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Troy Police Crime Report --- December 8, 2006

by Dave Lambert on Sat 09 Dec 2006 01:45 AM EST | Permanent Link | Cosmos

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 8, 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:

South Boulevard, 12/8, 0215 Hrs.
Complaint, an 18-year-old female from Clinton Twp., reported she and her girlfriend, a 22-year-old female from Roseville, went out together with the 24-year-old male suspect from Troy this evening. Apparently the 22 year old had recently met the suspect where she works. Upon returning to the suspect's home, he reportedly tried to kiss the 22 year old, at which point the 18 year old suggested they leave. She reported the suspect became angry, told her not to ell her friend what to do, and threatened her with a knife stating he'd kill her. Officers interviewed suspect inside his home. At first he denied knowledge of the incident, then stated he was just joking around, and then stated he never did anything with a knife. A butterfly knife matching that which was described by the two females was recovered on the top of suspect's dresser. He was arrested. 06-46196

Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement:

Auto/Vehicle Thefts:

Tall Oaks, 12/6-12/7, 2330-0545 hrs.
'02 Ford Explorer stolen from drive. 06-46052

Breaking and Entries:

Tony's Pizza, 34781 Dequindre, 12/6, 2235 hrs.
Officers responded to an intrusion alarm and discovered the glass smashed out of the entry doors with a piece of cement. Cash register was broken open, however nothing was left inside of it at closing. 06-46030

Note: While officers were checking the area in response to this incident, they observed a burgundy Olds 98 driving through a shopping plaza approximately 1/2 mile south of the B/E. It was occupied/driven by a lone male. A computer query on the plate revealed it was supposed to be on a '96 Ford Taurus not the Olds 98. It drove into a gas station lot and then exited shortly thereafter. Officers stopped it. The suspect began to exit the vehicle, but quickly re-entered and sped away. Madison Heights officers located the vehicle W/B on 696 and tried to stop it, but it again fled. Troy officers obtained a photo of the vehicle's registered owner and identified the 22-year-old male from Detroit as the driver they had observed inside the car during this incident. Investigation continues. 06-46035

Crash Investigations:

Fatal Crash, Long Lake and Livernois, 12/7, 1401 hrs.

Troy Police, Troy Fire, and Alliance EMS responded to a report of a serious crash. Investigation indicated a 2006 Chrysler Mini Van traveling N/B on Livernois approached and stopped at a red signal at Long Lake. After stopping, witnesses indicated the van proceeded north; entering the intersection while the light for N/B Livernois remained red. The van was struck by a truck and crane combination vehicle traveling E/B on Long Lake. The truck was proceeding through the intersection on a green signal. The van was occupied by a male and female, both 84, from Royal Oak. The male was driving; his wife was in the front passenger seat. Both required extrication from the van by the Troy Fire Department. The driver was initially conscious, however eventually became unresponsive. Both were transported to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. The driver, Robert Arthur Jones, was pronounced dead at the hospital. His wife was hospitalized with injuries that do not appear life threatening. The driver of the truck, a 46-year-old male from Novi, was not injured. The truck/crane is operated by J S Trudeau Cement Co. of Novi. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash, nor does speed. The weather was clear and dry. An autopsy is scheduled for today. The intersection was kept open during the investigation, however traffic was diverted in several directions around the crash for approximately two hours before the scene was cleared. 06-46103

Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:

Friend's Catering, 755 W. Big beaver, 12/4, 1100-1300 hrs.
Complainant reported a counterfeit $20.00 bill was discovered at their bank when the day's deposit was processed. 06-46091

Complainant reported credit card stolen in another jurisdiction, however used to make $973.00 worth of fraudulent purchases at locations in Troy.

Complainant reported someone used his personal information to fraudulently open a credit card account in his name. The billing address is in Troy with which complainant is unfamiliar.

Business representative reported discovering approximately $3000.00 in fraudulent charges against company's business account for utility, cable, and cell phone bills. Unknown on how accounts were accessed.

Business representative reported discovering $10,000.00 in fraudulent charges against corporate accounts apparently accessed somehow via the Internet for phone accounts and billed to an address in Georgia.

Domestics/Family Troubles:

Troy Officers responded to one incident involving a family trouble/domestic dispute where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.

Drugs/Narcotics:

Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:

Embezzlements:

Home Invasions:

Alisop Place, 12/6, 1115-1310 hrs.
Front door kicked in, several rooms ransacked, Sony Playstation, projector, two laptops, X-box game, digital camera, small safe with some U.S. currency inside, and several items of jewelry stolen.
06-45961

Lamb, 11/29-12/6
Vacant home under renovation entered by breaking front door glass to access lock; nothing inside to take. 06-45954

Square lake, 12/6, 1100-1400 hrs.
Front door forced open by prying or kicking, several rooms ransacked, small amount of cash and coins, computer, and digital camera stolen. 06-45966

Larcenies:

Conde Nast Publications, 2600 W. Big Beaver, 12/4-12/5, 1730-0850 hrs.
$490.00 Mont Blanc silver and gold pen stolen from unlocked office. 06-45979

Speedway, 800 E. Maple, 12/7, 1245 hrs.
Complainant reported a $20.00 drive off. Suspect vehicle is a '98 purple Neon. It was occupied by a W/M; it registers to a female from Troy. 06-46107

Larcenies from Autos:

Oakland Mall Lot, 500 W. 14 Mile, 12/3, 1630 hrs.
'06 Chrysler van entered and 80-100 CD's, sunglasses, and 9 bowling balls stolen. Complainant stated the vehicle was locked; no sign of forced entry. 06-45985

Business, 1783 E. 14 Mile, 12/7, 0500 hrs.
Officers responded to a report that victim's leather coat was stolen by a male, identified as a temporary employee, after it was left over the back of a chair in the employee lunchroom. Officer contacted suspect, who admitted taking the coat and agreed to return it. 06-46064

Malicious Destruction of Property:

Minors and Alcohol:

Neighbor Troubles:

Peace Officer/Civil:

Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:

Retail Fraud:

Robberies:

Suspicious Incidents:

Traffic Altercations:

Vandalism:

Weapons Offenses:

Welfare Checks: