By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Detroit Axle donated an initial $30,000 to renovate the city’s Little League fields, Mayor Maureen Tobin announced during the Sept. 28 council meeting to an enthusiastic group of young athletes. Tobin said that Detroit Axle, which is moving into the old K & M Tire Warehouse at 2251 Dix Highway, will donate $30,000 monthly until the Little League Fields are redone. “A wonderful family, very interested in being involved in the city of Lincoln Park, and they … [Read more...] about Detroit Axle makes generous donation to Lincoln Park Little League
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Lincoln Park covers all Flock cameras with hoods
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – The city of Lincoln Park has placed hoods on its remaining Flock cameras, and will soon decide their future use in the city. During the Sept. 28 city council meeting, Mayor Maureen Tobin said that Flock cameras present serious concerns about privacy rights and constitutional violations. The mayor and the city council then unanimously passed a resolution shrouding the Flock cameras that are under the immediate control of the city. “Flock cameras are being … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park covers all Flock cameras with hoods
Residents angry about water and sewage rate increases
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Residents filled the Kennedy Memorial Center the evening of Sept. 21 to learn more about the increases to their water and sewer bills and the cost to fix aging infrastructure. The city, an inner ring suburb, has century old infrastructure, and is experiencing up to a 40 percent loss before the water from the Great Lakes Water Authority even enters homes and businesses, for which the city must pay. In addition, a fixed cost to customer accounts, to replace the … [Read more...] about Residents angry about water and sewage rate increases
Traffic stop results in narcotic arrest
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A traffic stop for an uninsured vehicle led to the discovery that the driver had a suspended license and several outstanding warrants. There were also two small, clear plastic storage bags on the front seat with folded lottery tickets that contained a white powder, which the driver said was crushed aspirin for his mother. However, it tested positive for an illegal substance. Additional narcotics were subsequently found in the vehicle as well. … [Read more...] about Traffic stop results in narcotic arrest
Drunken man pushing shopping cart down Biddle arrested
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A man pushing a shopping cart down the center of Biddle Avenue near the police station shouted at a passing police officer, who stopped to see if the man was OK. The man, who was highly intoxicated and having trouble speaking and standing upright, asked if the officer was going to take him to jail. He was taken into custody, and was found to have a significant amount of alcohol in his possession: four Natty Daddy Tall Boy malt liquors, three shots of Jose Cuervo … [Read more...] about Drunken man pushing shopping cart down Biddle arrested
Traffic stop results in concealed weapon citation
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — A defective equipment traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a passenger with outstanding warrants and a backpack with a loaded revolver and an open bottle of vodka. The firearm was registered to a deceased person, and the individual in possession of it did not have a concealed pistol permit. They were subsequently charged with carrying a concealed weapon. … [Read more...] about Traffic stop results in concealed weapon citation
Woman damages ex-boyfriend’s residence
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Following an altercation at a local bar between a man and a woman who were previously a couple, the woman decided to go to the man’s residence to break in and cause damage. Following the man’s damage report, the woman was located at her residence in a neighboring city, and, after initially lying, admitted to her involvement in the breaking-and-entering and property damage. She was arrested and taken to the police station for the adult-version of a time-out. … [Read more...] about Woman damages ex-boyfriend’s residence
Credit card fraudulently used
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A man reported Aug. 18 that his Bank of America credit card was fraudulently used Aug. 8 at an Ypsilanti Walgreens to purchase a $300 gift card. The victim said there was video evidence documenting the purchase. He said a Bank of America representative told him to file a police report, after which they would initiate a fraud investigation. … [Read more...] about Credit card fraudulently used
Repeat drunken driver charged with felony
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A man with five prior Operating While Intoxicated convictions was taken into custody the night of Sept. 20 after he drove a borrowed red 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan onto a random suburban lawn and passed out on the resident’s porch. A third and subsequent OWI offense is considered a felony. The man, who had been drinking beer, said he also had Norco, Ambien, Seroquel and a muscle relaxant in his system. When police officers arrived, the man displayed slurred … [Read more...] about Repeat drunken driver charged with felony
Arrested shoplifter becomes suicidal
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — A woman who was arrested for shoplifting the evening of Sept. 18 at JC Penney, 23000 Eureka Road, was later hospitalized after she expressed suicidal intent. The woman, who attempted to leave JC Penney without rendering payment for 10 items collectively valued at $549, was detained by loss prevention employees, who had her shoplifting recorded on surveillance camera footage. When the woman was taken into police custody, she provided a fake name. However, when a … [Read more...] about Arrested shoplifter becomes suicidal