DEARBORN — The Police Department has achieved accredited agency status through the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. The Department started the accreditation process in March 2019 and has worked over the last 18 months to align policies, procedures, and operations with recognized law enforcement best practices across the state. This voluntary self-assessment involved a collaborative effort by department personnel working in conjunction with other departments within the city, and law enforcement agencies across … [Read more...] about Dearborn Police Department achieves accreditated status
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Ring doorbell theft
Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Heights Police Department Dearborn Heights police are searching for a man who stole a Ring door bell system from Target, 26650 Ford Road in Dearborn Heights, about 6 p.m. Sept. 19. The thief was described as a while male between 30 to 35 years old. Information about the suspect can be provided to Detective Sgt. Christopher Papalexis at 313-277-7716 or by email at [email protected] … [Read more...] about Ring doorbell theft
Home Depot fined $4,000 for COVID-19 violations
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Home Depot, 25451 Michigan Ave., was fined $4,000 by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration for violating coronavirus safety guidelines. According to MIOSHA, the store failed to follow workplace safety requirements including failing to designate a COVID-19 workplace supervisor, failing to conduct a daily health screening, failing to require face coverings when social distance could not be maintained, and failure to maintain and retain documentation for daily … [Read more...] about Home Depot fined $4,000 for COVID-19 violations
Red Bulls, candy bars stolen
Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Heights Police Department A woman stole about $100 worth of merchandise — including 19 Red Bull energy drinks and 18 candy bars — Sept. 14 from 7-Eleven, 27150 Cherry Hill Road in Dearborn Heights. The woman entered the store about 3 p.m., left without paying and was last seen walking south across Cherry Hill. She was described as a black and wearing a white bandana on her head, a black mask, a white cardigan and blue undershirt. Information on the suspect can be provided to Dearborn Heights Detective … [Read more...] about Red Bulls, candy bars stolen
3 humidifiers stolen
Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Heights Police Department Dearborn Heights police are seeking information on a man and woman who stole three humidifiers Sept. 22 from CVS/Pharmacy, 25762 Van Born Road in Dearborn Heights. Both entered the store about noon, left without paying and drove off in a blue Cadillac sedan with a tan top and no license plate. The pair were described as a a black man wearing a gray hoodie or jacket and blue jeans and a white woman wearing a black jacket and pajama bottoms. Anyone with information can call or … [Read more...] about 3 humidifiers stolen
Westland man arraigned in shooting death
DEARBORN — A suspect in the shooting death of a Dearborn man was arraigned Sept. 25 in 19th District Court. Brandon Kournoian, 29, of Westland was arraigned in front of Judge Gene Hunt on charges of felony murder, first degree home invasion, felon in possession of a firearm, and three counts of felony firearm. Keith Thomas, 26, died of a gunshot wound he suffered Sept. 20 in the 2700 block of Holly. Responding officers and Fire Department personnel rendered first aid to Thomas. He was transported to an area hospital where he … [Read more...] about Westland man arraigned in shooting death
City Beautiful Commission names final 2020 Residential Standard of Excellence honorees
DEARBORN – The City Beautiful Commission has announced the final addresses and household names for this year’s honorees in the Residential Standard of Excellence awards, the program that recognizes especially well-kept and beautiful front yards. Residents were encouraged to take a walk, drive or bike ride soon to see the houses while the warm weather lasts. The list of the 2020 honorees is: • Mohamed Siblini and Maya Cheaib, 7513 Yinger • Hassan Osman, 7024 Ternes • The Awada Family, 10481 Tireman • Samira Awada, 6803 … [Read more...] about City Beautiful Commission names final 2020 Residential Standard of Excellence honorees
Public Service Days parking restrictions to resume Oct. 5 in anticipation of leaf collection
DEARBORN – Enforcement of parking restrictions on Public Service Days will resume Oct. 5 in anticipation of the upcoming collection of loose leaves raked into the street. Public Service Days require that residents remove their parked vehicle from the street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow curb-to-curb services, including loose leaf collection. Public Services Days correspond to a neighborhood’s trash day. Parking restrictions had been suspended on Public Service Days and trash days since April in response to the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Public Service Days parking restrictions to resume Oct. 5 in anticipation of leaf collection
Farmington Hills man found dead in vehicle
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A Farmington Hills man was found dead Sept. 23 in a pickup truck in the area of Michigan Avenue and Schlaff. Police responded to the scene about 5:30 p.m. on a report of a deceased individual. Darius Whiting, 48, was found dead at the scene of gunshot wounds, police said. Detectives and crime scene investigators spoke with witnesses and gathered evidence. A press release from police said based on the information they have, the shooting does not appear to be a random … [Read more...] about Farmington Hills man found dead in vehicle
APFD to sponsor Fire Cadet Explorer program
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspaper ALLEN PARK – Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Ed Cann received the city council’s approval Sept. 22 to sponsor a Fire Cadet Explorer program for students 16 to 18 years of age. He said the program would help provide more well-trained candidates for future fire department vacancies. Cann said Lt. Cary Thompson of the Royal Oak Fire Department, who lives in Dearborn, and Lt. Joshua Bunse, of the Novi Fire Department, who is an Allen Park resident, approached him with a request to … [Read more...] about APFD to sponsor Fire Cadet Explorer program