Superior Township residents asked to shelter inside amid ongoing barricaded gunman situation near Meadow Drive, Gale Road
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Washtenaw County police are asking Superior Township residents to avoid an active police situation in the area of Meadow Drive and Gale Road, between Cherry Hill and Vreeland roads, on Thursday morning. According to the Washtenaw County Sheriffโs Office, a gunman has barricaded himself inside a home in the 5600 block of Meadow Drive as of 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Officials say the situation began as a domestic altercation between the gunman and his parents. Family members were safely evacuated from the home Wednesday morning, but the gunman refused to come out and remained inside the home. The gunman is still barricaded inside the home.
TheRide, Washtenaw County partner to provide shuttles to mass COVID vaccination site
ANN ARBOR โ The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has partnered with the Washtenaw County Health Department to provide transportation to and from the countyโs mass COVID vaccination site at Eastern Michigan Universityโs Convocation Center. Service began on Wednesday and anyone who has a scheduled appointment at the EMU site can use the shuttles. โThis is an important step in making our mass vaccination site at EMU more accessible. Weโre thankful to the TheRide for working with us to provide transportation at no cost to riders,โ Loveluck said in a news release. The shuttles operate every 30 minutesThe shuttles are limited to 20 individuals per vehicle.
Washtenaw County deputies investigate death of 41-year-old man found in burning vehicle
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ The Washtenaw County Sheriffโs Office is investigating the death of 41-year-old Luis Rivera-Estrada in Superior Township. Deputies said that at about 8 a.m. on Feb. 19, authorities were dispatched to a vehicle on fire near Clark and LeForge roads. Rivera-Estrada was found dead inside after first responders were able to extinguish the fire. No further information was released at this time. Anyone with information related to the incident or on Rivera-Estradaโs whereabouts 72 hours prior to being found is asked to contact Detective Mike Babycz at babyczm@washtenaw.org or 734-260-9602.
Three people shot in Superior Township, suspect in custody
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Sunday night at 9:42 p.m., Washtenaw Metro Dispatch received a report of multiple people shot at the 1000 block of Knollwood Bend in Superior Township. Upon arriving to the scene, deputies discovered a 26-year-old Superior Township man and a 29-year-old Ypsilanti man who both suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Both were in serious condition, triaged at the scene and transported by Huron Valley Ambulance to a nearby hospital. A third individual with multiple gunshot wounds, a 30-year-old from Superior Township, transported himself to the hospital and was listed in serious condition. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Washtenaw County Sheriffโs Officeโs anonymous tip line at 734-973-7711.
Washtenaw County Sheriffโs Office seeks missing 16-year-old girl
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ The Washtenaw County Sheriffโs Office is looking for a missing 16-year-old girl. According to authorities, Shelbee Nicole Sanders was last seen just before 3 p.m. Thursday leaving her Superior Township home, located near the intersection of Ridge and Mott roadsShelbee Nicole Sanders Details Age 16-years-old Height 5 feet, 4 inches Weight 120 pounds Clothing Last seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, black leggings, gray shoes and possibly a teal winter jacketPolice said she has a history of running away and has many friends in Plymouth. Anyone who has seen Shelbee Nicole Sanders or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Washtenaw County Sheriffโs Office at 734-973-7711. More: Missing in Michigan
Michigan General Election Results for Superior Township on Nov. 3, 2020
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Local neighborhood sues USPS to switch to Ann Arbor zip code
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Property owners in the upscale Glennborough neighborhood are suing the United States Postal Service to have their zip code switched from Ypsilanti to Ann Arbor after five years of unsuccessful attempts. โWe are right in the middle of 48105 zip code,โ said Marx. Weโre in Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor utilities, we get food delivery and everything from Ann Arbor yet we have an Ypsilanti zip code. The 48105 zip code areas are marked in green. Beyond issues with mail, switching to an Ann Arbor zip code could help improve property values and reduce insurance rates.
