By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A man reported April 25 that a $110 check he mailed to pay a credit card bill was stolen, with the name of the payee changed and the dollar section altered to indicate a $9,600 amount. The bank flagged the check for insufficient funds and did not redeem it. Images of both the original and altered check were submitted to the Trenton police department detective bureau. … [Read more...] about Check stolen, amount changed in unsuccessful fraud attempt
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ATG’s 2026-27 season brings exciting new shows to Detroit
Six extraordinary musicals and two bonus shows will bring music and entertainment to ATG Detroit’s Broadway in Detroit offerings in the upcoming season, with all of the shows making their Detroit premiere, and with all but one at the Fisher Theater. (“Death Becomes Her” will be at the Detroit Opera House.) The shows include: “The Notebook” Sept. 22 to Oct. 4, “Maybe Happy Ending” Oct. 20 to Nov. 1, “The Great Gatsby” Nov. 17 to 29, “Boop! The Musical” Dec. 1 to 13, “Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical” Jan. 12 to 24, and “Death … [Read more...] about ATG’s 2026-27 season brings exciting new shows to Detroit
Wayne County woman wins $1 million playing Michigan Lottery’s Lady Luck 777 instant game
LINCOLN PARK – A Wayne County woman is looking forward to “living easier” after winning $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Lady Luck 777 instant game. “While I was cashing out at the store, I saw the Lady Luck 777 ticket and asked the clerk how many were left on the roll,” said the lucky 63-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous. “There were only three left, so I bought them all. “I scratched the tickets and saw I’d won on all three of them, but I didn’t scratch off the amounts. I scanned them at the store and … [Read more...] about Wayne County woman wins $1 million playing Michigan Lottery’s Lady Luck 777 instant game
Check meant to pay bill changed to fraudster’s name
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A man reported April 13 that a check he wrote and mailed for $3,559.84 to Capital One Bank to pay a bill was cashed, but the bank’s name was removed and it was paid to an “Omari Smith.” The victim said he did not know anyone by that name, and he did not know where the check could have been intercepted. He said he alerted his bank, and they told him to file a police report prior to their launching an investigation. … [Read more...] about Check meant to pay bill changed to fraudster’s name
Man billed for fraudulent student loan
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A man reported April 14 that he received notification of a $3,486 student loan acquired in his name from Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana. He said he had never acquired any school loan, and when he contacted the college about the fraud, they told him to file a police report to allow them to cancel the loan. … [Read more...] about Man billed for fraudulent student loan
Bicycle stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A woman reported April 15 that her bicycle was stolen April 9 from her apartment complex. She said the adult bicycle, valued at $300, had black wheels and rims, sky blue trim, and did not have a gear shift. … [Read more...] about Bicycle stolen
Two new theater groups offer fascinating fare
Two new theatre groups are offering entertainment at local venues, as The Hook & Ladder Theatre Company of Romulus presents the Horton Foote drama, “The Trip to Bountiful” and a newly formed Dearborn-based group presents the world premiere of “Bully: A Musical Lampoon,” based on the life and lies of Donald Trump, at 5221 Oakwood Blvd. in Dearborn. HOOK & LADDER THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS ‘THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL’ “The Trip to Bountiful,” written in 1953 by Horton Foote, follows an older woman who escapes her domineering … [Read more...] about Two new theater groups offer fascinating fare
Protestors oppose Taylor PD’s collaboration with ICE
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – Protestors outside and inside city hall voiced their opposition to the Police Department cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during the May 5 City Council meeting. The protestors voiced specific opposition to Taylor’s 287(g) program, initiated in April 2025, that indicates the Police Department will cooperate with ICE to enforce federal immigration law and allows local officers to identify, detain and process immigrants in custody for … [Read more...] about Protestors oppose Taylor PD’s collaboration with ICE
Lopez found guilty in death of Melvindale Police Officer Said
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Michael Lopez, 44, of Southfield was found guilty April 28 in the July 21, 2024, homicide of Melvindale Police Cpl. Mohamed Said. Said conducted a traffic stop at 12:34 p.m. July 21 near the intersection of Oakwood Boulevard and Clarann Street in Melvindale, during which Lopez allegedly fled the scene on foot. During the subsequent foot chase, Lopez allegedly fired a handgun at Said, fatally wounding him. Lopez was arrested July 22 by members of the Michigan State Police … [Read more...] about Lopez found guilty in death of Melvindale Police Officer Said
Vape products stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — Approximately $200 worth of product was reported stolen the afternoon of March 19 from Royal Vape, 2320 West Road by a repeat shoplifter. The store representative said the man stole THC and vape products on display near the cash register and left on foot, running east along West Road. He was described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a skinny build, a short, unkept Afro and dark facial hair, wearing a black winter jacket, black pants and black shoes. … [Read more...] about Vape products stolen