Troy Police Crime Alert

On Maple near Minnesota, a 20-year-old male from Sterling Heights was stopped for not wearing a seatbelt. He was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and narcotics paraphernalia consistent with smoking marijuana. He was ticketed and released.

2200 Castleton at Susick School a complainant reported his brother in law showed up at his house with a friend who was bleeding from his arm. His wife took the subject to St. John’s in Warren for treatment. The 23-year-old brother in law from Troy stated he and his friend were returning from a restaurant when they decided to do some donuts on the field at the school. His friend was driving and lost control of the vehicle and struck the soccer goal post. Officers proceeded to the treatment center where they found the 22-year-old male driver from Madison Heights being treated. The Injuries to his left arm were consistent with him being in the driver’s seat when the car struck the post. (Blood was found on the outside of the driver’s side door of the ’96 Chevy Blazer they were driving.) He displayed signs of intoxication. He refused a chemical test, so a search warrant for blood was obtained. He was released to medical personnel for treatment; toxicology results pending. Suspect has two prior incidents involving alcohol, one in 2002 and one earlier this year.

On John R near 14 Mile, a 24-year-old male from Detroit was arrested for driving on a suspended license. He was also found to be in possession of 8 grams of marijuana. He was found to have several outstanding warrants for his arrest from other jurisdictions.

At the McDonald’s on Dequindre south of Big Beaver, a complainant reported witnessing his roommate’s ’00 Chevy Blazer being driven away and finding broken glass in the driveway. He assumed someone stole it. Responding officers located the vehicle in the drive through at McDonald’s. The driver was identified as the registered owner and roommate of original complainant. The 23 year old from Troy stated he got home late and saw his roommate was still awake and near the window. He stated as a joke he decided to break a glass bottle on the driveway and quickly drive away in an attempt to make his roommate think the vehicle was being stolen. He appeared to be intoxicated and was given field sobriety tests, which he failed. He was arrested after blowing a .11 on a preliminary breath test. This is his second drunk driving offense and he also had a suspended drivers license.

On Rochester, officers were summoned to a residence for a request for EMS and discovered a 14-year-old female in an extremely intoxicated state; she registered a .30 blood alcohol level on a PBT. She was transported to the hospital. Further investigation revealed that her 35-year-old mother purchased the alcohol. Two 19-year-old males from Troy were also involved. One of them went to the store with the mother where she made the purchase. When she and the male got back, she returned to her residence. The three minors went to the two males’ residence and consumed the alcohol. When the 14 year old returned home, her father called EMS due to her state of intoxication. One of the males had a blood alcohol level of .11 and the other male had a .01. The male with the .01 BAC was ticketed and released at the scene for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. The other male was also ticketed for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, as well as Minor Consuming Alcohol. An outstanding warrant was discovered for him from another jurisdiction and he was arrested. The 35-year-old mother was arrested for Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and Furnishing Alcohol to a Person Under 21. A warrant for her arrest was discovered from another jurisdiction, as well.

At Champs Sports Wear in the Oakland Mall a store employee recognized a suspect in the mall who had stolen $640.00 worth of clothing on 7/18/05. He confronted the suspect, telling him to bring back the items he stole. The suspect dumped a shopping bag he was carrying and fled on foot with the store employee-giving chase. The Suspect ran across 14 Mile into Madison Heights where Madison Heights Officers monitoring the dispatch from Troy located and detained the suspect. When asked what happened the suspect claimed he was just walking from the mall and had no idea what was going on; he and his clothing were soaked with perspiration, consistent with complainant’s account of foot chase. The suspect had no explanation as to why he dumped his bag. The bag had no merchandise in it, but was weighted with an old magazine, which is a technique consistent with retail fraud. The 47-year-old male from Detroit was arrested and a rock of crack cocaine was recovered from his sock during the booking process.

On Long Lake and Rochester, a 22-year-old male from Sterling Heights was stopped for an expired license plate. His driver’s license was suspended and he was arrested. A baggie of marijuana and paraphernalia consistent with smoking marijuana were located in the vehicle

At the parking structure at 2850 W. Big Beaver, security personnel observed subjects drinking beer in ’89 Pick up truck and saw empties dumped on the ground outside the vehicle. Security called the Police and responding officers located and stopped the vehicle after it drove away. Investigation revealed that a 21-year-old male driver from Troy and his 19-year-old male passenger from Warren had been drinking beer while waiting for their 17 year old female friend to get off work. The Driver was not intoxicated, but was cited for Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, the passenger was cited for Minor Consuming Alcohol as he blew a .04 on a PBT. The Female was turned over to a parent who was summoned to the scene.

On Lanergan, officers responded to a complaint of a loud party. Upon arrival they discovered evidence of alcohol consumption and numerous individuals inside and outside the house. Ages ranged from 16 to 19. Twenty people were present in all. Eleven were found to be consuming alcohol. PBT results ranged from .02 to .20. The attendees came from several area cities, including Troy. One 19-year-old male from Birmingham advised officers that he just got off the phone with his attorney who advised him not to take the PBT. Officers cited him for Refusing to Submit to a PBT at the Request of a Police Officer. The 19 year old who hosted the party explained it was his uncle’s house. His uncle was out of town and had given him permission to use the weight room, but had not given him permission to have a party. His father was summoned to the scene and he advised he’d clean up and secure the residence.


John R and Square Lake, officers responded to scene of a property damage crash with the two drivers fighting. Upon arrival, a 22-year-old male from Troy indicated the other vehicle cut him off, so he honked his horn. He stated the driver of the other vehicle flipped him off, and started braking abruptly, which caused him to slide into his bumper. He stated both he and the other driver exited and began arguing, during which time the other driver pushed him, so he punched him in the jaw. The other driver, a 49-year-old male from Rochester, stated he stopped for traffic and was rear-ended by the driver of the vehicle behind him. He denied pushing the other driver during the ensuing verbal exchange, claiming the other driver punched him in the face. Two independent witnesses concurred with the 49 year old’s version. The 22 year old was arrested for Assault and Battery; he was also found at fault in the crash and cited for failing to stop in an assured clear distance.

At St. Thomas Moore Church at 4550 Adams, officers were dispatched to a fight in progress. A 56-year-old male from Troy claimed he and his wife observed a van speeding down their street. They entered their car and tried to follow it. They saw it parked in the church lot. The 56 year old entered the church and asked who the driver of the van was. He said a 55-year-old male from Troy came forward, but denied any wrongdoing. They went outside where he stated a verbal exchange ensued with the 55 year old “head-butting” him in the nose. He claimed he punched the 55 year old in the jaw in self-defense. The 55 year old stated when confronted, he denied speeding, and was called a liar by the 56 year old. He claimed he was then punched in the face. Three out of 4 witnesses stated the 56 year old was not head butted, but did strike the other party in the face. The 4th witness, the 56 year old’s wife, stated her husband was “head butted” before he punched the other party


At 500 W 14 mile at Marshall fields Loss prevention personnel observed a 23 year old female employee from Detroit conceal $369.00 worth of merchandise in her backpack and the sleeves of her coat. She tried to leave at the end of her shift without paying.

At the Limited store at 412 W 14 mile, a complainant stated someone stole 22 tank tops from a display table near the front of the store. Total value: $539.00.

At the Oakland Mall Sears Store, loss prevention personnel observed two females from Detroit load up a shopping cart with $537.58 worth of merchandise then push it out the store without paying. When LPO’s approached them the suspects dumped the cart and fled on foot across 14 Mile into Madison Heights. A witness advised officers that two females matching the description of suspects were on payphone in the Star Theatre. When officers entered the theater the suspects tried to exit, however were stopped and arrested. The vehicle that the suspects had arrived at the mall in drove away during the foot chase. Troy Officers located it in the area and arrested the female driver from Warren for driving on a suspended license. A 19-year-old female and a 2-year-old male passenger were released at the scene. The Driver was also cited for child not being in a restraint device.

At Gadzooks at 466 W 14 Mile, a 19-year-old female from Royal Oak was arrested for stealing $300.00 from a bank deposit on 7/14 and $10.00 from a register on 7/21. The suspect stated she used the $300.00 to pay for a trip to California and the $10.00 for cigarettes.

At Marshall Field’s at 500 W. 14 Mile, officers responded to a call that retail fraud suspects had fled the store. The responding officers located the suspect vehicle, a ’96 Ford Thunderbird, on W/B 14 Mile near I-75. Investigation revealed the driver, a 53-year-old male from Highland Park, stole $302.00 worth of merchandise. He fled on foot while loss prevention personnel was escorting him back to the Security Office. He was arrested at the scene of the traffic stop. His passenger, a 46-year-old male from Highland Park, had Friend of the Court Warrants out for his arrest. In addition, he was in possession of a stolen credit card. He also was arrested. Paraphernalia consistent with crack cocaine use was also found in the car.

