Will face Republican Ginger Shearer May 3 By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Local attorney Jeffrey Pepper defeated Alabas Farhat in the March 1 primary for the Democratic slot in the 15th District special election to fill Abdullah Hammoud’s vacant state House seat. Pepper will now face Republican Ginger Shearer in the May 3 general election for a term which runs through the end of the calendar year. Pepper garnered 3,590 votes to Farhat’s 2,778, while Shearer received 1,201 votes for the uncontested … [Read more...] about Pepper defeats Farhat in primary for Democratic spot in 15th District state House race
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Hammoud optimistic about Fairlane Town Center future as a midtown Dearborn destination
Mall expected to be sold in March By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – On a cold Saturday, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and his directors stopped at Fairlane Town Center’s parking lot to share his vision of the mall as a midtown destination with the media. His management team, some of whom are new to the city, were on a bus tour of the city with the newly elected mayor, in keeping with his high energy style of launching multiple initiatives during his first 90 days in office. “For an administration to … [Read more...] about Hammoud optimistic about Fairlane Town Center future as a midtown Dearborn destination
Three arrested for meth distribution
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Three suspects – a 32-year-old Wyandotte man, a 30-year-old Southgate man and a 31-year-old Wyandotte woman – were arrested the morning of Feb. 22 in the 100 block of Miller Street for distribution of crystal methamphetamines. A special operations division executed a search warranted Feb. 22 following nearly a month of late night, undercover surveillance, which resulted in the seizure of a large amount of crystal methamphetamines. Deputy Police Chief Archie Hamilton said … [Read more...] about Three arrested for meth distribution
Van rear window shattered
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — The rear window of a van was reported shattered the afternoon of Feb. 23 while it was parked on Marian Drive. The victim said the van window had last been seen intact at 2 p.m. the day before. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about Van rear window shattered
Identity thief files for jobless benefits
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A woman reported the afternoon of Feb. 24 that an identity thief filed for unemployment benefits in Ohio using her personal identity information. The victim said she received a mailing from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services Unemployment Office indicating that her personal identification number had recently been changed. She said she called the office and advised them of the fraud, and while they would not reveal whether any funds had been paid out, they … [Read more...] about Identity thief files for jobless benefits
Wallet returned with $500 missing
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A 64-year-old Taylor man who was relieved of his wallet Feb. 20 at Kroger, 7000 Monroe Blvd., had it returned to him after it had been emptied of $500 cash and ditched by the thief. The victim was paged to report to the service desk, where he learned that an employee saw a woman “drop” the wallet among some canned foods. When the employee tried to return the wallet to the woman, she denied it was her property. The employee then took the wallet to the service desk, where the … [Read more...] about Wallet returned with $500 missing
Handgun stolen from unlocked car
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A Glock 17 semi-automatic pistol was reported stolen Feb. 19 by a 38-year-old Taylor man, who had left the weapon in the trunk of his unlocked 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix while it was parked in the 10900 block of Pine Street. He said the handgun was stolen between sometime between 9:30 p.m. Feb. 17 and 5 p.m. Feb. 19 while the car was parked on the street. The firearm was entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network as stolen. … [Read more...] about Handgun stolen from unlocked car
Woman without license in hit-and-run
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A 59-year-old Taylor woman was cited Feb. 18 for leaving the scene of an accident, driving with a revoked license and failing to stop in an assured clear distance. Police officers responded to Ecorse Road and Mayfair Street, where a woman in a black Chevrolet Silverado had struck another black Chevrolet Silverado that was stopped at a red light. The victim, a 46-year-old Taylor man, who was not injured, said the other driver stopped at the scene briefly before fleeing, but … [Read more...] about Woman without license in hit-and-run
Sensors, catalytic converter taken
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — Front and rear oxygen sensors and a catalytic converter, valued collectively at $626, were reported stolen Jan. 21 from a 2003 Honda while it was parked in the 15000 block of Garrison Lane. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about Sensors, catalytic converter taken
Police officers help firefighters
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — Police officers were dispatched to provide onsite support to firefighters Jan. 21 in the 13000 block of Westminster Street, where they learned that the house fire was caused by a candle left burning in a bedroom, which ignited a blanket. One of the residents said they were unsuccessful extinguishing the burning blanket with water, so they evacuated the house to await firefighters, and thus avoided any injuries. … [Read more...] about Police officers help firefighters