By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A resident living near 4th Street reported Jan. 20 that the siding of his house and a window screen were damaged by eggs being thrown at them. A vehicle parked on 4th Street was also egged. … [Read more...] about House egged
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Con artist cheats woman
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A woman who was told on Jan. 27 that she had won a $9 million sweepstakes prize plus a car was conned into sending $3,330 via Amazon gift cards to cover the taxes for the alleged prize. She was also told to go to a luxury car dealership to pick out a vehicle of her choice, and was then told to transfer $55,955 to an account to cover the taxes on the $9 million prize, but she became suspicious and refused to do so. She then filed a police report, and was advised to block the callers … [Read more...] about Con artist cheats woman
Victim scammed out of savings
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A woman reported Feb. 2 that an email claiming that there was a problem with her Amazon Prime payment account resulted in her being scammed out of $54,000, which she unwittingly transferred to the fraudster’s account. The receiving the email, the woman searched for an Amazon customer service account, which connected her to a con artist, who claimed her credit card had been compromised and was connected to money laundering, drug trafficking and terrorism. The victim was then … [Read more...] about Victim scammed out of savings
Drunken driver asks officers to take her to get crack
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 55-year-old Southgate woman who crashed into a one-way road sign at 12:56 a.m. Feb. 14 on southbound Fort Street near Greentrees Apartments was alone in the vehicle, claiming the driver left the scene. When police officers approached her, she began yelling and screaming. She was unsteady on her feet, her speech was slurred and she had visibly urinated through her clothes. She said “I’m very f—king drunk” and demonstrated dramatic mood changes, from aggressive to cooperative. She … [Read more...] about Drunken driver asks officers to take her to get crack
Night to Shine: Taylor church hosts annual special needs prom
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – The annual Night to Shine, a prom for people with special needs, sponsored worldwide by the Tim Tebow Foundation, was hosted Feb. 13 by 2/42 Community Church, 24800 Eureka Road. Volunteer event coordinator Kella Pietrowski said that while this is the 11th year Taylor has participated in the program, it’s the 12th year since the Night to Shine events began. She said the prom is for people 14 years and older with a disability. “What makes this special is that this is a … [Read more...] about Night to Shine: Taylor church hosts annual special needs prom
Protesters advocate to ‘end the ICE age’
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Activists called for the federal government to “end the ICE age” Feb. 13, with banners and signs displayed on the Champaign Road overpass above both directions of the I-75 freeway. The overpass signs targeted evening rush hour commuters on the northbound and southbound sides of the freeway. Protester and Lincoln Park City Councilmember Jason Behr said it is important to keep protesting to defend people who are powerless and marginalized, as well as to stand up … [Read more...] about Protesters advocate to ‘end the ICE age’
Protein powder purloined
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A package with two 20-pound bags of Goliath protein powder, valued at $336, was reported stolen Jan. 13 from the victim’s apartment building lobby. The complainant said the Amazon delivery likely occurred Jan. 9, and a police report was needed to file a loss claim with Amazon. … [Read more...] about Protein powder purloined
Speeding driver found to lack license
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 29-year-old Trenton woman who was subject to a traffic stop the morning of Feb. 1 for speeding on Sibley Road was found to have a suspended driver’s license, an expired vehicle registration and no vehicle insurance. She also had multiple warrants from local cities. Her black Dodge Avenger was impounded and towed. She said she was trying to earn money to address the issues impacting her driving status. The woman was given a courtesy ride to her destination. … [Read more...] about Speeding driver found to lack license
Unlicensed driver wanted for active warrants
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 36-year-old Redford Township man was arrested the morning of Jan. 7 for an active arrest warrant from Trenton following a traffic stop on Fort Street near Colvin Street for illegal window tinting and a license plate that indicated the vehicle owner’s driver’s license was suspended. Trenton police officers went to take the man in custody for the outstanding warrant, and his vehicle was impounded and towed. … [Read more...] about Unlicensed driver wanted for active warrants
Routine traffic stop nets wanted felon
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A tip about a reckless driver Jan. 7 resulted in the arrest of a 36-year-old Riverview man who was a wanted felon in Georgia for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The man also had multiple warrants with Trenton and three prior convictions for driving while his license was suspended. The car’s registration was expired, and he did not have vehicle insurance. The man had a 12-inch steel bar concealed between the driver’s door and his seat, which was treated as a … [Read more...] about Routine traffic stop nets wanted felon