By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Police have charged two Detroit men and a Detroit woman in connection with a late night break-in Jan. 19 in the 18000 block of Robert. Police said they were alerted by a neighborhood witness. A fourth woman, an Ecorse resident and passenger in the waiting vehicle, initially was taken into custody, but later released and not charged. Police are working with local departments to see if the burglars are connected to other recent break-ins. The driver, a woman, honked … [Read more...] about Burglars arrested in middle of break-in
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Allen Park Two run out with three TVs Three televisions were taken from ACO Hardware, 15819 Southfield Road, about 5 p.m. Monday. A thin African-American man ran out with a 19-inch television under each arm, while a heavyset African-American man carried out a 37-inch television. An unidentified third person drove the two men north on the Southfield in a silver car, possibly a Ford Taurus. Ice rink gets wintery air A smashed front-door window imparted some naturally cool air to the ice rink at … [Read more...] about Police blotter
Burglars arrested in middle of break-in
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Police have charged two Detroit men and a Detroit woman in connection with a late night break-in Jan. 19 in the 18000 block of Robert. Police said they were alerted by a neighborhood witness. A fourth woman, an Ecorse resident and passenger in the waiting vehicle, initially was taken into custody, but later released and not charged. Police are working with local departments to see if the burglars are connected to other recent break-ins. The driver, a woman, … [Read more...] about Burglars arrested in middle of break-in
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Allen Park Underage egg throwers busted Three teen boys were cited for curfew violation and throwing eggs at passing cars as they were driving on Ecorse Road about 2:30 a.m. last Sunday. Man steals formula A man attempted to leave Meijer, 3565 Fairlane Drive, with five cans of infant formula concealed in his coat at 5 p.m. Tuesday. He said he had no money and planned to sell the formula to friends with children; he also has outstanding warrants from Wyandotte. Burglar interrupted Police believe a burglar in the 15000 … [Read more...] about Police blotter
Mel-NAP schools to lay off teachers, but bus cuts deferred
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Members of the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park School District Board of Education deferred cuts in bus services at its regular meeting Monday, but did decide on several cuts to staff and teacher positions. A motion to eliminate weekend transportation failed, contrary to some published reports. Elimination of middle and high school bus transportation was tabled pending the review of additional information, according to Laudine Gallagher, secretary to the board. Members did … [Read more...] about Mel-NAP schools to lay off teachers, but bus cuts deferred
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Allen Park Women try to take scents Police discovered warrants at 4 p.m. last Sunday for a 20-year-old Detroit woman shoplifting perfume and liquor at Meijer, 3565 Fairlaine Drive, under both her alias and real name. The record check resulted in the additional arrest of her boyfriend, a 23-year-old Detroit man. Two Caucasian women in their late 20s escaped in a blue Ford Probe after one took a $15 bottle of perfume from T.J. Maxx about 4:30 p.m. last Sunday. A store employee noted the license plate number and … [Read more...] about Police blotter
City seeks maximum housing rehabilitation grant
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – City officials are hoping they will receive the maximum $35,000 available through a housing rehabilitation allocation of the Community Development Block Grant program. With added estimated program revenue of $10,000, the city budget recommends $5,000 for demolition of dangerous vacant structures and $40,000 to rehabilitate code-deficient, owner-occupied homes of income-eligible families. Eligibility follows the guidelines of the Wayne Metropolitan Community Action … [Read more...] about City seeks maximum housing rehabilitation grant
Oil company donates money to team, department
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – The Community Emergency Response Team and the Fire Department received year-end charitable contributions from Marathon Petroleum LLC. CERT received $1,750, while the department received $2,000. The City Council acknowledged the donations at its meeting Wednesday. Marathon’s local offices are at 1300 S. Fort St. in Detroit near the Melvindale city limits. The CERT program teaches people about disaster preparedness, including basic disaster response skills like fire … [Read more...] about Oil company donates money to team, department
Ranking change may reduce homeowners’ insurance rates
Melvindale Fire Chief Dan Wilhelm (left) congratulates Melanie Fiorillo (second from left), who recently successfully completed her one-year probationary period. Also shown are her son, Brian Fiorillo, and her daughter, Moriah Pettry. By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Residents soon may be charged less for household property insurance thanks to a recently upgraded rating of the city’s ability to provide fire protection for private residences. The International Organization for Standardization recently … [Read more...] about Ranking change may reduce homeowners’ insurance rates
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Allen Park Tools snapped up Hand tools valued at $2,000 were stolen from the basement of a house in the 7600 block of Pelham between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31. Signs of forced entry were found. The residents suspect a cousin who uncharacteristically called earlier in the day to determine when they would be home. TV taker tackled A 38-year-old Taylor man was tackled and restrained about 5 p.m. Jan. 2 by three loss-prevention personnel at Meijer, 3565 Fairlane Drive. Two 19-inch liquid … [Read more...] about Police blotter