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Attendees of the Berkley and Royal Oak schools’ 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day event, “A Day On, Not a Day Off,” participate in a Freedom Walk in Berkley. Clawson Public Schools has joined the celebration this year, which will take place Jan. 15. File photo provided by the Berkley School District

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OAKLAND COUNTY — School districts in Berkley, Clawson and Royal Oak will be coming together to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with their annual “A Day On, Not a Day Off ” event. The day of service will be held beginning at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at the Royal Oak Middle School auditorium, 709 N. Washington Ave. From 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., participants will be able to make signage for the Freedom Walk and participate in volunteer services and hands-on activities. There also will be breakfast available. At 9:30 a.m., people will be invited to watch a “student-produced video featuring all three See MLK DAY on page 12A

BERKLEY’S FIRST WOMAN MAYOR REMEMBERED FOR DEDICATION TO CITY BERKLEY — The first woman mayor in Berkley’s history has died. Maybelle Fraser died on Dec. 22, 2023, at the age of 92. A longtime resident, Fraser will be remembered for her service and dedication to the city.

Fraser served on the City Council first as a council member from 1989 to 1993. She became the city’s first female mayor in 1995 and served one term. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Maybelle Fraser, who was the first woman to serve as Mayor of the City of Berkley. She led with her heart, committed to the community she was so proud

to call home,” the city said in a prepared statement. Mark Mooney served on the council with Fraser from 1995 to 1997 and succeeded her as mayor from 1997 to 2005. He said Fraser always did what she believed was in the best interests of the residents. “When Maybelle truly believed in

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OAKLAND COUNTY — The new year has come, and several elected officials have given their thoughts on what the priorities should be in their respective cities in 2024. The elected officials are from Ferndale, Huntington Woods and Pleasant Ridge. Ferndale Council member Laura Mikulski said she believes that the city’s No. 1 priority is to continue the work started by its finance review committee, a committee led by residents to help solve issues with the city’s aging infrastructure. “We have a lot of capital needs that have been deferred over time that we need to invest in, as well as the fact that we have our Headlee override expiring, and when that does, that could potentially leave us with about $3 to $4 million less in our general fund,” she said. Committee meetings are expected to continue in February, Mikulski said. Mikulski also said that the city received feedback from residents who said that there is a need for better communication, and she also said the community needs to have a conversation about a future community center.

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FERNDALE — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments recently announced that it will award more than $2 million in funding for projects across five cities, including Ferndale. SEMCOG will be awarding $2,282,690 for five projects that will be conducted in fiscal year 2025. The cities include Clinton Township, Milan, East China Township, Superior Township and Ferndale. Ferndale will receive $226,880 from SEMCOG, which will go toward sidewalk modernization in the city’s parks. “The idea is for us to obtain the extra funding we needed to make accessibility improvements in our major parks,”

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Ferndale schools holding meetings to begin search for new superintendent BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — Back in October, it was announced that Bobbie Hayes Goodrum was stepping down as superintendent of Ferndale Public Schools. In the months since, the district hired firm Ray and Associates to facilitate the search for a new superintendent, who is expected to start working for the district July 1. Board of Education President Sandra Dukhie stated that the district is at the start of the search process and will be having stakeholder meetings with community members throughout the month to help gather information on what kind of superintendent will be the best fit for Ferndale. “We also have some surveys online that we’re asking the community to complete, including students, parents and anyone in the community who is willing to offer up their opinion about what we need in our next leader,” she said. The district held scheduled stakeholder meetings Jan. 8-9, after press time. The next meeting dates will be 6 p.m. Monday, Jan.

22, in The Nest at Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest Drive, and a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. For more information on the meetings and for up-to-date times, dates and locations, visit ferndaleschools.org/district/ newsuper. The meetings will be run by the search firm, Dukhie said, and attendees can ask questions, which will help inform its job posting. “I can tell you that we start with the stakeholder meetings. Then the board working with the firm will draft a profile based on what we hear, and we’ll post the position; an actual posting will go out,” she said. “That posting will go out, I believe, in the month of February. So we expect applicants to apply the entire month of February. I can tell you that interviews will be in March.” After Goodrum’s resignation, the Board of Education moved to appoint Assistant Superintendent Camille Hibbler as interim superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Operations Felicia Wright as deputy superintendent while the district prepared for the search process. Hibbler could not be reached for com-

ment on taking on the superintendent role in the interim, but Dukhie stated Hibbler’s and Wright’s appointments were made to help maintain the district’s business without causing too much disruption. “This district is in a good place, right?” she said. “We felt like having internal candidates who know the district, know the work

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BERKLEY — Students from Berkley High School were able to win $1.1 million in scholarships for their participation in the Michigan Thespian Festival. According to a news release, 24 students from Troupe 6439 of the International Thespian Society participated and competed in the festival. Grace Comstock, Sebastian Hames, Nathan Raimi, Aria Gassman and Taryn Stone earned excellent ratings for their work, while Charley Burns, Jordan Rowan, Stella Krzysiak, Jessica Mack, Russell Sousanis, Jacob Gonzales and Julia Carroll earned superior ratings, the highest possible rating. “In addition to the competition, seniors Lily Ameloot, Jacob Gonzales, Stella Krzysiak, Jordan Rowan and Taryn Stone earned a combined $1.1 million in scholarship offers from 25 different colleges and conservatories from Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana and New York,” the release states. “The scholarship offers also came with acceptance into each of those school’s theatre programs.”

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FERNDALE — The Ferndale Beautification Commission recognized four homes for its Holiday Lights competi-

The winning home in the northeast section of Ferndale was on Harris Street and the winning home in the northwest section was on West Maplehurst Street. The winning home in the southeast section of Ferndale was on College Street and the winning home in the southwest section was on Meadowdale Street.

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OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is seeking nominations for its 2024 Black Excellence Award. A press release states that commissioners, as part of Black History Month, will be acknowledging “an outstanding Black resident of Oakland County who has taken strides to improve the community, made notable achievements or is otherwise worthy of recognition.” The deadline for submissions is Thursday, Jan. 18. Community members can complete a submission form at bit.ly/BOCBlckExcl24. People also are encouraged to email supporting documentation such as a resume, news article or a link to a professional portfolio to boc@oakgov.com with the nominee’s name in the subject line. “It is an honor to continue to celebrate outstanding Black residents of Oakland County for the third year in a row,” Commissioner Angela Powell, D-Pontiac, said in the press release. “We are thrilled to give these unsung heroes the recognition they deserve.” Those selected will be notified of the award on or around Jan. 29. Winners will be invited to attend the full Board of Commissioners meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, where they will be recognized. For more information, visit oakgov.com/boc or call (248) 858-0100.

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‘Teddy’s Law’ passed as state law BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

ST. CLAIR SHORES — “Teddy’s Law” was recently passed as state law in Michigan, and those who worked on the bill package are excited for what it means for animals throughout the state. State Sen. Kevin Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores, said the package of bills was signed into state law on Dec. 13, 2023, and went into effect immediately. Hertel said he’s thankful his colleagues allowed that to happen. According to the state documents, the bills were sponsored by both Hertel and state Sen. Dayna Polehanki, D-Livonia. “Taken together, the bills would require a research facility to first offer a dog or cat that would otherwise be euthanized to an animal shelter for adoption and prescribe administrative fines for failing to do so,” a Senate Fiscal Agency summary from June stated. “They would provide research facilities and shelters with civil liability immunity in the transfer of the animals.” Hertel said his bill, Senate Bill 149, sets up the requirements for the adoption while Polehanki’s bill, Senate Bill 148, sets up reporting mechanisms and penalties “for those that do not obey by the law.” Hertel said he started working on the bill around 2017 or 2018 when he was still in the Michigan House

of Representatives. He met with St. Clair Shores City Councilman Dave Rubello as well as the Humane Society of the United States. He said there wasn’t much movement in the state House at the time. He also said they did get a committee hearing once but it was not taken up for a vote. “But it was always a priority for us and so we continued to work on it and thankfully as I moved over to the Senate and this legislative session we were able to get the support of both the committee chairs in the Senate and the House and move the bills forward,” Hertel said. Rubello said the bill will save thousands of cats and dogs that go through laboratories from being destroyed. Teddy the beagle, the namesake of the law, was adopted by Rubello, who works at C & G Newspapers. “These bills introduced will now make it possible for them to live in regular homes and stuff,” Rubello said. “Be adopted out through special adoption agencies for dogs and cats. So, great feeling. It’s been a threeyear fight, and a lot of people worked hard.” He went on to say the Humane Society of the United States worked hard on the bill with him and he gave a special thanks to Hertel. The law started when a group of 36 beagles were released from a laboratory, with 32 of those beagles bePhoto by Patricia O’Blenes

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LEFT: Exercising as part of a class or group can be one of the best ways to stay committed to a health goal in the new year. Photo provided by Alexis Pacheco

BELOW: Accountability and consistency are often the biggest challenges to keeping a health-focused New Year’s resolution.

