Sunday, May 19, 2013
Find out what crimes made headlines in neighboring communities over the past week.
The following information was supplied by area police departments. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions. BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP: Intruder Threatens Bloomfield Township Homeowner with Screwdriver The female burglar took jewelry and threatened to kill the homeowner while wielding a screwdriver when confronted, police said. TROY: Cadillac Escalade Stolen, Retail Fraud, and Robbery in Troy The following information was obtained from the Troy Police Department. ROCHESTER HILLS: 3 Break-Ins Reported in Rochester Hills Oakland County Sheriff's deputies respond to 3 alarms in Rochester Hills, find smashed windows. ORION TOWNSHIP: Sheriff's Office Seeks Information in Orion Township Break-Ins Three break-ins …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Radio system will allow the agencies to communicate directly with each other and coordinate responses to cross-border emergencies.
Officials are hoping to boost safety for Oakland County and Detroit residents with an addition to the county's OakWIN interoperable radio system. The system will now use data from Detroit to make a communication link between all Oakland County and Detroit police, fire and EMS radios, according to a recent Oakland County press release. Using OakWIN, the public safety agencies will be able to communicate directly with each other and coordinate responses to cross-border emergencies. OakWIN is supported by the regional public safety data-sharing consortium CLEMIS - the Courts Law Enforcement Management Information System. “This is a boost to the safety of Oakland County and Detroit residents,” Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Find out what crimes made headlines in neighboring communities over the past week.
The following information was supplied by area police departments. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions. BIRMINGHAM: Birmingham Teacher Shot Multiple Times; Autopsies Scheduled Wednesday Long-time West Maple Elementary School teacher Harry Berkowitz was attacked by his roommate, Thomas Ian Matthews, at the Franklin home they shared, police said. ROYAL OAK: Neighbor Describes Atmosphere During 6-Hour Standoff Police situation leads some nervous Royal Oak residents to hide in basements, a neighbor said. TROY: Troy Police Seek Help in Finding Possible Stranger Danger Suspect Four police reports filed over the past week involve a man exposing himself and making lewd comments to women while driving in his …
Friday, May 10, 2013
The federally-funded Oakland County Tactical Consortium offers equipment and consistent training across local departments in large-scale incidents.
Clawson Police will be able to better train for situations such as a riot, an active shooter, and an act of terrorism as part of a new, interlocal agreement recommended by Chief Harry Anderson. The Clawson City Council on Monday unanimously approved the recommended resolution to join the Oakland County Tactical Consortium (OAK-TAC), a federally-funded partnership of nearby police agencies established in 2009. Anderson said that the recommendation is made with safety and solvency in mind. OAK-TAC provides consistent training for large-scale incidents which require a larger police presence than one can provide alone, while consolidating resources for use between departments, in hopes of getting every department in the county involved. The …
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
Find out what crimes made headlines in neighboring communities over the past week.
The following information was supplied by area police departments. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions. ROYAL OAK: Man Arrested After Breaking Into Royal Oak Church Citizen alerted police to man scaling a metal pipe to get into the building, police said. BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP: Police Issue Another Warning After Mail Theft Reports The Bloomfield Township Police Department urges residents to use official U.S. Postal Service boxes for outgoing mail. TROY: Woman Tells Troy Police, 'I Should Not be Driving' The following information was obtained from the Troy Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. CLAWSON: Clawson Man Arrested After Driving Drunk with …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The following information was obtained from the Troy Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
A 6-year-old Clawson boy was placed in his mother's custody after Troy Police arrested the boy's father on a charge of operating while intoxicated as the boy was in the front passenger seat. The 44-year-old father was reported to Troy Police at about 9:10 p.m. by a concerned citizen after exiting Interstate-75 at 14 Mile Road. Officers found the man's car at 14 Mile and Stephenson Highway, driving partially in the left lane and partially in the center turn lane. The man was stopped and officers reported that he smelled of intoxicants and had slurred speech. He failed all five sobriety tests, breath testing at .16 percent, or twice the legal limit of .08. He was arrested and faces both operating while intoxicated and child endangerment …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Police are increasing patrols around the schools in response to the incident.
Police are warning residents to be on the lookout after a stranger in a blue car tried to pick up two 14-year-old Clawson teens as they walked home from Clawson Middle School on Tuesday, April 23. The teens told police the man - who was driving an older blue car - drove past them several times and at one point said hello and offered them a ride, according to an article in the Oakland Press. The girls refused and kept walking, the article states. Clawson Police told the Oakland Press they have increased patrols around the schools and are asking anyone with information to call police at 248.435.5000. Read the full article here.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Find out what crimes made headlines in neighboring communities over the past week.
The following information was supplied by area police departments. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions. BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP: Police Stop Men Walking with BB Guns in Wabeek Bloomfield Township police officers responded to a call about armed men walking down Wabeek Lake Drive. BIRMINGHAM: Birmingham Police Seek Gas Station Burglar Surveillance video captures the man who smashed the front glass door if a Mobil station at about 4:30 a.m. Can you help identify him? BERKLEY: Berkley Armed Robbery Suspect Sought A woman was physically unharmed but her purse was taken by a man wearing a dark, hooded shirt early Thursday outside the Blarney Stone Pub. TROY: Troy Police Help to Nab Home Invasion Suspect Lucious…
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Find out what crimes made headlines in neighboring communities over the past week.
The following information was supplied by area police departments. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions. BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP Woman Finds Burglar Inside Vehicle at Bloomfield Twp. Panera Vonzell Berry, of Detroit, faces one count of breaking and entering a vehicle in the Panera Bread parking lot. BIRMINGHAM Motorists Arrested for Smoking Marijuana in Birmingham The Birmingham Police Department provided the following information. Arrests, where they are mentioned, do not indicate conviction. CLAWSON Clawson High School Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat - Update School resumes as normal on Tuesday however no backpacks will be permitted as a precautionary measure. OAKLAND TOWNSHIP Man Tells Deputies He Sexually…
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
At Monday's Royal Oak City Commission meeting, 14-year-old Arthur Davis was praised for his quick thinking and mature demeanor.
A 14-year old Clawson High School student was honored for his acts of courage at Royal Oak City Hall on Monday. Royal Oak Police Chief Corrigan O’Donohue and Royal Oak Fire Chief Chuck Thomas awarded Arthur Davis, 14, with the Royal Oak Police Department Citizen Award. Davis was at home babysitting his 1-year-old sister when he smelled smoke coming from the basement. After being unable to reach his mother, he called 9-1-1 and was able to lead his sister and two dogs to safety outside the home. "Arthur took charge of the situation," said O'Donohue, praising the teen for focusing on saving his sister and family pets. Davis' quick thinking and mature demeanor were deserving of recognition, O'Donohue said.
Racer Boy
2:39 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013
Congrats to Brooks...Let's hope this impressive idea is actually effective in its application. Looking at the amount of crime in Birmingham that emanates from Detroit, this could be a big step forward. more ›