By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A Wyandotte man reported that he received a call regarding bail for a relative who was in custody, and that he sent $1,500 as requested by the caller. When he later contacted the county jail about their relative’s release, they learned that they had been scammed. Local law enforcement advised that this scam is commonly perpetuated upon family members of people incarcerated. … [Read more...] about Bail scam cheated family
Police Blotter
Drunken driver forgot to turn on his headlights
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 34-year-old Dearborn Heights man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a traffic stop for driving without his headlights on. The stop, which occurred at 4:05 a.m. Aug. 30 in the 100 block of Poplar, resulted in the discovery that the man was intoxicated, and had a blood alcohol content more than twice the 0.08 limit for legally drunk in Michigan. … [Read more...] about Drunken driver forgot to turn on his headlights
Traffic stop results in weapon arrest
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A 36-year-old Wyandotte woman was arrested the afternoon of Aug. 31 following a routine traffic stop for an expired license plate after a stun gun and crack pipes were found in her vehicle. The woman, who also lacked vehicle insurance, had multiple arrest warrants. She also had a 1,000 kV stun gun in the vehicle, for which she did not have a Concealed Pistol License. In addition, she had several homemade pipes that appeared to be used for smoking crack … [Read more...] about Traffic stop results in weapon arrest
Sweepstake scam used to initiate identity theft
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A woman made an identity theft report Aug. 20 after she learned a scammer had used her name and Social Security number to obtain multiple credit cards and gain access to her bank accounts. She said in late July, she was contacted that she was a sweepstakes winner, and she gave her Social Security number to the person who contacted her. Soon afterward, she began receiving credit card statements, as well as bank notifications about missing funds. The victim said the … [Read more...] about Sweepstake scam used to initiate identity theft
Thief drains account to book travel
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A man reported Aug. 21 that more than $45,000 was stolen from his daughter’s bank account to pay for travel using the Booking.com app. One of the trips booked was from Detroit to Mackinac Island. … [Read more...] about Thief drains account to book travel
Security officer attacked by resident
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A security officer for Park Village Apartments of Taylor flagged down police officers the afternoon of Aug. 24 after a resident approached him when he was talking to someone in a vehicle and started yelling at him, slapping his phone out of his hand and taking off with his cane. The man, who has a prosthetic leg, said he relies on the cane for mobility. The police officers searched the area, and found a woman matching the description talking to another apartment complex … [Read more...] about Security officer attacked by resident
Scammer tricks parent into sending bail money
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A woman reported that on Sept. 6 she received a phone call indicating that her daughter was in the Monroe County jail and needed $750 to post bail. The woman sent the money via Cash App, but after she called the Monroe County jail, she discovered that her daughter was not in custody. The victim said she had contacted both Cash App and her bank about the incident. She said she did not provide the scammer with any personal information. She did forward screen shots … [Read more...] about Scammer tricks parent into sending bail money
19-year-old arrested for drunken driving
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 19-year-old man who was subject to a traffic stop at 3:31 a.m. Sept. 6 on Fort Street for speeding was subsequently arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol and for being under 21 in possession of alcohol. When a police officer conducted the stop and approached the driver, an odor of intoxicants was emanating from the vehicle. He failed standardized field sobriety tests. A preliminary breath test was administered, and the man had a blood-alcohol … [Read more...] about 19-year-old arrested for drunken driving
Identity thief opens account to buy lingerie
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A woman reported Aug. 26 that an identity thief had opened a Victoria’s Secret credit card in her name and had run up a $380 balance. She said she contacted the store’s fraud department, and learned that the identity thief had her complete information, including her Social Security number, to open the account. The victim was given an identity theft packet. … [Read more...] about Identity thief opens account to buy lingerie
Fence cut at storage facility
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — The manager of Pirates Cove Self Storage, 18301 Krause Avenue, reported Aug. 10 that when an employee was walking the grounds, they noticed that a section of fence had been cut open. They said they had no idea when the fence had been breached, but they mentioned that a recreational vehicle’s catalytic converter had recently been stolen. The manager said they would check surveillance camera footage for anything suspicious. … [Read more...] about Fence cut at storage facility