Drunk Sterling Heights driver admits he drank too much, hasn’t had license in 20 years, police say
When police pulled over a Sterling Heights man for swerving all over the road, he admitted that he shouldn’t have been driving because he’d had too much to drink and hadn’t owned a valid license in 20 years, according to authorities.
Police: Drunk woman hits security guard with can of Red Bull at Troy restaurant; boyfriend drives drunk
Police said a couple was getting very drunk one night at a Troy bar when a Dearborn woman struck a security guard with a can of Red Bull. Her boyfriend later drove to the police station on a flat tire while highly intoxicated, officers said.
Woman reports fake shooting in hopes Troy police wouldn’t arrest her boyfriend during traffic stop
A Madison Heights woman called 911 and reported a fake shooting in the hopes that Troy officers would respond to the more serious crime and not arrest her boyfriend during a traffic stop, authorities said.
‘Man, I’m drunk’: Sterling Heights man falls asleep at wheel of running pickup in Taco Bell drive-thru
A Sterling Heights man told police, “Man, I’m drunk,” after initially denying he had consumed alcohol when they found him asleep behind the wheel of a running pickup truck in the Taco Bell drive-thru, officials said.
Bizarre call to Troy hotel unearths possible kidnapping, drug, mail and identity theft cases
During a bizarre call to a Troy hotel, officers said they learned about a slew of potential crimes committed by the people inside one of the rooms -- including kidnapping, drug use, mail theft, identity theft, lying several times to officers and kicking out the window of a police car.
ICYMI: Police departments take action for autism awareness
WXYZ — April is Autism Awareness Month, and police departments are jumping into action. According to the Autism Alliance of Michigan, Michigan has the fifth largest autism population in the U.S.More than 16,500 students in Michigan have been diagnosed with autism. Police departments are using calming bags, stickers, and undergoing training -- to help spread awareness across metro Detroit. Troy Police are handing out autism awareness stickers, and they serve a great purpose. Support for autism awareness in Northville is growing every day.
wxyz.comMan found dead, buried in snow outside Belle Tire
TROY, MI – A man was found dead and covered in snow outside a Belle Tire store on Monday morning. Police believe the man to be in his late 30s. How long he was outside the building is unknown; he was covered in snow. READ MORE:What 10 Michigan forecasters are saying about Monday night’s big snow48-hour forecast map shows how much snow will fall where you live73-year-old Michigan man dies after multi-vehicle crash on icy U.P. roadMan killed in stabbing after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s Burton house, police sayWashtenaw County shooting leaves 3 injured, one detained as shooting suspect
mlive.comFive shots fired into Troy hotel room with 4 teens inside, police say
TROY, Mich. – Police are looking for two suspects believed to have fired shots into a Troy hotel room early Saturday morning. Troy police say that at about 4 a.m. Saturday, five shots were fired through a sliding glass door and into a hotel room at the Hawthorn Suites. At that time, there were four teenagers from Roseville and Detroit celebrating a sweet 16 birthday party inside the room, police said. Police say two suspects were seen running from the scene of the shooting. They are described as Black males between the ages of 18 and 22 years old with medium heights and medium builds.
Troy police warn of potential scams when reselling PlayStation 5
TROY, Mich. – Police are issuing a warning to anyone trying to sell one of the hottest holiday gifts on the resale market. Troy police said they’re investigating multiple cases of people being scammed while reselling the PlayStation 5 gaming system. Troy Police are noticing more scams involving the PlayStation 5. This is happening unfortunately not just in Troy but around the country,” said John Julian with Troy Police Department. Police advise that if you’re going to meet and sell items, go with a friend and have your cellphone ready in case something goes wrong.
Troy police arrest 7 impaired drivers in 10 days: Locations, driver info, what happened in each case
TROY, Mich. – Troy police made seven impaired driving arrests over the final 10 days of November. He was asked to perform field sobriety evaluations and performed poorly, officers said. He then refused to take a preliminary breath test and was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, according to authorities. She also refused to cooperate during the field sobriety tests and turned down a breath test, according to officials. A 30-year-old Troy woman admitted to drinking alcohol after the officer noticed the smell coming from inside her car, according to authorities.
Metal stake, wooden cutout, ‘no trespassing’ sign, cigarette thrown during Troy neighbors' dispute
TROY, Mich. – Troy police said a metal stake, a wooden cutout, a “no trespassing” sign and a cigarette were all thrown during an argument between neighbors about their property line. Police said the 58-year-old man then picked up the wooden cutout and started pushing into the other man’s stomach. The other man grabbed the cutout, so the 58-year-old picked up the metal stake, according to officials. He swung the metal stake at the neighbors, striking the woman in her left wrist and thumb, police said. He also put a hole through the wooden cutout with the metal stake while the other man was holding the cutout, authorities said.
