Friday, September 30, 2005
Residential and Business Crime Alert for September 30, 2005
Residential and Business Crime Alerts
September 30, 2005
Recent Incidents
Assaults:
Alibi, 6700 Rochester, 9/24, 2207 hrs. A 46-year-old female from Rochester reported sitting at a table with her husband and three children. A male sitting at an adjacent table was repeatedly using the “F” word in his on-going conversation. The complainant asked him to stop, pointing out her children. He approached her table, and threatened her, again using the “F” word. When her husband attempted to rise from his seat, the suspect advised him to sit down, again using the same vulgarity. She followed him out, at which point he confronted her in the doorway, stepping on her foot such that she could not back away. When he left, a witness obtained his plate. The witness account was consistent with complainants’. Plate registers to a 30-year-old male from Warren; the listed name is the same attached to a credit card receipt the subject paid with. Investigation continues.
Hartland, 9/26, 1630 hrs.
Complainant reported landlord arrived and an argument ensued about he and the current residents moving out by 10/1, contrary to the lease. The argument became physical, and complainant stated he punched landlord when landlord grabbed him and pushed him against the wall. Landlord’s story similar to complainant’s, except he claimed he grabbed the complainant in what he felt was self defense when complainant aggressively advanced toward him.
Square Lake, 9/26, 1029 hrs.
Complainant reported male surveying an adjacent property began swearing at her when she asked him what he was doing. He told officers he was mad because someone pulled up his survey stakes and he suspected complainant and her son. He apologized to her.
Michigan Catholic Credit Union, 255 E. Maple, 9/29, 10:05 am. A 51 year old female customer with a history of mental illness created a small disturbance at the bank. Her small account was closed and she was asked not to return.
American Transmissions, 3953 Rochester, 9/27, 6:30 pm. A customer made indirect threats over an outstanding bill for services to his vehicle. Officers were able to facilitate a settlement to the dispute between the parties.
Athena east of Sparta, 9/28, 3:05 pm. A 10-year-old boy walking home from the bus stop heard a siren and saw a newer yellow or gold sedan approaching with flashing headlights. The passenger of the car, a 21-year-old white male, pointed what he believed to be a silver handgun at him and stated, “This is an emergency.” The car then left eastbound, then southbound on Dequindre, driven by another white male, also 21 years old, with a brown crew cut.
Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement:
Troy Beaumont ER, A 25-year-old male from Rochester reported he was approached by two males outside a party store. He wasn’t sure of the name or location of the store, but thought it was somewhere in Rochester Hills. He claims he was struck in the head with a bottle by one of the subjects when they asked him for change and he responded he didn’t have any. OCSD notified.
Troy Beaumont ER, A 15 year old male was seeking treatment for a bite he stated he received in a fight at a football game in Sterling Heights. He was with his father. SHPD notified.
Troy Beaumont ER, A 17 year old male was seeking treatment after reportedly being poked in the eye by a co-worker in the lot of a restaurant in Clinton Twp. CTPD notified.
Auto/Vehicle Thefts:
7-11, 2910 John R, 9/26, 2100 hrs.
Complainant reported she was approached by a female in the lot who was asking for a ride to 8 Mile and John R. She stated the female waited in her car while she went into the store. When she exited, the car was gone. Complainant left her keys in the ignition. The suspect appears to match a 21-year-old female from Detroit who had been cited for Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia at Walgreen’s on Big Beaver earlier. (See 05-34086 below.) During that contact with police, she claimed a medical problem and was transported to Troy Beaumont. Hospital personnel advised she never signed in; rather walked away as soon as she arrived.
Breaking and Entries:
Classic Hand Car Wash, 2888 E. Maple, 9/24-9/25, 1800-1000 hrs. Complainant reported finding bottom portion of garage door pushed in enough to allow a person to enter. The office was entered and several hundred dollars of cash stolen.
2400 block of Crooks Rd, 9/27-9/28, 11:00 am – 1:00 am. A bedroom window screen was removed and the glass cracked, however, a metal rod used to secure the window prevented entry.
Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:
Complainant reported receiving a thank you notice from GM for allowing her sibling to use her GM employee discount to purchase a new car. Complainant stated she did not give anyone permission to use her discount, and that she hasn’t been a GM employee for two years.
Neiman Marcus, 2705 W. Big Beaver, 9/23, 1437 hrs. LPO reported suspect provided an American Express card in an attempt to charge a purchase for approximately $3500.00. The register provided the cashier a response to contact the Authorizations Department. When suspect saw the advisory, she left the store, leaving the credit card behind. LPO contacted the account owner who advised her purse containing her credit cards, including the one in question, was stolen at a store in Sterling Heights.
Complainant reports his credit card and personal checks were stolen from his home and $18,342.00 in fraudulent purchases was made.
Complainant reported bank fraud investigator called regarding a suspicious charge attempt against his company issued credit card to an Internet company. Complainant had not authorized the purchase. He discovered an office-mate had a similar attempt for the same purchase on her company issued card the same day. That was blocked.
Long Lake, 9/25, 1300-1320 hrs.
A 75-year-old female complainant reported she recently completed a contract to sell the residence. On today’s date two subjects appeared, claiming to have been hired by a contractor to cut trees down in the yard. Complainant assumed buyer hired them. One subject escorted her to the yard to show her the work. The second subject joined him several minutes later. The first asked if he could go inside the house with her to issue a receipt. She allowed him inside where she noticed several drawers inside had been rummaged. She asked if they had gone through her things, at which point they departed. Both were described as males, approximately 40, shorter, husky, short dark brown hair. They were driving a silver SUV. Nothing appeared to be missing.
Complainant reported discovering several unauthorized charges on her mother’s credit cards. Complainant contacted an in-home care company that provided assistance and transportation to her mother, and it was determined one of their workers made the charges. One charge was apparently made when worker was out with the victim. The 35-year-old female subject from Detroit admitted making the purchases, returned victim’s driver’s license and a credit card she still had, and made a partial repayment toward the charges.
Domestics/Family Troubles:
Troy Officers responded to three incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.
Troy Officers responded to one incident involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.
Complainant advised her 22-year-old son called her obscene names and assaulted her. He departed prior to officers’ arrival. Investigation continues.
1200 Block of Alameda, 9/28, 7:30 am. A 23 year old female resident was assaulted by her 27 year old ex-boyfriend, who had fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival.
Troy Officers responded to one incident involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.
Drugs/Narcotics:
376 Robbins Lot, 9/26, 0109 hrs. Officer located ’02 Dodge Caravan parked with its lights out behind a closed business. The 44-year-old male from Clawson who was the sole occupant explained he was looking for scrap metal in the area. Tools, a couple metal signs from a nearby business, some copper tubing, and an air conditioner were visible inside the van. Further investigation led to the discovery of .5 grams of crack cocaine in a plastic bag in the cup-holder of the front console. He was arrested for the drugs.
Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:
Big Beaver and Livernois, 9/23, 1934 hrs. Complainant reported driver of ’90 Dodge Daytona rolled backwards into her car twice at the red light at Big Beaver and Adams. The Daytona did not stop. Officers located and stopped it. The 50-year-old female driver from Madison Heights stated she didn’t realize she made contact with the other car. She failed sobriety tests and was arrested for drunk driving. She blew .22 on a breath test. She was charged with second offense, as she had a prior conviction.
14 Mile and Minnesota, 9/23, 1323 hrs. A 61-year-old female from Roseville driving a 2003 Jeep Liberty was stopped after she ran a red light, then nearly crashed into two other vehicles. When the officer tried to stop her, she continued driving for about a minute before responding to the emergency equipment. When she did stop, she struck the curb. She advised she was en-route to court in Clarkston, but was lost. She failed sobriety tests and a PBT, which registered over twice the legal limit. She was arrested. A marijuana cigarette was located inside her purse. An open cup of alcohol was located inside the car. She refused a blood test and a search warrant was obtained; results are pending.
Harassment, Threats, Harassing Calls:
Complainant reported giving an employee 30 days notice. He quit immediately, and as he departed made a threat. He returned the next day and made threats to another rep.
Complainant reported neighbors at home have been harassing her. She does not live in Troy. They are now making harassing calls to her work location, which is in Troy.
Indecent Exposure:
W/B Big Beaver W/O John R, 9/26, 1120 hrs.
Complainant reported while driving she noticed the male driving the vehicle next to hers was masturbating. She stopped in the roadway in an effort to get him to pass so she could get his plate. He also stopped, so as not to pass her. She exited and ran behind his car to get the plate, however he fled. She gave chase, but he used two turn-around lanes to change directions and eventually eluded her. She stated the same individual in the same vehicle pulled next to her while she was driving on Rochester Rd. north of Troy approximately three weeks ago. Again, he was masturbating. She described the vehicle as an older square shaped mini van, teal blue in color. The suspect is described as a W/M, early 40’s, dark unkempt hair and wearing glasses. A possible plate she provided registers to a 50-year-old male from Waterford on a blue ’94 Chrysler station wagon, possibly a mini-van. The SOS information indicates the owner wears glasses. Investigation continues.
Larcenies:
Ion Bond, 1064 Chicago, 9/23, 2330 hrs. Complainant observed an occupied P/U pull into and park in the rear lot of the business. When he walked up to the P/U to determine if they were on-site to P/U an order, the truck sped away. As it did, he observed a Retorke heating tool in the rear of their P/U, which was later determined stolen from the business. The truck was described as an older rusty P/U, which had a strong odor of gas. Suspects described as two adult B/M’s accompanied by an adolescent B/M.
Vehma, 1700 Bellingham, 9/25, 1800-1900 hrs. Officer observed ’75 Dodge Ram P/U listing backwards from the weight of a heavy load in the bed exit an industrial subdivision. A red Chevy Lumina appeared to be following it. A check of the plate on the truck showed it was not current. The truck was stopped. Investigation revealed 2705 lbs. of metal sheets packaged in cardboard with an
origination address to Vehma Corporation. Follow-up with management there revealed the materials had just been stolen from inside one of their buildings. It appeared the suspect either drove inside, or someone let him in and he loaded the materials into the P/U with a forklift. Total value was approximately
$2000.00. The 43-year-old male driver from Shelby who was the lone occupant of the P/U was arrested. Numerous receipts from scrap metal facilities were located inside his vehicle. It appears he is an ex-employee of Vehma. He claimed no knowledge on the Lumina that appeared to be following him. It departed when the stop was initiated on the P/U.
Home Depot, 1177 Coolidge, 9/25, 1300-1345 hrs. Complainant reports she either lost or her wallet was stolen from her pocket while she shopped. She does not remember any contact with anyone or being bumped into.
Charter, 8/12-9/12, Complainant reported someone entered his basement storage area and stole several thousand dollars worth of kid’s dolls, and ski equipment. No force; entry apparently gained over the top of the fenced locker.
Office Suite, 5445 Corporate, 9/21, 1700-0830 hrs. Complainant reported her checkbook, which she left on her desk, stolen.
Bristol, 9/21-9/24, Complainant reported when he opened his locked safe in his closet, he discovered his Smith and Wesson handgun missing. He stated he keeps the combination and extra key in a dresser drawer in his bedroom. He suspects an associate whom he has not seen in several days. His roommate discovered a .22 caliber revolver missing from his room, as well. That weapon is inoperable.
Kohl’s, 1265 Coolidge, 9/26, 1945-2215 hrs.
Complainant reported locking her purse in a locker in the employee break room. When she returned, the locker was locked, but her purse was missing. It was found tucked into a corner of the break room minus $31.00 in cash.
TJ Maxx, 350 John R, 9/26, 1600-1800 hrs.
Complainant stated she placed her purse in her stroller while she shopped. When she went to pay, the purse was missing.
Parking Lot at 3132 Rochester, Construction Site, 9/23-9/26, 1600-0800 hrs.
Someone cut the locks off two construction trailers and stole over $5000.00 worth of tools and equipment.
Dequindre, 9/26, 1610-1635 hrs.
Men’s Trek 21 speed bike left parked in front of house stolen.
Marathon Gas Station, 3400 Rochester, 9/23, 1035 hrs.
Complainant reported subject pumped gas and purchased a pop for a total of $49.59. When he rung it up, subject claimed he forgot his money and would be right back. He provided complainant with identification, however the 29-year-old male from Brighton never returned.
Complainant reported a second incident that occurred on 9/11 at 1346 hrs. involving a $25.00 drive off by a female driving a ’05 Dodge Caravan. The plate information registers to a female from Troy
Somerset Blvd., 9/17-9/27
Padlocked basement storage locker fence bent back, which allowed access and ski-board equipment and golf clubs totaling approximately $1150.00 stolen.
Vehma International, 1200 Chicago, 9/28, 10:27 pm. An older blue pickup occupied by 3 black males drove into the lot and to the area where aluminum dies are stored. Fearing that the men were scrappers, attempting to steal the dies for scrap metal, 2 employees secured the gate and yelled at the men. They fled in the truck and smashed through the closed gate, damaging it and leaving the side-view mirror behind.
Larcenies from Autos:
Marriott Hotel, 200 W. Big Beaver, 9/25, 2400 hrs. ’85 Chevy Monte Carlo parked in lot entered via T-tops, and CD’s, stereo, and other personal property stolen.
Bally’s, 203 W. Big Beaver, 9/26, 1400-1500 hrs.
A ’05 Jeep Cherokee had driver’s side door window smashed out and purse stolen while parked in structure.
Pecar Electronics, 3732 Rochester, 9/23-9/26, 1700-0800 hrs.
Driver’s side door window broken out of company van parked in lot, and approximately $4500.00 worth of tools and equipment stolen.
Malicious Destruction of Property:
Wendover, 9/23, 2200-2300 hrs. Driver’s side window broken out of ’02 Olds Silhouette parked in the street.
Michigan Works, 550 Stephenson, 9/25, 1100-1120 hrs.