Witness recalls seeing barricaded gunman shoot Washtenaw County Deputy
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ What started as a fight between neighbors ended with a Washtenaw County Sheriffโs deputy shot and the suspected gunman dead. Early signs show the man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Washtenaw County Sheriffโs Office announced Thursday morning. Before all the chaos started Wednesday at an apartment complex in Superior Township, Dakota Turner was unknowingly right there with the gunman. โIโm going around and I see this guy and heโs got a really like mean stare on his face,โ recalled Turner. Turner was working his landscaping job in the neighborhood and thought offering this strange man some help was the right thing to do.
Superior Township gunman found dead inside home hours after Washtenaw County deputy was shot
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ A gunman was found dead inside a Superior Township home Wednesday night hours after a Washtenaw County deputy was shot Superior Township, putting an end to a nine-hour standoff. Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton could not confirm how the man died. The gunman was identified by a member of the condo board of directors as Nathan Hardenburg. A man said he and his son were handling lawn care when they encountered the shooter. The man, like other residents, was forced to stay inside for hours.
Washtenaw County deputy shot in active barricaded gunman situation
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ A Washtenaw County deputy has been shot at an active police scene in on Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities. Law enforcement have surrounded a home in Superior Township after responding to a report of shots being fired between neighbors, officials said. Shortly after officers arrived on scene, the suspect in question fired shots at the officers -- striking a deputy. Members of the Wayne County Sheriffโs Office, Ann Arbor Police Department and Washtenaw County Metro SWAT Team are currently at the scene. Officials say a crisis negotiation team is working at the scene.
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Hereโs whatโs coming up on Local 4 News at 4:Superior Township residents near active police scene asked to stay inside or avoid areaWashtenaw County deputies are asking residents near an active police scene to stay inside or avoid the area. The affected area is in Superior Township, bordered by North Prospect, Geddes, East Clark and North Harris roads.
Superior Township residents near active police scene asked to stay inside or avoid area
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Washtenaw County deputies are asking residents near an active police scene to stay inside or avoid the area. The affected area is in Superior Township, bordered by North Prospect, Geddes, East Clark and North Harris roads. Residents should stay inside if theyโre home or avoid the area, if not, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriffโs Office.
Washtenaw County Sheriffโs Office warns residents about online safety after two 'swattingโ incidents under investigation
WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. โ The Washtenaw County Sheriffโs Office is warning area residents to stay vigilant when it comes to online safety. On Tuesday, the sheriffโs office released a statement alerting residents to two instances of โswattingโ that are under investigation. The WCSO statement highlights two recent swatting incidents within Washtenaw County on Aug. 31 and Sept. 6. Police said that while residents should make sure to maintain their online privacy, gamers should take extra precautions in order to not be victims of swatting. Find the Washtenaw County Sheriffโs Office statement here.
Learn about land conservancy at annual Winter Walkabout in Superior Township
ANN ARBOR โ On Saturday, Feb. 8, the Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy will be hosting its annual Winter Walkabout in Superior Township from 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The nonprofit has been conserving open land and natural space since 1988 in seven counties, including Washtenaw. Participants are asked to gather at Superior Township Hall at 1:15 p.m. for warm drinks, snacks and social time with Conservancy staff. The group will depart at 2 p.m. and drive to the nearby LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve to begin the hike. Superior Township Hall is at 3040 N. Prospect Road.
Questions still unanswered in murder of woman found dead in Superior Township home last October
DETROIT - Questions about the murder of a woman found dead inside her Superior Township home last October remain unanswered, police said. Kelly Campbell-Brown was found dead Oct. 6, 2018, inside her home in the 1900 block of Evergreen Lane in Superior Township, according to authorities. They said they left around 8:30 p.m. that night and tried to call her the following morning. When Campbell-Brown didn't answer their calls, family members went to her home and found her front door open, according to police. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest in the case.
Man's body found slumped over inside car in Superior Township
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ A body has been found slumped over inside a car in Superior Township, officials said. Officials said the man had been slumped over inside his car for multiple hours before somebody saw the body and called police. At this point, it's unclear how the man died, police said. The incident is still under investigation. Stay with ClickOnDetroit.com for updates.