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
DAILY MEDIA CRIME SHEET
December 15, 2006
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:
Auto/Vehicle Thefts:
Ruby, 12/14, 0330-0515 hrs.
Locked ’07 Subaru Impreza stolen from driveway. 06-46989
Breaking and Entries:
Kelly’s Party Store, 6037 Rochester, 12/12, 2300-1000 hrs.
Unsuccessful attempt to pry open rear door; no entry gained – nothing missing. 06-46859
Crash Investigations:
Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:
Complainant discovered a loan fraudulently opened in his name.
Domestics/Family Troubles:
One domestic related assault reported at the station and under investigation.
Troy Officers responded to two incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.
Drugs/Narcotics:
Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:
S/B I-75 near 14 Mile, 12/14, 2231 hrs.
Officer stopped a beige Jeep Commander after it passed the patrol car, was observed weaving through traffic passing vehicles using all three lanes at speeds of 90 mph in the 65 mph zone. Upon approaching, the officer smelled burning marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. An almost fully smoked marijuana cigarette was observed inside the vehicle. The 29-year-old female driver from Rochester Hills failed sobriety tests and was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs. She refused to submit to a chemical test and a search warrant for her blood was obtained. Toxicology pending. 06-4714
Embezzlements:
Home Invasions:
Larcenies:
McDonald’s, 36895 Dequindre, 11/30, 1400 hrs.
Complainant stated she believes she set her payroll check down somewhere at work. She was unable to locate it and later discovered it was fraudulently cashed. 06-47083
Wal-Mart, 2001 W. Maple, 12/12, 1950-2000 hrs.
Complainant stated she last remembered being in possession of her purse while checking out. She realized it was missing when she got into her car to leave. When she returned to the store to look for it, it was not found. There was activity recorded on her cell phone after the loss, however none on her credit cards. 06-47084
Larcenies from Autos:
Troy Library Lot, 510 W. Big Beaver, 12/14, 0900-0930 hrs.
Unlocked car parked in lot entered and wallet stolen from a briefcase. 06-47010
Highbury, 12/13, 2200-0820 hrs.
Apparently unlocked ’02 Chevy Avalanche parked in drive entered and in-dash stereo system stolen. 06-46990
Malicious Destruction of Property:
Val’s Coney Island, 6026 Rochester, 12/14, 1715 hrs.
Complainant reported three males entered the restaurant and placed an order to go. Apparently there was some disagreement between they and complainant and they left. As they exited one of the subjects picked up a large rock and threw it at the window, shattering same. All three fled on foot. Suspect: B/M, approximately 15 years, wearing a black coat. 06-47067
Square D Services, 1960 Research, 12/14, 0700-1200 hrs.
Company trailer struck and dented w/rocks in lot; second such incident in last several weeks. 06-47048
Minors and Alcohol:
Neighbor Troubles:
Officers responded to a neighbor dispute wherein one neighbor believes the other did something to harm/kill his bushes. He apparently erected an accusatory sign on his property to that effect, as well as additional lighting and possibly a security camera. Officer indicated the bushes in question appear dormant, not dead. Officer attempted to speak w/subject however he was uncooperative.
Peace Officer/Civil:
Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:
Complaint reported getting threats at home and work via E-mail.
One harassment complaint taken.
Complainant reported getting threatening calls at work from another female who thinks complainant is dating a male both are acquainted with.
Retail Fraud:
Robberies:
Suspicious Incidents:
Complainant received a call from her father who resides in another state indicating he received a call on his cell phone from someone indicating they were from his grandchildren’s school, that they hadn’t been in school all week, and they couldn’t reach the parents. Caller told complainant’s father he was listed as emergency contact and wanted him to provide personal information on the parents. No information was provided. Complainant followed up w/school who confirmed there was no such person working there as the name given during the call to her father. She stated the kids had been attending all week. Complainant received a call herself after the first to her father requesting her personal information to send an “important package.” Information was not provided. Unknown if calls are related.
Traffic Altercations:
Vandalism:
Weapons Offenses:
Welfare Checks:
Troy Officers responded to three incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.
Special Events Information:
Miscellaneous Information:
Case Updates:
Arrest Summary:
In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period:
Drunk Driving: 7
Retail Fraud: 4
Drove While License Suspended: 1
Warrants: 3