At Marshall Field’s at 2750 W. Big Beaver, loss prevention personnel reported that a female entered the fitting room carrying a large quantity of merchandise. She was then observed in the company of a male. The male had a large bag; she was carrying nothing. Neither made a purchase. A check of the fitting room failed to locate the merchandise she carried in. When asked to stop, both subjects continued walking, split up, and exited. They are suspected of stealing approximately $5460.00 worth of merchandise. Descriptions: B/F, heavy build, brown dress and a ponytail, B/M, thin, jeans, and blue plaid shirt.

At the Home Depot on Coolidge, a 38 year old male from Troy was arrested after stealing $527.88 worth of copper wire. He placed it in a shopping cart, and then pushed the cart out of the store without paying. When approached by loss prevention personnel who asked for a receipt, he fled on foot. A citizen witnessed the incident and followed the suspect in his truck as he ran east into an industrial subdivision. The suspect fled across the sites towards Maple, at which point the witness exited his car and followed on foot. Officers caught up to the suspect and arrested him on Maple.


At 4955 Rochester the front door of a business was smashed out with a rock and entry was gained. A small amount of cash was stolen from the set-up drawer.

At 71 E long Lake at the Martinizing Dry Cleaners, the front door of business was smashed with a large rock and a cash machine containing a small amount of change was stolen. Cash machine was found opened and discarded at Costello School. A vehicle was heard in the lot at approximately 0400 hrs.

At Denay Cleaners and Hair Color Experts at 3085 and 3075 Crooks, the front doors were shattered and cash registers were stolen. Each contained small amounts of cash.


On Stonetree a complainant reported finding a bedroom window screen inside the room, as well as the pedestrian door leading from the home into the garage ajar. He stated the pedestrian door was locked when he left. Nothing appeared to be missing.


Donald Kellett Co. at 1825 Brinston had the passenger side window broken out of a 1995 Ford Econoline van that was parked in lot. It is Unknown what, if anything is missing.

At the Family Dentistry at 840 E. Big Beaver, a chainsaw was stolen from the backseat of a vehicle parked in the lot.

At Hooters Restaurant at 1686 John R, the front passenger window was smashed out of a ’04 Lexus and a laptop computer was stolen.

At the Emerald Lakes Plaza at 5951 John R, a ‘04 Jeep Cherokee had the driver’s door handle pried, the rear passenger side window and rear storage compartment windows broken. Unknown if anything stolen

On Slate, a complainant reported someone tried to pry the rear passenger door open on her ’00 Dodge Van.


At Costello School a complainant reported finding the soccer goal post overturned and a basketball backstop broken. Two ball toss games were broken and the pieces thrown on the roof of the school. A balance beam on a playscape sustained damage, and a metal stake from the soccer goal post was thrown through a window. Numerous empty beer cans were found on the roof of the school and on the playground.

At the Suburban Hummer dealership at 1755 Maplelawn, a Rock was used to break a showroom window.

On Crooks near South Boulevard a complainant reported his ’03 Dodge Ram was struck and damaged by a rock thrown at passing cars by a group of juveniles. The four youths were located and their parents contacted. It was determined three of them were throwing rocks and pinecones at passing vehicles. Juvenile petitions charging malicious destruction of property were completed.

On Ridge Ct. landscape lights were pulled up and damaged.

On Beach, the top of decorative fountain was pushed to the ground.

On Valley View, lawn furniture, potted plants, and other items were thrown into the pool.

On Cameo, a house was egged and toilet papered, a car was keyed, a wooden fence was broken, and some outdoor lighting was damaged.

On Cardinal, a tire was slashed on a ’04 Ford Mustang that was parked on the street.

West bound Square Lake at the I-75 overpass, a complainant reported three paint balls struck his ‘02 Toyota SUV as he drove by. He checked the area and found two bikes nearby. He began watching the bikes. Eventually two 15-year-old males from Troy exited the woods to claim their bikes. The complainant called the police. Responding officers confiscated two paintball guns and numerous paintballs from the backpacks the youths were carrying. An M-90 and a package of cherry bombs were confiscated from one of the subjects, as well. The youth’s parents were summoned to the scene. The youths were released to their custody with a warning rather than formal charges, at the victim’s request. No permanent damage

At the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah witnesses at 380 Wattles, someone sprayed green paint on an exterior wall.


At 250 Stephenson the ignition lock was discovered pried on a ’99 Jeep Wrangler

At Dicks Sporting Goods at 400 John R, a 2001 Dodge Ram pick-up was stolen from the parking lot.

At the Oakland Mall Marshall Fields a 1988 Pontiac Firebird was stolen from the parking lot. The owner stated that the car was locked, but windows were halfway down. He claimed he left it with “The Club” secured to the steering wheel.

On Coachman, Someone tried to cut the rear wheel-locking device off of a ’05 Yamaha Motorcycle parked in the lot. The cover was removed and the bike was drug about 5 feet from its parking spot.

Madison Heights Police recovered A 2000 Ford E-150 that was stolen from First Quality on Larchwood in Troy. The vehicles plate was missing.

At Lifetime Fitness at 4700 Investment a 2003 Jeep Cherokee was stolen from the parking lot.

A 2002 Jeep Cherokee that was stolen from the Community Center in Troy was recovered in Dearborn.

At the Oakland Mall Barnes and Noble store, a 1997 Plymouth Breeze was stolen from the lot. Shortly thereafter Madison Heights Police reported that suspects driving the stolen Plymouth Breeze tried to steal an Isuzu in their town. When a security patrol came into the area, they fled in the Breeze. Descriptions of the responsible are: Two Black males, approximately 20 years old, one wearing white head scarf and black T-shirt, the other wearing a black head scarf and white T-shirt. Southfield Police later recovered the Breeze abandoned in a Meijer lot. The Door lock and ignition were both punched.

The Detroit Police recovered a ’98 Dodge Neon that was stolen from Woodside Trail in Troy on 5/4/05. DPD advised the car is damaged from interior fire.

At Collins and Aikman at 250 Stephenson, the ignition lock was discovered pried on a ’99 Jeep Wrangler.


A complainant reported someone obtained and fraudulently used her credit card account number to make unauthorized purchases. Several occurred in Troy at stores at the Oakland and Somerset Malls for approximately $2752.00. She also reported someone opened a fraudulent credit account in her name.

A complainant operates an on-line store. She reported two different subjects made a total of 7 purchases using 7 different credit cards that were denied payment to complainant and charged back to her by the card company, because either the cardholder denied participation or the account number was fraudulent. Total: $7300.00

A wallet was found under the triage desk in the Troy Beaumont Emergency room. When it was forwarded to the patient’s room, the patient discovered the credit card was gone. One unauthorized transaction occurred at a gas station in Troy.

A complainant lost his wallet in Rochester Hills on 7/19. When he contacted his credit card company on the 21st, he discovered $1245.82 worth of fraudulent charges at several stores at Somerset Collection was made.

A business representative reported issuing a check to a subject to purchase vehicle plates and title transfer. The check was made out to the Michigan Secretary of State, however it was cashed at a bank in Ohio. The signature on the back is similar to that on record for the subject to whom the check was given to make the plate purchase and title transfer.

A complainant received notice from a collection agency regarding an over-due phone account that he states someone fraudulently opened using his name and social security number.

At the Shell Oil at 2039 E. Big Beaver, a complainant stated a suspect presented a $100.00 bill in an attempt to purchase a pack of cigarettes. The complainant stated he suspected the bill was counterfeit, so he asked for ID. The suspect claimed he had none. The complainant asked for him to get the ID of his companion who was still in the car. The suspect then fled the store, leaving the bill behind. The suspect car was a GMC Yukon registered out of Farmington Hills. Investigations into the matter eventually lead to the suspect who is a 25-year-old male from Sterling Heights. He initially claimed he didn’t know it was counterfeit. He agreed to come to the station to make a statement, however failed to appear. The Investigation continues.

At the Marathon station at 5991 Livernois, a complainant reported a customer presented a fake $20.00 bill for a purchase. The customer, a 29-year-old male from Detroit, stood by until officers arrived. The bill was counterfeit; he stated he believed he got it somewhere around his home the night before, but was not sure where. He was identified and released.

