By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — An officer conducted a traffic stop after seeing a northbound driver on Fort Street repeatedly swerving over the white lane divider. The driver, who smelled strongly of alcohol, had slurred speech, and his coordination was slow and compromised. He admitted to having had “a couple of drinks.” Standardized field sobriety tests indicated impairment, and a preliminary breath test indicated that the driver had a blood alcohol content that was 2.5 times the 0.08 limit for legally … [Read more...] about Swerving driver arrested for drunken driving
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Artists brighten Homecoming during annual Paint Out in the Park
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Under sunny skies, five dozen artists filled the top of the hill at Homecoming with colorful creations during the annual Paint Out in the Park competition. Artist and event staff member Sasha Corder said this is the 12th Paint Out in the Park and the biggest year yet, with 60 artists participating. “Everyone forgets it is a competition,” she said. “Everyone just spends all three days making friends, meeting new people, networking, exchanging styles and techniques and … [Read more...] about Artists brighten Homecoming during annual Paint Out in the Park
The Wall That Heals bears witness during Downriver visit
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR – The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., bore silent witness to lost lives Aug. 13 to 16 at Heritage Park. The traveling memorial is 375 feet long and 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Names on the wall are arranged by date of casualty and alphabetically within a day. Volunteers with directory guidebooks helped visitors find a specific person’s name based on their panel location. A … [Read more...] about The Wall That Heals bears witness during Downriver visit
Riverview K-9 Blue honored upon his retirement
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW – K-9 Blue was honored for his seven years of service during the Aug. 17 City Council meeting. Blue, who worked with Detective Sgt. Bruce Herrick, served the Police Department from 2019 to 2026, enhancing public safety and serving as an ambassador at many public events with his friendly demeanor. Herrick said Blue is trained in criminal apprehension, handler protection, obedience, tracking, and narcotics detection. Blue was one of the first K-9 officers … [Read more...] about Riverview K-9 Blue honored upon his retirement
House lightning strike ignites fire
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A lightening strike to the roof of a residential house in the 900 block of 9th Street the morning of Aug.10 ignited a fire in the attic area, which firefighters were able to quickly extinguish. A family of three, who were home at the time, said they heard a loud noise and saw an intense flash of light. They then gathered their pets and exited the house. There were no injuries. … [Read more...] about House lightning strike ignites fire
Drunken driver with child in vehicle arrested
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 23-year-old Monroe man was arrested the evening of Aug. 13 near Eureka Road and 4th Street for operating while intoxicated, child endangerment and possession of narcotics. The traffic stop was initiated after the man was seen driving erratically. A passenger had an open can of beer at his feet, and another open beer can was seen next to a one-year-old child in the second row in a car … [Read more...] about Drunken driver with child in vehicle arrested
Traffic stop results in drug arrest
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A traffic stop at 3:29 a.m. Aug. 14 near Fort and Davis streets resulted in the arrest of a 30-year-old Trenton man for possession of controlled substances. The patrol officer noticed indicators consistent with illegal narcotic activity, and a K-9 officer confirmed the presence of narcotics. Five bindles of Fentanyl and cocaine were discovered, along with narcotic equipment, which subsequently led to the … [Read more...] about Traffic stop results in drug arrest
Teen arrested with stolen firearm
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A late-night traffic stop July 19 near Baumey Street and 12th Street resulted in the arrest of a 17-year-old boy who was reaching into a bag for a loaded assault rifle when an officer ordered him to stop and show his hands. The firearm was stolen, had 30 rounds in the magazine and a round in the chamber ready to be fired. … [Read more...] about Teen arrested with stolen firearm
Man arrested following foot chase
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 49-year-old Detroit man was arrested the night of July 18 and charged with larceny, burglary, and with resisting and obstructing police officers after he tried to flee on a stolen e-bike and later on foot. The man was reported for breaking into a garage near 11th Street and Alkali Avenue, where he was attempting to steal a bicycle and an e-bike. When police officers approached, he sped off on the e-bike until it crashed, then attempted to elude police on foot. When … [Read more...] about Man arrested following foot chase
Speeding felon arrested with meth
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 35-year-old Detroit man was arrested the night of July 15 and charged with fleeing and eluding, possession of crystal meth, driving with a suspended license and for his third habitual offender notice. The man was first seen speeding on a motorcycle while northbound on Fort Street near Quarry Road. The man refused to stop, and continued to drive 90 mph while tossing aside what appeared to be bags of crystal meth. When he attempted to enter I-75 at Schaefer Road, he lost … [Read more...] about Speeding felon arrested with meth