By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 40-year-old Lincoln Park woman was arrested the night of Oct. 6 for illegal drug possession and a concealed weapon following a routine traffic stop near Goddard Road and Fort Street for illegal window tint. The driver denied having anything illegal in the vehicle, but exhibited behavior that indicated otherwise. She was subsequently found to be in possession of Fentanyl and a loaded handgun for which she did not have a concealed weapon permit, and was taken … [Read more...] about Routine traffic stop results in drug and weapon arrest
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Man fleeing accident was drug dealer
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 36-year-old Riverview man was arrested the night of Sept. 26 near 8th and Vinewood streets after fleeing the scene of a crash, and was found to be in possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. His vehicle had damage consistent with the crash. Six bags of cocaine were found during a subsequent search of his vehicle. … [Read more...] about Man fleeing accident was drug dealer
Tools stolen from building under construction
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — More than $2,700 worth of tools and equipment were reported stolen the morning of Sept. 28 from the 1800 block of McKinley Street, where they were stored in a building under construction. Access was gained overnight through an unlocked window. … [Read more...] about Tools stolen from building under construction
SUV stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 2017 Ford Escape was reported stolen the morning of Sept. 29 from the 2400 block of 15th Street. The theft occurred between 4:40 and 5:40 a.m., while it was parked in the roadway. … [Read more...] about SUV stolen
Costumed man shooting video banned from businesses
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A man wearing a Michael Myers mask and costume while dragging a body bag the night of Oct. 8 at two businesses near Maple and Second streets was arrested for obstructing police officers and was banned from the businesses. The man, a 55-year-old Taylor resident, was staring at patrons and staff, and making them uncomfortable and scared. He later told police officers that he was recording footage for a social media video. The man, who refused to identify himself, became … [Read more...] about Costumed man shooting video banned from businesses
Thousands in property stolen from storage unit
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A man reported Aug. 25 that between July 12, 2024 and June 12, 2026, more than $50,000 in personal property was stolen from a storage unit at 5620 Hoover Street, which had recently transitioned from Red Dot Storage to Storage Rental of America. The man had photos of the locker when it was first loaded, and the mess that was left, with most of the property missing, and a new lock installed on the unit. Among the stolen items were extensive high-end electronics, a … [Read more...] about Thousands in property stolen from storage unit
Woman leaves nail salon without paying
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A woman left Rose Nail Salon, 23481 Eureka Road, on Sept. 15 without paying her $145 bill, after her credit card was declined. She left her driver’s license as a sign of good faith, but had not returned with a payment by the morning of Sept. 18, which is when a representative from the nail salon filed a police report. The woman then went to the salon that night to pay her bill, and the complainant said they would no longer seek prosecution. … [Read more...] about Woman leaves nail salon without paying
Man arrested for stealing relative’s vehicle
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A man was arrested Sept. 18 after he was found to be in possession of a blue 2008 Pontiac G5 that was reported stolen out of the city of Detroit. The vehicle’s license plate was spotted by a Flock camera in the city of Taylor, and a traffic stop initiated in the Meijer parking lot. The man said the vehicle belonged to a relative, and he had driven off in the car following a verbal argument the day before, so he could remove himself from the situation. The … [Read more...] about Man arrested for stealing relative’s vehicle
Shoplifters fake scanning purchases to steal from store
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A woman reportedly twice scanned food purchases on her phone at a Sheetz gas station, 20623 Eureka Road, and left without rendering payment for the items scanned through the store’s app. An employee said about $120 in food items were collectively stolen on Sept. 17 and Sept. 19 by a white female, who left in a blue Ford Ranger. Surveillance camera footage recorded the crime. None of the purchases were recorded on the store app. … [Read more...] about Shoplifters fake scanning purchases to steal from store
Apartment complex sign damaged in hit-and-run
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — The driver of a white Chevrolet sport utility vehicle hit the brick entrance sign at Southgate Apartments on the morning of Sept. 18, and left the location without accepting responsibility for the estimated $2,500 in damage to the sign. A witness living nearby told responding police officers what she saw. She also supplied a video and photo of the vehicle involved. The property manager of the apartment complex filed a police report based on the extensive damage … [Read more...] about Apartment complex sign damaged in hit-and-run