A ’05 VW Passat parked in lot was keyed along the driver side.
Glouchester, 9/27, 1230-0930 hrs.
Window broken out on ’01 Chrysler Liberty parked in lot.
Minors and Alcohol:
Cheltenham, 9/24, 0001 hrs. 17 and 18 year old females, both from Troy, reported being invited to the residence by the 17 year old male who resides there for a party. Complainants stated upon arrival, they noticed the male was extremely drunk. He eventually started vomiting on himself, and then passed out. Officers found him unresponsive, but breathing and covered in vomit. He was transported to Royal Oak Beaumont. The females reported there was about 10 other youths present when they arrived. They stated when the subject began vomiting, the other youths left. The females denied drinking and displayed no signs of consumption. They stated several of the subjects that left had been drinking. Officers contacted subject’s mother, who advised she and her husband were up north, but would immediately drive to the hospital. There were several empty bottles of liquor and beer on the kitchen table. Subject was in stable condition at the hospital.
Crooks and Long Lake, 9/26, 0310 hrs.
Complainant reported observing 4 suspects leave an ’86 Pontiac in the roadway and run off. Responding officers located two of the four in a nearby lot, they were a 17-year-old male from Davisburg and an 18-year-old male from Clarkston. The 17 year old claimed to be the owner of the car. Both stated they didn’t know who the other two subjects were, but claimed one of the other two had been driving. Both stated the car ran out of gas and they ran because they had been drinking and feared getting into trouble. They were given PBT’s and registered .06 and .09 respectively. They were cited for Minors Consuming Alcohol, transported to the station where a parent was summoned to pick them up.
Neighbor Troubles:
Complainant reported he and his neighbor have been involved in on going disputes with each other. Today, he claims while he was fixing a trellis along the fence, which is in dispute among other things between the two, his neighbor threatened to pull the vines out if they touched the disputed fence. A verbal exchange ensued over the several issues they are arguing about. Complainant reports his neighbor reached over the fence and struck him in the head. When officers interviewed neighbor, he confirmed most of the issues surrounding the verbal dispute, but denied striking the complainant.
Peace Officer/Civil:
Bell’s Pizza, 49 E. Maple, 9/27, 1100 hrs
Complainant was upset that the bill for his pizza delivery was different than that listed on a coupon he was trying to use. He showed up at the store and an argument ensued. Upon officers’ arrival, the store employee agreed to refund his money, however he refused to take it. He was advised not to return or be charged with trespassing.
Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:
Delphi representative reported receiving a threatening call from a subject claiming to be a former employee, upset after an injury reportedly caused his pension to be cut short. He called back the next day apologizing for the threats, explaining his injury prevented him from attaining the 30 years with the company he had hoped for, rather than the 25 he attained.
1000 block of Kirts Blvd, 9/28, 5:00 pm. Victim’s ex-girlfriend and her now boyfriend are calling and threatening him over a joint credit account he still holds with the ex.
100 block of Vermont, 3/1 – 9/28. The resident has been receiving numerous telephone calls during the night and early morning hours. They appear to be computer generated, as there has never been anyone or any sounds on the line.
Retail Fraud:
TJ Maxx, 350 John R, 9/25, 1715 hrs. LPO’s reported two females, each accompanied by a small child and carrying large shopping bags, entered the store together, obtained shopping carts, then went in separate directions. One subject concealed several items in a large diaper bag. The other selected and concealed several items in a large purse. They met up, where the second subject began cutting price tags off the concealed merchandise. When LPO’s approached, the second subject exited. The remaining suspect briefly spoke to LPO’s before she grabbed her child and fled. Both were observed as they drove off in a ‘04 maroon Pontiac Grand Prix. Upon checking the first suspect’s cart, LPO’s discovered she left her purse behind. Inside, two Michigan Identifications were discovered. The subject listed thereon was the registered owner of the Grand Prix. The picture on the ID’s matched that of the suspect, as well. She is a 42 year old from Farmington Hills. Investigation continues.
Famous Footwear, 1213 Coolidge, 9/24, 1410 hrs. Manager observed a male and female enter the store with a Mervyn’s shopping bag. They placed several pair of shoes in the bag, then left. Manager approached them and asked them to return the stolen shoes. They refused, entered an older model green Ford Escort and left the area. They are only described as a B/M wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, and a B/F. There was a third B/F observed in the car as it left.
Walgreen’s, 1965 E. Big Beaver, 9/26, 1600 hrs.
Store reps called PD to report a male and female in the store acting suspiciously, specifically carrying items to cash registers, having them rung up, then not paying, claiming to have more shopping to do. The female tried to make a prescription purchase claiming several different names and phone numbers. Officers located several items from the store concealed on the female’s person and in her purse. She also was in possession of narcotics paraphernalia consistent w/crack cocaine use. She claimed a medical problem while speaking to officers. She was identified as a 21 year old from Detroit, issued a citation for Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia, and transported to Troy Beaumont. Her 35-year-old male associate, also from Detroit, was found in possession of narcotics paraphernalia consistent with heroin and crack cocaine use for which he was arrested.
Suspicious Incidents:
Wattles, 9/25, 1320 hrs. Complainant reported being awakened by a knock at his door. When he answered, a male between 30-40 years old informed him he and his 2 associates were from the “County of Troy” to clean up his front yard from a drain that was installed. When complainant started questioning the subject, the subject stated they’d be back in an hour and returned to a beige SUV
parked in the drive. Complainant approached the passenger side of the vehicle, and continued questioning the occupants. He described the front seat passenger as a male, 30-40, heavyset, short hair-almost shaved head. They could not provide answers to his inquiries as to who they were, and they eventually left. He suspects a scam attempt
Gorman’s, 1564 W. Big Beaver, 9/25, 143001439 hrs. Complainant reported suspect going through unlocked employee lockers in break/lunch room. He removed her briefcase from her locker, but nothing was missing. When challenged, he left the store and entered a white full size GMC van that was driven by a second subject. He is described as a Hispanic male, with long straight black hair.
One Source Talent, 3250 W. Big Beaver, 9/23, Complainant reported a female employee who quit took a binder that contained client credit card information when she left. Complainant contacted the subject, who returned the binder the same day she quit.
1000 block of Falcon, 9/27, 12:15 pm. A resident observed a vehicle hauler loading SUVs in the neighborhood and believes that the vehicles may be stolen. There were no reports of thefts of SUVs in the area.
5000 block of Buckingham, 9/28, 10:30 am. The resident received a phone message indicating that she had won a vacation. When she called to be removed from the call list, she received another automated response directing her to another number. This number transferred her to a telephone sex line.
Traffic Altercations:
S/B I-75 near Adams, 9/26, 1300 hrs.
A 24 year old female from Ecorse reported being tailgated by the driver of an ’00 Volvo C70, he proceeded to cut in front of her and slammed on his brakes causing her to swerve to avoid crashing into him. The registered owner is a 49-year-old male from Bloomfield Hills.
Vandalism:
Nordstrom Rack, 822 E. Big Beaver, 9/25, 1800-1820 hrs. Complainant reported three juveniles throwing rocks at passing cars. Officers located three males, two 16 and one 15 years old, all from Troy, as they were trying to jump over a wall behind the business, which leads to an adjacent apartment complex where they live. They admitted throwing rocks, but claimed they were not throwing at cars. No damage reported/discovered. They were conveyed home and TOT one of their parents.
Welfare Checks:
Troy Officers responded to three incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.
Troy Officers responded to one incident involving an individual experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.
Troy Officers responded to two incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.
Arrest Summary:
In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period:
Domestic Assault: 1
Drove on Suspended License: 2
Drunk Driving: 6
Retail Fraud: 6
Drove While License Suspended: 1
Warrants: 7
Miscellaneous Information:
Troy Pistol Team Three-Peats as State Champion at Jackson Michigan
The Troy Police Department’s eight member Pistol Team finished first in the Class A category at the 68th Annual Michigan Police Shoot in Jackson, Michigan on September 8th. This is the third year in a row the team took the First Place Governor’s Trophy in the Class A Division. The teams are matched according to the manpower of the competing departments. Troy competed against Kent County, Battle Creek, and Ann Arbor. Troy’s team consists of: Officers Russ Bragg, Milt Stansbury, Craig Fitzpatrick, Frank Nastasi, Joseph Haddad, Tony Cascioli, Pat McWilliams, and Robert Wolfe. The City of Troy Police Department is proud of the hard work, skill, and personal dedication the members of the team consistently display in this annual competition. The Department is pleased to maintain possession of this prestigious trophy for the third year in a row. A team photo with the trophy is available via E-mail upon request.
Three Recent Grants Add Resources to Public Safety and Prevention Efforts in Troy
The citizens of Troy will benefit from three significant grant awards recently announced from Washington, D.C.
The Troy Community Coalition applied for two grants that will be used in their continuing efforts related to drug, alcohol, and tobacco use and abuse prevention and education programs in the city. The first grant is a $100,000.00 award under the Drug Free Communities Support Program. This is the 6th year in a row the Coalition has been awarded this grant. The Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant is a ten-year funding cycle program, for which grant awardees must re-apply each year of the cycle. An organization fortunate enough to qualify is automatically eligible to apply the following year. There is no guarantee that a successful applicant will be awarded the grant upon reapplication. Awards are based on demonstrated effective, efficient, and innovative management of the funds in the arena of prevention and intervention. This grant will be used to maintain both staff and programs, as well as develop new initiatives dedicated to the prevention and reduction of drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse among youth. This award represents a significant portion of the operating budget for Troy’s Coalition. The second grant awarded to the Troy Community Coalition is a $75,000.00 Mentoring Grant. This award is for the first year of a two-year funding cycle. These funds were awarded to the Troy Coalition to allow it to act as a mentor to the Southeast Oakland Coalition and the Greater West Bloomfield Coalition in their efforts to grow, strengthen, and develop their coalitions and programs. This award underscores not only the Troy Coalition’s reputation for excellence in the prevention field, but also its efficiency and effectiveness in the coalition approach to solving community problems. Coalitions are grass-roots community efforts to address, solve, and prevent problems comprised of citizens, community leaders, parents, youth, schools, health care, law enforcement, the courts, religious and fraternal organizations, business professionals, and the media. The City of Troy Police Department is proud to be a participating partner with the Troy Coalition and looks forward to continued work toward our mutual goal of contributing to a healthy community. For additional information, Executive Director of the Troy Community Coalition, Ms. Ann Comiskey, may be contacted at 248-823-5088
The City of Troy Police Department recently received news of a $20,000.00 matching grant award under the Secure Our Schools Initiative, which is a program of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Service. (COPS) Award recipients are required to match the grant amount. Troy will utilize the monies to purchase Vehicular Tactical Units, which are communications enhancement devices. One device will be installed in each of the Department’s Road Patrol Command Cars. These cars are currently equipped to function, among other things, as command and coordination posts at critical incidents, including incidents that might occur at school buildings. The devices serve to enhance communications capabilities between commanders and officers responding to incidents in large buildings, such as schools; locations that because of distance and material barriers can have negative impacts on communications effectiveness. Communications effectiveness remains an essential factor in emergency management and response. These devices will be a positive addition to the Department’s already effective critical incident response capabilities.
In a challenging budget environment, where many grant programs have vanished due to cuts in funding, and applications to existing programs are intensely competitive, these awards represent very positive news in terms of resources for this community. The grant awards reinforce the dedication of those engaged in this work, and underscore why Troy remains an attractive and vibrant place to live, work, go to school, and conduct business. It is the hope of the Troy Police Department, and our partners at the Troy Community Coalition, that we will continue to deliver quality service and programs to our citizens, such that all of our work will remain a positive example and have a lasting effect into the future.
Special Events Information
***STREET CLOSINGS***
9-28-05/10-3-05
Intersection of Wattles & Coolidge closed this weekend until Monday morning (10-3-05) for emergency repair!
10-14-05 (Friday)
5:30P.M.
Wattles & Northfield Prk. Closed temporarily for Troy High Parade.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR TROY’S 180 VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
(TROY, MI) - Meet your local volunteer firefighters at the Troy Fire Department Open House on Sunday, October 2 from 1 - 5 pm. These dedicated individuals train extensively to provide Troy with emergency fire protection and rescue services. The department will host open houses at all six fire stations. There will be several activities and demonstrations to educate and entertain all who attend.
“It is important that families learn all they can about fire safety,” said William Nelson, Fire Chief. “Our open house teaches fire safety in a fun, relaxed way, and it gives residents a chance to meet our dedicated volunteers.”
Visitors can enjoy stop, drop and roll demonstrations, fire ladder and truck rides, handling fire hoses, Faith and Sparky the fire dogs, automobile extrication, fire extinguisher training and free blood pressure checks.
Fire Station Locations:
For more information about the open house, call 248.524.3419.
The Honor Guard is conducting its 5th annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser and would like to invite all for a night of good food and fun at the San Marino Club on Wednesday Oct 5. This year we will be raffling off almost 50 items including $ 500.00 in Airline Tickets and a Private Box at the Palace with 13 Pistons Tickets valued at $ 3000.00. Come and join the fun and help the Honor Guard Honor our Fallen Heroes.
Crime Prevention Tips
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
Assault Prevention
Don’t let someone else’s driving cause you to lose your temper. If someone says or does something to you to make 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.
September 30, 2005
Recent Incidents
Assaults:
Alibi, 6700 Rochester, 9/24, 2207 hrs. A 46-year-old female from Rochester reported sitting at a table with her husband and three children. A male sitting at an adjacent table was repeatedly using the “F” word in his on-going conversation. The complainant asked him to stop, pointing out her children. He approached her table, and threatened her, again using the “F” word. When her husband attempted to rise from his seat, the suspect advised him to sit down, again using the same vulgarity. She followed him out, at which point he confronted her in the doorway, stepping on her foot such that she could not back away. When he left, a witness obtained his plate. The witness account was consistent with complainants’. Plate registers to a 30-year-old male from Warren; the listed name is the same attached to a credit card receipt the subject paid with. Investigation continues.
