TROY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Charles T. Craft, Chief of Police
500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan 48084
(248) 524-3443

Community Services Section

Lt. Gerard Scherlinck 524-3447, Sgt. Robert Kowalski 524-3448, Ofc. Russ Harden 524-3464, Ofc. Jeffrey Stacey 524-3464, Ofc. Nicolette Kaptur, 680-7223

DAILY MEDIA CRIME SHEET

December 8, 2005

These summaries are meant to provide general highlights of items of interest and do not necessarily reflect every incident responded to. Investigations of a nature or at a juncture where publicity may impair the outcome of a case are not generally listed.

Altercations/Disorderly Conduct:

Assaults:

Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement:

Probation Office, 1151 Crooks, 12/7, 1012 hrs.
A 46-year-old female on probation with prohibitions against consuming alcohol blew .07 on mandatory PBT. The advising judge directed she be brought before him as a result of the violation. 05-42961

Auto/Vehicle Thefts:

Kirts, 12/6, 0330-1200 hrs.
A '02 Suzuki motorcycle stolen. Apparently the motorcycle was in need of significant repairs, but the engine worked. Complainant explained it had been used as a stunt vehicle; he purchased it at an auction. 05-42994

Breaking and Entries:

Kirts, 12/6-112/7, 2300-1300 hrs.
Someone entered locked apartment building by unknown means and attempted to break into the coin box on the coin-operated washing machine. Theft was unsuccessful. 05-42995

Wireless Giant, 35 E. Maple, 12/7, 0515 hrs.
Front door smashed to gain access. Unknown number of cell phones stolen. 05-42949


Three Oaks, 12/2-12/7
Vacant second floor apartment entered apparently from unsecured door wall. Burn marks discovered in carpet; what appeared to be coal found in kitchen area and tub. 05-42963

Crash Investigations:

Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:

Card Solutions, 1260 Rankin, 12/5
Complainant reported processing orders by phone and e-mail using various credit card numbers. The first order/shipment was made to an address in New Jersey. It apparently went through without incident. Two additional orders were made using two different credit card numbers to the same address. A check on those card numbers revealed the cards stolen. The shipment was not made. During same time period, complainant got a call/e-mail from another subject indicating he was referred by the subject who turned out to be involved in the above transactions. He provided a credit card number, which initially cleared, and the shipment was sent to an address in Indianapolis. Complainant was later contacted by credit card company advising the card used was stolen. The recovery of $3800.00 charged for the shipment is now in question. 05-43022

Complainant reported receiving letters from a collection agency for checks he had never written at several locations, including three stores in Troy. He checked his account and discovered no fraudulent activity as of yet, therefore the checks written in complainant's name and address may have been counterfeited. 05-42964

Domestics/Family Troubles:

Drugs/Narcotics:

Big Beaver and Troy Center, 12/7, 2135 hrs.
Officers stopped vehicle for running a stop sign and attempted to pull it over. The vehicle continued driving and officers observed the driver making reaching movements around the interior of the car. It eventually stopped. Upon approach, a baggie of marijuana was observed between the driver's feet on the floorboard. The 18-year-old male driver from Troy was arrested. A search of the interior of the vehicle using a narcotics dog revealed a 13.8-gram bag of marijuana concealed under the driver's side dashboard. 05-43030

Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:

Embezzlements:


Home Invasions:

Homewood, 12/7, 0830-1030 hrs.
Complainant left purse in unlocked vehicle parked in open attached garage. Someone entered the garage, stole her purse, and used her credit cards fraudulently at two gas stations in Bloomfield Twp. 05-42977

Larcenies:

Farmer Jack, 3125 John R, 12/7, 1530 hrs.
Complainant left her purse in the cart in the lot. When she noticed it missing she returned to find it gone. 05-43002

Troy High, 4777 Northfield Parkway, 12/7, 1045-1115 hrs.
Complainant stated he set his cell phone on a counter in the school's store to try something on. When he looked to retrieve it, it was gone. 05-43006

Larcenies from Autos:

Bowl One, 1639 E. 14 Mile, 12/7, 1810-1930 hrs.
A '98 Chevy van had passenger side window smashed out and tools, work equipment, and a portable stereo/CD player stolen. Total value approximately $1600.00. 05-43023

Malicious Destruction of Property:

ITT Tech, 1522 E. Big Beaver, 12/6, 1630-2245 hrs.
One tire slashed a second had the air let out on a '00 Chevy Malibu. 05-43016

Minors and Alcohol:

Neighbor Troubles:

Peace Officer/Civil:

Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:

Retail Fraud:

7-11, 1650 Crooks, 12/7, 1400 hrs.
Two males entered the store. While one hung out at the coffee station, the other walked around the store. They left without making a purchase. When complainant inspected areas where subject was walking, he discovered 15 containers of Visine missing. Complainant ran out of the store after them, yelling for them to stop, however they ran to a red '95 Honda and fled. Suspects: B/M driving, mid 40's, 5-7, 135; W/M - stole items, 45 years. Vehicle registers to a 48-year-old male from Detroit.
05-42987

Robberies:

Suspicious Incidents:

Woodgate, 12/8, 0030 hrs.
Complainant reported the alarm on his son's '01 Ford Taurus was sounding; there was someone inside, and at least one other individual near the car. He reported the subjects fled in a '87 GMC Suburban. Responding officers located and stopped it. The 19-year-old male driver from Madison Heights explained his stereo system, including 4 speaker boxes, two amplifiers, and an audio controller were stolen from his car last week. He developed information indicating that the youth who drove the Taurus was involved in the theft. He proceeded to the residence where he used lockout tools to gain entry into the locked Taurus were he re-claimed his property. His passengers, a 21-year-old male from Hazel Park and a 19-year-old male from Warren provided the same account. The complainant's 22-year-old son with whom he co-owns the car was unavailable for interview, as according to complainant, he is in Oakland County Jail. The occupants of the Suburban were transported to the station, booked and released pending further investigation. The 19-year-old Suburban driver contacted the detective in charge later that morning. He explained he had the original receipts as well as a male from Madison Heights in his company. He advised they were on the way to the police station wherein he would provide the receipts and prove ownership, as well as where the subject from Madison Heights would admit he was responsible for the original theft. When they arrived, the subject from Madison Heights explained he and the 22-year-old Taurus owner stole the stereo equipment last weekend. The equipment was returned to the original owner, as he had the receipts. It appears none of the parties will be seeking prosecution against one another.
05-43040

Traffic Altercations:

Boyd and Daily, 12/7, 1755 hrs.
A '93 Chevy Cavalier and '01 Saturn SL1 were reportedly crashing into one another, eventually stopped, and two males, one from each car were fighting. Investigation revealed damage to both cars. The 22-year-old male from Troy driving the Saturn, claimed the Cavalier initiated the contact and it was over a dispute that started over alleged statements he made about a girl at a party a week ago. He claimed the 19-year-old male driving the Cavalier exited and began assaulting him. Investigation revealed the Cavalier was being driven by an 18-year-old female from Troy. The 19-year-old male was the passenger. The 19 year old claimed he gave the 22 year old Cavalier driver $50.00 to rent a hotel room for him, and rather than doing so, the 22 year old pocketed the money. He stated he was enroute to the 22 year old's home to confront him about it when the 22 year old pulled up in the Saturn and began crashing into the Cavalier. The 19 year old stated he exited the Cavalier to confront the 22 year old, when the 22 year old assaulted him. Both males had minor facial injuries. A 20-year-old male from Troy who was a passenger in the Saturn filed a similar account as the 22-year-old driver. An independent witness thought the Cavalier was stopped, when it was rear-ended by the Saturn, but stated the cars' headlights were in his eyes so he couldn't clearly see all the events as they transpired. Investigation continues. 05-43013

Vandalism:

Weapons Offenses:

Welfare Checks: `

Vacant Building, Livernois and Maple, 12/7, 2033 hrs.
A 50-year-old male who turned out to be homeless was found sleeping in doorway of vacant building. He was transported to a shelter. 05-43024

Special Events Information:

Miscellaneous Information:

Case Updates:

Guilty verdict returned in Leila Armin Murder Trial

The jury in this trial returned a verdict this morning finding Amir Shahideh guilty of First Degree Murder. Deliberations began Tuesday. The jury was off on Wednesday and completed deliberations this morning.

Arrest Summary:

In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period:

Drunk Driving: 1
Retail fraud: 2
Violation of Conditional Bond: 1