By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A powered paraglider was reported stolen the morning of March 13 from a locked brown 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon parked in a residential neighborhood. The victim said he stores the paraglider in the back of the van and last recalled seeing it in January. When he saw the sliding rear passenger door open March 12, he realized the paraglider, valued at $6,000, was missing. … [Read more...] about Paraglider purloined
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Fraudulent DTE debt incurred
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A man who had lost his wallet, along with his Social Security card, in the past reported April 12 that his identity had been stolen to establish a DTE account for a Trenton address on West Jefferson Avenue. He said a DTE representative told him the account had a $1,743 balance, then asked him to file a police report to initiate a fraud investigation through the utility. He was advised to monitor his other accounts and credit history for other fraudulent use of his identity … [Read more...] about Fraudulent DTE debt incurred
Language barrier complicates DUI arrest
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 35-year-old Texas man who was speeding and swerving over the centerline on eastbound Sibley Road near Civic Park Drive at 12:05 a.m. May 6 was arrested for operating while intoxicated. When a traffic stop was initiated, the driver smelled strongly of intoxicants, and his eyes were glossy and bloodshot. His speech was slurred and he admitted to having had three beers earlier. The man said he did not know the English alphabet or how to count in English, so verbal … [Read more...] about Language barrier complicates DUI arrest
Downriver Gymnastics offers classes for students with special needs
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – Special needs children can have fun and experience a sense of accomplishment while increasing their physical activity level and building muscle tone at Downriver Gymnastics’ weekend Friends Like Me class. The class, held from 1 to 1:45 p.m. on Saturdays at the gym, 13777 Eureka Road, combines physical play with gross motor skill development, and is adapted to meet each child’s individual needs, with coaches and teen gymnast volunteers offering plenty of one-on-one … [Read more...] about Downriver Gymnastics offers classes for students with special needs
Coming of Age: DYPAC presents ‘The Big One Oh! Jr.,’ with OBTC performing ‘How I Learned to Drive’
From light-hearted to thought-provoking, two Trenton theaters open coming-of-age stories in May, as the Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center presents “The Big One Oh! Jr.,” with lyrics by Dean Pitchford, music by Doug Besterman and book by Timothy Allen McDonald, and the Open Book Theatre Company presents Paula Vogel’s “How I Learned to Drive.” DYPAC PRESENTS ‘THE BIG ONE OH! JR.’ The Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center presents “The Big One Oh! Jr.,” a birthday party for an important milestone which takes … [Read more...] about Coming of Age: DYPAC presents ‘The Big One Oh! Jr.,’ with OBTC performing ‘How I Learned to Drive’
Business trailer damaged
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — A glad hand air brake valve was reported broken off April 4 from a trailer belonging to a local business. An employee said the valve operates the trailer air brake system, and there was concern that the perpetrator would return to steal the trailer following the disabling of the brake system. … [Read more...] about Business trailer damaged
Counterfeit bill used to buy ice time
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — An unknown person used a counterfeit $100 bill to purchase ice time April 11 through the Parks and Recreation office. The bill was one of five given in payment, and the other four $100 bills were legitimate. City officials in the treasurer’s office turned over the bill April 13 to police officials, per procedure. … [Read more...] about Counterfeit bill used to buy ice time
Vehicles, house egged by vandal
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — Two vehicles and a house at an undisclosed location were reported vandalized April 7 by a late-night April 6 egging. The victim reported that the finish on both vehicles was scratched. … [Read more...] about Vehicles, house egged by vandal
Drunken driver hits car in drive-through
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A 41-year-old Trenton woman was arrested for drunken driving the evening of April 26 after another driver called 911 after seeing the driver of a burgundy Mercury Sable traveling north on Fort Street, approaching Sibley Road, weaving in and out of their traffic lane. Shortly afterward, a call came in to 911 of a crash in a nearby Taco Bell drive-through lane involving a burgundy Mercury Sable. The woman admitted to drinking beer earlier. Her speech was slow and slurred and … [Read more...] about Drunken driver hits car in drive-through
New members are appointed to Wayne County Women’s Commission
Sixteen members, including six new members, were selected today to join the Wayne County Women’s Commission for its 2023-24 session. Wayne County commissioners approved appointments and reappointments during the regularly scheduled county commission meeting. “These are all outstanding women who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to the commission,” Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell (D-7th District) said. Members are appointed to represent each county commission district, with others appointed at large by … [Read more...] about New members are appointed to Wayne County Women’s Commission