By J. Patrick Pepper Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Former Building and Safety Department clerk Leticia Bosemon in a federal courthouse on Tuesday admitted accepting $63,000 in bribes between 2006 and 2008. She told U.S. District Court Judge Gerald Rosen that homebuyers in Dearborn are required to post a performance bond with the city that covers the costs associated with getting a home up to building code. Once the bond is posted, the homebuyer then is issued a temporary certificate of occupancy. Bosemon said she … [Read more...] about Building and safety worker pleads guilty to bribery
Local Korean War Veterans reach out to Arab community
By J. Patrick Pepper Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Hundreds of Korean war veterans and their families will descend upon the Korean War Veterans Living Memorial Site on the front lawn of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center on Monday for a remembrance ceremony. The event coincides with the 56th anniversary of the armistice signing between North Korean and United Nations forces that brought an end to three years of bloodshed. And along with honoring the 26 Dearborn men who died fighting, this year a plaque will be … [Read more...] about Local Korean War Veterans reach out to Arab community
Police Blotter
Dearborn Jewelry store customer turns out to be crook A man pretending to be a shopper stole a $6,300 diamond ring July 2 from an unsuspecting M J Diamond employee in Fairlane Town Center, 18900 Michigan. The employee said she was holding the ring in her hand when something distracted her, giving the man an opportunity to snatch it away. Another store employee briefly pursued the suspect until the suspect reached a waiting silver Ford Taurus near the J.C. Penny pickup area. Basement under water, tools stolen in … [Read more...] about Police Blotter
Officer dies playing hockey, remembered as family, community man
By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A city police officer died July 5 of an apparent heart attack while playing hockey in Livonia. Cpl. Ted Dudley, a 22-year veteran of the force, reportedly complained to teammates of chest pains before collapsing on the bench. Paramedics attempted to resuscitate the lifelong resident with a defibrillator, but were unsuccessful. Dudley is survived by his wife, Jamie, and daughters Tess, 16, and Tara, 14. Dudley graduated in 1982 from Robichaud High School, where he starred on … [Read more...] about Officer dies playing hockey, remembered as family, community man
Meters confiscated in city employee water theft probe
By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — City officials have completed obtaining evidence from a majority of the primary persons of interest in an ongoing investigation of what they believe is the theft of water by a group of city workers. Nine water meters were taken over the past week from the homes of Department of Public Services employees, City Manager Steve Duchane said, and new meters have been installed in their place. Members of the targeted group of more than eight employees are alleged to have altered … [Read more...] about Meters confiscated in city employee water theft probe
Traffic stop may net $1.2 million
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — Police here are expected to keep over $1 million they confiscated during a traffic stop. About 7 p.m. July 7 they seized approximately $1.2 million from a semitruck near I-75 and Schaefer. The truck was stopped due to faulty lighting, and police suspect the money is from an alleged drug money transfer going from Detroit to Arizona. The driver of the truck, a 39-year-old California man, presented his log book to police, but the entries didn’t match. Police became … [Read more...] about Traffic stop may net $1.2 million
Police Blotter
Lincoln Park Sleeping man can’t keep eye on car keys A resident in the 900 block of Garfield unwittingly invited the theft of his dark blue 1999 Ford Expedition early last Sunday. The man told police it was too hot to sleep in his house because his air conditioner had broken, so he and his girlfriend got into the sport utility vehicle and pulled it into the alley and fell asleep with the engine running. When he awoke about 6:40 a.m., the SUV’s engine was off and the keys were missing. He and his uncle then walked to the … [Read more...] about Police Blotter
District, businesses, friends rally to help crash victims’ families
By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — Employees of the Taylor School District have joined forces quickly to help the families of two Truman High School students who were killed in a recent car-train accident in Canton Township. Lynda Roberts, president of Service Employees International Union Local 26M, which represents the district’s noncertified support staff, said her union sent an e-mail message Monday to all district employees seeking donations for the families of Harry S Truman High School students Jessica Sadler, … [Read more...] about District, businesses, friends rally to help crash victims’ families
Telegraph Tomorrow cruise to roll Saturday
For the fifth straight year, thousands of classic car buffs and spectators will celebrate the automobile as they cruise historic Telegraph Road on Saturday in Taylor, Dearborn Heights and Redford Township. The Telegraph Tomorrow Classic Car Cruise, named for the Telegraph Tomorrow Association that works to improve and promote U.S. 24, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The route stretches from Eureka Road in Taylor to the south to Puritan Road in Redford to the north. All car clubs and vehicles are welcome to participate in the … [Read more...] about Telegraph Tomorrow cruise to roll Saturday
Man nearly robbed going into work
TRENTON — Two men attempted to rob an employee of Trenton Warehouse Co., 608 Harrison, at 5 p.m. Wednesday. The employee pulled up to the locked gate of the business and got out of his car to unlock it. As he did so, a man approached him and demanded money. The employee thought it was one of his co-workers joking with him, but when he turned around, he saw it was a stranger. Realizing it was not a joke, the employee asked the man, “Are you serious?” and then the man pushed him and they began to wrestle. The employee said the man … [Read more...] about Man nearly robbed going into work