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
January 30, 2007
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:
Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver, 1/28, 0100 hrs.
Officers responded to a report of a fight in progress in the lobby. Upon arrival, all subjects were separated; altercation over. It appears two groups who were sitting at the bar in Shula’s Steak House became involved in a verbal altercation. Two males in the group exchanged words and began pushing one another. No injuries; no charges sought. 07-3428
Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement:
Auto/Vehicle Thefts:
Breaking and Entries:
Crash Investigations:
Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:
Complainant reported receiving notices from two different credit card companies advising her of new account information. She did not open either account.
Complainant reported discovering two personal checks created/forged using his real account number and cashed at a store in Troy totaling approximately $375.00. Complainant discovered similar incidents involving forged personal checks under his account number passed in other jurisdictions, as well.
Complainant reported someone is using her bank account numbers to make unauthorized withdrawals on-line. Total fraud thus far is approximately $664.00.
Complainant reported purse stolen in another jurisdiction; stolen credit card used to make a fraudulent purchase at a gas station in Troy.
Complainant discovered several fraudulent accounts opened in complainant’s name.
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.
In two other unrelated incidents, complainants came to the station to report being assaulted. One by an ex-boyfriend; the other by a roommate. Both investigations are continuing.
Drugs/Narcotics:
Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:
Elmwood and Rochester, 1/25, 0129 hrs.
Officer stopped a green Ford Escort for traffic violations. Upon approaching the car and the driver rolling down the window, the officer could smell the odor of burning marijuana. The 24-year-old male driver from Clawson handed out a partially smoked marijuana cigarette and a baggie containing 4.6 grams of marijuana. He was cited for Possession of Marijuana. His car was parked and he was given a ride home. 07-3001
Embezzlements:
Claire’s, 412 W. 14 Mile, 12/7/06-1/3/07
Corporate LPO contacted local store to report unusual amount of returns at the Troy location. Manager checked and discovered 57 returns without receipts processed by a 25-year-old female cashier from Warren. The cashier admitted the fraud; total approximately $1100.00. She was released at the scene pending further investigation. 07-3209
Home Invasions:
Larcenies:
721 Elmwood, 10/31/06-1/24/07
Utility trailer and pick-up truck cap stolen from rear storage lot. 07-3072
Target, 1301 Coolidge, 1/24, 1638 hrs.
LPO’s reported observing a customer purchase a $50.00 gift card at a register. The customer forgot it. The 18-year-old female cashier from Warren concealed the card and was observed making a purchase for $3.88 at a different register later in the day using the gift card in question. She was released at the scene pending further investigation. 07-2961
Taco Bell, 3268 Rochester, 1200-1230 hrs.
Complainant stated she forgot her purse and when she went back to retrieve it, it was gone. 07-3224
Basswood, 1/20-1/26
Open garage entered and snow blower stolen. 07-3265
Larcenies from Autos:
Parking Lot, 100 block of Elmwood, 1/20-1/23
A ’06 Ford P/U had a toolbox and bowling equipment stolen from the bed. 07-2826
Malicious Destruction of Property:
Behr, 2716 Daley, 1/24-1/25, 1630-0900 hrs.
Two tires on two separate construction lifts slashed. 07-3033
Minors and Alcohol:
Neighbor Troubles:
Peace Officer/Civil:
Complainant stated he allowed an associate to borrow approximately $1000.00 worth of his power tools, which subject is refusing to return. Incident appears to involve a business dispute, as complainant indicated he gave subject an undated check for monies owed asking him to wait to cash it until he has adequate funds with which to cover it. It appears subject is holding tools pending the check being covered by complainant.
Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:
There were three threatening telephone call reports taken, one involved an ex-boyfriend.
One threats report taken.
One harassment report taken regarding ex-boyfriend following ex-girlfriend and new boyfriend and possibly threatening them. He was contacted and agreed to have no further contacts w/them.
Retail Fraud:
Robberies:
Suspicious Incidents:
Executive and Elliott, 1/28, 1806 hrs.
Officer observed a white olds occupied by three subjects pickup a male who was out on foot in an industrial subdivision. The officer stopped the vehicle. The 15 year old claimed he was on foot waiting to be picked up by the group to go to the mall. He stated he had been walking from an area subdivision. The 18-year-old male driver from Troy was arrested for driving on a suspended license. The 15-year-old male that was on foot, as well as the 14-year-old male and 15-year-old female passengers were conveyed from the scene to arrange for rides home. 07-3489
Traffic Altercations:
Vandalism:
Weapons Offenses:
Welfare Checks:
Troy Officers responded to four incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.
Complainant reported her 20-year-old son was threatening suicide, and ran out of the house. A responding uniformed officer observed him outside the residence, several houses away, but when the subject saw the officer, he fled through the neighborhood. The officer eventually caught up to him in a backyard and while securing him, a 47-year-old male exited the residence via the rear door wall. The officer asked the male for the address so he could inform dispatch and other units of his location, as he was alone. The male became loud and argumentative, refusing to provide the address and demanding to know why the officer was in his yard. The male approached the officer, ignoring warnings to stay back, and eventually pushed the officer. Upon the arrival of other officers, he was arrested and cited for Assault and Battery and Hindering/Obstructing a Police Officer. The 20 year old was conveyed to the hospital for evaluation without incident. There does not appear to be a connection between the 20 year old and 47 year old or the residences involved. 07-3511
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: 2
Drunk Driving: 3
Retail Fraud: 6
Drove While License Suspended: 5
Warrants: 6
