Allen Park

By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A new ambulance is on its way to the city after the City Council unanimously approved the $160,000 purchase. “I know way more about this truck than I care to,” said Fire Chief Doug LaFond, who studied the truck thoroughly before suggesting the purchase. LaFond ordered the truck from the lowest bidder, Kodiak Emergency Vehicles in Grand Ledge. The department is trading in an ambulance with 130,000 miles to the company for $7,500. That money already was taken off the price, … [Read more...] about New ambulance on way for AP

By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Police recently found an abandoned drone in a resident’s yard and is making it known the owner can pick it up at the police station. The drone, an unmanned aircraft weighing often less than 55 pounds, was not registered with the Federal Aviation Administration. “That’s why they probably haven’t come forward,” Police Detective James Thorburn said. In December, the FAA began requiring drones to be registered. It requires owners register the often remote-controlled … [Read more...] about Police looking for owner of abandoned drone

By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – A 19-year-old Lincoln Park man allegedly rolled his car about 5:30 p.m. Jan. 22, and when officers arrived, they found a male passenger partially inside the vehicle. The man was helped out and asked to stand on the sidewalk while police investigated. While officers were investigating, the teen walked away from the scene. He was detained within minutes, found while walking on Park Street near Englewood. When asked why he left the scene, the man said it was because he feared … [Read more...] about Driver rolls vehicle, found with pot

By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – The investigation of a female police officer allegedly harassed by a male officer is nearing a close, yet many residents are questioning why the Police Department is investigating the alleged incident rather than an outside source – and why wasn’t the city council aware. “The investigation is being done per policy,” City Attorney Joseph Couvreur said Thursday, noting that city council isn’t made aware of everything – it wasn’t something they had to vote on. “If this was … [Read more...] about Police investigating themselves, council unaware of alleged issue

By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A body found along the railroad tracks Dec. 20 at Arno and Warwick was identified. Detective Lt. Dave Williams said Wednesday the man was identified as Richard Clark, 55, of Ecorse. Investigators identified him via fingerprints. It's unknown how long Clark's body was on the tracks. "It's going to be either accidental or suicide," Williams said of how Clark died. Family members gave some indication it may have been a suicide, Williams said. “We can’t unequivocally … [Read more...] about Body found on train tracks identified

By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Councilman Harry Sisko expressed discontent with central dispatch Dec. 22 during the council’s final meeting of 2015. Sisko said he was looking out his porch window Dec. 22 when he saw a man collapse. He called 911 and Ordinance Officer Ken Simerly was first to arrive. “He was there quick,” Sisko said. “I mean like lickety split.” Sisko said the victim was unresponsive and two people stopped to help as did one of Sisko’s neighbors. He said police and firefighters … [Read more...] about AP Councilman unhappy with 911

By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A trial date of April 6, was set for an Inkster woman accused of killing two motorcyclists Nov. 7 on I-94 near Oakwood Boulevard. Chana Woods, 31, is charged with two counts of operating under the influence causing death and two counts of operating while her license was suspended, revoked, denied – causing death. She remains jailed on a $1 million bond. She was arraigned on the information in Wayne County Circuit Court before Judge Catherine Heiss Dec. 11 and her jury … [Read more...] about Trial set for driver in motorcycle fatalities