By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A plumber’s apprentice and a friend who had permission to remove copper piping from the basement of a building at 5000 Fairlane Drive triggered a breaking and entering alarm with security personnel at 8 p.m. March 23, who did not know anyone would be on site. The two also had disabled the security cameras. After confirming their story and conducting a sweep of the building, they were allowed to continue to remove the old copper piping. … [Read more...] about After hour scrappers trigger alarm
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Unlicensed driver runs red light
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A driver caught running a red light the morning of March 23 on westbound Ford Road at Schaefer was found to be driving with a suspended license, and had an active warrant for his arrest. He was taken into custody, booked and held prior to posting bond. His vehicle was turned over to a licensed driver. … [Read more...] about Unlicensed driver runs red light
Foiled shoplifter flees
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A man who tried to shoplift tools from Home Depot, 3163 Fairlane Drive, by concealing them under his clothing the evening of March 24, fled the store after surrendering his ill-gotten goods and identifying himself, saying, “I have warrants” by way of an explanation. The man indeed had several active arrest warrants: from Wyandotte for a traffic offense, Oakland County for child support, Wayne County for larceny from a vehicle, and Michigan State Police for a non-traffic … [Read more...] about Foiled shoplifter flees
Steering wheel stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — The steering wheels of several Chevy Malibu cars were recently stolen, including one the night of March 23 in the 14000 block of Warwick Avenue. The rear side window of a 2016 Malibu was smashed to access the vehicle interior. There were no nearby surveillance cameras, and no suspects. … [Read more...] about Steering wheel stolen
Exit stage left: Players Guild bids farewell to lighting guru, actor Steve Gautreau
Whether he was bathing the stage in beautiful color, gracing it in a character role or ushering in the house, long-time Players Guild of Dearborn member Steve Gautreau has made his final curtain call. Gautreau, who died March 27 following a stroke, had struggled in recent years with encroaching dementia. A lifelong Dearborn resident, he discovered theater while a student at Edsel Ford High School, and joined the Players Guild of Dearborn in 1961, while still a teenager. He took theater classes at Henry Ford College … [Read more...] about Exit stage left: Players Guild bids farewell to lighting guru, actor Steve Gautreau
Wyandotte DDA seeks input on capital improvement plan
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The Downtown Development Authority sought resident input March 21 during a capital improvement plan stakeholder meeting that highlighted alleys, parking lots and associated infrastructure, as well as possible funding sources. DDA Director Joe Gruber said the purpose of the session was to provide an overview and background, and to bring participants up-to-date on current proposals. He said the physical condition of the public infrastructure in the downtown area … [Read more...] about Wyandotte DDA seeks input on capital improvement plan
Dearborn Council OKs resolution requiring Arabic-language voting materials
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The City Council unanimously passed an equitable election language access resolution during its March 22 meeting, requiring election materials be translated into Arabic. The resolution, which expands on the 1965 Voting Rights Act, was needed because Arabic is not defined as a language minority group under U.S. code. With the resolution, language access will be provided for in the language spoken at home by a minimum of 10,000 or 5 percent of the city’s residents, … [Read more...] about Dearborn Council OKs resolution requiring Arabic-language voting materials
Dearborn city employees honored for lifesaving efforts
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Parks and Recreation lifeguards Nadine Khanafer and Nicole McClain were awarded the Fire Department’s Civilian Life Saving Award by Chief Joseph Murray at the March 22 City Council meeting. Their lifesaving actions occurred at 11 a.m. March 17 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center pool, where an 84-year-old swimmer experienced a sudden cardiac emergency. “Nicole quickly dove into the water to assist and retrieve this gentleman, who was at that point … [Read more...] about Dearborn city employees honored for lifesaving efforts
Speeding motorcyclist pursued
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 28-year-old Ecorse man who was speeding on a motorcycle, with a passenger, on Fort Street, dropped off his female passenger, then fled at a high rate of speed. The police officers questioned the female passenger, a 26-year-old Ecorse woman, before she could enter a nearby house. A high-speed chase was determined to not be in the best interest of public safety at the time. … [Read more...] about Speeding motorcyclist pursued
Man becomes confrontational
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 21-year-old Ecorse man who became confrontational the morning of March 21 and refused to leave a business in the 2300 block of Biddle Avenue was charged with disorderly conduct and with resisting and obstructing police officers. The man, who threatened the staff and displayed aggressive behavior, had his hands behind his back, and the police officers feared he might have a weapon in his waistband. He refused to show his hands, and he began to shout at the … [Read more...] about Man becomes confrontational