Troy police investigate shots fired in Somerset Parking lot
TROY, Mich. – Police were investigating reports of shots fired Sunday evening in the parking lot on the south side of Somerset Collection in Troy. The suspected shooter also fled the area, police said. Police don’t believe this was a random shooting. Anyone with information on this shooting needs to contact Troy police. More: Metro Detroit crime newsMore: News from Troy, Mich.
Troy police investigate drive-by shooting that targeted home
TROY, Mich. – Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened at 1:40 a.m. on Sunday in the 100 block of Scottsdale in Troy. At least nine bullet holes were found at the targeted home. No one was injured in the shooting, according to police. Police believe one of the residents of the home was targeted and the event was not random. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 248-524-3477.
Police revisit mysterious fatal beating of mother in Troy apartment from 42 years ago
TROY, Mich. – Police are revisiting the mysterious case of a Troy mother who was beaten to death while alone in her apartment 42 years ago. Gail Webster (Troy Police Department)Someone beat Webster to death by hitting her in the head with an unknown “blunt object,” officials said. Gail Webster's apartment (Troy Police Department)Webster yelled out to the person and he or she fled, according to officials. Investigation goes coldTroy authorities were called to the apartment, but nobody has been arrested in the more than four decades since Webster’s murder. Gail Webster's apartment (Troy Police Department)Webster had no criminal history, police said.
Taylor man charged after police say he had gun at Somerset Collection
TROY, Mich. – A Taylor man was arrested and charged after a report of a possible assault involving a gun at the Somerset Collection in Troy. Michael Deonte James, 21, of Taylor, has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, felony firearm and possession of a firearm. Troy police responded at about 4:15 p.m. on Oct. 2 to a possible assault in the Nordstrom store. James was arraigned on Oct. 3 and was issued a $50,000 cash/surety bond. Police are still investigating the incident at Somerset Collection.
Georgia man accused of passing counterfeit $100 bills arrested in Oakland County
TROY, Mich. – A Georgia man was arrested last week for allegedly paying with counterfeit bills at numerous stores in Troy. According to Troy police, at about 6:41 p.m. on Sept. 23 the 28-year-old man reportedly passed a counterfeit $100 bill at Beyond Juice. After locating the suspect in the parking lot, officers conducted a traffic stop as he left the property. Police say the man denied passing any counterfeit bills or even being at the mall during his interview with officers. During the traffic stop, police say that multiple other stores reported counterfeit bills being used by the same subject.
Troy Police Dispatcher Dies After On Duty Heart Attack
(CBS DETROIT) – The Troy Police Department is mourning the loss of a dispatcher as a result of a heart attack that happened on duty. Communications Supervisor Curtis Reynolds, Jr. died Sept. 25 at a local hospital after being unresponsive at work. Troy Police say it happened the morning of Sept. 19 which was also Reynolds’ 50th birthday. He was treated at the hospital for several days and as a result of the heart attack, Reynolds sustained diminished brain activity and passed away. On February 20, 2018, Reynolds was supervising the Communications Section when a barricaded gunman incident occurred at house on Brooklawn.
detroit.cbslocal.comTroy Police Department mourns death of 29-year veteran of the force
TROY, Mich. – Friends, family members and colleagues are mourning the death of a Troy police officer. Dispatcher Curtis Reynolds Jr. was getting ready for a shift on his 50th birthday, Sept. 19, when he suffered a heart attack. Members of the Troy Police Department said Reynolds, a 29-year veteran of the force, was the heart of their tight-knit team and an unsung hero who touched thousands of lives. A quick-witted, but patient man, who was always willing to work so others could spent time with their families. 2018 Story: Gunman taken into custody after standoff with police inside Troy homeBut it will be the little things they miss and the things they’ll hold onto.
We need justice: Former Clarenceville Middle School students say teacher sexually abused them
LIVONIA, Mich. Several women stepped forward on Wednesday and said their former middle school teacher sexually abused them. The women said the teacher sent them explicit images and videos of himself when they were students at Clarenceville Middle School in Livonia. Bailey said the teacher had ties with several schools and youth programs throughout the Metro Detroit area. Troy Schools released the following statement:"We have immense sympathy for any victim of sexual assault, but have no information regarding what was alleged at a press conference today. The District does not discuss student or personnel matters in a public forum or comment on pending litigation of any kind.
Multiple home invasions appear to target elderly residents in Troy, police say
TROY, Mich. Police are investigating a string of home invasions on Wednesday that appear to target elderly victims. Troy police say that two home invasions and one attempted home invasion occurred on Wednesday afternoon. The first home invasion occurred at about 12:53 p.m. in the 2300 block of Chesapeake Court. The second home invasion occurred at 1:16 p.m. in the 1400 block of Key West Drive. An attempted home invasion occurred at 12:36 p.m. i the 1300 block of Boyd Street.