Hartland, 9/26, 1630 hrs.
Complainant reported landlord arrived and an argument ensued about he and the current residents moving out by 10/1, contrary to the lease. The argument became physical, and complainant stated he punched landlord when landlord grabbed him and pushed him against the wall. Landlord’s story similar to complainant’s, except he claimed he grabbed the complainant in what he felt was self defense when complainant aggressively advanced toward him.
Square Lake, 9/26, 1029 hrs.
Complainant reported male surveying an adjacent property began swearing at her when she asked him what he was doing. He told officers he was mad because someone pulled up his survey stakes and he suspected complainant and her son. He apologized to her.
Michigan Catholic Credit Union, 255 E. Maple, 9/29, 10:05 am. A 51 year old female customer with a history of mental illness created a small disturbance at the bank. Her small account was closed and she was asked not to return.
American Transmissions, 3953 Rochester, 9/27, 6:30 pm. A customer made indirect threats over an outstanding bill for services to his vehicle. Officers were able to facilitate a settlement to the dispute between the parties.
Athena east of Sparta, 9/28, 3:05 pm. A 10-year-old boy walking home from the bus stop heard a siren and saw a newer yellow or gold sedan approaching with flashing headlights. The passenger of the car, a 21-year-old white male, pointed what he believed to be a silver handgun at him and stated, “This is an emergency.” The car then left eastbound, then southbound on Dequindre, driven by another white male, also 21 years old, with a brown crew cut.
Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement:
Troy Beaumont ER, A 25-year-old male from Rochester reported he was approached by two males outside a party store. He wasn’t sure of the name or location of the store, but thought it was somewhere in Rochester Hills. He claims he was struck in the head with a bottle by one of the subjects when they asked him for change and he responded he didn’t have any. OCSD notified.
Troy Beaumont ER, A 15 year old male was seeking treatment for a bite he stated he received in a fight at a football game in Sterling Heights. He was with his father. SHPD notified.
Troy Beaumont ER, A 17 year old male was seeking treatment after reportedly being poked in the eye by a co-worker in the lot of a restaurant in Clinton Twp. CTPD notified.
Auto/Vehicle Thefts:
7-11, 2910 John R, 9/26, 2100 hrs.
Complainant reported she was approached by a female in the lot who was asking for a ride to 8 Mile and John R. She stated the female waited in her car while she went into the store. When she exited, the car was gone. Complainant left her keys in the ignition. The suspect appears to match a 21-year-old female from Detroit who had been cited for Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia at Walgreen’s on Big Beaver earlier. (See 05-34086 below.) During that contact with police, she claimed a medical problem and was transported to Troy Beaumont. Hospital personnel advised she never signed in; rather walked away as soon as she arrived.
Breaking and Entries:
Classic Hand Car Wash, 2888 E. Maple, 9/24-9/25, 1800-1000 hrs. Complainant reported finding bottom portion of garage door pushed in enough to allow a person to enter. The office was entered and several hundred dollars of cash stolen.
2400 block of Crooks Rd, 9/27-9/28, 11:00 am – 1:00 am. A bedroom window screen was removed and the glass cracked, however, a metal rod used to secure the window prevented entry.
Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:
Complainant reported receiving a thank you notice from GM for allowing her sibling to use her GM employee discount to purchase a new car. Complainant stated she did not give anyone permission to use her discount, and that she hasn’t been a GM employee for two years.
Neiman Marcus, 2705 W. Big Beaver, 9/23, 1437 hrs. LPO reported suspect provided an American Express card in an attempt to charge a purchase for approximately $3500.00. The register provided the cashier a response to contact the Authorizations Department. When suspect saw the advisory, she left the store, leaving the credit card behind. LPO contacted the account owner who advised her purse containing her credit cards, including the one in question, was stolen at a store in Sterling Heights.
Complainant reports his credit card and personal checks were stolen from his home and $18,342.00 in fraudulent purchases was made.
Complainant reported bank fraud investigator called regarding a suspicious charge attempt against his company issued credit card to an Internet company. Complainant had not authorized the purchase. He discovered an office-mate had a similar attempt for the same purchase on her company issued card the same day. That was blocked.
Long Lake, 9/25, 1300-1320 hrs.
A 75-year-old female complainant reported she recently completed a contract to sell the residence. On today’s date two subjects appeared, claiming to have been hired by a contractor to cut trees down in the yard. Complainant assumed buyer hired them. One subject escorted her to the yard to show her the work. The second subject joined him several minutes later. The first asked if he could go inside the house with her to issue a receipt. She allowed him inside where she noticed several drawers inside had been rummaged. She asked if they had gone through her things, at which point they departed. Both were described as males, approximately 40, shorter, husky, short dark brown hair. They were driving a silver SUV. Nothing appeared to be missing.
Complainant reported discovering several unauthorized charges on her mother’s credit cards. Complainant contacted an in-home care company that provided assistance and transportation to her mother, and it was determined one of their workers made the charges. One charge was apparently made when worker was out with the victim. The 35-year-old female subject from Detroit admitted making the purchases, returned victim’s driver’s license and a credit card she still had, and made a partial repayment toward the charges.
Domestics/Family Troubles:
Troy Officers responded to three incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.
Troy Officers responded to one incident involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.
Complainant advised her 22-year-old son called her obscene names and assaulted her. He departed prior to officers’ arrival. Investigation continues.
1200 Block of Alameda, 9/28, 7:30 am. A 23 year old female resident was assaulted by her 27 year old ex-boyfriend, who had fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival.
Troy Officers responded to one incident involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.
Drugs/Narcotics:
376 Robbins Lot, 9/26, 0109 hrs. Officer located ’02 Dodge Caravan parked with its lights out behind a closed business. The 44-year-old male from Clawson who was the sole occupant explained he was looking for scrap metal in the area. Tools, a couple metal signs from a nearby business, some copper tubing, and an air conditioner were visible inside the van. Further investigation led to the discovery of .5 grams of crack cocaine in a plastic bag in the cup-holder of the front console. He was arrested for the drugs.
Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:
Big Beaver and Livernois, 9/23, 1934 hrs. Complainant reported driver of ’90 Dodge Daytona rolled backwards into her car twice at the red light at Big Beaver and Adams. The Daytona did not stop. Officers located and stopped it. The 50-year-old female driver from Madison Heights stated she didn’t realize she made contact with the other car. She failed sobriety tests and was arrested for drunk driving. She blew .22 on a breath test. She was charged with second offense, as she had a prior conviction.
14 Mile and Minnesota, 9/23, 1323 hrs. A 61-year-old female from Roseville driving a 2003 Jeep Liberty was stopped after she ran a red light, then nearly crashed into two other vehicles. When the officer tried to stop her, she continued driving for about a minute before responding to the emergency equipment. When she did stop, she struck the curb. She advised she was en-route to court in Clarkston, but was lost. She failed sobriety tests and a PBT, which registered over twice the legal limit. She was arrested. A marijuana cigarette was located inside her purse. An open cup of alcohol was located inside the car. She refused a blood test and a search warrant was obtained; results are pending.
Harassment, Threats, Harassing Calls:
Complainant reported giving an employee 30 days notice. He quit immediately, and as he departed made a threat. He returned the next day and made threats to another rep.
Complainant reported neighbors at home have been harassing her. She does not live in Troy. They are now making harassing calls to her work location, which is in Troy.
Indecent Exposure:
W/B Big Beaver W/O John R, 9/26, 1120 hrs.
Complainant reported while driving she noticed the male driving the vehicle next to hers was masturbating. She stopped in the roadway in an effort to get him to pass so she could get his plate. He also stopped, so as not to pass her. She exited and ran behind his car to get the plate, however he fled. She gave chase, but he used two turn-around lanes to change directions and eventually eluded her. She stated the same individual in the same vehicle pulled next to her while she was driving on Rochester Rd. north of Troy approximately three weeks ago. Again, he was masturbating. She described the vehicle as an older square shaped mini van, teal blue in color. The suspect is described as a W/M, early 40’s, dark unkempt hair and wearing glasses. A possible plate she provided registers to a 50-year-old male from Waterford on a blue ’94 Chrysler station wagon, possibly a mini-van. The SOS information indicates the owner wears glasses. Investigation continues.
Larcenies:
Ion Bond, 1064 Chicago, 9/23, 2330 hrs. Complainant observed an occupied P/U pull into and park in the rear lot of the business. When he walked up to the P/U to determine if they were on-site to P/U an order, the truck sped away. As it did, he observed a Retorke heating tool in the rear of their P/U, which was later determined stolen from the business. The truck was described as an older rusty P/U, which had a strong odor of gas. Suspects described as two adult B/M’s accompanied by an adolescent B/M.
Vehma, 1700 Bellingham, 9/25, 1800-1900 hrs. Officer observed ’75 Dodge Ram P/U listing backwards from the weight of a heavy load in the bed exit an industrial subdivision. A red Chevy Lumina appeared to be following it. A check of the plate on the truck showed it was not current. The truck was stopped. Investigation revealed 2705 lbs. of metal sheets packaged in cardboard with an
origination address to Vehma Corporation. Follow-up with management there revealed the materials had just been stolen from inside one of their buildings. It appeared the suspect either drove inside, or someone let him in and he loaded the materials into the P/U with a forklift. Total value was approximately
$2000.00. The 43-year-old male driver from Shelby who was the lone occupant of the P/U was arrested. Numerous receipts from scrap metal facilities were located inside his vehicle. It appears he is an ex-employee of Vehma. He claimed no knowledge on the Lumina that appeared to be following him. It departed when the stop was initiated on the P/U.
Home Depot, 1177 Coolidge, 9/25, 1300-1345 hrs. Complainant reports she either lost or her wallet was stolen from her pocket while she shopped. She does not remember any contact with anyone or being bumped into.
Charter, 8/12-9/12, Complainant reported someone entered his basement storage area and stole several thousand dollars worth of kid’s dolls, and ski equipment. No force; entry apparently gained over the top of the fenced locker.
Office Suite, 5445 Corporate, 9/21, 1700-0830 hrs. Complainant reported her checkbook, which she left on her desk, stolen.
Bristol, 9/21-9/24, Complainant reported when he opened his locked safe in his closet, he discovered his Smith and Wesson handgun missing. He stated he keeps the combination and extra key in a dresser drawer in his bedroom. He suspects an associate whom he has not seen in several days. His roommate discovered a .22 caliber revolver missing from his room, as well. That weapon is inoperable.
Kohl’s, 1265 Coolidge, 9/26, 1945-2215 hrs.
Complainant reported locking her purse in a locker in the employee break room. When she returned, the locker was locked, but her purse was missing. It was found tucked into a corner of the break room minus $31.00 in cash.
TJ Maxx, 350 John R, 9/26, 1600-1800 hrs.
Complainant stated she placed her purse in her stroller while she shopped. When she went to pay, the purse was missing.
Parking Lot at 3132 Rochester, Construction Site, 9/23-9/26, 1600-0800 hrs.
Someone cut the locks off two construction trailers and stole over $5000.00 worth of tools and equipment.
Dequindre, 9/26, 1610-1635 hrs.
Men’s Trek 21 speed bike left parked in front of house stolen.
Marathon Gas Station, 3400 Rochester, 9/23, 1035 hrs.
Complainant reported subject pumped gas and purchased a pop for a total of $49.59. When he rung it up, subject claimed he forgot his money and would be right back. He provided complainant with identification, however the 29-year-old male from Brighton never returned.
Complainant reported a second incident that occurred on 9/11 at 1346 hrs. involving a $25.00 drive off by a female driving a ’05 Dodge Caravan. The plate information registers to a female from Troy
Somerset Blvd., 9/17-9/27
Padlocked basement storage locker fence bent back, which allowed access and ski-board equipment and golf clubs totaling approximately $1150.00 stolen.
Vehma International, 1200 Chicago, 9/28, 10:27 pm. An older blue pickup occupied by 3 black males drove into the lot and to the area where aluminum dies are stored. Fearing that the men were scrappers, attempting to steal the dies for scrap metal, 2 employees secured the gate and yelled at the men. They fled in the truck and smashed through the closed gate, damaging it and leaving the side-view mirror behind.
Larcenies from Autos:
Marriott Hotel, 200 W. Big Beaver, 9/25, 2400 hrs. ’85 Chevy Monte Carlo parked in lot entered via T-tops, and CD’s, stereo, and other personal property stolen.
Bally’s, 203 W. Big Beaver, 9/26, 1400-1500 hrs.
A ’05 Jeep Cherokee had driver’s side door window smashed out and purse stolen while parked in structure.
Pecar Electronics, 3732 Rochester, 9/23-9/26, 1700-0800 hrs.
Driver’s side door window broken out of company van parked in lot, and approximately $4500.00 worth of tools and equipment stolen.
Malicious Destruction of Property:
Wendover, 9/23, 2200-2300 hrs. Driver’s side window broken out of ’02 Olds Silhouette parked in the street.
Michigan Works, 550 Stephenson, 9/25, 1100-1120 hrs.
A ’05 VW Passat parked in lot was keyed along the driver side.
Glouchester, 9/27, 1230-0930 hrs.
Window broken out on ’01 Chrysler Liberty parked in lot.
Minors and Alcohol:
Cheltenham, 9/24, 0001 hrs. 17 and 18 year old females, both from Troy, reported being invited to the residence by the 17 year old male who resides there for a party. Complainants stated upon arrival, they noticed the male was extremely drunk. He eventually started vomiting on himself, and then passed out. Officers found him unresponsive, but breathing and covered in vomit. He was transported to Royal Oak Beaumont. The females reported there was about 10 other youths present when they arrived. They stated when the subject began vomiting, the other youths left. The females denied drinking and displayed no signs of consumption. They stated several of the subjects that left had been drinking. Officers contacted subject’s mother, who advised she and her husband were up north, but would immediately drive to the hospital. There were several empty bottles of liquor and beer on the kitchen table. Subject was in stable condition at the hospital.
