By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A pellet gun or similar projectile weapon was the likely method used March 28 to shatter the front window of a house on Northfield Road. The homeowner said he heard something hit the window just before the glass shattered. No projectiles were found at the scene. There was no other damage to the house. … [Read more...] about Residential window shattered
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Con artist thwarted
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A woman reported that she received a phone call on March 30 from a purported Amazon employee who said a package valued at $5,200, with an iPhone 11 and a laptop computer, was going to be delivered to her residence that day. The caller had her address, the last four digits of her Social Security number and her phone number. When she called the number back and asked questions, the person hung up on her. The woman said she had flagged her accounts and changed her bank account … [Read more...] about Con artist thwarted
Cart-riding snacker banned
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A 31-year-old Detroit woman who had been banished from Walmart, 7555 Telegraph Road, in the past for riding a mobility cart around the store while consuming food for which she did not pay, was arrested and taken into custody April 3 for retail fraud and trespassing. Loss prevention employees had surveillance camera footage of the woman’s transgressions. When confronted by police officers, the woman was verbally abusive and confrontational. She was searched, handcuffed and taken … [Read more...] about Cart-riding snacker banned
Drunken driver arrested after crash
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A 49-year-old Taylor man was arrested the afternoon of April 2 for operating under the influence of alcohol after he was involved in a two-car property damage crash near Ecorse and Beech Daly roads. The man, who smelled of intoxicants, had slurred speech and glossy eyes. He was unsteady on his feet, and had leg issues that precluded some of the standard field sobriety tests. A preliminary breath test was administered, and the man had a blood-alcohol content of 0.25, more than … [Read more...] about Drunken driver arrested after crash
SUV damaged in grocery store lot
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A gust of wind blew a driver’s side door out of a woman’s hands, allowing it to hit and dent an adjacent vehicle the afternoon of April 2 in the parking lot at Kroger, 16705 Fort St. The victim, whose Lincoln MKC was dented, said the person at fault provided her with her name and cell phone number, but had not shared her insurance information. The responding police officer provided her with a police report number to give to her insurance company. … [Read more...] about SUV damaged in grocery store lot
Drunken driver causes crash
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A drunken driver, a 23-year-old Taylor man, caused a crash at 2:26 a.m. April 6 at Sibley Road and Valleyview Street, where he hit a car stopped at a light. When the drunken driver saw the light turned green, he did not reduce his speed, and unrealistically expected the other driver, a 61-year-old Southgate man, to immediately accelerate. The man, who smelled of intoxicants, failed numerous standard field sobriety tests. He refused to take a preliminary breath test, so a … [Read more...] about Drunken driver causes crash
Pit bull gets loose, attacks pedestrian
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A pit bull broke free from its backyard chain the night of April 2 and attacked a man walking along West Jefferson Avenue. The man was knocked down by the dog before he fled to the bed of a nearby Ford Ranger to escape from the dog. Neighbors said the dog has gotten loose and caused problems multiple times, which the owner denied. The dog was registered with the city and is up-to-date with its shots. The owner was cited for having a dog at large. … [Read more...] about Pit bull gets loose, attacks pedestrian
Multi-agency effort nabs suspect
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 52-year-old Melvindale man was taken into custody at 12:44 a.m. April 3 as part of a multi-agency pursuit that began with Brownstown Township police officers at our Lady of Hope Cemetery at Sibley and Allen roads, and ended on the grounds of the former chemical and concrete plants, with Riverview and Trenton police officers, and the Trenton K9 officer. … [Read more...] about Multi-agency effort nabs suspect
Hot oil causes kitchen fire
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A police officer helped firefighters by keeping the curious at bay April 3 at the scene of a house fire in the 18500 block of Harman Avenue. The police officer, who debriefed the resident, learned that she had been frying chicken in hot oil, which subsequently ignited the kitchen fire. … [Read more...] about Hot oil causes kitchen fire
Man trying to enter house scares resident
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A strange man pulling on the front knob in an attempt to open the door frightened a woman April 2 in the 2800 block of Emily Street. The resident was able to take a photo of the stranger, and the responding police officer recognized the man as someone they had encountered in the past. Another police officer located the man, and warned him not to trespass on private property. The resident was encouraged to call police officers if he returned to her house. … [Read more...] about Man trying to enter house scares resident