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METRO DETROIT — Getting in shape and losing a few pounds are common New Year’s resolutions, and local gym owners and trainers are sharing people’s goals, what techniques are popular and what they think is most effective. Mona Mangen, the owner of Hotworx in Clawson and Plymouth, said that she’s seen an uptick in those looking for short, “heated” workouts. “People are really loving the heated workouts,” she said. “It’s 125 degrees, but it’s a very dry heat. It’s short, but you get an intense sweat. People also feel like the one-onone instructor feeling they get from things like a personal trainer really seems to help.” Alexis Pacheco is a certified personal trainer, a health coach and the owner of Five Crown Fitness in Shelby Township. She said that she is seeing less heavy workouts and more of a focus on steady improvements and mindfulness. “I think that people have been tracking steps. Because of the weather right now, which is a little abnormal, people are still walking either outside or on a treadmill. They want to get more movement in their day,” she said. “I think there’s an increase See WORKOUTS on page 9A

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in wellness and mindfulness as a whole. People are seeking more opportunities for yoga and meditation as opposed to traditional strength training.” Douglas Edwards, the director of the YMCA of Farmington Hills, said that many people are looking for group activities. “I think the small group classes are a common thing we are seeing,” said Edwards. “The social aspect of older adults and meeting goals and staying in shape to not only get in shape but socialize also is very common right now.” The desire for social activities is driving people back to the gym after COVID, something all three experts said is increasing membership and attendance numbers. “Our usage is definitely up. During COVID, we had maybe 200 people daily,” said Edwards. “We are now up to about 600 people daily. Before the pandemic was probably between 600 and 800 people, depending on the time of year.” “Per week, we are seeing about 100 to 150 people. It was about that point before COVID,” added Mangen. “Actually, we

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might be seeing a few more people than before COVID.” Pacheco believes that most who were in the habit of working out never stopped, but now people are seeking more chances to get out and be with others in their workouts. “I think it’s different than pre-pandemic levels,” she explained. “I think people are seeking community, so they are seeking more group settings. People who were accustomed to working out never stopped. They have developed more out of the Peloton era and now are focused more on groups or clubs. I think it’s very different than it was.” While many are trying new avenues for health, many New Year’s resolutions still revolve around health-related goals, but sometimes in non-traditional ways. “Overall health is important for a lot of people,” said Mangen. “We’re not seeing as many people setting weight goals, as opposed to general, more healthier living and lifestyle changes.” “Some of the common resolutions are healthier food habits or losing a specific weight amount,” Edwards added. “Often we see people trying to team up with someone else as an accountability partner.” Pacheco warned against untested trends and shortcuts, however.

“Weight loss is still the No. 1 goal,” she said. “There’s a lot of confusion about how to go about healthy weight loss. New and trending medications available have become popularized from celebrities. Especially with women, there’s a lot of confusion about weight loss. We still recommend traditional routes, such as increased movement, eating healthy, water intake, sleep and mindset.” The biggest challenges for people in their health goals remain, it seems, staying committed to the initial goal in the new year. “Accountability and consistency are always the biggest hurdles,” said Edwards. “About 60% of people fall off within 90 days of making their New Year’s resolutions. At The Y, we try to guide people so they stay in line with their aspirations for the whole year.” “Staying consistent and remaining motivated are always the big ones,” agreed Mangen. Pacheco also said the unrealistic goals can be something that causes people to give up on their resolutions, and she advises people to set more manageable milestones. “I think the biggest struggle is unrealistic expectations because of things they see on social media and in our culture,” she said. “I used to be a coach for WeightWatchers,