Crooks and Long Lake, 9/26, 0310 hrs.
Complainant reported observing 4 suspects leave an ’86 Pontiac in the roadway and run off. Responding officers located two of the four in a nearby lot, they were a 17-year-old male from Davisburg and an 18-year-old male from Clarkston. The 17 year old claimed to be the owner of the car. Both stated they didn’t know who the other two subjects were, but claimed one of the other two had been driving. Both stated the car ran out of gas and they ran because they had been drinking and feared getting into trouble. They were given PBT’s and registered .06 and .09 respectively. They were cited for Minors Consuming Alcohol, transported to the station where a parent was summoned to pick them up.
Neighbor Troubles:
Complainant reported he and his neighbor have been involved in on going disputes with each other. Today, he claims while he was fixing a trellis along the fence, which is in dispute among other things between the two, his neighbor threatened to pull the vines out if they touched the disputed fence. A verbal exchange ensued over the several issues they are arguing about. Complainant reports his neighbor reached over the fence and struck him in the head. When officers interviewed neighbor, he confirmed most of the issues surrounding the verbal dispute, but denied striking the complainant.
Peace Officer/Civil:
Bell’s Pizza, 49 E. Maple, 9/27, 1100 hrs
Complainant was upset that the bill for his pizza delivery was different than that listed on a coupon he was trying to use. He showed up at the store and an argument ensued. Upon officers’ arrival, the store employee agreed to refund his money, however he refused to take it. He was advised not to return or be charged with trespassing.
Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:
Delphi representative reported receiving a threatening call from a subject claiming to be a former employee, upset after an injury reportedly caused his pension to be cut short. He called back the next day apologizing for the threats, explaining his injury prevented him from attaining the 30 years with the company he had hoped for, rather than the 25 he attained.
1000 block of Kirts Blvd, 9/28, 5:00 pm. Victim’s ex-girlfriend and her now boyfriend are calling and threatening him over a joint credit account he still holds with the ex.
100 block of Vermont, 3/1 – 9/28. The resident has been receiving numerous telephone calls during the night and early morning hours. They appear to be computer generated, as there has never been anyone or any sounds on the line.
Retail Fraud:
TJ Maxx, 350 John R, 9/25, 1715 hrs. LPO’s reported two females, each accompanied by a small child and carrying large shopping bags, entered the store together, obtained shopping carts, then went in separate directions. One subject concealed several items in a large diaper bag. The other selected and concealed several items in a large purse. They met up, where the second subject began cutting price tags off the concealed merchandise. When LPO’s approached, the second subject exited. The remaining suspect briefly spoke to LPO’s before she grabbed her child and fled. Both were observed as they drove off in a ‘04 maroon Pontiac Grand Prix. Upon checking the first suspect’s cart, LPO’s discovered she left her purse behind. Inside, two Michigan Identifications were discovered. The subject listed thereon was the registered owner of the Grand Prix. The picture on the ID’s matched that of the suspect, as well. She is a 42 year old from Farmington Hills. Investigation continues.
Famous Footwear, 1213 Coolidge, 9/24, 1410 hrs. Manager observed a male and female enter the store with a Mervyn’s shopping bag. They placed several pair of shoes in the bag, then left. Manager approached them and asked them to return the stolen shoes. They refused, entered an older model green Ford Escort and left the area. They are only described as a B/M wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, and a B/F. There was a third B/F observed in the car as it left.
Walgreen’s, 1965 E. Big Beaver, 9/26, 1600 hrs.
Store reps called PD to report a male and female in the store acting suspiciously, specifically carrying items to cash registers, having them rung up, then not paying, claiming to have more shopping to do. The female tried to make a prescription purchase claiming several different names and phone numbers. Officers located several items from the store concealed on the female’s person and in her purse. She also was in possession of narcotics paraphernalia consistent w/crack cocaine use. She claimed a medical problem while speaking to officers. She was identified as a 21 year old from Detroit, issued a citation for Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia, and transported to Troy Beaumont. Her 35-year-old male associate, also from Detroit, was found in possession of narcotics paraphernalia consistent with heroin and crack cocaine use for which he was arrested.
Suspicious Incidents:
Wattles, 9/25, 1320 hrs. Complainant reported being awakened by a knock at his door. When he answered, a male between 30-40 years old informed him he and his 2 associates were from the “County of Troy” to clean up his front yard from a drain that was installed. When complainant started questioning the subject, the subject stated they’d be back in an hour and returned to a beige SUV
parked in the drive. Complainant approached the passenger side of the vehicle, and continued questioning the occupants. He described the front seat passenger as a male, 30-40, heavyset, short hair-almost shaved head. They could not provide answers to his inquiries as to who they were, and they eventually left. He suspects a scam attempt
Gorman’s, 1564 W. Big Beaver, 9/25, 143001439 hrs. Complainant reported suspect going through unlocked employee lockers in break/lunch room. He removed her briefcase from her locker, but nothing was missing. When challenged, he left the store and entered a white full size GMC van that was driven by a second subject. He is described as a Hispanic male, with long straight black hair.
One Source Talent, 3250 W. Big Beaver, 9/23, Complainant reported a female employee who quit took a binder that contained client credit card information when she left. Complainant contacted the subject, who returned the binder the same day she quit.
1000 block of Falcon, 9/27, 12:15 pm. A resident observed a vehicle hauler loading SUVs in the neighborhood and believes that the vehicles may be stolen. There were no reports of thefts of SUVs in the area.
5000 block of Buckingham, 9/28, 10:30 am. The resident received a phone message indicating that she had won a vacation. When she called to be removed from the call list, she received another automated response directing her to another number. This number transferred her to a telephone sex line.
Traffic Altercations:
S/B I-75 near Adams, 9/26, 1300 hrs.
A 24 year old female from Ecorse reported being tailgated by the driver of an ’00 Volvo C70, he proceeded to cut in front of her and slammed on his brakes causing her to swerve to avoid crashing into him. The registered owner is a 49-year-old male from Bloomfield Hills.
Vandalism:
Nordstrom Rack, 822 E. Big Beaver, 9/25, 1800-1820 hrs. Complainant reported three juveniles throwing rocks at passing cars. Officers located three males, two 16 and one 15 years old, all from Troy, as they were trying to jump over a wall behind the business, which leads to an adjacent apartment complex where they live. They admitted throwing rocks, but claimed they were not throwing at cars. No damage reported/discovered. They were conveyed home and TOT one of their parents.
Welfare Checks:
Troy Officers responded to three incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.
Troy Officers responded to one incident involving an individual experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.
Troy Officers responded to two incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.
Arrest Summary:
In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period:
Domestic Assault: 1
Drove on Suspended License: 2
Drunk Driving: 6
Retail Fraud: 6
Drove While License Suspended: 1
Warrants: 7
Miscellaneous Information:
Troy Pistol Team Three-Peats as State Champion at Jackson Michigan
The Troy Police Department’s eight member Pistol Team finished first in the Class A category at the 68th Annual Michigan Police Shoot in Jackson, Michigan on September 8th. This is the third year in a row the team took the First Place Governor’s Trophy in the Class A Division. The teams are matched according to the manpower of the competing departments. Troy competed against Kent County, Battle Creek, and Ann Arbor. Troy’s team consists of: Officers Russ Bragg, Milt Stansbury, Craig Fitzpatrick, Frank Nastasi, Joseph Haddad, Tony Cascioli, Pat McWilliams, and Robert Wolfe. The City of Troy Police Department is proud of the hard work, skill, and personal dedication the members of the team consistently display in this annual competition. The Department is pleased to maintain possession of this prestigious trophy for the third year in a row. A team photo with the trophy is available via E-mail upon request.
Three Recent Grants Add Resources to Public Safety and Prevention Efforts in Troy
The citizens of Troy will benefit from three significant grant awards recently announced from Washington, D.C.
The Troy Community Coalition applied for two grants that will be used in their continuing efforts related to drug, alcohol, and tobacco use and abuse prevention and education programs in the city. The first grant is a $100,000.00 award under the Drug Free Communities Support Program. This is the 6th year in a row the Coalition has been awarded this grant. The Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant is a ten-year funding cycle program, for which grant awardees must re-apply each year of the cycle. An organization fortunate enough to qualify is automatically eligible to apply the following year. There is no guarantee that a successful applicant will be awarded the grant upon reapplication. Awards are based on demonstrated effective, efficient, and innovative management of the funds in the arena of prevention and intervention. This grant will be used to maintain both staff and programs, as well as develop new initiatives dedicated to the prevention and reduction of drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse among youth. This award represents a significant portion of the operating budget for Troy’s Coalition. The second grant awarded to the Troy Community Coalition is a $75,000.00 Mentoring Grant. This award is for the first year of a two-year funding cycle. These funds were awarded to the Troy Coalition to allow it to act as a mentor to the Southeast Oakland Coalition and the Greater West Bloomfield Coalition in their efforts to grow, strengthen, and develop their coalitions and programs. This award underscores not only the Troy Coalition’s reputation for excellence in the prevention field, but also its efficiency and effectiveness in the coalition approach to solving community problems. Coalitions are grass-roots community efforts to address, solve, and prevent problems comprised of citizens, community leaders, parents, youth, schools, health care, law enforcement, the courts, religious and fraternal organizations, business professionals, and the media. The City of Troy Police Department is proud to be a participating partner with the Troy Coalition and looks forward to continued work toward our mutual goal of contributing to a healthy community. For additional information, Executive Director of the Troy Community Coalition, Ms. Ann Comiskey, may be contacted at 248-823-5088
The City of Troy Police Department recently received news of a $20,000.00 matching grant award under the Secure Our Schools Initiative, which is a program of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Service. (COPS) Award recipients are required to match the grant amount. Troy will utilize the monies to purchase Vehicular Tactical Units, which are communications enhancement devices. One device will be installed in each of the Department’s Road Patrol Command Cars. These cars are currently equipped to function, among other things, as command and coordination posts at critical incidents, including incidents that might occur at school buildings. The devices serve to enhance communications capabilities between commanders and officers responding to incidents in large buildings, such as schools; locations that because of distance and material barriers can have negative impacts on communications effectiveness. Communications effectiveness remains an essential factor in emergency management and response. These devices will be a positive addition to the Department’s already effective critical incident response capabilities.
In a challenging budget environment, where many grant programs have vanished due to cuts in funding, and applications to existing programs are intensely competitive, these awards represent very positive news in terms of resources for this community. The grant awards reinforce the dedication of those engaged in this work, and underscore why Troy remains an attractive and vibrant place to live, work, go to school, and conduct business. It is the hope of the Troy Police Department, and our partners at the Troy Community Coalition, that we will continue to deliver quality service and programs to our citizens, such that all of our work will remain a positive example and have a lasting effect into the future.
Special Events Information
***STREET CLOSINGS***
9-28-05/10-3-05
Intersection of Wattles & Coolidge closed this weekend until Monday morning (10-3-05) for emergency repair!
10-14-05 (Friday)
5:30P.M.
Wattles & Northfield Prk. Closed temporarily for Troy High Parade.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR TROY’S 180 VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
(TROY, MI) - Meet your local volunteer firefighters at the Troy Fire Department Open House on Sunday, October 2 from 1 - 5 pm. These dedicated individuals train extensively to provide Troy with emergency fire protection and rescue services. The department will host open houses at all six fire stations. There will be several activities and demonstrations to educate and entertain all who attend.
“It is important that families learn all they can about fire safety,” said William Nelson, Fire Chief. “Our open house teaches fire safety in a fun, relaxed way, and it gives residents a chance to meet our dedicated volunteers.”
Visitors can enjoy stop, drop and roll demonstrations, fire ladder and truck rides, handling fire hoses, Faith and Sparky the fire dogs, automobile extrication, fire extinguisher training and free blood pressure checks.
Fire Station Locations:
| Fire Station #1 1019 E. Big Beaver | Fire Station #2 5600 Livernois |
| Fire Station #3 2400 W. Big Beaver | Fire Station #4 2103 E. Maple |
| Fire Station #5 6399 John R | Fire Station #6 5901 Coolidge |
For more information about the open house, call 248.524.3419.
The Honor Guard is conducting its 5th annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser and would like to invite all for a night of good food and fun at the San Marino Club on Wednesday Oct 5. This year we will be raffling off almost 50 items including $ 500.00 in Airline Tickets and a Private Box at the Palace with 13 Pistons Tickets valued at $ 3000.00. Come and join the fun and help the Honor Guard Honor our Fallen Heroes.
Crime Prevention Tips
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
Assault Prevention
Don’t let someone else’s driving cause you to lose your temper. If someone says or does something to you to make 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.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Troy Police Residential and Business Crime Alert for September 22, 2005
Altercations/Disorderly Conduct
Stephenson and Rochester, 9/13, 2355 hrs. Complainant stated he sounded his horn at a subject riding a bike in the roadway. He stated subject made a motion toward his waistline and pulled something out. Complainant was concerned it may have been a gun. He stated bicyclist yelled something at him about the police, went to a parking lot, loaded his bike into a Ford Taurus, and drove off. Area check proved negative.
Dequindre near Maple, 9/12, 0900 hrs. A 58-year-old male from Troy reported being cut off by a ’99 GMC Jimmy. He stated the male driver gave him the finger, which caused him to feel threatened and sick to his stomach.