At the Comerica Bank at 4999 Crooks, a 24-year-old male from Detroit was arrested after trying to deposit a closed account check for $3000.00 made out to him into his account. Fraud Investigator advised responding officers the same individual had attempted to deposit a check for $4800.00 made out to him from the same closed account at a branch in Detroit on 7/20. The account was determined closed, so the transaction was denied on that date. Follow-up on the account after that attempt by fraud investigators from the bank revealed it was closed in 2003, because the account owner had died. When interviewed by responding officers on 7/21 at the Troy branch, the suspect stated that he was simply trying to deposit a check his mother had written him so he could pay his college tuition. He claimed she was in a hurry and gave him her checkbook after signing her name, with instructions not to make it out for more than $3000.00. When asked if she could be contacted for verification, he stated “sure,” but explained she was at work. He couldn’t provide a complete work number, but gave a home number. A call to that location confirmed the owner of the account was the suspect’s mother and she had died. The suspect admitted finding the checkbooks in a box at home and was only writing the checks to pay tuition bills. He represented that when he received his tuition reimbursement from work, he fully intended on paying it back. His account was overdrawn by $1526.90.

A representative from AAA on Long Lake filed a report regarding a suspect who passed 6 no account checks at three different locations. Three were passed at the Troy branch. The total in all 6 was $2700.00.

Two suspects, apparently a father and son, passed what turned out to be an insufficient funds/account closed check at Sidney Krandall on West Big Beaver for $1267.70. The son had only a Michigan ID; the father had none. The son wrote the check; the father signed it. The clerk called the bank on the day the check was written and was advised the account had sufficient funds at that time.


On John R, a 20” man’s grey and black Mongoose mountain bike was stolen from the front porch on July 1st. The 11-year-old male who the bike belonged to stated a friend told him he thought he saw another youth riding it in the neighborhood on the 17th.

AT D&D Machine at 1818 Larchwood, a complainant stated someone stole an 800-pound scrap bin from the rear of the business.

On Hartland, a complainant reported closing his garage door the night before and finding it open the following morning. Numerous tools were stolen. The Pedestrian door may have been unlocked; there were no signs of force entry.

At Lifetime Fitness at 4700 Investment a locker was broken into and a cell phone was stolen.

On Kirts, two payroll checks were stolen from an office of a business, then cashed at unknown locations for $293.64 and $277.08 respectively

On John R, a Royce Union 21-speed mountain bike was stolen from the driveway.
Three potted plants and a maple tree were stolen from a yard at the scene of a recent house fire on
Big Beaver.

At Pizza Hut at 4845 Rochester, a complainant forgot her purse. When she called the restaurant to inquiry about it she was advised to call back the next day to see if it had been turned in and secured in the safe. When she did, she was advised it wasn’t there. She discovered one of her credit cards had been fraudulently used at a location in Roseville

On Tyler, a 24” turquoise girl’s bike was stolen from an open attached garage.

At 1613 Livernois, a statue and poker chip set were stolen from a building under renovation. The suspect is a male driving a ’85 Chevy Blazer with a temporary tag.

At SBC at 100 E. Big Beaver, a complainant left his digital camera in a bathroom. When he returned for it, it was gone.

At Humana at 3150 Livernois, a wallet was stolen from a purse. A credit card was used in Detroit to make an unauthorized purchase shortly thereafter.

On Glyndebourne, a complainant discovered a ring and a necklace valued at approximately $20,000.00 missing from the residence. She reported an outside contractor was the only person other than her and her husband in the house during that period.

On Kirts, a hood ornament was stolen from a ’01 Volkswagen Jetta.


At the CVS at 125 E Long Lake, a 21-year-old female complainant from Troy stated she noticed a suspect backed into a parking space in a black Grand Prix. Upon exiting, he had relocated his car next to her driver’s door. As she entered her car, she noticed the 50-year-old male driver of the Grand Prix sitting in his car with his genitals exposed and he was masturbating.

A Farmer Jack’s at 1237 Coolidge, The manager reported a male in the pharmacy acting suspiciously. When asked if he needed help, the subject selected some eardrops and went to a register. He sat them down and left stating he had to make a call. Several minutes later he was back in the pharmacy and appeared to stuff something down his pants. He immediately exited the store and drove off in a black ’03 Ford Explorer that registers to a male from Detroit. The pharmacy rep stated several items appeared to be missing from the shelf, but was not sure exactly what.

At Barnard Elementary School at 3601 Forge on 7/17/05 at 6:15 P.M. An 11-year-old female was on the swing on the north side of the school when she stated a suspect drove up in a small silver sedan, possibly a Ford Focus. The lone male driver parked behind the brick wall outside the playground, exited, and walked around the wall so she could see him. He proceeded to expose his genitals to her. She quickly fled on her bike; he returned to his car and drove off. The suspect is described as a white male, 40-50 years old, 5’ 10”, heavy set, partially bald, clean-shaven, wearing a white t-shirt and tan shorts.



Be responsible, DO NOT DRINK and DRIVE! It is not worth the risk to the lives of others or yourself. Do not use any illegal drugs and report anyone you know who is. Alcohol is illegal for anyone under 21 years old to consume or possess. Do not furnish alcohol to minors or you will be charged with the maximum possible penalties. A minor’s maturity level is obvious when they use alcohol as often times it results in death or serious injury. Do not host under age drinking parties, as this is both illegal and immoral. Be a good role model and follow the law and help us save the lives of our youth from the destructive path of alcohol and drug abuse.

Always secure all doors and windows. Locks are only as good as their application. Leave adequate lights on for both the interior and exterior. Burglary alarms are a good augmentation to good physical security practices and should be considered for both the business and residential communities in areas that may warrant such a system. Call the Troy Police Crime Prevention Section to schedule a free security survey. A crime prevention officer will come out to your home or business and asses your current security measures and make any recommendations on actions you could take to better increase your security. Call Officer Harden at 248-524-3452.

Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view. Always lock your vehicle doors. Automobile thefts are on the rise and some simple steps can help prevent this. 1) Park in a well lit well populated area. 2) Lock your vehicles door and roll up the windows. 3) Consider installing a steering wheel locking device like the club. In the event that your vehicle is stolen call the Police right away. Make sure you know your plate number, the vehicle VIN number and the insurance information. It is not wise to leave your insurance and registration information in your vehicle while you are not driving, as these are legal documents that a thief would have access to.

Always keep your credit card, bank account numbers and social security number guarded. Use a shredder for all documents and do not throw information of a personal nature in the trash. Do not give personal information out over the phone. There are several scams going on in the area. A scam artist using official sounding formal titles that the citizen is unfamiliar with will call unsuspecting citizens. The scam is to get the citizen to give as much personal information as possible so the scammer can open fraudulent credit accounts. If you receive one of these calls try to get a number where the scammer is calling from, get as much information as you can from them and call the Police. Remember, if they are calling from the credit card company, they should already have your name, address, etc.

No reputable company EVER solicits personal information over the telephone!

If you see a suspicious incident call the Police.

Sexual predators are usually progressive, starting out with public exposure and leading to more risky and dangerous behaviors. You can check the state of Michigan registered sex offenders list at www.mipsor.state.mi.us for offenders that live in your area.


Reminder!!!
Jam Fest continues each Friday through August 12 from 8 PM until 11:30 PM at the Troy Family Aquatic Center. Teens, age 14 to 18, including incoming 9th graders, can come and enjoy a variety of activities, including live bands and DJs, outdoor bowling, sand volleyball, T-shirt tie-dying, beading, swimming, water slides, and door prizes. Cost is $3., which includes a voucher worth up to $3. at the snack bar and entry for door prizes. 8th grade graduates, don’t forget, you were given a free pass in your graduation packet (It’s hot pink, go look for it.) Come and join the alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free fun!!

At the Oakland Mall Marshall Fields at 500 W 14 Mile loss prevention officers observed a 51-year-old female from Detroit purchase $207.76 worth of items. She handed the bag containing the items to her 16-year-old granddaughter, but retained the receipt. She picked up three identical items and presented them with the receipt from the original purchase to a cashier for a refund. She obtained the refund, but when she observed the LPO approaching, she dumped the cash and left the store. The 16 year old and her younger sister, who was also present, were turned over to their father who responded to the scene to pick them up. Charges pending.


On Century drive two apartments had their doors pried open and jewelry and a small amount of cash and a duffle bag containing miscellaneous items were stolen.


At the Wagon Wheel at 2950 Rochester, A passenger side window was broken out of a ’89 Cadillac and a briefcase containing a laptop computer was stolen from the front seat.

At the Courtyard Marriot Hotel at 1525 E. Maple, the passenger side front window was broken out of ’04 GMC Yukon and the in-dash stereo was stolen.

On Creekside a 2003 Saturn and a 1997 Toyota were left unlocked and parked in the driveway. They were entered and rummaged through. A spare key was found to be missing from the Toyota and several CD’s were stolen from the Saturn.

