By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 26-year-old Lincoln Park man, self-reported high on drugs, was taken into custody the night of Sept. 9 after he wandered into the active traffic lanes of Biddle Avenue. Police officers originally responded to reports of a naked man banging on the windows of the Rite Aid store at 1998 Biddle. By the time police officers arrived, the man had put on his pants, and was walking northbound on the sidewalk near Biddle. The police officers then saw him close his eyes and walk into … [Read more...] about Naked man, high on drugs, arrested
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A traffic stop initiated the night of Sept. 11, near Biddle Avenue and Goodell Street, for an improper license plate, led to the arrest of the passenger for illegal drug possession, the citation of the driver, a 45-year-old Ohio man, for driving with a suspended license, and the impounding of the vehicle for the illegal drugs present. The passenger, a 39-year-old Garden City woman, was in possession of drug paraphernalia, crack cocaine and heroin. Deputy Police Chief Archie … [Read more...] about Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
Late-night thief breaks car window, steals cash
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — Barking dogs alerted a 31-year-old Taylor woman to an auto larceny at 1:43 a.m. Sept. 13, when a thief smashed the left rear window of her white 2006 Pontiac Torrent and stole $200 in cash from her purse. The victim said she locked her SUV when she parked it near her residence in the 27000 block of Leroy Street. She said nothing else was missing from her vehicle. Police officers canvassed the area, but did not locate any possible suspects. … [Read more...] about Late-night thief breaks car window, steals cash
Senior scammed out of $10,000
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A 71-year-old Taylor man reported Sept. 10 that a woman he met on Facebook tricked him into depositing a $50,000 check for her, claiming she did not have a bank account. She said the check was a grant to allow her to have facial reconstruction, and convinced him to withdraw $10,000 from his account, and purchase $9,000 in gift cards, sending the gift card numbers to her using an app on his phone. He later discovered that the check was fraudulent, and his account was … [Read more...] about Senior scammed out of $10,000
Suspicious men claim resident is prize winner
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — A woman said two strangers knocked on her residence door in the 13000 block of Ward Street the afternoon of Aug. 18, and told her husband she was a prize winner, but abruptly left when she came to the door, saying they would return later. The woman, who did not recognize the two white males, said they were driving a black van or truck. She said they did not attempt to gain entry into the house. … [Read more...] about Suspicious men claim resident is prize winner
Illegal dumping reported
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — An observant resident alerted police officers to a mess caused by illegal dumping on Aug. 5 behind Beirut Gardens Restaurant, 19045 Eureka Road. The reporting resident said he did not observe the actual dumping, just the mess it incurred. The investigating officers cleaned up the debris, which consisted of clothes and garbage, and placed it in a nearby trash container before clearing the scene. … [Read more...] about Illegal dumping reported
Cash-seeking addict smashes car windows
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A cash-seeking ex-boyfriend and reputed drug addict smashed two windows of his former girlfriend’s car while it was parked at Gale Gardens Apartments, when she refused to give him cash. The victim said the man used a wooden plank to smash her vehicle’s passenger side window and back window. A witness corroborated her statement. The plank was recovered and taken into evidence. … [Read more...] about Cash-seeking addict smashes car windows
Two Chihuahuas stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — Two Chihuahuas were stolen Sept. 9 from the front yard of a residence in the 2000 block of Regina Avenue while a resident was doing yardwork. A neighbor said he saw an older white female, in an older model Ford Explorer, with a gray driver’s side door, take the dogs from the yard. She reportedly told a witnessing neighbor that if the owner wanted his dogs back, he could find her on Thomas Avenue. Police officers drove along Thomas Avenue, but were unable to find a … [Read more...] about Two Chihuahuas stolen
Burglar smashes glass, steals register cash
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A burglar smashed the door glass at Wong’s Chop Suey, 1572 Fort St., between 9 p.m. Sept. 6 and 10:15 a.m. Sept. 8, stealing $120 from the cash register, a restaurant employee said. Entry was gained by throwing a landscaping brick through the front door glass, which was estimated to have a $300 replacement cost. There were no surveillance cameras, and no suspects. … [Read more...] about Burglar smashes glass, steals register cash
Shoplifter banned from store
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A Detroit man was banned from Target, 15901 Ford Road, the afternoon of Aug. 13, at the request of loss prevention personnel, who said he was a habitual shoplifter. Before the man was released at the scene, he was advised that if he returned to the store, he could be arrested. … [Read more...] about Shoplifter banned from store