Allen Park Car contents taken Both locked and unlocked cars provided recent temptation for thieves. A laptop computer, wireless headset and a borrowed audio book were taken from an unlocked 2004 Honda Civic parked in the 14000 block of Garfield between 2 and 7 a.m. Oct. 26. Two checkbooks, a Global Positioning System unit valued at $200, a compound saw ($450) and a miter saw valued ($200) were taken from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 15000 block of Aster between 7 p.m. Monday and 9:45 a.m. Tuesday. A … [Read more...] about Police Blotter
Melvindale
Misguided motivation: Coach fired for inflammatory fliers
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Dennis Howard Jr., assistant varsity football coach at Melvindale High School, was removed from his volunteer position by the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Board of Education Monday night. Head coach Phil Howard, his brother, will be permitted to complete the season and take his team to the playoffs, subject to further post-season investigation. Phil Howard got plenty of support from his team at Monday night’s board meeting. In a gesture of solidarity the varsity … [Read more...] about Misguided motivation: Coach fired for inflammatory fliers
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Allen Park Honda Civic missing from Meijer A white 1995 Honda Civic was reported missing from the parking lot a Meijer, 3565 Fairlane Drive, between 5:30 and 5:48 p.m. last Sunday. The owner said he locked his vehicle. No signs of forced entry were found. Stranger in car follows middle school girl A middle school student was followed by an unknown man in a small dark blue car as she crossed Belmont at Colwell about 4:30 p.m. Monday. The girl described the man as white, in his late 30s to early 40s, … [Read more...] about Police Blotter
Multiple tires slashed in Melvindale, Allen Park
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers What appeared to be four minor yet related incidents of vandalism in Melvindale Tuesday night quadrupled in occurrence in Allen Park Wednesday night. At least 16 police reports were filed Thursday in Allen Park for slashed and damaged car tires. At some residences more than one vehicle was targeted. In Melvindale, three reports of slashed tires were reported Wednesday morning, and a fourth was reported by the afternoon, detective Cpl. Gary Bowerman said. Two vehicles were … [Read more...] about Multiple tires slashed in Melvindale, Allen Park
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Allen Park Angel’s flight: Yard ornaments gone A 75-pound concrete angel disappeared the night of Oct. 17 from a porch in the 15000 block of Harrison. Its wing had been mended. Two large flower pots were also stolen. Multiple vehicles vanish A lime green 1995 Ford Windstar was reported missing about 1 p.m. Oct. 17 from the 15000 block of Cicotte. The vehicle was left unlocked with an ignition key under the driver’s-side floor mat. A white Ford F-150 was stolen from Three Nicks Scoreboard Lounge, … [Read more...] about Police Blotter
Police seeks volunteers for Angels Night Patrol
MELVINDALE – The Police Department needs volunteers to participate in an Angels Night Halloween patrol from 5 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday, and from 5 p.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Sunday. Volunteers should report to police headquarters, 3100 Oakwood Blvd., for instructions any time between 5 p.m. and midnight Friday and Saturday when they are available to volunteer. Volunteers should carry a cell phone, and will work in two-person teams. Volunteers will patrol the city streets in their own vehicles and report any suspicious … [Read more...] about Police seeks volunteers for Angels Night Patrol
Melvindale’s second annual Harvest Fest
Melvindale’s second annual Harvest Fest ran from 6 to 8 p.m. last Sunday at Allendale Elementary School. The Hendershott family won first place in the vehicle-decorating contest. Parents John and Kathy are joined by their children, Haley, Ashley and Colton. … [Read more...] about Melvindale’s second annual Harvest Fest
Students shoplifting at service station
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Persistent shoplifting occurring at the Clark gas station convenience store, 19645 Allen Road, has created a frustrating situation for owner Hussein Bazzi. Officials at the Academy for Business and Technology, 19625 Wood, recently became more aware of the problem caused by some of its students, and have begun to take steps to alleviate it. According to police reports, the owner has experienced the most shoplifting problems in the morning before school from 7:40 … [Read more...] about Students shoplifting at service station
Department to hold open house
Firefighter Aaron Sarnovsky (left) and Sgt. Dennis Schultz stand in front of Melvindale’s 1925 American LaFrance antique fire engine. It will be on display at the open house Saturday. It was displayed at the 1925 World’s Fair in Chicago. Afterward it was purchased locally and became the first motorized fire apparatus in the Downriver area. It has been fully restored and occasionally still appears in parades. MELVINDALE – Fire Safety Month will be recognized with a Fire Department open house at 3160 Oakwood Blvd. from 11 a.m. to 3 … [Read more...] about Department to hold open house
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Allen Park GPS units taken from restaurant workers’ vehicles The Global Positioning System units of two different restaurant employees were taken while they were at work last week. At Chili’s Grill & Bar, 3220 Fairlane, a GPS unit and in-dash stereo were taken between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday from a 2000 Ford Ranger after the driver’s-door lock was punched. At Little Caesars Pizza, 7211 Allen Road, between 5:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Tuesday a GPS unit was taken from a silver 1997 Ford. The woman did not know if the … [Read more...] about Police blotter