Caribou Coffee Lot, 3495 Rochester, 9/19, 2300 hrs. A 23-year-old male from Troy reported he was sitting in his car in the lot talking with a 20-year-old female from Troy, when a 19-year-old female from Troy drove up and approached the passenger side of his vehicle. She began cussing at him, then opened the door and demanded the female exit. He tried to back the car up, but she climbed onto his vehicle and refused to get off. He got out, and stated she punched him in the stomach. The female passenger exited the car, and held the other female back. The 19 year old claimed he got out, ran at her cursing, so she swung at him to protect herself. It is unknown what interest the 19 year old had in the situation. She had another female in her car w/her. That person could shed no light on the incident either. No prosecution requested; all went their separate ways.
Assaults
Virginia, 9/12, 0800 hrs. A 23-year-old male reported he went to a Casino on Saturday night and won several thousand dollars, which he gave to his 28-year-old roommate to hold for him when he returned home. Complainant stated he returned to the Casino on Sunday with a friend, where he lost about half the original sum. He went home and wanted his roommate to give him some of the money he had asked him to hold for him so he could return to the Casino. When he woke the roommate up to make the request, he states the roommate jumped up off the couch and started beating him about the head. He and his friend left the residence.
Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement
Officers called to ER at Troy Beaumont Hospital regarding victim of an assault seeking treatment for injury. Victim stated he was assaulted while standing on a corner in Detroit on 9/11 where he was punched and stabbed in the head. He had sought treatment at another hospital, but came to Troy as a result of continued pain. DPD advised and case TOT them.
Auto/Vehicle Thefts
9/9, A ’93 Mercury Marquis was stolen from Oakland Mall lot on 6/23/05 was recovered by DPD on a street in their city. The vehicle was stripped.
Breaking and Entries
State Farm, 2555 Crooks, 9/15-9/20, 1530-0935 hrs. Complainant reported finding pry marks on a locked file cabinet and discovering a file, along with a check missing. The office door was locked, and there were no signs of forced entry.
Sylvia, 9/16-9/19, 2000-1500 hrs. Complainant in process of moving left door unlocked. She discovered someone entered, scattered numerous items around the interior, and stole some jewelry, a digital camera, and computer printer. A lawnmower stored in an exterior shed was also stolen.
Burtman, 9/14, 2100-0600 hrs. Pedestrian door window smashed out on detached garage. Suspect entered and exited garage via broken window and stole victim’s purse from unlocked car parked inside.
Redwood, 9/13, 2100-0800 hrs. House under construction had garage entered by prying open pedestrian door. Various tools stolen.
Glen Oaks Church, 5700 Rochester, 9/11-9/12, 1900-0700 hrs. Storage shed broken into and lawn equipment stolen.
Counterfeit Currency
Walgreen, 1965 E. Big Beaver, 9/16 Complainant reported someone passed a counterfeit $100.00 bill.
9/11, 2100 hrs. Complainant came to station to turn in a counterfeit $10.00 bill. She stated she believes she received it as change when she purchased a pizza on 9/10.
Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud
Complainant reported someone used her credit card account number to make approximately $660.00 worth of unauthorized purchases, including paying a cable bill, purchasing a classified add, and making a catalog purchase.
Kelly Federal Credit Union, 999 W. Big Beaver, 6/17-7/11 Complainant reported suspect deposited two checks, one made out to him for $22,500.11 and a second for $25,000.09 into his account. A wire transfer to Japan for $20,025.00, as well as cash withdrawals in excess of $1000.00 cash, were subsequently made. The first check turned out to be drawn on a closed account; the second was counterfeit. Suspect is believed to be a 46-year-old male, residing in either Rochester Hills or Ypsilanti.
Millay, 7/1/04 Complainant reported while reviewing her credit report, she discovered an opened an unauthorized phone account using her personal information billed to a name and address in Detroit, neither of which she knows/is familiar. The account shows it was TOT collection in an amount exceeding $1200.00.
Complainant reported receiving an inquiry from Citibank regarding an account opened in her name/social security number to a different address. Further investigation revealed attempts to open other fraudulent accounts in her name at addresses in Detroit.
Complainant reported when she checked her bank records, she discovered 4 unauthorized withdrawals made against her account via Internet.
Complainant contacted by Best Buy regarding $1725.00 outstanding credit card account. He had an old account that he hadn’t used in years. It appears suspect’s name was somehow added to his account w/out his permission.
Complainant contacted by collection agency re outstanding cell phone account in the amount of $536.00 in her name and billed to a Detroit address with which she has no contact/is not familiar.
Complainant reported she left her credit card behind by mistake at Best Buy in Madison Heights. She discovered unauthorized transactions committed against her account at Marshall Fields and Apple Computers at Somerset Mall for a total of $423.00.
Jamaica, 8/4. Complainant reported 18-year-old male from Waterford who is an associate of her daughter’s stole one of her checks, made it out to himself, and cashed it for $145.00.
Target, 1301 Coolidge, 9/17 Complainant reported loosing his wallet in Oak Park. Soon after, he discovered fraudulent charges made against his credit card at Target, Wal-Mart, and a Mobil/Exxon gas station, all in Troy for a total of $635.00.
John R, 8/13. A 20-year-old female from Troy reported her 22-year-old sister from Warren stole her driver’s license and used it to identify herself when involved in a crash in Eastpointe. Apparently the sister has warrants out for her arrest, and her driving privileges have been suspended.
Somerset, 9/13. Complainant agreed to be an employee/agent for an Internet company that was seeking persons to deposit checks in their bank accounts, then perform cash wire transfers. “Employee/Agent” was to receive 10% commission for each transfer. Complainant received three $900.00 checks from the company, deposited them into her account, and then wired cash from her account via Western Union to an individual in Latvia. After the transaction, she was contacted by her bank and advised the checks were counterfeit.
Domestics/Family Troubles
Troy Officers responded to three incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.
Complainant reported that when he tried to return his daughter to her mother at her residence, a 35-year-old male who apparently lives at that residence confronted him. The complainant alleges the subject tried to grab his daughter from him, and pushed him in the chest.
Complainant reported his 15-year-old daughter requested permission to stay out until 2330 hrs. Saturday night. He advised her to be home at 2300 hrs., which is her curfew. She failed to return. She was entered in the computer system as missing.
Complainant reported his two 17-year-old sons advised him they were leaving home, would be staying with someone else, and wouldn’t be returning.
Drugs/Narcotics
Holiday Inn, 2167 Rochester Rd., 9/18, 1845 hrs.
Officers responded to report of 4 subjects loitering in the lot/outside areas, who were not guests and appeared to be trying to dig up plants. Upon seeing officers, they initially tried to walk away, however were stopped. Investigation revealed a 23-year-old male from Pleasant Ridge in possession of a small amount of marijuana. He was ticketed and released. The 19-year-old female from Royal Oak, and other two males, a 23 year old and 22 year old, both from Troy, were warned regarding trespassing, and released.
Embezzlements
Footlocker, 2800 W. Big Beaver, 5/25-9/14, LPO’s reported 20 year old male employee from Detroit made 8 refund transactions during which he pocketed approximately $465.00. Suspect admitted the thefts, was terminated, and warrants are pending.
Harassment, Harassing Calls, Threats
Jackson, 7/20-9/19Complainant reports unknown male keeps calling, asking for her husband.
Pastor reported he received a request from a female that he sent her a bible, which he did. He is now receiving phone threats from her husband and her husband’s brother.
Larcenies
Columbia Center, 201 W. Big Beaver, 9/20 Complainant reported two cell phones stolen from his tool belt when he left it briefly unattended.
Boulan Park, 9/16, 2100 hrs. Complainant reported he locked his family’s four bikes to a fence. Upon returning to them, they discovered 2 young W/M’s attempting to steal them. They had disassembled the rear wheels from two of the bikes. Suspects fled when complainant confronted them. The bikes were re-assembled.
Cambria, 9/18-9/19, 1900-1800 hrs. Complainant reported 21” John Deer lawnmower stolen from behind his house.
Athens High School, 4333 John R, 9/16, 1445-1800 hrs. Complainant reported his son’s cell phone was stolen from locker in boy’s locker room.
JD Powers and Associates, 5435 Corporate, 9/15-9/19, 1930-0730 hrs. Complainant reported three laptop computers stolen from desks. Each was secured by a cable to their respective docking stations by a cable, which was ripped free. No sign of forced entry into offices/building.
Wal-Mart, 2001 W. Maple, 9/13, 1520 hrs. Complainant stated she gave her husband her purse to hold while she tried on some clothes. He proceeded to try some on himself, and left the purse behind in the fitting room. When they went to retrieve it, it was gone.
Nash, 9/5-9/11, Someone entered open garage and stole approximately $3000.00 worth of hockey and golf equipment.
Shell Station, 2970 E. Long Lake, 9/9, 1300 hrs. Complainant reported suspect pumped $53.00 worth of gas and tried to drive off. He successfully stopped the vehicle, and the driver handed him a driver’s license in the name of a 27-year-old male from Howell. The driver stated he’d be back to pay, but never returned. Investigation revealed suspect is a parole absconder and the van he was driving belonged to his sister, which she had not given him permission to have/keep. He has not been located as of yet, but may be residing in Rochester Hills.
Wal-Mart, 2001 W. Maple, 9/13, 1520 hrs. Complainant stated she gave her husband her purse to hold while she tried on some clothes. He proceeded to try some on himself, and left the purse behind in the fitting room. When they went to retrieve it, it was gone.
Farmer Jack, 3125 John R, 9/14, 1330 hrs. Complainant left her wallet in her shopping cart in the lot by mistake. When she went to retrieve it, it was gone.
Larayne, 9/20-9/21, 2200-1200 hrs. Chainsaw stolen from open garage.
PK Contracting, 1965 Barrett, 9/6-9/15Two diamond rings reportedly worth in excess of $45,000.00 reported stolen from a desk.
Tele-Net, 1175 W. Long Lake, 9/21, 1230-1330 hrs. Complainant reported someone stole his laptop from his unlocked/open office while he was out to lunch.
Shaker, 9/18-9/20, 1800-0300 hrs. Complainant reported leaving $4000.00 diamond wedding ring on a windowsill. She went out, as well as had several guests in her home during the period in question. She later discovered the ring missing.
Square Lake, 9/21, 1200-1740 hrs. Complainant reported she left her 16-year-old daughter home with instructions to lock the house when she went out. Complainant arrived home, and found side door unlocked, and daughter’s bedroom window open with the screen bent. She reported some of daughter’s clothes missing, a play station video game missing, and her daughter’s motorized scooter missing from the yard. Daughter returned home while officer was on-site and reported she forgot to close the bedroom window, but stated the screen was already bent. She claimed none of her clothes were missing, and stated she took the scooter, but it ran out of gas. She hid it near Big Beaver and John R. Complainant recovered it there. Daughter claimed no knowledge re missing computer game, and stated she locked the side door. Complainant suspects her daughter is not being forthright w/her about this incident.
Larcenies from Autos
Winthrop, 9/19, 1830-2330 hrs. Cell phone stolen from unlocked vehicle parked in driveway. While on-scene, officers located a briefcase on the sidewalk that belonged to another resident. It was returned. The owner stated the checkbook was missing. No other vehicles appeared to have been broken into.
Timber, 9/19-9/20, 2200-1400 hrs. ’98 Ford Taurus parked in street entered and radar detector, 500 CD’s, car stereo, and book bag stolen. Complainant stated he thought he set the alarm, however did not hear it activate.
Rochester, 9/11-9/12, 1700-0900 hrs. ’01 Jeep CJ had windshield cracked and side mirror damaged. Several of the vehicle’s auxiliary windows that were stored inside were stolen. The vehicle was unlocked.
Greensboro, 9/20-9/21, 2130-1200 hrs. Complainant reported someone stole his briefcase, handbag, and CD’s from his unlocked ’97 Ford van that was parked in the street. While taking the report, an individual from a nearby street called PD and reported finding the missing items in front of her house. Stolen items returned; nothing missing.
Vandalism
Borden, 9/14, 1943 hrs. Above ground inflatable pool punctured. Investigation revealed two 10-year-old males had caused the damage. Their parents agreed to pay for repairs.
Borden, 9/14, 2315-2330 hrs. Front and rear windows on ’96 Chevy Lumina parked in front of house were smashed.
Bradley, 9/10-9/21 Complainant reported rear sliding glass doors were smashed. No entry gained
Minors and Alcoho
Coachman, 9/12, 0930 hrs. Officers responded to reported dispute between a male and female in the lot. Investigation determined there was no physical assault, however the 20-year-old male from Troy was found in possession of approximately 6 grams of marijuana and was arrested.
Neighbor Trouble
Complainant reported ball belonging to neighbor’s child went into his yard. The responsible child recruited another child to go and retrieve it, despite responsible child’s knowledge that complainant does not want kids in his yard. Complainant feels responsible child took advantage of other child’s lack of knowledge about the prohibition.
Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats
Ex-boyfriend showed up at complainant’s place of employment, refusing to leave. Officers responded and briefed him on trespassing laws, reinforcing if he returned he’d be arrested. Complainant briefed on PPO procedures.
Complainant reported female showed up at his residence in violation of a PPO he has against her. She was gone when officers arrived. Apparently, he has been allowing her to stay at the home, even though the PPO he obtained against her prohibits her from being there.
Complainant reported ex-boyfriend is calling her at home and work, as well as showing up at the homes of her friends trying to locate her, in order to get back together. He was contacted by PO and advised to cease contact, as well as warned about staking laws.
Retail Fraud
Caribou Coffee, 3495 Rochester, 9/13, 1740 hrs. Complainant reported subject came into store and switched 4 old coffee cups, for 4 new ones that were on the counter, concealed them in a bag he was carrying, and left. He is described as a W/M, 40, 6’2, 200, brown hair, wearing business attire.
Wireless Giant, 380 W. 14 Mile, 9/12, 1544 hrs. Complainant reported two subjects approached her kiosk and asked questions about phone service. When she went to help another customer, one of the subjects reached over the counter and stole a cell phone. Both then departed. He is described as a B/M, 25, dark clothing, ponytail hair and a beard.
