By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – Stopping incidents before they happen, closing safety gaps, and protecting and empowering people in an active shooter situation were candidly addressed April 24 at Trenton High School. Director of Police and Fire Services Steven Voss, Trenton Public Schools Supt. Rod Wakeham, and School Resource Officer Jake Davis outlined specific plans and protocols, while Emergency Management Coordinator Paul Haley and Police Chief Todd Scheffler were available to answer audience … [Read more...] about Trenton officials address school safety Stop incidents before they happen, find gaps, empower students, staff
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Alleged dog killer set for jury trial
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – The man charged with killing three of his ex-girlfriend’s dogs has hired an attorney and is set for a jury trial on March 1. Resident Allen Lee Bonds, who is out of jail on a $120,000, 10 percent bond, recently hired David Steingold as his attorney. Bonds’ trial date was set last week. He is set for a final conference on Jan. 26, where a deal could be reached. Yet, if not, Bonds will head to trial as expected. Bonds, 21, is charged with second-degree home invasion, two counts … [Read more...] about Alleged dog killer set for jury trial
Riverview woman, 81, suspect in controlled substances violation
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — An 81-year-old Riverview woman is suspected of violating the controlled substance act when, while being admitted to Beaumont Hospital Nov. 23, she asked a nurse to hand her her purse and narcotics spilled out. Police were called to the hospital, 5450 Fort St. about 3:45 a.m. where they met with hospital security. The security officer said a nurse called him to the fourth floor of the hospital after she recovered vials of liquid marijuana from a patient. The items were in a small … [Read more...] about Riverview woman, 81, suspect in controlled substances violation
Woman in fatal crash identified
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – Police released the name of a resident killed Nov. 10 in a head-on collision on Allen Road. Janice Collinson, 61, was killed when she crashed head-on with a 31-year-old Brownstown Township man headed north on Allen Road near Trentwood. Police said the man crossed the center line while driving home from a restaurant in his 2011 Mercury Mariner and crashed into Collinson’s 2012 Ford Focus. Collison was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Mariner was taken to … [Read more...] about Woman in fatal crash identified
Results from recent speed trailers in Trenton
TRENTON – When the Police Department placed speed monitor trailers on Harrison and Marian streets in September, they found just how fast people were going. The trailer on eastbound Harrison near Nicholas recorded 8,458 vehicles passing from Sept. 6 to 13. • 1-14 mph total vehicles 3,500 • 15-19 mph total vehicles 2,384 • 20-24 mph total vehicles 2,011 • 25-29 mph total vehicles 526 • 30-34 mph total vehicles 28 • 35-39 mph total vehicles 3 • 45-49 mph total vehicles 1 • Above 50 mph total vehicles 5 The trailer on … [Read more...] about Results from recent speed trailers in Trenton
Man remains jailed as suspect in multiple dogs’ deaths
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – A 21-year-old resident remains jailed following a preliminary examination of the evidence against him in 33rd District Court Friday for allegedly killing three of his former girlfriend’s dogs and injuring another one. Allen Lee Bonds was charged with killing the dogs in separate incidents. Judge Michael McNally continued Bonds’ $250,000, 10 percent bond and he remains jailed. Bonds was charged with felonies in connection with two counts of torturing/killing animals and … [Read more...] about Man remains jailed as suspect in multiple dogs’ deaths
Dogs, humans can have fun, benefit Woodhaven/Trenton Animal Shelter
TRENTON – All dogs and their humans are invited to the Woodhaven Splash Pad for a fundraiser from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 8. Proceeds from the event will go toward the Woodhaven/Trenton Animal Shelter. Prizes and raffles will be featured. Jacket, the Woodhaven Fire Department fire dog, will be in attendance. The fundraiser will be held at Civic Park Center, 24135 Hall Road in Woodhaven. For more information, call 734-675-4956. … [Read more...] about Dogs, humans can have fun, benefit Woodhaven/Trenton Animal Shelter
Cyclist hit; culprit still at large
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — Police are seeking information about a crash that landed a 56-year-old resident in the hospital with broken ribs and internal injuries. Police said the man suffered four broken ribs and a lacerated liver after being hit on his bicycle by a vehicle on Fort Street 6:45 a.m. Nov. 26. Police are seeking information from possible witnesses. Police said it isn’t clear if the avid bicycle rider was hit by another vehicle in a hit-and-run. They just want to know what happened. They … [Read more...] about Cyclist hit; culprit still at large
Man charged with killing, torturing dogs
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – A 21-year-old resident was arraigned in 33rd District Court Sept. 21 for allegedly killing three of his former girlfriend’s dogs in separate incidents in 2014. Allen Lee Bonds remains jailed on a $250,000, 10 percent bond. He is charged with felonies in connection with two counts of torturing and killing animals and second-degree home invasion. He is also charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty and animal cruelty causing death. He appeared before Judge Michael McNally and is … [Read more...] about Man charged with killing, torturing dogs
Gone to the dogs
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — The overcast sky did little to dim the sunny faces at Kennedy Aquatic Center’s annual Dog Swim Sept. 10. In its 14th year, Dog Swim marks a tail-wagging end to summer. “The Saturday after we close the pool park to the public, but before we drain, we let our four-legged friends enjoy the pools,” said Director of Parks and Recreation Joanne Gonyea, who brought her 14-year-old Labrador retriever. The director quickly assured safety for the animals. “We do reduce the … [Read more...] about Gone to the dogs
