How scammers impersonating police are stealing thousands from Michiganders
DETROIT - Police are issuing a warning to the public to make them aware of a scheme going around which has cost some Michiganders thousands of dollars. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office says it starts with a phone call with a number which appears to be coming from the Sheriff’s Office with the scammer using names of real members of their department. Police say the scammers already have the victim’s personal information and ask them to either verify it or get more information. Then, they ask for money, often in the form of cryptocurrency, debit card numbers and even Apple Pay. There’s no such thing as pay me this money now or you will be arrested.”Police say you should never verify personal information and do not give out personal information over the phone.
mlive.comGet Caught Up: West Bloomfield house raided after Wayne County roads employees sell 596 generators for personal gain
A West Bloomfield house was raided Tuesday after Wayne County Roads Division workers used $1.7 million in taxpayer money to fraudulently purchase 596 generators and sell them for personal profit, officials said.
West Bloomfield house raided after Wayne County roads employees sell 596 generators for personal gain
A West Bloomfield house was raided Tuesday after Wayne County Roads Division workers used $1.7 million in taxpayer money to fraudulently purchase 596 generators and sell them for personal profit, officials said.
Off-duty Michigan deputy, 23, fatally shot
DETROIT – A 23-year-old Michigan deputy and father was fatally shot during the early hours of Monday, Sept. 20, after giving someone a ride, authorities said. He fled the vehicle in an attempt to escape but had already been shot several times. “We are going to do everything in our power to find out what happened to our officer. Jones is the father of one and his second child is expected to be born in November, Jaafar said. READ MORE:Airplane crash lands in Michigan pondBombs found outside Northern Michigan stores, FBI and others investigating8-foot waves possible, dangerous swimming forecast at some Lake Michigan beachesMotorcyclist severely injured in head-on crash with vehicle passing another
mlive.comWashtenaw County deputy shot in active barricaded gunman situation
SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich. – 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 Sheriff’s 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.
Troubling details emerge in fatal attack on Wayne County corporal killed by inmate
DETROIT – The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is in mourning over the loss of one of their own. Bryant Searcy, 50, was fatally attacked as he was checking to make sure cells at the Wayne County Jail were locked for the night. The attack happened Wednesday night at the Wayne County Jail Division 2 building. Police said Searcy checked the lock on a violent offender who has a long history of armed robberies and carjackings. “He (Searcy) was viciously assaulted by one of the inmates,” said Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon.
Here’s how Wayne County Sheriff’s Office plans to enforce Gov. Whitmer’s new mask rules
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office revealed how it plans to enforce Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s new orderWhitmer issued an executive order Friday that reiterates Michigan residents are required to wear face coverings whenever they are at an indoor public space. Wayne County enforcementOn Tuesday, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office laid out its plan for enforcing the new mask rules. RELATED: How Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office plans to enforce new mask rulesIf deputies have to circle back to the person, group or business after the initial warning to readdress the requirements, a $500 ticket will be issued, the department announced. The Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Wayne County Health Department with these rules, because the Health Department is leading the enforcement effort, according to authorities.
167 Wayne County Sheriff’s Office employees test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19)
DETROIT – Officials said 167 Wayne County Sheriff’s Office employees have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) as of Thursday, while five inmates have the virus. READ: Hundreds of inmates released from Metro Detroit county jailsHow COVID-19 SpreadsPerson-to-person spreadThe virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
114 employees from Wayne County Sheriff’s Office test positive for coronavirus
DETROIT – The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on coronavirus cases Friday. According to Pageant Atterberry, a spokesperson for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, 114 employees have tested positive for the coronavirus. She also noted that one inmate has tested positive for the virus. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office currently has a total of 930 housed inmates. It also has a total of 766 inmates on a tether.
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office commander, retired radio DJ dies from coronavirus (COVID-19)
DETROIT – A commander with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office died Wednesday from coronavirus (COVID-19). How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Prevention & TreatmentThere is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
Wayne County jail employee tests positive for COVID-19
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – An employee for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office tested positive for coronavirus Thursday, a county official announced Friday. Wayne County officials said they have only one confirmed case, but have three potential others being tested. How COVID-19 spreadsPerson-to-person spreadThe virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.