and the No. 1 thing that stopped people was trying to do too much at once and making massive changes that their body and mind weren’t ready for. There’s a much higher probability of self-sabotage if the effort you need to put in is too much.” Edwards agreed that one of the best things someone trying to get in shape can do is to take small but steady steps. “If you have a specific goal, think of it as a ladder with steps on it,” he said. “If the steps are too far apart from each other, you can’t reach the next step. Reasonable goals allow you to make this steady progress. Having an accountability partner is a big thing that helps too.” “My advice would be to stay diligent and the weight will fall off,” agreed Mangen. “Getting to the gym is the hardest part for anybody.” Pacheco said that one of the oldest and most tried and true methods is still the most effective: join a partner or group in health goals. “Create reasonable expectations and engage with accountability partners, whether that’s a coach, a friend, a spouse, a group that meets regularly or so forth,” she said. “ It’s much easier and much more fun when accomplishing these goals as part of a group.”

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ing adopted out. Rubello said an undercover investigator went into a laboratory, filmed what they were doing and revealed to the public what was going on in the lab. He said there were fights between a major company, who hired the laboratory, and the Humane Society of the United States to get the dogs released. He also said he located 27 of the 32 beagles that were released, and he got the owners involved in the case as well. “First-time-ever case,” Rubello said. “But the nice thing about it is it’s great to be part of something that will change the lives of families, certainly save thousands and thousands of test animals, cats and dogs. And it’s great to make a difference.” Blake Goodman, the state director of the Humane Society of the United States, said the group conducted the undercover investigation in 2019. “That was released to the public with footage (from the) undercover investigator of what those dogs went through,” Goodman said. Goodman said they’ve done a number

of the investigations, with the largest being in Virginia, where around 4,000 beagles were rescued from a facility in 2022. The beagles were placed in shelters across the country and the Humane Society of the United States helped those beagles get adopted. Goodman said, so far, there have been 16 states with similar laws enacted, with Iowa being the most recent before Michigan. “We’re pretty proud of this work,” Goodman said. “It represents a good first step in a lot of states to moving on from animal testing. We really think it’s the least that labs could do.” He said he’s excited Teddy’s Law was passed. “We’re thrilled,” Goodman said. “Teddy’s Law is the biggest, the most consequential animal protection legislation to be passed since 2019. With this new legislature in charge, animal issues are finally getting a look in.” He also said it gives people in his field hope that Michigan is turning in a positive direction. He said his gratitude goes to Hertel and Polehanki. Hertel is excited that the bills became state law. “This has been a priority for my office both in the house and now in the senate for a

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Dave Rubello, a St. Clair Shores city councilman and C & G Newspapers employee, and his wife, Greta Guest Rubello, hold Teddy. The couple adopted Teddy in 2019. while to get this accomplished,” Hertel said. “And really because we know the impact it will have on animals across the state to make sure they’re going to loving homes.” He also said in recent history this is one of the most “monumental bills to pass for animal rights here in the state of Michigan.”

“I think it’s important that folks know that these dogs will be available, dogs and cats will be available for adoption, and I look forward to so many (going) into loving homes across our state,” Hertel said. Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.

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“Not having a community center, it’s been very challenging and it is something that is going to be part and parcel of the finance taskforce committee recommendations, because we know that we want it, we are going to have to begin some community engagement so that we can start moving forward with the process of creating a community center for our residents, but a lot of it is going to hinge on the hard work that has been put in by that financial task force,” she said. In Huntington Woods, Mayor Pro Tem Joe Rozell stated that there are two projects the city is focusing on. One is a project on which it will be partnering with Berkley and Royal Oak to add a pedestrian crossing at 11 Mile and Scotia roads so kids have a safer path to school. “The other big thing that we’re doing is we’ve hired a consultant to come in to look at all the city parks as part of our capital improvement project to sort of inventory everything and start developing priorities,” he said. “We really want to improve both active and passive recreation in the cities. We want to invest more in our parks, both landscaping, playscapes, that type of thing.”