CVS, 2963 E. Big Beaver, 9/21, 1535 hrs. Complainant reported observing 29-year-old male from Roseville and his companion, a 37-year-old male from Troy who was in a wheel chair, steal an over-the-counter medication. The 29 year old placed the item between his friend’s lap and side of the wheel chair. After they paid for a prescription, they left and the alarms went off. They claimed they thought the item had been paid for. The item was recovered. Complainant stated they have been in the store in the past and she suspected them of stealing then. They were dropped off by one of the subject’s girlfriend who was arrested for retail fraud yesterday. She drove away while they were inside. They originally claimed they had walked, but eventually admitted being driven by the female. Both were warned not to return.
Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property
Villa Park, 9/15, 1900 hrs. Complainant pointed out 17-year-old male in possession of his bike that was stolen on a previous date. When confronted, suspect claimed the bike belonged to his brother, and then fled on foot. His parents were located, who advised he had not returned home since the previous evening.
Teasdale, 9/12, 1100 hrs. Officers responded to report that three males were inside a U-Haul parked on the street trying to remove serial numbers from stolen scrap metal. Investigation revealed the subjects had stolen 30,000 pounds of dies from a storage yard at a business located on Executive Drive in Troy on Sunday night. The business representative was contacted, identified the property, and advised the cost to replace the dies would have been approximately $450,000.00. Arrested: 30 year old male from Troy, 18 year old male from Eastpointe, and 19 year old male from Cleveland, Tennessee. A fourth suspect, a 30-year-old male from Rochester Hills has also been identified.
Robberies
Office Building Lot, 4600 Investment, 9/12, 0830 hrs. Complainant reported she parked her car in the lot and as she walked toward the building, she heard a male voice calling to her asking for assistance, possibly with directions. She approached suspect’s vehicle at which point he pointed a small black handgun at her. He stated, “I have a gun on you.” She was able to take cover and flee between nearby parked cars and reach the building. While so doing, she stated the suspect vehicle exited the lot. Complainant reported it was her belief he was going to rob her. Suspect: B/M, 35-45 years, approximately 5’10, 170, clean shaven, no glasses, short hair, business casual attire/possibly a golf shirt. Vehicle: Newer clean, tan, mini-van, possibly a Chrysler/Dodge, w/a Michigan Centennial plate. Note: Similar incident occurred on Friday, 9/9 at 0800 hrs. at 5700 Crooks. In that incident, the suspect demanded and stole a female victim’s purse and briefcase, forcibly pulling them from her shoulder as he approached her on foot. No gun was seen in that case or implied. The incidents occurred in parking lots of office complexes in the same general area of the city. Both occurred early in the morning. The description of the suspect is similar, except he is described as wearing glasses in Friday’s incident. Victim in Friday’s case indicated the vehicle might have been an SUV, but also indicated it may have been a van.
Suspicious Persons and Incidents
Frankton, 9/12, 1300 hrs. Neighbor reported observing male on complainant’s front porch and near her garage. When he called out to the subject, he left the area in a black ’05 Ford P/U that registers to a 24-year-old male from Berkeley. Nothing disturbed/taken. Complainant stated she was not expecting delivery or construction. Subject described as W/M, 30, tall and thin, w/a light colored shirt.
K-Mart Lot, 100 E. Maple, 9/14, 1530 hrs. Complainant reported subject approached him trying to sell him a camera from a bag he was carrying. Officers spoke to the 46-year-old male from Detroit who stated he was trying to find a pawnshop. He had a camera, as well as several pieces of costume jewelry in the bag he was carrying. He was warned against soliciting, and released.
Coachman, 9/19 Complainant reports finding his mailbox unsecured in the past. Today he found it locked, but several items of his mail had been opened.
Traffic Incidents
Stephenson and 14 Mile, 9/20, 2249 hrs.
Officer initiated a stop for traffic violations. The computer showed registered owner’s license was suspended. When the ’98 Ford Explorer stopped, the driver fled on foot. An area search proved negative. There was open alcohol inside the car. The vehicle was impounded. The driver is believed to be a 25-year-old male from Warren.
S/B I-75 and Crooks, 9/20, 1130 hrs.
Oakland County Road Commission truck performing shoulder work involved in crash with ’94 Ford Taurus driven by a 35-year-old male from Detroit. When subject heard police were on the way, he fled on foot. He was found and detained. His license was suspended. He was arrested.
Unlawful Entry/Trespassing
Troy Center, 9/20, 1000 hrs.
Complainant reported 33-year-old male who resides in a nearby apartment, opened her closed, but unlocked door, and walked into her apartment. When challenged, he claimed he was looking for his mother. Officers spoke to suspect, who explained he is off his medications and thought he heard his mother’s voice in the apartment in question. He is apparently being allowed to live in an apartment in the complex by the lessee. Possible prosecution pending.
Long Lake, 9/12, 1500-1530 hrs. A 75-year-old female was outside when a male and female approached her. The male told her he was there to return $20.00 from sidewalk work that his father had over-charged her for. She refused the offer, advising him she had no work done. His female associate proceeded to distract her and she lost sight of the male. Several minutes later, she observed him exit the rear of the house. The female followed the complainant into the house until she told her to get out. Nothing missing. Suspects: W/M, 30 years, 5’10, medium build, navy dress pants, navy sweatshirt, NY Yankees ball cap. W/F, 30 years, 5’11, thin, long beige dress, tattoo of unknown symbol on right shoulder. Vehicle: silver 4 door.
Welfare Checks
Royal Oak Beaumont personnel contacted PD to make contact with a resident who was a patient on an earlier date, whose lab results showed possible toxic levels of pain medication in her system. Officers contacted her as requested. She explained she was conveyed to the hospital the day before due to pain she was experiencing from a medical problem, as well as out of concerns for the amount of pain medications she had taken. Officers conveyed the request by hospital personnel to return, because of the test results. She complied.
Troy Officers responded to call at a group home where female resident wanted her mother called so she could return home, as she didn’t like the placement. Officers contacted her mother, who came and picked her up.
Arrest Summary:
In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period:
Domestic Assault: 7
Drunk Driving: 3
Drove Under Influence of cocaine: 1
Drove While License Suspended: 5
Retail Fraud: 3
Warrants: 5
Assault with Intent to Murder
Investigation and Arrest
At approximately 2:00 a.m. Thursday, September 8th Troy Officers were initially called to a residence on Briarwood on a report that a Jeep Wrangler had crashed into the house. While enroute, it was reported that shots were fired and the Jeep Wrangler had fled the scene. Responding officers located the Jeep at Square Lake and Dequindre and stopped it.
Investigation revealed the 38-year-old male homeowner heard a loud crash outside his home. He stated it sounded like an explosion. When he looked outside he saw that a Jeep Wrangler had crashed into his attached garage and was partially lodged into the garage door. He stated the doorbell began ringing. He armed himself with a handgun and went to investigate the commotion. When he didn’t see anyone on his porch, he went outside. He observed a single occupant inside the Jeep revving the engine, as if trying to flee. He ordered the driver to stop, however the Jeep sped backwards out of the drive and stopped on the street. As the homeowner tried to get the license plate, the Jeep accelerated back and forth on the street, squealing its wheels. The driver made some kind of threatening statement to the homeowner then drove east down the street. As the homeowner began to walk back toward his house, the Jeep came speeding back west down the street with its headlights out. It drove several times around the traffic island at the end of the street. The Jeep then drove up the homeowner’s driveway in a manner that lead him to believe the driver was trying to strike him. He took cover behind a vehicle parked in his driveway, but the Jeep kept driving around it, leaving numerous tire tracks in the lawn and sidewalk as it did. As it circled the parked car, the victim tried to keep moving around the parked vehicle to avoid being hit. Eventually the Jeep drove onto the lawn on the west side of the vehicle. The victim was on the east side of the vehicle. The Jeep accelerated directly at him, slamming into the driver’s side door of the parked car. The victim moved behind it, as he feared the Jeep would push it on top of him. The Jeep backed up and drove at him again. At that point the victim fired 4-5 shots from his weapon at the Jeep. The weapon jammed. He ran toward his house. He was able to reach the house where he retrieved a second handgun. He looked outside and did not see the Jeep. He went out to the porch. The Jeep had relocated to a grassy area to the west of his house. The Jeep accelerated again toward the house, directly at him. He fired 1-2 more shots at the Jeep. As he did, the Jeep stopped in its path and fled out of the subdivision.
The driver of the Jeep sustained a minor wound to his ear, possibly from one of the gunshots, as well as other minor lacerations, probably from breaking glass. He was intoxicated. He was treated and released from Troy Beaumont Hospital. He originally told officers he encountered an unknown male while entering his house in Sterling Heights who fired several shots at him for an unknown reason until he fled. He later stated he was shot by an unknown male in the driveway of a garage in the area of Square Lake and Dequindre that he rents to work on other vehicles. He later claimed no recollection of any of the night’s events.
The Jeep had five bullet holes in it. The investigation revealed the suspect was supposed to be doing some repair work on the vehicle, however had no permission from the owner to be driving it. Nearby residences were inspected, and no evidence was found indicating any were struck by the rounds that were fired.
The commotion woke up other neighbors. It appears the suspect engaged another neighbor who confronted him about his reckless driving up and down the street just before the above incident.
Witness accounts were consistent with that of the victim, indicating it appeared the Jeep was chasing the victim, in a deliberate attempt to run him down.
There is no evidence the victim or suspect know one another or are connected in any way.
The case was presented to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office and they issued a request for warrant charging the suspect with the following charges:
Assault with Intent to Commit Murder – Felony - Up to life in prison
Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm Less than Murder – Felony - 10 years
Felonious Assault – Felony – 4 years
Malicious Destruction of Property Over $1000.00 – 5 years
Unauthorized Driving Away of an Automobile – Felony – 5 years
Operate While Intoxicated 3rd or Subsequent Offense – Felony – 5 years (Suspect has 8 prior convictions for intoxicated driving related offenses since 1995)
Drove While License Suspended 2nd or Subsequent Offense – Misdemeanor – 1 year
Special Events Information
The Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence “Dr. Janet Jopke Memorial Steppin’ Out for Excellence” fun walk will be held this Saturday, September 24, at 9:00 am, beginning and ending at Troy High School. Northfield Parkway will be CLOSED for this entire event from south of Long Lake Road to south of Wattles Road from 9:00 am until approximately 12:00 noon. Please use an alternate route, as Wattles Road will be closed periodically to allow the walkers to cross. If you want to participate in this fund-raising event, contact the Troy School District, or click here for more info.
Kids Care Fair presented by 93.1 Doug FM, 96.3 WDVD and Radio Disney
The 1st annual "Kids Care Fair" will be held Saturday, September 24th between
10 a.m and 3 p.m.
This one day event will give information to families who are pregnant, thinking of becoming pregnant or already have small children. Booths will be set up in center court to inform young families about topics such as nutrition, wellness and safety. There will also be seminars throughout the day on these topics. Live entertainment will be provided by "Youth Under Construction" with 45 minute shows at 11 am and 1 pm.
Troy Police will be doing Child ID kits from 1:00 pm until 3 pm.
Click here for more info
Crime Prevention Tips
Fraud Prevention
(If someone asks for personal information, ask to speak to his or her supervisor and inform him or her you will be calling the Police to make a fraud report.)
No reputable business will call you or email you for this information!!!
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
Home Invasion / B&E Prevention
Always secure your doors and windows.
Larcenies from Autos /
Car Theft Prevention
Things that can be done to combat auto theft and larcenies from autos include:
Assault Prevention
Don’t let someone else’s driving cause you to lose your temper. If someone says or does something to you to make 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.
Retail Fraud Prevention
All store personnel should be trained on the store policy that deals with retail fraud (shoplifting) and how the company wants them to respond.
Store personnel should have the phone numbers to call readily available if they suspect retail fraud or any other crime.
A lone employee should not try to apprehend retail fraud suspects themselves. Call your Mall Security or the Troy Police Dispatch Center at 248-524-3477 for in-progress crimes or assistance apprehending fleeing criminal suspects.
Surveillance video has shown that cameras that are obvious to criminals are a good deterrent to crime. Criminals can be seen trying to hide from the camera, or dropping the merchandise they tried to steal when they spotted the camera.
The Troy Police offers training to store personnel on theft prevention and detection, fraud, and other retail-related crimes. Contact the Retail Liaison at 248-680-7224 for more information.
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.
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
General
If you witness a crime:
Suspicious Incidents / People
If it appears that someone is up to no-good, they probably are. Call the Police immediately. We are trained to investigate suspicious circumstances and determine if criminal activity is afoot.
The best security system that you can have is a “Nosy Neighbor.” Encourage your neighbors to be “Nosy,” especially if there is strange activity around your property. Return the favor by keeping a watchful eye on their property and reporting it immediately. This is the basis for the Neighborhood Watch program.
If someone or something seems “suspicious” to you or makes you feel uncomfortable, there is probably good reason for it. Don’t get into the habit of second-guessing your intuition and instinct.
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.
Alcohol / Drugs
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.
If you have any information on illegal drug activity call our tip line at 248-524-0777.
Stephenson and Rochester, 9/13, 2355 hrs. Complainant stated he sounded his horn at a subject riding a bike in the roadway. He stated subject made a motion toward his waistline and pulled something out. Complainant was concerned it may have been a gun. He stated bicyclist yelled something at him about the police, went to a parking lot, loaded his bike into a Ford Taurus, and drove off. Area check proved negative.
Dequindre near Maple, 9/12, 0900 hrs. A 58-year-old male from Troy reported being cut off by a ’99 GMC Jimmy. He stated the male driver gave him the finger, which caused him to feel threatened and sick to his stomach.
