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 5, 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:
Troy Beaumont ER, 44201 Dequindre
Officers responded to a report of a subject seeking treatment as a result of an assault. Investigation revealed the incident occurred in another jurisdiction. That agency was contacted and case TOT them.
Auto/Vehicle Thefts:
Breaking and Entries:
Troy Oriental Market, 3142 Rochester, 12/3, 0420 hrs.
Officers responded to an intrusion alarm and discovered front entry door glass smashed out with a piece of concrete. Front counter area ransacked. Owner reported several necklaces stolen that were stored in a filing cabinet. 06-45586
Crash Investigations:
Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:
Complainant came to the police station to report that she lost her credit card sometime after making a purchase. When she noticed it missing and went back to the store where she last used it, it had not been found. When she contacted her credit card company, she was advised it was apparently used to obtain funds at a cash advance location in the area. Unknown on amount at time of writing.
06-45646
Domestics/Family Troubles:
Complainant filed a report of ex-husband violating a PPO by making repeated telephone contact with her.
Troy Officers responded to four incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.
Drugs/Narcotics:
Mr. B's Parking Lot, 3946 Rochester, 12/2, 0001 hrs.
Officer observed a white '02 Chevy Monte Carlo parked in the last row of the lot and occupied by two males and a female. After observing no one enter or exit, the officer approached and observed what appeared to be marijuana on the floor in the rear and front seats. Further investigation revealed two large baggies of marijuana and a baggie containing 5 Ecstasy pills. A small amount of marijuana and a marijuana pipe were found in a "dug-out" in the front driver's side floorboard. Arrested were a 23-year-old female from Troy for the Ecstasy, and 27-year-old male from Troy for the marijuana. The other passenger, a 30-year-old male from Troy, was transported home due to being intoxicated. 06-45446
Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:
Embezzlements:
JC Penney, 300 W. 14 Mile, 10/28-11/24
LPO's initiated an investigation after noticing a cashier ringing some items up, deleting some of them, and then giving all of the items to a customer. Investigation revealed approximately $1000.00 in losses involving similar activities. The 19-year-old female employee from Detroit admitted the thefts, she was terminated, and prosecution is pending. 06-45513
Home Invasions:
Coachman, 12/2-12/3, 2300-0250 hrs.
Apartment living room window screen removed and entry gained via window; TV stolen. 06-45584
Coachman, 12/3, 1445-1945 hrs.
Apartment entered via what appears to have been an unsecured bathroom window and TV stand, radio, and several DVD's stolen. The TV was stolen in the incident described above. 06-45653
Larcenies:
Sears, 300 W. 14 Mile, 2/05-10/6
Several thousand dollars of missing jewelry and watches discovered. Several items discovered missing from boxes. In other cases, it appears more expensive items were replaced with fashion jewelry items. 06-44847
Kirts, 11/30-12/2
Complainant discovered apartment basement storage locker security fencing pried back and an electric heater stolen. 06-45559
Hartshorn, 11/29, 1645-1815 hrs.
Attached garage entered via open door and a black Orange County Chopper model Schwinn bike stolen. A Dynacraft bike was found abandoned near the bottom portion of the drive. Complainant does not recognize that bike. 06-45501
Charter, 11/24-11/25, 0000-1000 hrs.
A black boy's bike, and a grey and blue boy's bike, unknown on models, stolen from in front of apartment. 06-45532
Probation Department, 1151 Crooks, 12/1, 1218 hrs.
Complainant left his wallet in the bathroom. When he discovered it missing and returned to pick it up, he found the wallet, but $840.00 was missing. Complainant initially stated he was more interested in getting his money back than prosecution. A suspect was identified as the only person who entered and exited the bathroom after complainant. Officer contacted him, briefed him on the incident including complainant's indication that if he got all of his money back he didn't want to prosecute, and advised him to return to the location with the money. The 37-year-old male from Madison Heights eventually returned to the location with $340.00 claiming he found it on the bathroom floor and that was all he took. He stated even though that's all he took, he had his girlfriend out trying to round up another $500.00. When pressed, he admitted taking $740.00. He claimed the money was "in something" on a shelf in the restroom. He was arrested. 06-45346
Mohican Drive, 12/1-12/2, 2300-0900 hrs.
