By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Boarded up windows, trash and shattered glass serve as a constant reminder of the fire that ravaged Yum-Yum Donuts Oct. 3. Resident Marissa Gray said she is sad that the long-time pastry shop burned, but six months after the fire nothing is being done with the building at 3741 Oakwood Blvd. The building hasn’t reopened since the blaze, which was deemed electrical. “It’s a nice area and I just don’t want it to start looking like a run-down ghetto,” Gray said. City … [Read more...] about Burned-out donut shop is a nuisance, residents say
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Suspected fun center shooter bound over
By TERESA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Less than a week before his 24th birthday, Lamar Alexander Carter was bound over to circuit court on three felony charges and remains jailed without bond in connection with the Feb. 13 Play Atlantis shooting. Carter was bound over to Wayne County Circuit Court April 1 by 24th District Court Judge John Courtright. No new court date has been set as of press time. Carter is charged with first-degree murder, felony firearm and assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with … [Read more...] about Suspected fun center shooter bound over
Second annual Blessings of the Bikes to raise awareness
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – More than 80 motorcyclists from around Michigan showed for the first Blessings of the Bikes at Faith Christian Assembly last year, and organizers are hoping to increase the number on May 15 for the second annual event. Organizers first held the event last year in memory of Johnathan Stanley, 29, who was killed in a Reed City crash while riding his motorcycle June 2014. An elderly woman pulled out from a side road, causing the crash. Stanley’s aunt, Joann Baker of Southgate, … [Read more...] about Second annual Blessings of the Bikes to raise awareness
Alleged shooter due back in court
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – The 23-year-old Detroit man charged with allegedly shooting another man in an entertainment center in February is due back in court April 1. Lamar Alexander Carter is set for a preliminary hearing at 9 a.m. before 24th District Court Judge John Courtright. Carter is charged with first-degree murder, felony firearm and assault with a dangerous weapon in the Feb. 13 shooting death of Sean Lawrence Key, 44 of Detroit, at Play Atlantis, 19400 Allen Road. Carter remains jailed … [Read more...] about Alleged shooter due back in court
Alleged shooter held without bond
By TERESA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — Lamar Alexander Carter was arraigned Thursday on first-degree murder and two other felony counts in the Feb. 13 shooting death of a 44-year-old man at Play Atlantis. Carter, 23, of Detroit is being held without bond in the Wayne County Jail. In addition to murder, he was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon an felony firearm. He was video arraigned before 24th District Court Judge Richard Page. Police Lt. John Allen said Carter is suspected of shooting Sean Lawrence … [Read more...] about Alleged shooter held without bond
Shop with a Cop fundraiser set for Friday
MELVINDALE – Fans of country music, Toby Keith and Willy Nelson are in for a treat for the Shop with a Cop fundraiser Friday at Play Atlantis 19400 Allen Road. A $10 donation is suggested for admission, but organizers ask for anything one can spare. All the proceeds go to the Shop with a Cop Foundation. The fundraiser starts at 8 p.m.; however, unlimited laser tag, golf and bounce will be available from 5 to 10 p.m. Two impersonators will perform as Willy Nelson and Toby Keith at the event from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Police said … [Read more...] about Shop with a Cop fundraiser set for Friday
Shooting suspect expected to be returned to Melvindale this week
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – The man suspected in the Feb. 13 shooting death at Play Atlantis is expected to be extradited back to the city soon. “We expect him back sometime next week,” Lt. John Allen said Thursday. Allen said no court date has been set for Lamar Alexander Carter, 23. He said Carter will be arraigned either the day he returns or the following day. Carter is charged in the death of Sean Lawrence Key, of Detroit while both were at Play Atlantis, 19400 Allen Road. Carter reportedly … [Read more...] about Shooting suspect expected to be returned to Melvindale this week
Melvindale community trying to bring back pool
MELVINDALE – The community swimming pool, located at the high school, closed three years ago, and some members of the community are reaching out for help to reopen it. Resident Abdul Ahmed started GoFundMe account Feb. 17. So far, residents have contributed $90 to the $10,000 request via gofundme.com. The estimated cost to repair the pool is $60,000. Ahmed said the pool was a huge source for activities when it was open. He said now children walk around with nothing to do in the summer. He is asking the community to help fund the … [Read more...] about Melvindale community trying to bring back pool
Play Atlantis shooting suspect surrenders in Alabama
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – The man suspected in the Feb. 13 shooting death at Play Atlantis turned himself into authorities in Oxford, Ala., last night. Lamar Alexander Carter, 23, reportedly went to a Quiznoes restaurant and asked an employee to call 911 and tell the police to come get him. “We would like to thank the public for their help and continued support,” read a post on the Melvindale Police Department Facebook page. “Our thoughts are with the victim's family and hope that justice will be … [Read more...] about Play Atlantis shooting suspect surrenders in Alabama
Hoverboard seller ends up with counterfeit cash
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – A teen selling his Hoverboard on a Facebook swap-and-sell page was duped out of the board and left holding $220 in counterfeit cash. The teen’s father drove his son to McDonald’s, 4100 Oakwood Blvd., where he was meeting the potential buyer, described as about 16 years old, black and wearing a hooded sweatshirt. The father said the buyer arrived on foot. The father waited in the car while his son made the exchange. The victim told police he let the buyer try out the … [Read more...] about Hoverboard seller ends up with counterfeit cash