On Fairways an unlocked ’01 Ford van parked in the driveway was entered and a small billfold containing miscellaneous membership cards were stolen.

On Doral a 2005 GMC Envoy was entered and a set of golf clubs were stolen. The complainant thought vehicle was locked, but there were no signs of forced entry.

On Alisop Place the rear driver’s side window was broken out of a ’03 Honda Civic and the interior was rummaged through. Nothing appeared to be missing.

At Bally’s Fitness Center at 201 W. Big Beaver, a purse that was left on the front passenger seat of an unlocked ’02 Chevy Blazer that was parked in the parking deck was stolen. As well, another complainant parked in the parking deck wrapped her purse in a sweater and tucked it under the back seat of her ’98 Chevy Blazer. When she returned, she discovered her purse missing. There were pry marks on the driver’s side door. Her credit cards had been used to make several unauthorized purchases at locations in Detroit and Harper Woods.

At Precision Plumbing at 360 E. Maple, a 1993 Ford Ranger had the driver’s side door window broken out and had a grinder stolen. A storage trailer in an adjacent lot was also broken into and some ladders and a light stand were stolen.

At Great Lakes Commercial at1242 Rankin a utility trailer was stolen from the lot. The rear door of a Ford van was pried open and miscellaneous tools were stolen.

At the Somerset Pontiac Dealership at 1850 W. Maple the center wheel caps were stolen from a ’03 GMC Envoy. Four lug nuts were removed and 4 cinder blocks were located near the vehicle indicating the suspects appeared intent on stealing the wheels. A hole was found cut in the fence of the rear storage yard where the vehicle was parked.


On Adams near Lanergan a complaint reported hearing what sounded like rocks striking the driver’s side of his ’05 Chevy Silverado. He saw two subjects running from the area. There were several scratches visible on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

On Berwyck a 2001 Ford Escape parked in the driveway and the garage door and address of residence were spray painted with orange and yellow paint while the resident was out of town; some vulgarities were on the car and garage door.

On Heritage bright orange paint was sprayed on the vinyl siding on the front of a home.

On Alisop Place glass was broken out of a couple of second floor foyer doors in two buildings.

At Guido’s at 2879 W. Maple, Someone spray painted vulgarities on the back of building.

On Minnesota someone threw a rock at a ’98 Dodge Caravan that was parked in the driveway causing a large dent in the rear hatch.

On Crescent Way several vehicles that were parked on the street were egged.

On Crooks and South Blvd a 31-year-old male complainant from Warren stated he was northbound on Crooks when he noticed a black ’99 Jeep Cherokee tailgating him. He stated the Jeep pulled up next to him at the red light and the male driver exited and punched the rear passenger side window out of his ’92 Jeep Cherokee. The suspect proceeded to challenge the complainant to exit so he could fight him. The complainant ignored the challenge and the suspect re-entered his vehicle and drove away. The suspect was identified as a 36-year-old male from St. Clair Shores. Investigation continues.

At the Jaguar Dealership at 1815 Maplelawn two driver’s side tires were punctured on a ’05 Ford that was parked in the lot.


Detroit Police recovered a ’99 Hyundai Sonota that was stolen from a residence in Troy on 7/9/05. The vehicle was parked in the driveway and the complainant reported he left the keys on the porch.
Detroit Officers arrested the 27-year-old male from Detroit who was driving the vehicle. The keys were found in the vehicle.

On Bristol a 28-year-old female complainant from Troy stated she met a male at the bar who was in the company of her brother. She discovered the male had just been released from some sort of incarceration. When the bar closed, she gave the male a ride to her home where her roommates were hosting a party. She allowed the male to sleep on her couch. In the morning she discovered the male, some cash from her wallet, her keys, and her ’94 Acura Legend missing. She said there was over $3000.00 in cash in the car, as well as 100 CD’s, and other miscellaneous items. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department contacted The Troy Police Department on 7/10/05 to report they had recovered the car at a Ram’s Horn in Rochester Hills, and taken the original suspect along with two other males who were in his company into custody.

At K-Mart at 100 W. Maple, an employee stated her ’99 Saturn was missing from the lot. She stated she left two purses in the trunk, one with a spare set of keys to the vehicle. She also stated she left the vehicle keys under the seat and said one of the car doors do not lock. Upon further questioning, she indicated a friend might have taken the car without her permission. She said she only knew this “friend” by his first name. She said she had dropped him off nearby at an unknown residence before coming to work.


At JC Penny 700 E 14 Mile a 20-year-old female from Detroit was shopping with three other females. She obtained a temporary credit card using a legitimate credit card account number then attempted to purchase a $500.00 gift card. She stated the cardholder was her father. Suspicious of the large purchase on the temporary card, the cashier called Loss prevention personnel who followed-up with the JC Penny Credit Department. That follow-up resulted in discovery that the limit on the card had recently been increased, and the billing address changed. Two other large purchases were made against the card over the past couple of days. When approached by Loss prevention the other three subjects quickly exited the store. The suspect claimed one of the subjects who left owed her money, and offered her the use of her uncle’s credit card to pay back the debt. Contact was made with the legitimate cardholder and it revealed he was not the subject in questions father nor was he the uncle of any of the other three. He had not given anyone permission to use his account. The suspect was arrested.

At the Home Depot an associate received a $4778.30 credit card order via phone for miscellaneous supplies. The caller did not provide a name, but provided a contact name for the account and the name of the person who would be making the pick up. Suspicious of fraud, the associate reported the order to Loss Prevention who investigated the situation and determined the credit card number involved had been used fraudulently at other Home Depot locations. On 7/8/2005 two males came to the store and one identified himself as the person who was supposed to pick-up the merchandise and signed the charge slip in that name. The bank that holds the credit card reported someone contacted them in June changing the address and phone number on the account from Arkansas to Belleville, MI. (The original/legitimate owner is from Arkansas.) The 38-year-old male from Oak Park who signed for the sale was arrested for Credit Fraud. His 33-year-old male associate from New Boston, MI was arrested on outstanding Friend of Court
Warrants.

A complainant discovered at least 7 unauthorized withdrawals for approximately $3700.00 from a checking account by phone-in checks and electronic debits using her checking account number.
A complainant received notice from a collection agency regarding an unpaid phone bill from 2000 for $472.19. The account was opened without the complainant’s permission using her name and social security number. It was billed to an address in Sterling Heights with which she is not familiar.


On Virginia, a Wards Hydro lawn tractor was stolen from in front of the garage.

On Lovington, a complainant stated she allowed her “friend of a few days” and his friend to stay at her apartment beginning 7/5/2005. When she returned to her apartment one evening, she found the boarders gone. She discovered that her TV, DVD, and microwave were missing. The suspect left a note explaining that he is a hustler and he conveyed his appreciation for everything, wishing her good luck, and asking her not to be mad and that he would her call soon.

On Dickens a Set of golf clubs were stolen from an open garage.

At the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at 760 W. Wattles, a complainant reported two cell phones and her debit card were stolen from her purse that was in an unlocked storage room during a wedding ceremony. Before terminating the phone account she called her phone. The male who answered advised her that he purchased the phone for $50.00 on the street. She discovered a series of small charges on her debit card at several different locations and most were for $1.00, totaling $24.00


At Baker School at 1291 Torpey, a 14-year-old male from Troy and his 14-year-old cousin from Connecticut were found on the roof of the school. No damage or entry was found. They were transported to the Troy youth’s house and Turned over to his parents.

On Rochester South of Wattles, a complainant turned in a wallet that he stated was either thrown from a black Mazda that was driving in front of him, or kicked up by the Mazda as it drove over it. Contact with owner resulted in discovery that most of the contents were missing. He stated he got gas at the Marathon Station on Rochester between Wattles and Big Beaver. He stated he either left the wallet in his vehicle while he used the pumped, or he left it on top of his vehicle.

On Carter Drive, a complainant reported his son’s ’99 Pontiac Montana has been parked in the driveway for about a month. He opened the passenger side sliding doors to allow for some air circulation, then left to run some errands. Shortly after arriving home, he heard his dogs barking, looked outside, and discovered the van engulfed in flames. Investigation continues.

At the Belle Tire at 1650 W. maple a complainant observed a male drive up in a dark ’03 Ford Explorer registered out of Southfield. The Male entered the tire pen where old tires are stored for disposal. When challenged, the male stated he needed a new tire for his car. The Subject left the area and nothing was found to be missing.

