By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A passport and $380 in cash were reported stolen the afternoon of July 28 from an unlocked gold 2010 Chrysler Sebring while it was parked in the 6100 block of University Drive. The victim, a 36-year-old Dearborn Heights man, said that at midnight the day before, he noticed that a passenger side door was open, but didn’t connect it to a possible theft at the time. … [Read more...] about Passport, cash stolen from unlocked car
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SUV window shattered
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — The rear passenger side windows of a white 2021 Kia Seltos were smashed in about 10 p.m. Aug. 5 in the 4900 block of Culver Street. A witness who heard the glass shattering saw a stranger near the sport utility vehicle, then saw the unidentified person flee on foot. Nothing was stolen from the vehicle. … [Read more...] about SUV window shattered
Red light runner charged with reckless driving
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A 23-year-old Woodhaven man who ran two red lights on Michigan Avenue at 2:22 a.m. Aug. 5 was charged with reckless driving and driving with a suspended driver’s license. A police officer on patrol saw the man run red lights at Military and Nowlin streets while driving east on Michigan Avenue at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was initiated, and the man admitted to running the red lights, and said he was in a hurry to get home. The license plate on his vehicle was … [Read more...] about Red light runner charged with reckless driving
Shirts stolen from dollar store
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Multiple packages of white T-shirts, collectively valued at $270, were stolen the morning of Aug. 4 from Dollar General, 5016 Greenfield Road. A man wearing a white shirt and black pants entered the store and filled a shopping cart with white T-shirts before placing them into a black garbage bag and leaving the store with the merchandise without rendering payment. He was last seen driving north on Greenfield Road in a dark-colored Chevy Cruz. … [Read more...] about Shirts stolen from dollar store
Narcotics surveillance nets man with active warrant
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A narcotic investigation resulted in the arrest of a 44-year-old Dearborn man for an outstanding warrant shortly after midnight Aug. 5 in the 2700 block of Holly Street. The man was taken into custody and transported to the Dearborn police station for booking, where he refused to cooperate. He was held pending bond. … [Read more...] about Narcotics surveillance nets man with active warrant
Traffic stop results in passenger warrant arrest
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A traffic stop initiated for distracted driving the night of July 30 resulted in the arrest of a passenger for outstanding warrants. The driver, a 32-year-old Dearborn man, was looking at his cell phone while driving west on Ford Road near Evergreen Road, which resulted in him swerving in an unsafe manner. During the traffic stop, a record check of the front seat passenger revealed that the 34-year-old Detroit woman had multiple warrants for her arrest. She was arrested … [Read more...] about Traffic stop results in passenger warrant arrest
Con artists rent imaginary campers
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Multiple victims filed complaints July 21 with the Allen Park Police Department after an Allen Park-based person collected deposits for a camper rental for a recreational vehicle they did not own and had no intention of renting. The rentals were offered on Facebook Marketplace, to fraudulently secure deposits from renters. The con artists also used other people’s addresses as a way to shield themselves from people trying to claim their rental. … [Read more...] about Con artists rent imaginary campers
Counterfeit cash used at restaurant
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A counterfeit $50 bill was used the afternoon of July 21 at Applebee’s restaurant, 23099 Outer Drive, to pay for a family’s dine-in food order. The customer who passed the counterfeit bill was described as a heavyset black male, approximately 30 years old. The manager said that the restaurant’s surveillance cameras captured footage of the man, which they would forward to police detectives. … [Read more...] about Counterfeit cash used at restaurant
Police Blotter 1-10-2021
ALLEN PARK Man arrested for retail fraud Police were dispatched to Home Depot, 3163 Fairlane Drive for a retail fraud incident with the suspect in custody Dec. 18. The store’s Loss Prevention Officer said he observed the man enter the store, walk toward the hardware section, select multiple items from the shelf and place them into his cart. According to the report, the man then walked to the front of the store and passed all points of purchase without paying for the items. The LPO identified himself to the man, then … [Read more...] about Police Blotter 1-10-2021
Police Blotter 1-3-2021
ALLEN PARK Woman arrested for driving with intoxicated While on patrol, police observed a red Dodge Nitro traveling north near Quandt Avenue, and as the vehicle was followed it began drifting side to side Dec. 7. The Dodge also was unable to maintain proper lane positioning while on the road. A check of the license plate prompted a traffic stop. The driver provided a license plate and documentation for the Dodge. When asked if she had been drinking, the driver said she had one beer approximately 30 minutes prior to being … [Read more...] about Police Blotter 1-3-2021