jail about their relative’s release, they learned that they had been scammed. Local law enforcement advised that this scam is commonly perpetuated upon family members of people incarcerated. … [Read more...] about Bail scam cheated family
Drunken driver forgot to turn on his headlights
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 34-year-old Dearborn Heights man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop for driving without his headlights on. The stop, which occurred at 4:05 a.m. Aug. 30 in the 100 block of Poplar, resulted in the discovery that the man was intoxicated, and had a blood alcohol content more than twice the 0.08 limit for legally drunk in Michigan. … [Read more...] about Drunken driver forgot to turn on his headlights
Traffic stop results in weapon arrest
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 36-year-old Wyandotte woman was arrested the afternoon of Aug. 31 following a routine traffic stop for an expired license plate after a stun gun and crack pipes were found in her vehicle. The woman, who also lacked vehicle insurance, had multiple arrest warrants. She also had a 1,000 kV stun gun in the vehicle, for which she did not have a Concealed Pistol License. In addition, she had several homemade pipes that appeared to be used for smoking crack … [Read more...] about Traffic stop results in weapon arrest
Sweepstake scam used to initiate identity theft
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A woman made an identity theft report Aug. 20 after she learned a scammer had used her name and Social Security number to obtain multiple credit cards and gain access to her bank accounts. She said in late July, she was contacted that she was a sweepstakes winner, and she gave her Social Security number to the person who contacted her. Soon afterward, she began receiving credit card statements, as well as bank notifications about missing funds. The victim said the … [Read more...] about Sweepstake scam used to initiate identity theft
Thief drains account to book travel
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A man reported Aug. 21 that more than $45,000 was stolen from his daughter’s bank account to pay for travel using the Booking.com app. One of the trips booked was from Detroit to Mackinac Island. … [Read more...] about Thief drains account to book travel
Security officer attacked by resident
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A security officer for Park Village Apartments of Taylor flagged down police officers the afternoon of Aug. 24 after a resident approached him when he was talking to someone in a vehicle and started yelling at him, slapping his phone out of his hand and taking off with his cane. The man, who has a prosthetic leg, said he relies on the cane for mobility. The police officers searched the area, and found a woman matching the description talking to another apartment complex … [Read more...] about Security officer attacked by resident