At Marshals at 2029 W. Maple, a 31-year-old female shopping with her child noticed a male she thought was following her from Marshall’s to Wal-Mart. She obtained an escort to her vehicle from a sales clerk from Wal-Mart, who obtained the plate from the ’97 Geo Prizm the subject was driving. It registers to a 40-year-old male from Troy


Be responsible, DO NOT DRINK and DRIVE! It is not worth the risk to the lives of others or yourself. Alcohol is not a good idea to mix with other activities like boating or swimming. Do not use any illegal drugs and report anyone you know who is. If your friends are possessing illegal drugs the responsible thing to do is call the Police Department. Drugs kill, wreck families and ruin lives.

If you have any information on illegal drug activity call our tip line at 248-524-0777.

Be cautious of who you allow into your home. If you invite guests that you really do not know into your home you are inviting trouble. Always lock your doors and windows and leave adequate lights on. Always secure your garage doors even in the daytime hours. Many home invasions and larcenies occur during the daytime. Call the Troy Police Crime Prevention Section to schedule a free security survey. A crime prevention officer will come out to your home or business and asses your current security measures and make any recommendations on actions you could take to better increase your security. Call Officer Harden at 248-524-3452.

Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view. Always lock your vehicle doors. Never leave the keys to your automobile unattended. If at all possible park your vehicle in your garage. If this is not possible park your vehicle in a well-lit area and lock the doors. Never leave a vehicle unattended while running. There is a trend of things being stolen from vehicles in the parking lots of fitness centers and fun centers. While going to these places, be extra careful to remove all items of value and secure your vehicle.


The best way to protect yourself from this crime, or from being held financially responsible for the acts of your kids, is to know where your children are, what they are doing, and whom their friends are. Kids are very tech-savvy, and use the latest means to communicate. We have had numerous cases where middle and high-school aged kids have made clandestine plans using their home computer and instant-messaging programs (AIM, Yahoo Messenger, etc.) to communicate with their friends, unbeknownst to their parents (no phones ringing in the middle of the night.) They sneak out of the house and meet up to go and commit all sorts of crimes. This is not only illegal, but it is very dangerous.

· Talk with your kids and encourage them to tell you about any problems with other kids.
· Monitor your child’s instant messages.
· Don’t put computers with Internet access in their bedrooms.
· Lock the doors to the house and set alarms when you go to bed.
· Make a habit of checking on the kids, no matter what age, in the middle of the night, just to make sure they are where they are supposed to be (especially when hosting sleepovers.) Let them know that you are checking.
· Check your vehicles for new damage or signs of being involved in vandalism - Mud on tires or wheel-wells, baseball bats with gouges or glass in them, egg cartons, knives or other sharp objects that are out of place in a car, cans of spray paint or shaving cream (yes shaving cream and eggs damage paint.)

If you suspect that your kids have been out vandalizing property, or committing any other crimes, you can contact the Police Department Juvenile Unit, or Troy Youth Assistance for advice.

Juvenile Unit – 248-524-3451

Youth Assistance - 248-823-5095


If you see anything that you feel is suspicious call the Police. Examples of suspicious activity could be:

• A strange car parked on your street could be the get away car for a home invasion that is happening a block over.


• An unusual amount of kids out at odd times could be an indication of vandalism.


• An unsolicited maintenance or home repair call could be a scam artist.


• Trash night brings out folks looking for recycling items, however this can be a mask for larcenies from open garages and vehicles etc.

Checking your credit history regularly is a great way to keep appraised on the status of your credit.
Here are three sources for checking your credit history:
(The titles are links to the webpages)

Equifax
1-800-525-6282

Experian
1-888-397-3742

TransUnion
1-800-680-7289

Residential and Business Crime Alert

July 8, 2005

Recent Incidents

Armed Robbery

At Bank One, 260 John-R, 7/1, 4:56 PM, a 45 year old male from Detroit approached a teller with a note demanding $1500, while holding his right hand in his pocket, as if he had a gun. The teller was able to activate the alarm. The suspect left the bank with $1000 cash and fled in a teal Pontiac Grand Prix. Officers from Troy and Madison Heights located the suspect vehicle entering I-75 and were able to stop it. The driver matched the description of the suspect, and there was cash on the floorboard and stuffed up his pant legs. He was arrested for the robbery. Suspect / Arrested: William Cleveland James, Black Male, 45 years old of Detroit. Count 1: Bank Robbery; Count 2: Drove While License Suspended. Arraigned before Magistrate /Richardson on 7/2. Bond set at $50,000. cash / surety.

Home Invasions and Breaking and Entering

On Dover Street, 6/30-7/4, a home was entered through an unlocked window. The computer had been used and a valentine that the homeowner had received from an ex-boyfriend was under the pillow. Nothing was taken. Homeowner suspects the ex-boyfriend, who has been harassing her.

At George Roberts Income Tax Company, 285 E. Long Lake, 6/31-7/2, someone broke 2 windows and entered the building, causing damage to the interior. Nothing was stolen. The victim suspects neighborhood youth.

On Creek Bend, 7/3, 8:30 PM, 2 white males, both approximately 20 years old, entered the attached garage and stole a Giant Sedona bicycle, valued at $332. They fled as the homeowner approached them, one on foot, the other on the bike. The homeowner gave chase and the one on the bike fell off, and then fled on foot. The homeowner recovered the bicycle. One suspect is 5’8”, 180 pounds, with blond hair and light skin, wearing blue jeans and a blue button up shirt. The second suspect is 6’0”, with blond hair and light skin.

On Leetonia Street, 73, 10:30 PM, 2 White Male teens, 17-19 years old, one with dark brown hair, entered the garage and stole 2 mountain bikes. The first bike was a blue Trek, and the second was a red mongoose.

On Springbrook, 7/2-7/2, 8:00 PM – 10:00 AM, Someone entered the open garage and stole a cell phone out of one of the cars inside.

On Tumbleweed, 7/2-7/5, someone pried open the pedestrian door leading into the garage and also the pedestrian door leading into the home. The residence was ransacked and misc. jewelry was taken. 05-23110 An additional attacked home on Tumbleweed had the door wall pried open and the residents were out of state. Unknown what was missing.

On Century, 6/17 – 6/28, an unknown entered with out force and took a laptop computer.

On Wintergreen, 7/4-7/5 unknowns entered the home and had a party. The residence garage door keypad code was used to enter. A hidden tin with $ 50.00 cash was missing.

On Rankin, 6/24-7/5, unknowns entered the business using a key. Approximately, $ 15,000 was stolen from a locked desk drawer.

On Burtman Street, 7/7, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Someone broke into the home through a window and stole a shotgun, cologne, 3 cases of beer, and a bottle of liquor.

Larcenies

On 7/4, Ferndale POD recovered a license plate that had been stolen on 2/25 in Troy.

At T-Birds Chicken and Ribs, 4970 Livernois, 7/3, an employee left his cell phone on a counter, and when he returned to work, it was gone.

At JC Penney, 700 W. 14 Mile Rd., 7/4, 10:35 AM, a 2005 GMC Sierra Pickup had the passenger side window smashed out and was entered by a black male, 5’8”, dark hair and skin, wearing a light or white tank top. He fled in a tan sedan driven by another black male. Nothing was taken from the truck.

At Quantech, 755 W. Big Beaver, 6/11-6/17, a computer server was discovered missing after a move to a different floor.

At Apco, 1196 Souter, between 4/1 and 6/20, a 39 year-old male ex-employee has apparently been charging HVAC equipment, which he uses in his own business, to his former employer.

On Butternut Hill, 7/3, 5:30 AM, a 16 year-old male from Troy was arrested after stealing items from several cars in the area. He led officers on a foot chase before being apprehended.

At Premier Air Systems, 1051 Naughton, 6/30-7/1, 4:00 PM – 7:00 AM, Someone entered a 1992 Ford Utility truck and stole several power tools.

At Pepsi / PBG, 50 W. Big Beaver, 7/1, 1:00 AM – 7:00 AM, someone stole several Dell laptop computers from the offices.

At Closet Interiors, 1229 Chicago, 6/30-7/1, 10:00 PM – 4:50 AM, someone broke the rear window of a Ford Econoline van and pried the rear door. Nothing was inside the van to be stolen.

At Hooters, 1686 John-R, 7/1, 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM, Someone smashed out the driver’s side rear window of a 2005 Cadillac Deville and stole a briefcase containing ID, a pager, keys, and come documents.

On Woodgate, 7/3, 12:15 AM – 2:52 PM, Someone stole 2 tires / rims from the 2001 Chevrolet S-10 parked in the driveway.

Sears, 300 W. 14 mile, on 7/5, 8:23 AM, a b/m 20 years old took several tools and exited the store without paying for them. He was located waiting for a bus and arrested.

On Livernois, 7/5, 6:45PM a cell phone was stolen from the gym area at the Community Center.

On Axtell, 6/30, 11:00 AM a moving company is suspected of taking some jewelry and cameras from the items being packed.

