By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — Paint ball damage to a black 2017 Ford F-150 was reported July 12 by a resident in the 13000 block of Mercier Street. The victim said the pickup was parked on James Street north of Mercier Street overnight. He requested a police report to submit to his insurance company. Paint ball damage was also discovered on a nearby fence in the 13000 block of Veronica Street. … [Read more...] about Paint balls damage pickup
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Generator stolen from truck bed
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — An unsecured Generac generator was reported stolen from a truck bed July 7 in the 12000 block of Kerr Avenue. Nothing else was stolen from the vehicle. The victim said he had owned the generator for many years, and no longer had any paperwork with its serial number on it. He was given a police report to file a claim with his insurance company. … [Read more...] about Generator stolen from truck bed
Fraudulent check offered in vehicle sale
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A Melvindale woman attempting to sell a vehicle online received an offer from a San Diego used car dealer, who tried to purchase the vehicle with a check, which he mailed to the seller. However, on July 14 the seller’s bank confirmed that the check was fraudulent, after which the vehicle owner filed a police report. The name of the attempted purchaser, as printed on the check, was not found in the Law Enforcement Information Network or in the Court and Law Enforcement … [Read more...] about Fraudulent check offered in vehicle sale
High-velocity projectile hits house
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — The front window of a house in the 17400 block of Hanna Avenue was damaged July 16 by a hard object which struck the glass at a high velocity when the resident was at work. The victim said he believes the damage was caused by a pellet gun. No pellet could be found in the area, but the damage to the glass supported the likelihood. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about High-velocity projectile hits house
Senior scammed
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A scam artist claiming to be a computer security expert with a nationwide electronics store called a 64-year-old Lincoln Park man and told him that if he did not renew his account security, his past computer financial transactions would no longer be secure. The victim made an electronic fund transfer, which he later discovered was not received by the store. He then initiated a fraud investigation through his bank, which requested he file a police report. … [Read more...] about Senior scammed
Fireworks damage house
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Neighborhood fireworks set off the night of July 4 hit a nearby house in the 3400 block of Dudley Street, damaging its siding. Police officers who investigated the damage July 5 observed a baseball sized dent in the siding, as well as burn marks, with shrapnel remains on the victim’s porch. The resident said her neighbors had been shooting off fireworks the night of July 4, but she did not see who set off the fireworks that hit her house. She was given a police report for … [Read more...] about Fireworks damage house
Line jumper turns thief
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A would-be checkout line jumper became a thief July 6 at Home Depot, 5951 Mercury Drive, when an employee told the woman that she could not cut ahead of other customers in line. The woman, who was holding a child and a $30 hand pump, yelled at the employee and said she was not going to pay for the item, then walked out of the store. The employee said the woman, described as black, heavy set, wearing a white shirt, black shorts, and a brown fanny pack, drove off in a newer … [Read more...] about Line jumper turns thief
Riverview proposes rezoning industrial property to allow recreation use
By ZEINAB NAJM Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — The City Council approved July 19 the first reading of a new ordinance that would rezone land near the Detroit River from industrial to a public/semi-public zoning district. The proposed ordinance and zoning change would allow for recreation uses on specific vacant property between West Jefferson Avenue and the river. The portion of those properties are currently zoned for industrial use and once supported industrial buildings, which are now vacant. With the general … [Read more...] about Riverview proposes rezoning industrial property to allow recreation use
Chuck Miller Styline exhibition at LP Museum Aug. 14 to Sept. 18
LINCOLN PARK — The Lincoln Park Historical Museum will host the exhibition “Chuck Miller’s Mobile Masterpieces” Aug. 14 to Sept. 18, a tribute to Miller’s Styline custom auto design career, with a special event bringing some of his original creations to the grounds of the museum for one day. The Red Baron custom hot rod built by Miller will be on the museum grounds as will several of Chuck’s Zingers! – half-scale autos with monstrous chromed hot rod engines of which extremely popular model kits were made for the youth … [Read more...] about Chuck Miller Styline exhibition at LP Museum Aug. 14 to Sept. 18
Dearborn DPW Yard open July 24 and 31 for drop off of bulky trash
DEARBORN – The DPW Yard will be open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 24 and 31 for disposal of flood damaged items and other bulk materials not picked up at the curb. The DPW yard is at 2951 Greenfield. Proof of Dearborn residency is required. Residents must remove items from their vehicles by themselves. The city cannot accept bulk debris from businesses, apartments or commercial operations at the DPW Yard. Pickup trucks are allowed, but not trailers. No hazardous materials are permitted at the curb or at the DPW yard. The DPW … [Read more...] about Dearborn DPW Yard open July 24 and 31 for drop off of bulky trash