Caribou Coffee Lot, 3495 Rochester, 9/19, 2300 hrs. A 23-year-old male from Troy reported he was sitting in his car in the lot talking with a 20-year-old female from Troy, when a 19-year-old female from Troy drove up and approached the passenger side of his vehicle. She began cussing at him, then opened the door and demanded the female exit. He tried to back the car up, but she climbed onto his vehicle and refused to get off. He got out, and stated she punched him in the stomach. The female passenger exited the car, and held the other female back. The 19 year old claimed he got out, ran at her cursing, so she swung at him to protect herself. It is unknown what interest the 19 year old had in the situation. She had another female in her car w/her. That person could shed no light on the incident either. No prosecution requested; all went their separate ways.
Assaults
Virginia, 9/12, 0800 hrs. A 23-year-old male reported he went to a Casino on Saturday night and won several thousand dollars, which he gave to his 28-year-old roommate to hold for him when he returned home. Complainant stated he returned to the Casino on Sunday with a friend, where he lost about half the original sum. He went home and wanted his roommate to give him some of the money he had asked him to hold for him so he could return to the Casino. When he woke the roommate up to make the request, he states the roommate jumped up off the couch and started beating him about the head. He and his friend left the residence.
Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement
Officers called to ER at Troy Beaumont Hospital regarding victim of an assault seeking treatment for injury. Victim stated he was assaulted while standing on a corner in Detroit on 9/11 where he was punched and stabbed in the head. He had sought treatment at another hospital, but came to Troy as a result of continued pain. DPD advised and case TOT them.
Auto/Vehicle Thefts
9/9, A ’93 Mercury Marquis was stolen from Oakland Mall lot on 6/23/05 was recovered by DPD on a street in their city. The vehicle was stripped.
Breaking and Entries
State Farm, 2555 Crooks, 9/15-9/20, 1530-0935 hrs. Complainant reported finding pry marks on a locked file cabinet and discovering a file, along with a check missing. The office door was locked, and there were no signs of forced entry.
Sylvia, 9/16-9/19, 2000-1500 hrs. Complainant in process of moving left door unlocked. She discovered someone entered, scattered numerous items around the interior, and stole some jewelry, a digital camera, and computer printer. A lawnmower stored in an exterior shed was also stolen.
Burtman, 9/14, 2100-0600 hrs. Pedestrian door window smashed out on detached garage. Suspect entered and exited garage via broken window and stole victim’s purse from unlocked car parked inside.
Redwood, 9/13, 2100-0800 hrs. House under construction had garage entered by prying open pedestrian door. Various tools stolen.
Glen Oaks Church, 5700 Rochester, 9/11-9/12, 1900-0700 hrs. Storage shed broken into and lawn equipment stolen.
Counterfeit Currency
Walgreen, 1965 E. Big Beaver, 9/16 Complainant reported someone passed a counterfeit $100.00 bill.
9/11, 2100 hrs. Complainant came to station to turn in a counterfeit $10.00 bill. She stated she believes she received it as change when she purchased a pizza on 9/10.
Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud
Complainant reported someone used her credit card account number to make approximately $660.00 worth of unauthorized purchases, including paying a cable bill, purchasing a classified add, and making a catalog purchase.
Kelly Federal Credit Union, 999 W. Big Beaver, 6/17-7/11 Complainant reported suspect deposited two checks, one made out to him for $22,500.11 and a second for $25,000.09 into his account. A wire transfer to Japan for $20,025.00, as well as cash withdrawals in excess of $1000.00 cash, were subsequently made. The first check turned out to be drawn on a closed account; the second was counterfeit. Suspect is believed to be a 46-year-old male, residing in either Rochester Hills or Ypsilanti.
Millay, 7/1/04 Complainant reported while reviewing her credit report, she discovered an opened an unauthorized phone account using her personal information billed to a name and address in Detroit, neither of which she knows/is familiar. The account shows it was TOT collection in an amount exceeding $1200.00.
Complainant reported receiving an inquiry from Citibank regarding an account opened in her name/social security number to a different address. Further investigation revealed attempts to open other fraudulent accounts in her name at addresses in Detroit.
Complainant reported when she checked her bank records, she discovered 4 unauthorized withdrawals made against her account via Internet.
Complainant contacted by Best Buy regarding $1725.00 outstanding credit card account. He had an old account that he hadn’t used in years. It appears suspect’s name was somehow added to his account w/out his permission.
Complainant contacted by collection agency re outstanding cell phone account in the amount of $536.00 in her name and billed to a Detroit address with which she has no contact/is not familiar.
Complainant reported she left her credit card behind by mistake at Best Buy in Madison Heights. She discovered unauthorized transactions committed against her account at Marshall Fields and Apple Computers at Somerset Mall for a total of $423.00.
Jamaica, 8/4. Complainant reported 18-year-old male from Waterford who is an associate of her daughter’s stole one of her checks, made it out to himself, and cashed it for $145.00.
Target, 1301 Coolidge, 9/17 Complainant reported loosing his wallet in Oak Park. Soon after, he discovered fraudulent charges made against his credit card at Target, Wal-Mart, and a Mobil/Exxon gas station, all in Troy for a total of $635.00.
John R, 8/13. A 20-year-old female from Troy reported her 22-year-old sister from Warren stole her driver’s license and used it to identify herself when involved in a crash in Eastpointe. Apparently the sister has warrants out for her arrest, and her driving privileges have been suspended.
Somerset, 9/13. Complainant agreed to be an employee/agent for an Internet company that was seeking persons to deposit checks in their bank accounts, then perform cash wire transfers. “Employee/Agent” was to receive 10% commission for each transfer. Complainant received three $900.00 checks from the company, deposited them into her account, and then wired cash from her account via Western Union to an individual in Latvia. After the transaction, she was contacted by her bank and advised the checks were counterfeit.
Domestics/Family Troubles
Troy Officers responded to three incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.
Complainant reported that when he tried to return his daughter to her mother at her residence, a 35-year-old male who apparently lives at that residence confronted him. The complainant alleges the subject tried to grab his daughter from him, and pushed him in the chest.
Complainant reported his 15-year-old daughter requested permission to stay out until 2330 hrs. Saturday night. He advised her to be home at 2300 hrs., which is her curfew. She failed to return. She was entered in the computer system as missing.
Complainant reported his two 17-year-old sons advised him they were leaving home, would be staying with someone else, and wouldn’t be returning.
Drugs/Narcotics
Holiday Inn, 2167 Rochester Rd., 9/18, 1845 hrs.
Officers responded to report of 4 subjects loitering in the lot/outside areas, who were not guests and appeared to be trying to dig up plants. Upon seeing officers, they initially tried to walk away, however were stopped. Investigation revealed a 23-year-old male from Pleasant Ridge in possession of a small amount of marijuana. He was ticketed and released. The 19-year-old female from Royal Oak, and other two males, a 23 year old and 22 year old, both from Troy, were warned regarding trespassing, and released.
Embezzlements
Footlocker, 2800 W. Big Beaver, 5/25-9/14, LPO’s reported 20 year old male employee from Detroit made 8 refund transactions during which he pocketed approximately $465.00. Suspect admitted the thefts, was terminated, and warrants are pending.
Harassment, Harassing Calls, Threats
Jackson, 7/20-9/19Complainant reports unknown male keeps calling, asking for her husband.
Pastor reported he received a request from a female that he sent her a bible, which he did. He is now receiving phone threats from her husband and her husband’s brother.
Larcenies
Columbia Center, 201 W. Big Beaver, 9/20 Complainant reported two cell phones stolen from his tool belt when he left it briefly unattended.
Boulan Park, 9/16, 2100 hrs. Complainant reported he locked his family’s four bikes to a fence. Upon returning to them, they discovered 2 young W/M’s attempting to steal them. They had disassembled the rear wheels from two of the bikes. Suspects fled when complainant confronted them. The bikes were re-assembled.
Cambria, 9/18-9/19, 1900-1800 hrs. Complainant reported 21” John Deer lawnmower stolen from behind his house.
Athens High School, 4333 John R, 9/16, 1445-1800 hrs. Complainant reported his son’s cell phone was stolen from locker in boy’s locker room.
JD Powers and Associates, 5435 Corporate, 9/15-9/19, 1930-0730 hrs. Complainant reported three laptop computers stolen from desks. Each was secured by a cable to their respective docking stations by a cable, which was ripped free. No sign of forced entry into offices/building.
Wal-Mart, 2001 W. Maple, 9/13, 1520 hrs. Complainant stated she gave her husband her purse to hold while she tried on some clothes. He proceeded to try some on himself, and left the purse behind in the fitting room. When they went to retrieve it, it was gone.
Nash, 9/5-9/11, Someone entered open garage and stole approximately $3000.00 worth of hockey and golf equipment.
Shell Station, 2970 E. Long Lake, 9/9, 1300 hrs. Complainant reported suspect pumped $53.00 worth of gas and tried to drive off. He successfully stopped the vehicle, and the driver handed him a driver’s license in the name of a 27-year-old male from Howell. The driver stated he’d be back to pay, but never returned. Investigation revealed suspect is a parole absconder and the van he was driving belonged to his sister, which she had not given him permission to have/keep. He has not been located as of yet, but may be residing in Rochester Hills.
Wal-Mart, 2001 W. Maple, 9/13, 1520 hrs. Complainant stated she gave her husband her purse to hold while she tried on some clothes. He proceeded to try some on himself, and left the purse behind in the fitting room. When they went to retrieve it, it was gone.
Farmer Jack, 3125 John R, 9/14, 1330 hrs. Complainant left her wallet in her shopping cart in the lot by mistake. When she went to retrieve it, it was gone.
Larayne, 9/20-9/21, 2200-1200 hrs. Chainsaw stolen from open garage.
PK Contracting, 1965 Barrett, 9/6-9/15Two diamond rings reportedly worth in excess of $45,000.00 reported stolen from a desk.
Tele-Net, 1175 W. Long Lake, 9/21, 1230-1330 hrs. Complainant reported someone stole his laptop from his unlocked/open office while he was out to lunch.
Shaker, 9/18-9/20, 1800-0300 hrs. Complainant reported leaving $4000.00 diamond wedding ring on a windowsill. She went out, as well as had several guests in her home during the period in question. She later discovered the ring missing.
Square Lake, 9/21, 1200-1740 hrs. Complainant reported she left her 16-year-old daughter home with instructions to lock the house when she went out. Complainant arrived home, and found side door unlocked, and daughter’s bedroom window open with the screen bent. She reported some of daughter’s clothes missing, a play station video game missing, and her daughter’s motorized scooter missing from the yard. Daughter returned home while officer was on-site and reported she forgot to close the bedroom window, but stated the screen was already bent. She claimed none of her clothes were missing, and stated she took the scooter, but it ran out of gas. She hid it near Big Beaver and John R. Complainant recovered it there. Daughter claimed no knowledge re missing computer game, and stated she locked the side door. Complainant suspects her daughter is not being forthright w/her about this incident.
Larcenies from Autos
Winthrop, 9/19, 1830-2330 hrs. Cell phone stolen from unlocked vehicle parked in driveway. While on-scene, officers located a briefcase on the sidewalk that belonged to another resident. It was returned. The owner stated the checkbook was missing. No other vehicles appeared to have been broken into.
Timber, 9/19-9/20, 2200-1400 hrs. ’98 Ford Taurus parked in street entered and radar detector, 500 CD’s, car stereo, and book bag stolen. Complainant stated he thought he set the alarm, however did not hear it activate.
Rochester, 9/11-9/12, 1700-0900 hrs. ’01 Jeep CJ had windshield cracked and side mirror damaged. Several of the vehicle’s auxiliary windows that were stored inside were stolen. The vehicle was unlocked.
Greensboro, 9/20-9/21, 2130-1200 hrs. Complainant reported someone stole his briefcase, handbag, and CD’s from his unlocked ’97 Ford van that was parked in the street. While taking the report, an individual from a nearby street called PD and reported finding the missing items in front of her house. Stolen items returned; nothing missing.
Vandalism
Borden, 9/14, 1943 hrs. Above ground inflatable pool punctured. Investigation revealed two 10-year-old males had caused the damage. Their parents agreed to pay for repairs.
Borden, 9/14, 2315-2330 hrs. Front and rear windows on ’96 Chevy Lumina parked in front of house were smashed.
Bradley, 9/10-9/21 Complainant reported rear sliding glass doors were smashed. No entry gained
Minors and Alcoho
Coachman, 9/12, 0930 hrs. Officers responded to reported dispute between a male and female in the lot. Investigation determined there was no physical assault, however the 20-year-old male from Troy was found in possession of approximately 6 grams of marijuana and was arrested.
Neighbor Trouble
Complainant reported ball belonging to neighbor’s child went into his yard. The responsible child recruited another child to go and retrieve it, despite responsible child’s knowledge that complainant does not want kids in his yard. Complainant feels responsible child took advantage of other child’s lack of knowledge about the prohibition.
Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats
Ex-boyfriend showed up at complainant’s place of employment, refusing to leave. Officers responded and briefed him on trespassing laws, reinforcing if he returned he’d be arrested. Complainant briefed on PPO procedures.
Complainant reported female showed up at his residence in violation of a PPO he has against her. She was gone when officers arrived. Apparently, he has been allowing her to stay at the home, even though the PPO he obtained against her prohibits her from being there.
Complainant reported ex-boyfriend is calling her at home and work, as well as showing up at the homes of her friends trying to locate her, in order to get back together. He was contacted by PO and advised to cease contact, as well as warned about staking laws.
Retail Fraud
Caribou Coffee, 3495 Rochester, 9/13, 1740 hrs. Complainant reported subject came into store and switched 4 old coffee cups, for 4 new ones that were on the counter, concealed them in a bag he was carrying, and left. He is described as a W/M, 40, 6’2, 200, brown hair, wearing business attire.