At Trailer Maintenance, 170 Barrett, 7/1-7/6, someone stole 12 aluminum car ramps from the gated area of the property. Value: $6000.

At Delphi, 1441 W. Long Lake, 7/2, 6:00 PM, A black female, 35-40 years old, 5’4”, 160 pounds, was captured on videotape going through the unattended security desk of the office building. Approximately $100 worth of office supplies was stolen. An employee opened the door to allow the woman into the building, after she claimed that she was meeting someone inside.

Assaults

Troy Officers were called to Troy Beaumont Hospital when a victim of an assault was brought in for treatment. Officers determined that the assault happened in Shelby Twp., and that department was notified.

On Mountain Street, 7/2, 6:15 AM, A resident held his soon-to-be ex-wife down and assaulted her with a Stun Gun several times. He fled the area, but eventually turned himself in to Troy Police. Jeremiah Javid Moore, a 29 year-old back male, was arrested and charged with: Count 1: Felonious Assault; Count 2: Possession of a Stun Gun. He was arraigned before Magistrate Waldmann. Bond was set at $10.000 Cash / Surety / 10%.

On Old Creek, 7/2, 2:00 PM, an intoxicated husband assaulted his wife after she tried to stop him from driving.

On Cheswich, 7/3, 10:13 PM, 18 year-old male resident was arrested after assaulting his father and destroying the phone as the father called police.

On Albany Court, the resident’s ex-husband broke into the home and threatened to kill her with a knife. The suspect held her against her will for approximately 3 hours before he fled the scene with their 10 year-old son. Police were unable to locate the suspect.

On Iowa Drive, 7/2, 10:48 PM, two sisters-in-law had an argument that became physical. The aggressor fled the area before Officers arrived.

On Livernois, 7/6, 1:12 AM, a w/m approx. 28 years old suffered a severe blow to the right side of his face. The subject had no identification and was unable to explain what had occurred. No one else was at the address; the victim was transported to Royal Oak Beaumont for treatment.

On Rochester Rd near Urbancrest, 7/6, 1:18 PM, 2 white males got into a traffic altercation, that resulted in a minor collision, after which one driver punched the other then sped off. At the next light, the other driver got out of his car and struck the first driver’s car with a baseball bat, causing damage to the car.

Frauds

At Office Depot, 735 John-R, 6/20, someone used the victim’s credit card information to make purchases totaling $473098. The card was also used in other cities, totaling $4033 in fraudulent purchases.

At Sears, 300 W. 14 Mile, 7/2, 6:30 –7:15 PM, A 30-year-old male from Detroit was arrested after making several purchases (total $4830.89, including 6 - $500. gift cards) using fraudulent credit information.

On Valleyview, 6/29, 12:00 PM, the resident sent a money-gram to a country in Africa as part of a business transaction. Someone other than the intended recipient claimed the money-gram.

At the First United Methodist Church, 6363 Livernois, 5/20-7/1, It appears that the maintenance man for the church has been making fraudulent charges using the Church’s Home Depot Credit Card.

At Comp USA, 637 John-R, 7/2, 3:17 PM, two black males in their 40’s tried to purchase a computer monitor with a check that had a flag on the account. When the clerk asked for more ID, they grabbed the check and fled the store.

At Marshall Fields, 500 W. 14 mile, 7/5 7:40 PM a group of 6 suspects concealed several hundreds of dollars of merchandise and walked out without paying for the items. All suspects were arrested and the items recovered.

At Borders, 460 W. 14 Mile, 7/5, 6:00 PM, a counterfeit $10. bill was discovered in the register.

A resident on Dorre reports that someone used her personal information to open a cell phone account is Tennessee on 6/8.

At Kohl’s, 500 John-R, Loss Prevention staff discovered that a black female, 29 years old, 5’3”, 135 pounds, made a purchase by using another person’s social security number to request a credit account lookup. Security video helped to identify the suspect.

On Butternut Hill, 7/1, the elderly resident was approached by 2 men who offered to sealcoat her driveway for $25 per gallon. She agreed and they sprayed a black liquid on the driveway. When they were finished, less than an hour later, they demanded payment of $1100 plus a $250 tip. They asked her to pay with cash, however, she refused and told them they would have to take a check. The men followed her into her house and stood over her as she wrote the check. One of the men wandered around the kitchen. They took the check and told her to not tell anyone who did the work or how much she paid. They were driving a newer white panel van and a small black pickup truck.

Stolen Automobiles

At Nino Salvaggio, 6835 Rochester, 74, 11:00AM - 2:15 PM, A dark blue 2000 Dodge Caravan was stolen from the lot. The car was recovered in Detroit on 7/6 with ignition damage.

On 7/1, Officers from the Detroit Police Department recovered a 1993 Chevrolet S-10 pickup that had been stolen at the Oakland Mall on 6/19. The steering column was cracked and the plate was missing.

At First Quality Carpet Cleaning, 1713 Larchwood, 7/1, 12:56AM, someone stole a company work truck, a white 2000 Ford E150 van, and tried to steal another, a 2002 GMC Savana work van. Officers located a stolen car that appeared to have been dropped by suspects who stole the other vehicle.

At Oakland Park Towers, 920 John-R, 7/5-7/6, 3:00-3:30 PM, A 1995 Dodge Neon was stolen from the lot. It was recovered in Detroit with front end damage and deployed airbags.

On 7/7, The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department recovered a stolen 1992 GMC pickup at the Target store on Rochester Rd. The vehicle was stolen on 6/29 from Connelly Street.

Alcohol and Drugs

On Maple near Heidi, 7/4, 10:00-10:15 PM, A 45 year old male from Royal Oak was stopped for driving through a construction zone and cutting through a parking lot to avoid the traffic light. He appeared to be under the influence of marijuana, and he failed field sobriety tests. Officers located a marijuana pipe in the car. He was arrested for operating under the influence of narcotics and possession of marijuana.

At the Troy Police Station, 500 W. Big Beaver, 7/4, 10:48 AM, a 17-year-old female probationer came to the station for a court-ordered breath test. She had a blood alcohol level of .041% on a Preliminary Breath Test, and was issued a citation.

On Big Beaver near I-75, 7/3. 6:46 PM, A 20-yar-old male from Detroit was arrested for driving on a suspended license and possession of marijuana. A 29-year-old passenger from Detroit was also arrested for possession of marijuana.

On Crooks near Wilshire, 7/4, 2:50 AM, a 24-year-old female from Troy was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated. She had a Blood Alcohol Content of .08 %

On John-R near Brinston, 7/3, 9:29 PM, a 46-year-old male from Rochester was arrested for Operating while Intoxicated, Driving on a Suspended License, and possession of narcotic paraphernalia.

On I-75 near Rochester Rd., 7/2, 10:00 AM, a 43 year-old female from Oxford was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated. She had a blood alcohol level of .36% on a preliminary breath test.

On I-75 near Rochester Rd., 7/2, 5:38 AM, a 26 year-old male from Madison Heights was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated. He had a blood alcohol level of .24 %

On Rochester near South Blvd., 7/2, 12:48 AM, a 40 year-old male from Rochester Hills was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated. His blood alcohol level was .11%

On Long Lake near John-R, 7/1, 11:32 PM, a 57 year-old male from Troy was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated. His blood alcohol level was .25%

On John-R near Long Lake, 7/2, 1:15 AM, a 37 year-old male from Troy was arrested for possession of narcotics paraphernalia. He had 2 dope pipes.

On Livernois near Long Lake, 7/3, 1:15 AM, a 43-year-old female from Rochester Hills was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated. Her blood alcohol level was .16%

On Rochester Rd. near Long Lake, 7/3, 8:00 AM, a 45-year-old male from Wyandotte was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated, second offense. His blood alcohol level was .24%

On N. Main Street near McDonalds, Officers were dispatched to a male smoking crack in a teal Ford Thunderbird in the lot. Officers located a 16 year-old male from Troy smoking marijuana in the car. He was arrested.

On Timmer near Stoddard, 7/7, 11:45 PM, Two males from Troy, 20 and 21 year old, were cited for possession of marijuana and narcotics paraphernalia.

On I-75 near Long Lake, 7/8, 12:18 AM, a 21 year-old female from Marquette was arrested for possession of marijuana and an outstanding warrant after she was stopped for speeding.

Retail Frauds

At Marshall Fields, 500 W. 14 Mile, 7/2, 12:45 PM, 2 17-year-old females from Detroit were arrested after concealing numerous t-shirts, tank tops and Jeans under their clothing. Value stolen: $966.54.

At Neiman Marcus, 2705 W. Big Beaver, 7/3, 4:00 PM, a 20 year-old female from Fort Worth, Texas, was arrested after she =stole a slip, valued at $72.

At Sears, 300 W. 14 Mile, 7/3, 4:45 PM, 2 14 year-old girls, one from Inkster and one from Southfield, were arrested after stealing $ 116.95 worth of undergarments.

At JC Penney, 700 W. 14 Mile, 7/6, 7:28 PM, A 26 year-old female from Highland Park was arrested after concealing 22 items in a bag and exiting the store. Total value stolen: $493.88

At Kohl’s, 500 John-R, 7/6, 8:40 PM, A 46 year-old female from Troy was arrested after concealing 6 items, valued at $126 in her purse and leaving the store without paying.

At Marshall Field, 500 W. 14 Mile, 7/7, 5:30 – 7:00 PM, an 18 year-old female from Detroit was arrested after stealing $96 worth of clothing (jeans and a shirt) and concealing them in her backpack.

At Radio Shack, 604 W. 14 Mile, 7/3-7/6, someone stole a portable DVD player and a cell phone from the store display.

At the Drury Inn, 575 W. Big Beaver, 7/4, 2:45 PM. A 67-year-old male from Southfield was staying at the hotel and refused to leave at checkout time. Management and officers again told him to leave and advised that he would be trespassing if he returned.

On Tree Knoll, 74, 10:15 – 10:39 PM, the resident received a call from a male who made comments about the resident’s daughter. The officer followed up and located the owner of the phone, a 12-year-old male, who claims that his friend made the call from his cell phone.

On East Wattles, 7/4, 5:00 PM, the resident received a threatening phone call from a tenant who resides in the resident’s rental house.

On Viking Street, a resident has had several problems with a dog at large. The black and white husky dog lives on Jo9hn-R. The owner has been ticketed for having an unlicensed dog.

On Haverford, 6/13, 8:51 AM, the resident received a threatening email from her ex-boyfriend’s wife.

On Renshaw street, 7/3, 9:50 – 10:33 PM, the residence is a group home. Someone hung a rope noose in the tree in the front yard. The staff is mostly African-American, so this constitutes an ethnic intimidation crime. They have also been receiving hang-up calls in the late night hours.

On Stonetree, 7/2, 11:50 AM, an Indian female, 34 years old, sped past a group of neighbors in the street. When they yelled for her to slow down, she slammed on the brakes and accelerated in reverse toward them, again slamming on the brakes near them. She then yelled some threatening remarks to them, then sped off. Officers talked to the registered owner, who matched the description. But denied being the driver. She slammed the door and refused to talk to the officers.

A resident on E. Maple reported that he has been harassed for the past 2 years by his former housekeeper, who claims to be in love with him. He was advised on how to obtain a Personal Protection Order.

On Rochester Rd., 6/30-7/1, 11:00 AM – 12:53 PM, A 28 year old female, who is staying with a friend, has been called at least 10 times by her ex-boyfriend, a 32 year-old male from Hazel Park, threatening to kill her. Police called the suspect, who claimed that he is the one being harassed and threatened by the victim.

On Arthur, 6/29, 9:00 PM, the resident has been receiving harassing phone calls.

At Emerson Unitarian Church, 4230 Livernois, 7/2, 9:30 PM, A 44 year-old male and a 25 year-old male have been harassing and threatening each other. On this date, one decided to call the police.

At the 7-11, 1650 Crooks, 7/1, 3:05 PM, a customer became irate when the clerk refused to accept his dirty returnable bottles for refund. The clerk tried to explain the store policy, but the customer would not hear it. He was sent on his way, with his dirty bottles.

Officers were called to help resolve 1 case of neighbor trouble in which no crime had been committed.

Officers were called to 1 report of a person in need of psychiatric help and they made arrangements for transport to Common Ground for evaluation.

Troy Officers also responded to 3 incidents of Domestic trouble in which no crime had occurred.

Officers responded to a neighbor trouble on Evaline on 7/6, 12:30 AM. Youth have made it a habit of urinating inside another neighbor’s mailbox. The victim observed the act in progress and called the police.

On Greensboro, 7/5, 11:30 PM a couple soon to be divorced had a verbal argument.

At Logan’s Restaurant, 86 W. 14 Mile, 7/4, 6:00 PM, a woman was having dinner with a friend, when her soon-to-be ex-husband called her and threatened her life.

Miscellaneous

At 750 Tower Drive, a 2005 Ford Mustang was found submerged in the pond on the property. The Fire Department was able to remove the car from the pond. The car was unoccupied, but has the windows broken out. Investigation revealed that the owner was showing off the car to his girlfriend and lost control, crashing into the pond. The 39-year-old driver, the 24-year-old passenger, and the 7-year-old rear seat passenger escaped the sinking car and got a ride home. The owner then attempted to commit suicide at his home in Warren. He will be charged with failing to report an accident and child endangerment.

On Hartwig, 7/1, 9:30 PM, a 49 year-old resident was issued a citation for setting off Illegal fireworks.

On W. Square Lake Rd., 7/1, 9:00 AM, the resident found an injured raccoon on her roof with its foot caught in a steel trap. The raccoon’s foot was severely injured from the trap. It is unknown who put the illegal trap on the roof.

On Braemar, 7/1, 10:10 PM, Neighbors reported seeing a male, 6’ tall, wearing a baseball cap, walking on the driveways between houses. Three different people saw an individual matching this description on 3 separate occasions, and no one recognized him as living nearby.

On Maple Road, 7/5, 9:26 PM, a subject was trespassing. The subject was in the store earlier and believed to have stolen items.

In Brinston Park, 7/5 11:50 PM, 2 subjects were issued violations for Possession of Marijuana and Narcotic Paraphernalia.

Vandalisms

On Enterprise Street, 7/3, 11:00 PM, someone put a firecracker in the mailbox, damaging the mail inside.

On Squirrel Hill, 7/5, 11:36 PM, someone toilet-papered the house. The homeowner suspect’s that his son’s friends are responsible.

On Sylvanwood Street, 7/2-7/3, 8:00 PM – 12:00 PM, 2 tires were slashed on a 2002 Saturn SL2.

At Larson Middle School, 7/3-7/4, someone shot out 20 windows of the school with a BB or pellet gun. Damage estimated at $4000.

On Continental, 7/3-7/4, 10:30 PM – 12:30 AM, someone toilet papered the house. They suspect a group of teens that the teenaged resident has been having problems with.

On Trinway, 7/2-7/3, 5:00 PM – 10:20 AM, Someone slashed all 4 tires on a 1996 Saturn that was parked in the drive.

On Houghten, 7/5, 9:45PM a mailbox was damaged by a lit M-80.

On E. Long Lake, 7/4, 4:54 PM, subjects lit a large number of fireworks at the entrance of the Church and left a mess.

On Coolidge, 7/5, 1:00 PM, a Ford Mustang hit a pothole and damaged the wheel and tire.

On Chicago, 7/1-7/4 a van had the front window smashed. 05-22991

On Brentwood, 7/4 11:00 PM, an unknown blew-up an attached mailbox that also damaged the siding on the house.

On Continental Street, 76, 10:30 - 11:30 PM, someone toilet papered the house. This residence has been the target of TPing, Egging, and mailbox destruction several times in the recent past. They suspect classmates of their 10^th grade son, with whom he has had problems in the past.

On Alfred Street, 7/5-7/6, 8:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Someone cut the hammock that was in the yard. The victim suspects neighbors who had been setting off fireworks until he complained about it.

Arrests

On Somerton, 7/4, 1:00 PM, A 30 year old male resident was arrested after assaulting his ex-girlfriend / ex-roommate and holding her against her will. He was also violating his parole by being intoxicated.

On East Maple, 7/4, 9:40 PM, A 38 year old male resident was arrested after he pushed his live-in girlfriend into a wall causing injury to her.

On 14 Mile near John-R, 7/3, 10:56 AM, a 23-year-old Clawson resident was arrested for Driving on a Suspended License and Transporting Open Alcohol in a motor vehicle.

On Southbound I-75 near Coolidge, 71, 8:50 PM, a 26-year-old male from Clawson was arrested for Driving with a Suspended License, second offense, and speeding 83 in a 65 zone.

On Rochester Rd. near Big Beaver, a 38 year-old male from Troy was arrested for Driving with a Suspended License and a Friend of the Court warrant. His passenger, a 28 year-old female from Troy, was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for a traffic offense.

On Maple Rd. near Barrett 7/5, 1:49 PM a b/m 34 years was arrested for DWLS.

At Garden City on 7/5, 11:30 PM officers arrest a subject on a Troy Bench Warrant.

