Wind gusts worsened conditions By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Wind gusts early Thursday morning made firefighting more difficult as crews sought to contain a fire that was fully engaged by 12:30 a.m. March 31 at Flying Colors Imprinting. The warehouse, at 19500 Allen Road, near Play Atlantis, which was not impacted, was through the roof by the time firefighters arrived. Because of the chemicals used at the business, nearby residents were urged to shelter in place. Deputy Fire Chief Steve Densmore … [Read more...] about Fire destroys imprinting warehouse in Melvindale
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Blue Hands United for Autism help raise awareness, understanding
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Community awareness of autism needs and resources was the focus of Blue Hands United for Autism’s Light It Up Blue event March 26 at Henry Ford Elementary School. Mona Alaouie, co-founder of Blue Hands United, chaired the event, with co-founder Mariam Alaouie, Dearborn Public Schools autism behavioral specialist. Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and Police Chief Issa Shahin spoke, along with Fire Chief Joseph Murray and Dearborn Public Schools Director of Special … [Read more...] about Blue Hands United for Autism help raise awareness, understanding
Dearborn police chief says gel blaster pellet attacks have stopped
Assault charges pending for earlier attack By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Police Chief Issa Shahin said March 26 that the department has received no reports of gel blaster pellet gun assaults for a week, a positive trend he hopes continues. A tip was received on the March 17 attack on a crowd outside the Custard Company at Monroe and Outer Drive, and arraignments were expected for both the driver and the shooter, one of whom is reportedly a minor. The trend, known as the “Orbeez challenge,” received … [Read more...] about Dearborn police chief says gel blaster pellet attacks have stopped
Drunken man slams into police car
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A drunken 26-year-old Taylor man is expected to be arraigned soon on criminal charges after he slammed his vehicle into a police car that was trying to help apprehend him at 2:40 a.m. March 29 near Ford and Biddle avenues. The man was seen driving 70 mph on eastbound Ford Avenue near 23rd Street by an officer who promptly called other units for assistance. After the drunken driver collided with a responding police car, both vehicles were inoperable. The drunken driver … [Read more...] about Drunken man slams into police car
Ignoring low oil light leads to car fire
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Things heated up fast the afternoon of March 28 for a man who ignored the low oil indicator light on his car dashboard. The vehicle, which began to overheat near Van Alstyne and Chestnut streets, suddenly had flames protruding from the engine compartment. Police officers and firefighters were able to safely extinguish the flames, and the driver was uninjured, but the car was no longer operable. … [Read more...] about Ignoring low oil light leads to car fire
Deadly drug dealer faces life in prison
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Brian Robinson was issued a $1 million bond by 27th District Court Judge Elizabeth DiSanto March 21 after he was charged with with delivery of a controlled substance causing death, delivery of a controlled substance containing Fentanyl, and being a third time habitual offender. He could be sentenced to life in prison. Deputy Police Chief Archie Hamilton said the criminal charges are the result of a 10-month investigation by Wyandotte police detectives. Lead investigator Ken … [Read more...] about Deadly drug dealer faces life in prison
New homeowner has windows vandalized
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A pellet gun was used March 26 to shatter the front windows of a recently purchased house on Charles Street, the new owner reported. The victim said she had just closed on the house the day before. The front living room window and siding, two of the bedroom windows and a window close to the front door were damaged by pellets. She said she had an inspection pending, and she wanted the police report to indicate that none of the damage was present before she closed on the … [Read more...] about New homeowner has windows vandalized
Woman scammed by phone fraud
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A Trenton woman was convinced by a March 25 phone call from a person claiming to be with Amazon that her account had a $1,900 outstanding balance, and convinced her to purchase gift cards to pay the balance. The woman bought $1,500 in Target gift cards, and obtained a $350 gift card from her financial institution, then provided the caller with the gift card numbers. It was only later, when she spoke with her son, that she realized that she had been scammed. … [Read more...] about Woman scammed by phone fraud
Senior accidentally spends funny money
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A 78-year-old Southgate man unintentionally tried to pay for his gasoline purchase with a counterfeit $50 bill the night of March 14 at BP, 25775 Eureka Road. The store employee said he detected the counterfeit bill immediately due to its rubbery texture, lack of a watermark and numbers in the wrong place on the back of the bill. The bill was confiscated by the police officers and taken into evidence. … [Read more...] about Senior accidentally spends funny money
Shoplifter wears clothes out of store
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A 29-year-old Taylor woman walked out of Family Dollar, 22635 Ecorse Road, the afternoon of March 7 wearing $55 worth of clothing for which she did not pay. The assistant manager said he watched the woman go to the clothing department, where she put on a hooded sweatshirt, sweatpants and socks. He asked her to remove the items and leave the store, but she refused. When he called police officers, she screamed her name, address and driver’s license number, which was audible to … [Read more...] about Shoplifter wears clothes out of store