Michigan woman claimed to have a bomb during bank robbery, fled without money
TROY, MI – A woman was arrested after she allegedly tried to rob a bank, claiming she had a bomb, but left without any money, police said. Zeenat Jana Scott-Musa, 24, of Detroit, was arrested on Monday, Oct. 10, related to a bank robbery in Troy, the Troy Police Department said in a news release. Her fingerprints matched prints found on a note that was passed to a bank teller, Troy Police said in a news release. A female carrying a backpack entered the bank and passed the teller a note that said she had a bomb. She is charged with armed robbery and bank robbery.
mlive.comDrunk 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.
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.
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.
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