Wireless Giant, 380 W. 14 Mile, 9/12, 1544 hrs. Complainant reported two subjects approached her kiosk and asked questions about phone service. When she went to help another customer, one of the subjects reached over the counter and stole a cell phone. Both then departed. He is described as a B/M, 25, dark clothing, ponytail hair and a beard.
CVS, 2963 E. Big Beaver, 9/21, 1535 hrs. Complainant reported observing 29-year-old male from Roseville and his companion, a 37-year-old male from Troy who was in a wheel chair, steal an over-the-counter medication. The 29 year old placed the item between his friend’s lap and side of the wheel chair. After they paid for a prescription, they left and the alarms went off. They claimed they thought the item had been paid for. The item was recovered. Complainant stated they have been in the store in the past and she suspected them of stealing then. They were dropped off by one of the subject’s girlfriend who was arrested for retail fraud yesterday. She drove away while they were inside. They originally claimed they had walked, but eventually admitted being driven by the female. Both were warned not to return.
Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property
Villa Park, 9/15, 1900 hrs. Complainant pointed out 17-year-old male in possession of his bike that was stolen on a previous date. When confronted, suspect claimed the bike belonged to his brother, and then fled on foot. His parents were located, who advised he had not returned home since the previous evening.
Teasdale, 9/12, 1100 hrs. Officers responded to report that three males were inside a U-Haul parked on the street trying to remove serial numbers from stolen scrap metal. Investigation revealed the subjects had stolen 30,000 pounds of dies from a storage yard at a business located on Executive Drive in Troy on Sunday night. The business representative was contacted, identified the property, and advised the cost to replace the dies would have been approximately $450,000.00. Arrested: 30 year old male from Troy, 18 year old male from Eastpointe, and 19 year old male from Cleveland, Tennessee. A fourth suspect, a 30-year-old male from Rochester Hills has also been identified.
Robberies
Office Building Lot, 4600 Investment, 9/12, 0830 hrs. Complainant reported she parked her car in the lot and as she walked toward the building, she heard a male voice calling to her asking for assistance, possibly with directions. She approached suspect’s vehicle at which point he pointed a small black handgun at her. He stated, “I have a gun on you.” She was able to take cover and flee between nearby parked cars and reach the building. While so doing, she stated the suspect vehicle exited the lot. Complainant reported it was her belief he was going to rob her. Suspect: B/M, 35-45 years, approximately 5’10, 170, clean shaven, no glasses, short hair, business casual attire/possibly a golf shirt. Vehicle: Newer clean, tan, mini-van, possibly a Chrysler/Dodge, w/a Michigan Centennial plate. Note: Similar incident occurred on Friday, 9/9 at 0800 hrs. at 5700 Crooks. In that incident, the suspect demanded and stole a female victim’s purse and briefcase, forcibly pulling them from her shoulder as he approached her on foot. No gun was seen in that case or implied. The incidents occurred in parking lots of office complexes in the same general area of the city. Both occurred early in the morning. The description of the suspect is similar, except he is described as wearing glasses in Friday’s incident. Victim in Friday’s case indicated the vehicle might have been an SUV, but also indicated it may have been a van.
Suspicious Persons and Incidents
Frankton, 9/12, 1300 hrs. Neighbor reported observing male on complainant’s front porch and near her garage. When he called out to the subject, he left the area in a black ’05 Ford P/U that registers to a 24-year-old male from Berkeley. Nothing disturbed/taken. Complainant stated she was not expecting delivery or construction. Subject described as W/M, 30, tall and thin, w/a light colored shirt.
K-Mart Lot, 100 E. Maple, 9/14, 1530 hrs. Complainant reported subject approached him trying to sell him a camera from a bag he was carrying. Officers spoke to the 46-year-old male from Detroit who stated he was trying to find a pawnshop. He had a camera, as well as several pieces of costume jewelry in the bag he was carrying. He was warned against soliciting, and released.
Coachman, 9/19 Complainant reports finding his mailbox unsecured in the past. Today he found it locked, but several items of his mail had been opened.
Traffic Incidents
Stephenson and 14 Mile, 9/20, 2249 hrs.
Officer initiated a stop for traffic violations. The computer showed registered owner’s license was suspended. When the ’98 Ford Explorer stopped, the driver fled on foot. An area search proved negative. There was open alcohol inside the car. The vehicle was impounded. The driver is believed to be a 25-year-old male from Warren.
S/B I-75 and Crooks, 9/20, 1130 hrs.
Oakland County Road Commission truck performing shoulder work involved in crash with ’94 Ford Taurus driven by a 35-year-old male from Detroit. When subject heard police were on the way, he fled on foot. He was found and detained. His license was suspended. He was arrested.
Unlawful Entry/Trespassing
Troy Center, 9/20, 1000 hrs.
Complainant reported 33-year-old male who resides in a nearby apartment, opened her closed, but unlocked door, and walked into her apartment. When challenged, he claimed he was looking for his mother. Officers spoke to suspect, who explained he is off his medications and thought he heard his mother’s voice in the apartment in question. He is apparently being allowed to live in an apartment in the complex by the lessee. Possible prosecution pending.
Long Lake, 9/12, 1500-1530 hrs. A 75-year-old female was outside when a male and female approached her. The male told her he was there to return $20.00 from sidewalk work that his father had over-charged her for. She refused the offer, advising him she had no work done. His female associate proceeded to distract her and she lost sight of the male. Several minutes later, she observed him exit the rear of the house. The female followed the complainant into the house until she told her to get out. Nothing missing. Suspects: W/M, 30 years, 5’10, medium build, navy dress pants, navy sweatshirt, NY Yankees ball cap. W/F, 30 years, 5’11, thin, long beige dress, tattoo of unknown symbol on right shoulder. Vehicle: silver 4 door.
Welfare Checks
Royal Oak Beaumont personnel contacted PD to make contact with a resident who was a patient on an earlier date, whose lab results showed possible toxic levels of pain medication in her system. Officers contacted her as requested. She explained she was conveyed to the hospital the day before due to pain she was experiencing from a medical problem, as well as out of concerns for the amount of pain medications she had taken. Officers conveyed the request by hospital personnel to return, because of the test results. She complied.
Troy Officers responded to call at a group home where female resident wanted her mother called so she could return home, as she didn’t like the placement. Officers contacted her mother, who came and picked her up.
Arrest Summary:
In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period:
Domestic Assault: 7
Drunk Driving: 3
Drove Under Influence of cocaine: 1
Drove While License Suspended: 5
Retail Fraud: 3
Warrants: 5
Assault with Intent to Murder
Investigation and Arrest
At approximately 2:00 a.m. Thursday, September 8th Troy Officers were initially called to a residence on Briarwood on a report that a Jeep Wrangler had crashed into the house. While enroute, it was reported that shots were fired and the Jeep Wrangler had fled the scene. Responding officers located the Jeep at Square Lake and Dequindre and stopped it.
Investigation revealed the 38-year-old male homeowner heard a loud crash outside his home. He stated it sounded like an explosion. When he looked outside he saw that a Jeep Wrangler had crashed into his attached garage and was partially lodged into the garage door. He stated the doorbell began ringing. He armed himself with a handgun and went to investigate the commotion. When he didn’t see anyone on his porch, he went outside. He observed a single occupant inside the Jeep revving the engine, as if trying to flee. He ordered the driver to stop, however the Jeep sped backwards out of the drive and stopped on the street. As the homeowner tried to get the license plate, the Jeep accelerated back and forth on the street, squealing its wheels. The driver made some kind of threatening statement to the homeowner then drove east down the street. As the homeowner began to walk back toward his house, the Jeep came speeding back west down the street with its headlights out. It drove several times around the traffic island at the end of the street. The Jeep then drove up the homeowner’s driveway in a manner that lead him to believe the driver was trying to strike him. He took cover behind a vehicle parked in his driveway, but the Jeep kept driving around it, leaving numerous tire tracks in the lawn and sidewalk as it did. As it circled the parked car, the victim tried to keep moving around the parked vehicle to avoid being hit. Eventually the Jeep drove onto the lawn on the west side of the vehicle. The victim was on the east side of the vehicle. The Jeep accelerated directly at him, slamming into the driver’s side door of the parked car. The victim moved behind it, as he feared the Jeep would push it on top of him. The Jeep backed up and drove at him again. At that point the victim fired 4-5 shots from his weapon at the Jeep. The weapon jammed. He ran toward his house. He was able to reach the house where he retrieved a second handgun. He looked outside and did not see the Jeep. He went out to the porch. The Jeep had relocated to a grassy area to the west of his house. The Jeep accelerated again toward the house, directly at him. He fired 1-2 more shots at the Jeep. As he did, the Jeep stopped in its path and fled out of the subdivision.
The driver of the Jeep sustained a minor wound to his ear, possibly from one of the gunshots, as well as other minor lacerations, probably from breaking glass. He was intoxicated. He was treated and released from Troy Beaumont Hospital. He originally told officers he encountered an unknown male while entering his house in Sterling Heights who fired several shots at him for an unknown reason until he fled. He later stated he was shot by an unknown male in the driveway of a garage in the area of Square Lake and Dequindre that he rents to work on other vehicles. He later claimed no recollection of any of the night’s events.
The Jeep had five bullet holes in it. The investigation revealed the suspect was supposed to be doing some repair work on the vehicle, however had no permission from the owner to be driving it. Nearby residences were inspected, and no evidence was found indicating any were struck by the rounds that were fired.
The commotion woke up other neighbors. It appears the suspect engaged another neighbor who confronted him about his reckless driving up and down the street just before the above incident.
Witness accounts were consistent with that of the victim, indicating it appeared the Jeep was chasing the victim, in a deliberate attempt to run him down.
There is no evidence the victim or suspect know one another or are connected in any way.
The case was presented to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office and they issued a request for warrant charging the suspect with the following charges:
Assault with Intent to Commit Murder – Felony - Up to life in prison
Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm Less than Murder – Felony - 10 years
Felonious Assault – Felony – 4 years
Malicious Destruction of Property Over $1000.00 – 5 years
Unauthorized Driving Away of an Automobile – Felony – 5 years
Operate While Intoxicated 3rd or Subsequent Offense – Felony – 5 years (Suspect has 8 prior convictions for intoxicated driving related offenses since 1995)
Drove While License Suspended 2nd or Subsequent Offense – Misdemeanor – 1 year
Special Events Information
The Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence “Dr. Janet Jopke Memorial Steppin’ Out for Excellence” fun walk will be held this Saturday, September 24, at 9:00 am, beginning and ending at Troy High School. Northfield Parkway will be CLOSED for this entire event from south of Long Lake Road to south of Wattles Road from 9:00 am until approximately 12:00 noon. Please use an alternate route, as Wattles Road will be closed periodically to allow the walkers to cross. If you want to participate in this fund-raising event, contact the Troy School District, or click here for more info.
Kids Care Fair presented by 93.1 Doug FM, 96.3 WDVD and Radio Disney
The 1st annual "Kids Care Fair" will be held Saturday, September 24th between
10 a.m and 3 p.m.
This one day event will give information to families who are pregnant, thinking of becoming pregnant or already have small children. Booths will be set up in center court to inform young families about topics such as nutrition, wellness and safety. There will also be seminars throughout the day on these topics. Live entertainment will be provided by "Youth Under Construction" with 45 minute shows at 11 am and 1 pm.
Troy Police will be doing Child ID kits from 1:00 pm until 3 pm.
Click here for more info
Crime Prevention Tips
Fraud Prevention
- Neither the Troy Police Department nor the labor unions that represent your Police Officers participate in telephone solicitation. If an organization tells you that they represent “the police officers in Troy”, they are not being honest.
- Remember that nothing that is worth anything is free.
- If someone that you do not know offers to do you a favor, they probably have an ulterior motive.
- 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 him or her 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
Home Invasion / B&E Prevention
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.
- Burglary alarms are only as reliable as the person setting them. If you have an alarm, make sure that every resident or employee knows how to activate and deactivate it, as well as the security code.
Larcenies from Autos /
Car Theft Prevention
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.
Assault Prevention
Don’t let someone else’s driving cause you to lose your temper. If someone says or does something to you to make 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.
Retail Fraud Prevention
All store personnel should be trained on the store policy that deals with retail fraud (shoplifting) and how the company wants them to respond.
Store personnel should have the phone numbers to call readily available if they suspect retail fraud or any other crime.
A lone employee should not try to apprehend retail fraud suspects themselves. Call your Mall Security or the Troy Police Dispatch Center at 248-524-3477 for in-progress crimes or assistance apprehending fleeing criminal suspects.
Surveillance video has shown that cameras that are obvious to criminals are a good deterrent to crime. Criminals can be seen trying to hide from the camera, or dropping the merchandise they tried to steal when they spotted the camera.
The Troy Police offers training to store personnel on theft prevention and detection, fraud, and other retail-related crimes. Contact the Retail Liaison at 248-680-7224 for more information.
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
General
If you witness a crime:
- get involved
- call the police
Suspicious Incidents / People
If it appears that someone is up to no-good, they probably are. Call the Police immediately. We are trained to investigate suspicious circumstances and determine if criminal activity is afoot.
The best security system that you can have is a “Nosy Neighbor.” Encourage your neighbors to be “Nosy,” especially if there is strange activity around your property. Return the favor by keeping a watchful eye on their property and reporting it immediately. This is the basis for the Neighborhood Watch program.
If someone or something seems “suspicious” to you or makes you feel uncomfortable, there is probably good reason for it. Don’t get into the habit of second-guessing your intuition and instinct.
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.
Alcohol / Drugs
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 use illegal drugs
- DO NOT drive and endanger the lives of everyone if you have consumed alcohol or drugs.
- If you are under 21 years of age, IT IS ILLEGAL to consume or possess alcohol.
If you have any information on illegal drug activity call our tip line at 248-524-0777.
