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 22, 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:
Brehob Corp., 1441 Combermere, 12/14-12/20
Company dual axle/four wheel trailer stolen from rear storage lot. The trailer has “Brehob” stickers on either side. 06-47827
Breaking and Entries:
Crash Investigations:
Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:
Complainant reported credit card stolen in another jurisdiction and then used in Troy to make $201.34 in fraudulent purchases.
Complainant was contacted by bank and advised of a failed attempt to open a credit card account in complainant’s name. Suspect
only had some of complainant’s personal information and the remainder that was provided was erroneous. The inconsistencies
raised suspicions and enabled bank investigators to confirm the fraud attempt. No losses; account never opened.
Domestics/Family Troubles:
One report of domestic assault being investigated where complaints are accusing each other of initiating/mutual assault. Minor
injuries; no medical treatment reported.
Drugs/Narcotics:
Farmer Jack’s, 3125 John R, 12/20, 1315 hrs.
A 43-year-old male from Sterling Hgt.s was arrested after he tried to pass a fraudulent Rx for Vicodin at the pharmacy. The pharmacist
suspected the script was suspicious and contacted the listed doctor’s office. They confirmed the Rx was forged. A blank Rx script was
recovered in the suspect’s car under the same doctor’s name. 06- 47803
Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:
Crooks and Corporate, 12/20, 2134 hrs.
Officers responded to a report of a hit and run crash. Complainant was stopped in his ’05 Jeep Grand Cherokee at a red light when he
was crashed into from behind by subject driving an ’06 Hyundai Sonata. The 59-year-old male driver from Warren exited the Sonata
and provided complainant w/a business card, advised he didn’t want to wait for police, and drove off. Complainant was able to obtain
the plate of the vehicle as it drove away. Complainant told officers he could smell a strong odor of intoxicants on the driver’s breath
while they spoke. Troy PD had Warren PD check the registered owner’s residence. Upon arrival they located the Sonata at the
residence w/front end damage and stood by until Troy officers arrived. The suspect was contacted and admitted being the driver. He
stated he fled because he was scared. He had difficulty standing/maintaining his balance and smelled strongly of intoxicants. He
failed sobriety tests and was arrested. He blew .17 on a breath test. He has six prior drunk driving convictions, however only one
recent enough such that this was charged/enhanced as a second offense. His license is currently revoked and denied, for which he
was also charged, as well as for failing to report the crash/hit and run. Complainant sustained no injury; suspect sustained minor
injury; no hospitalization was required. 06-47920
Embezzlements:
Home Invasions:
Larcenies:
Coolidge, 8/20-12/20
Apartment basement storage locker accessed by pushing/pulling locked gate and crystal and silver collectables stolen. 06-47889
White Chapel Cemetery, 621 E. Long Lake, 12/13-12/20
Complainant reported her stepfather’s grave marker was stolen and tar was poured on her mother’s grave marker. Two wreaths that
had been on top of the graves were missing, as well. She stated cemetery management advised her they would pay for the damages.
She suspects family associates disgruntled over the resolution of the estate. 06-47798
Larcenies from Autos:
Home Depot Lot, 1177 Coolidge, 12/16, 1100 hrs.
Two nail guns, nails, and 8 gas cells stolen from bed of Ford P/U parked in lot. 06-47818
Malicious Destruction of Property:
Minors and Alcohol:
Neighbor Troubles:
Peace Officer/Civil:
Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:
One report of harassing calls taken.
Retail Fraud:
Robberies:
Suspicious Incidents:
Louis Vuitton, 2801 W. Big Beaver, 12/14, 2100 hrs.
Customers approached complainant on 12/14 and indicated a male subject entered the store wearing what resembled a Louis
Vuitton backpack. They advised he removed a real one that was displayed on a mannequin and was observed carrying it through the
store. The witnesses apparently lost sight of him and he left. Later on, a fake Louis Vuitton backpack was found discarded in the
store. A damaged security tag was also found in the same vicinity. On 12/16, the same subject apparently was observed in the store
wearing a real Louis Vuitton backpack. The backpack was the same believed stolen on the 14th and was recovered by a security
officer before the subject exited. 06-47106
Traffic Altercations:
Vandalism:
Weapons Offenses:
Welfare Checks:
Special Events Information:
Miscellaneous Information:
Oakland Mall Lot, 412 W. 14 Mile, 12/19, 0720 hrs.
Complainant reported he believed he dropped/lost his wallet while walking through the parking lot. He was unable to find it. He
cancelled his credit cards; no losses. 06-47810
Case Updates:
Arrest Summary:
In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period:
Domestic Assault: 1
Drunk Driving: 1
Retail Fraud: 1
Drove While License Suspended: 2
Warrants: 2