On Rochester Rd. 7/5 10:26, a subject was arrested for domestic assault. Both parties work at the same location.

On Emerald Lake Drive, 7/6, 7:30 PM, a 21 year-old male from Tennessee was arrested on soliciting warrants after being observed selling magazine subscriptions without a permit.

On Crooks near Kirts, 7/6, 12:40 AM, a 41 year-old male from Detroit was arrested after running a red light, making several dangerous turns and lane changes, and leading

Police on a pursuit at over 100 MPH. The driver had a suspended license. The pursuit was safely terminated by the use of a tire deflation device (spike strip), which caused the driver to stop due to a flat tire.

Other arrests:

Warrants: 14

Driving While License Suspended: 4

Retail Fraud: 2

Operate While Intoxicated: 3

Minor in possession of alcohol: 2

You have not missed the Crime Alert emails. The unit that puts out the alerts was assigned to the Troy Police Youth Hockey Clinic for the past 2 weeks and we were unable to compile the information for an alert during that time.

The Youth Hockey Clinic provided approximately 60 children, ages

8 to 14, with a very intense skating experience, taught by NCAA Division I college hockey players and volunteer Troy Police Officers, coupled with daily sessions of “Positive Life Choices” presentations by Police Officers and other professionals from the community.

The clinic was funded entirely by contributions and volunteers from the following community members:

Troy Sports Center

Wal-Mart Foundation

Honey Baked Ham Hockey Club

Target store 1313 – Troy

Meijer – Royal Oak

Troy Beaumont Hospital

Troy VFW Club

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Gordon Foods – Troy

Hungry Howie’s Pizza – Troy

52-4 District Court – Troy

Troy Police Explorer Post #1950

Crime Prevention Tips

If you witness a crime:

· get involved

· call the police

· It is easier to catch a criminal if we are called right away, while they are still in the area.

If you are confronted with a robbery:

· Remain calm.

· Give the assailant what they want.

· Don’t put yourself in any physical harm.

· Try to remember as much about the perpetrator as possible

§ Height

§ Weight

§ Build

§ Clothing

§ Facial features

§ Anything unique about language usage or voice.

· Always call the Police as soon as it is safe to do so.

· Give as much information about the suspect and the property stolen that you can, including the direction they fled.

· If possible two or more employees should open stores.

· The use of a remote panic alarm is a good idea for retail establishments. Make sure your alarm is coded correctly to show the difference between a burglary alarm and a hold-up alarm. This makes a difference in the dispatch priority that an alarm will have.

· Security guards should be considered in certain applications.

The Graduation season brings celebrations, parties and alcohol consumption. Unfortunately we also see an increase in drunk driving.

Be responsible, if you drink, DO NOT DRIVE!

If you serve alcohol, make sure that your guests make it home safely.

Don’t serve alcohol to underaged children

We all must share the roads, don’t risk the lives of others or yourself.

It is not a good idea to mix Alcohol with other activities like boating or swimming.

If you drink, do it in moderation and don’t drive or put yourself and other at risk.

Do not drive if you have a suspended license!

The alcohol level of .08 is legally drunk in the state of Michigan, however the best policy is if you drink do not drive.

Any traces of illegal drugs are considered driving under the influence.

Over the counter and prescription drugs can be just as dangerous. If you are taking medications make sure you follow all warning labels and doctors instructions.

Sleep deprivation can also be a killer when it comes to operating a motor vehicle. If you are over tired do not attempt to drive long distances, consider an alternate driver or rest before attempting to drive.

Be a responsible driver and do the right thing. Your life and the life of other motorists depend on you to obey all traffic laws and ensure you are physically and mentally fit to drive.

Things that can be done to combat auto theft and larcenies from autos include:

· Installing a car alarm.

· Using steering-wheel locking applications like the club etc.

· Applications of a hidden kill switch to the ignition system.

· Park in a well lit well traveled area if possible.

· Always maintain security of vehicle keys.

· Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view.

· Always lock your vehicle doors.

· Never leave a vehicle unattended while running.

· There is a trend of things being stolen from vehicles in the parking lots of fitness centers and fun centers. While going to these places, be extra careful to remove all items of value and secure your vehicle.

· Always secure your doors and windows.

· Garages and door walls are targets for thieves.

· Always ensure your garage door and pedestrian doors are secured.

· Do not leave garage door remote controls in cars not parked in the garage.

· Use 1 ½’’ dowel rod in the track of all sliding glass windows and doors to help prevent them from opening.

· It has been proven time and time again that the proper use and application of physical security will stop a would-be burglar.

· Always keep control of all your property.

· Your belongings are not safe while you are playing sports or at work unless you have them properly locked or are in possession of them.

· Thieves wait for the right time and will take property quickly.

· Unfortunately you cannot always trust co-workers or other business associates.

· Do not rely on others to watch your belongings. If they fail, you will be the victim, not them.

Fraud Prevention:

· Remember nothing that is worth anything is free.

· Never deal with contractors who show up at your home uninvited. These types of criminals prey on the elderly and typically charge an excessive amount for the service they provide (if they actually do provide a service.)

· Warn your elderly family, friends, and neighbors of this type of scam. Let them know that it is OK to call the Police if they are victimized – the sooner the better. We have been able to catch these people when we are called right away.

· These criminals usually travel in numbers. Their tactics include talking their way into your house, and while one distracts your attention, the other will rummage through your home for cash and other valuables.

· Never agree to pay a contractor in cash. Write a check and demand a proper receipt.

· Check a contractor’s references and their insurance policy.

· Never give any personal information out to an unknown source over the phone or Internet.

(If someone asks for personal information, ask to speak to his or her supervisor and inform them you will be calling the Police to make a fraud report.)

No reputable business will call you or email you for this information!!!

· If you receive a phone call or email telling you that you have won something that you did not apply for, it is more than likely a fraud.

· No legitimate organization will not ask for any money or a Credit Card number in order to claim a prize

· Protect yourself against identity theft by shredding all documents and safe guarding your account numbers, social security numbers and credit card numbers.

· Always maintain your credit cards and secure the credit card numbers.

· If you suspect that you have been the victim of credit fraud, call your credit card company and have them run a query of your charges.

· Never give your bank account numbers over the phone. Especially if unsolicited!

Identity theft continues to be the fastest growing crime in the world, and the city of Troy is no exception. We continually get reports of identity theft and fraud on a regular basis.

While it may not be totally avoidable, detecting the early signs of identity theft is one of the best ways to avoid extensive losses and damage to your credit history.

If your wallet/purse etc. gets stolen, cancel all stolen credit and ATM cards immediately.

Checking your credit history regularly is a great way to keep appraised on the status of your credit.

Here are three sources for checking your credit history:

(The titles are links to the webpages)

Equifax

1-800-525-6282

Experian

1-888-397-3742

TransUnion

1-800-680-7289

Assaults

Don’t let the temperatures outside cause you to lose your temper. If someone says or does something to you that makes you angry, stop and allow yourself to calm down before taking any action. All too often, people react to a driver cutting them off or a rude neighbor by sinking to their level and getting involved in a physical confrontation. A better course of action is to allow the other driver to merge and provide a safe cushion zone between the cars. If you feel yourself being antagonized, call the police and let us help to settle the matter in a calm, legal, and non-violent way.

Vandalism Prevention

The best way to protect yourself from this crime, or from being held financially responsible for the acts of your kids, is to know where your children are, what they are doing, and whom their friends are. Kids are very tech-savvy, and use the latest means to communicate. We have had numerous cases where middle and high-school aged kids have made clandestine plans using their home computer and instant-messaging programs (AIM, Yahoo Messenger, etc.) to communicate with their friends, unbeknownst to their parents (no phones ringing in the middle of the night.) They sneak out of the house and meet up to go and commit all sorts of crimes. This is not only illegal, but it is very dangerous.

· Talk with your kids and encourage them to tell you about any problems with other kids.

· Monitor your child’s instant messages.

· Don’t put computers with Internet access in their bedrooms.

· Lock the doors to the house and set alarms when you go to bed.

· Make a habit of checking on the kids, no matter what age, in the middle of the night, just to make sure they are where they are supposed to be (especially when hosting sleepovers.) Let them know that you are checking.

· Check your vehicles for new damage or signs of being involved in vandalism - Mud on tires or wheel-wells, baseball bats with gouges or glass in them, egg cartons, knives or other sharp objects that are out of place in a car, cans of spray paint or shaving cream (yes shaving cream and eggs damage paint.)

If you suspect that your kids have been out vandalizing property, or committing any other crimes, you can contact the Police Department Juvenile Unit, or Troy Youth Assistance for advice.

Juvenile Unit – 248-524-3451

Youth Assistance - 248-823-5095