Dearborn Heights

By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A shooting in during the early morning hours of Feb. 28 left a 17-year-old boy dead and a 16-year-old boy injured. Police responded to a 911 call on a report of a male who sustained a gunshot injury at about 1:40 a.m. in the area of Beech Daly Road and Annapolis, according to a press release. First responders arrived at the scene and determined the 16-year-old, had non-life threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment before being released. … [Read more...] about Shooting leaves 1 teen dead, another injured

By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — An hour-long City Council study session Feb. 19 left many unanswered questions on where almost $1.4 million for city’s Public, Educational and Governmental fund ended up. Councilman Ray Muscat said he spent time digging up past budgets and looking at outlines from Plante Moran’s audits to compare the two. He added that the numbers matched, but that there were no invoices or purchase orders to justify the missing money. “Last April, all of us were sitting here when former … [Read more...] about Heights council asks for answers on missing $1.4 million

By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A lockdown Feb. 21 at Crestwood High School, 1501 N. Beech Daly Road, was lifted after an investigation by local authorities and school administrators determined there was no threat in the building. In one of two letters posted on the Crestwood High School website by Director of Student Services Menhem Aouad, “A parent reported to administration their child’s alleged dangerous behaviors and the alleged possession of a weapon. The administration did not receive any direct, … [Read more...] about Crestwood lockdown caused by parent’s concern for child’s dangerous behavior, alleged possession of weapon

HEIGHTS — Cary Thompson of Dearborn Heights was named director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships for the Detroit Police Athletic League, a non-profit organization that impacts the lives of children in Detroit. In this role, Thompson will be responsible for managing all fundraising and development activities to create greater visibility of Detroit PAL in the community, and cultivate philanthropic support that will extend the organization’s mission of building character in young people through athletic, academic and leadership … [Read more...] about Heights man tabbed to increase PAL’s visibility

By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Robert Patrick III, 49, of Redford Township could serve between four-and-a-half years to 30 years in prison for his role in a Dearborn Heights arson. Wayne County Circuit Court Judge James Chylinski sentenced Patrick to prison Jan. 17 for the second degree arson, second degree home invasion and receiving and concealing stolen property with a value of over $1,000 charges he faced since November. Patrick was arraigned on the charges on Nov. 2 in 20th District Court in connection … [Read more...] about Redford man sentenced for Heights house arson

By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — An employee of KFC, 4605 S. Telegraph Road, was fired following a confrontation with customers caught on video and posted to Facebook. Tyler Bruton, Michael Jones, Chloe Mullen and Brent Phibbs visited the establishment to eat Jan. 19 when they had issues with their order. Burton told WXYZ Channel 7, that when Jones went to the counter with cash in hand to order he told the employees they obviously didn’t hear them and that when he overheard the employee tell Jones he didn’t … [Read more...] about KFC employee fired after fighting with customers

By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Vista Maria, 20651 W. Warren Ave., announced it will build a new treatment center to provide treatment and housing for human trafficking victims by 2020. The Aaron and Helen L. DeRoy Stabilization Treatment Center will cover 14,000 square feet of the organization’s 37-acre campus at the cost of $4.6 million. Vista Maria president and CEO Angela Aufdemberge said the treatment center will provide housing and treatment for 16 girls to double the organization’s current capacity. … [Read more...] about Vista Maria announces plans for new human trafficking treatment center