Motorized/lighted Christmas deer stolen from front yard. 06-45497
Arvin Meritor, 2135 W. Maple, 11/1-12/1
8 lap tops stolen from different offices in the complex. No forced entry. In a couple of the cases, security cables were cut that were used to secure the laptops to the desks. 06-45518
Panera Bread, 1325 Coolidge, 10/9
Complainant stated that back in October when she took her ring off in the restroom to wash her hands, she forgot it when she left. When she returned to try and retrieve it, it was gone. Complainant stated ring is a gold band with a very distinctive large green zircon stone in the center, surrounded by several smaller beard pearls. 06-45359
Larcenies from Autos:
Golfview, 12/1, 0000-1000 hrs.
Rims and tires stolen from '05 Pontiac Grand Prix parked in lot. Vehicle left on landscape bricks.
06-45330
Lifetime Fitness, 4700 Investment, 11/28, 1500-1630 hrs.
'07 Chevy P/U parked in lot entered and in-dash navigation system damaged, and a laptop stolen. Vehicle may have been left unlocked, as there was no sign of forced entry. 06-45357
Azko, 1845 Maxwell, 12/2, 1310-1325 hrs.
'03 Trailblazer parked in lot had rear vent window shattered and iPod player stolen. 06-45519
Hylane, 12/1, 0000-0600 hrs.
Unlocked Jeep parked in drive entered and some cash stolen. 06-45400
Malicious Destruction of Property:
Minors and Alcohol:
Troy Beaumont ER, 44201 Dequindre, 12/3, 0400 hrs.
Officers summoned on a report of 17 and 16 year old females, both from Troy, in the ER for treatment of possible intoxication. The 17 year old's mother brought them in when they arrived at her house smelling of alcohol and her daughter could barely stand up. Investigation revealed they had been at a party at a hotel in a neighboring jurisdiction. Both blew .10's on PBT's. The 16 year old was petitioned to juvenile court for MIP. Her father was summoned to the hospital where she was TOT his custody. The 17 year old was cited for MIP and released to the custody of her mother.
06-45585
Troy PD, 500 W. Big Beaver, 12/2, 0920 hrs.
When an 18-year-old male from Troy arrived to take a PBT ordered as result of probation, he blew .02 and was cited for MIP. His Probation Officer was notified as well. 06-45593
Troy PD, 500 W. Big Beaver, 12/2, 0920 hrs.
When a 20-year-old male from Troy arrived to take a PBT ordered as result of probation, he blew .03 and was cited for MIP. His Probation Officer was notified as well. 06-45522
Troy PD, 500 W. Big Beaver, 12/3, 1050 hrs.
When a 19-year-old male from Troy arrived to take a PBT ordered by the court, he blew .07 and was cited for MIP. 06-45602
Neighbor Troubles:
Peace Officer/Civil:
Complainants reported their electrical power cut off at the box and observed whom they believed was their landlord in the area just prior to the incident. They claimed they are up to date on utility bills and rent, and have not violated any lease terms. Officers contacted landlord who admitted pulling the power at the meter. He claimed the tenants are behind in rent and have committed several violations against the lease agreement. He sates he is trying to sell the house, but the tenants will not allow the realtor to conduct any showings. He apologized for his action and agreed to pursue the issue via court. The complainants stated they were moving out soon anyway. Officers arranged with DTE to have the power restored.
Complainant reported he lent his car to an associate who has failed to return it.
Complainant reported former failed to return a company issued/owned laptop.
Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:
One obscene telephone call, and one threatening call report taken.
One threats report, and one harassment report taken.
Retail Fraud:
Robberies:
Suspicious Incidents:
Traffic Altercations:
Vandalism:
Weapons Offenses:
Welfare Checks:
Troy Officers responded to one incident involving an individual 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:
Domestic Assault: 1
Drunk Driving: 2
Retail Fraud: 7
Drove While License Suspended: 3
Warrants: 4