Pleasant Ridge Mayor Bret Scott said a big topic for the city is its budget. The city will be having more discussions about the budget for next year in February. In general, Scott said, Pleasant Ridge should be focused on getting its arts commission underway and finishing its section of the Woodward Avenue streetscape project. “I think the project has gone well,” he said. “It’s unfortunately gone slower than we wanted it to, and we’ve now hit weather issues that have stopped us from completing it until next spring, but it’s as we had designed it alongside MDOT. And so that’s a good thing. I fully expect that there will be things that we adjust over time as people use it more, as people begin to use the bike lanes in the warmer weather, and those things normally occur in road projects. We find things that we had expected and we make adjustments.” The top priority for Berkley, City Council member Dennis Hennen said, is asking for an operating millage increase in November. “The Headlee constitutional amendment slowly erodes away every city’s tax revenue,” he said. “So we’re going to have to replace that revenue or else we’re going to have to continue to cut services every year to make up for the shortfall.”

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schools focused on what service and community mean to them, and hear a welcome from the Berkley, Clawson and Royal Oak superintendents,” a press release states. The Freedom Walk around the middle school’s neighborhood will commence at 10 a.m. The first 300 guests will receive a commemorative event button. All ages and members of the community are invited to attend. After the walk, attendees will be able to participate in service projects at Royal Oak Middle School and several community locations to do donation sorting, making blankets and card-making for educators. Donations will support Redford Brightmoor Initiative, Cass Community Social Services, Judson Center, Royal Oak First United Methodist Church and Royal Oak Schools Teen Clean Closet. Royal Oak Schools communications specialist Amy Murphy explained in an email that the event will include a program led by the superintendents of the three districts and music from the Clawson Public Schools orchestra. Murphy said that, in the past, the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration has drawn around 300 people. Royal Oak Schools Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick believes that this event is a great benefit to the school districts. “It’s an opportunity for education about the Civil Rights Movement, a way to promote

volunteerism, and a way for our communities of Royal Oak, Berkeley and now Clawson Schools to come together for a day of service and reflection,” she said. Berkley School District Superintendent Scott Francis stated in an email that “A Day On, Not a Day Off ” is a small way for the districts to come together and honor King’s work. “We are all committed to keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of our schools to create an environment where all staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging,” he said. “The greater community can all honor Dr. King by joining us and doing the same.” This is the seventh year for “A Day On, Not a Day Off ” from Berkley and Royal Oak, and the first to include Clawson, which previously held its own event to honor King. Clawson Public Schools Superintendent Billy Shellenbarger said Martin Luther King Jr. Day is about serving others, and the event is an opportunity to take initiative and serve others. “The opportunity to join forces with two other great districts with great staffs and fantastic leadership, that just will make it even stronger and send an even stronger, more impactful message in southeast Oakland County,” he said. For more information on the event, visit royaloakschools.org/whats_new/a_day_of_ service_2024. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077 and Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.

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something, she was willing to fight for it,” he said. Current Berkley Mayor Bridget Dean wrote on social media about Fraser’s death, stating that she led the city with heart and was “committed to the community she was so proud to call home.” “Throughout her life, Ms. Fraser served in numerous leadership roles on the boards and organizations that make our community a great place to live, work and raise a family,” she wrote. “She was deeply committed to equity for women, championing opportunities and organizations that opened doors for girls. A true role model in all she did, our City is the better for her care and devotion.” Former mayors Phil O’Dwyer and Dan Terbrack also shared their thanks to Fraser for her years of service to Berkley. “She was very dedicated to the city of Berkley. That was something you could always count on — (Maybelle) caring for the city,” said O’Dwyer. “I’m incredibly thankful for her years of service and her unending dedication and love for the city of Berkley. That was clearly, clearly evident, and whenever there was a city event, you can certainly count on Maybelle being

there to support the city,” said Terbrack. In addition to her time on the council, Fraser was an active member of the community and served in leadership roles on a number of organizations, according to her obituary. Those include the Girl Scouts, Berkley Days, the Berkley High School Alumni Association, the American Legion Auxiliary, the PTA, the Berkley Historical Committee and the Historical Museum. Fraser also was credited with the founding of the MOMS Club of Berkley. “Maybelle set an example of creating. Something that didn’t exist that she thought should exist, Maybelle created it,” Mooney said. Mooney also stated that he believed that something in the city should be named after Fraser. “Whether that’d be a park or a ballfield or something,” he said. “Like I said, there are a lot of things in our city that don’t exist if it wasn’t for Maybelle Fraser.” Fraser is survived by her children Carol (Keith) Boman, Don (Bernadette) Fraser, Karen (Tom) Teague, Bob (Vickie) Fraser, Amy (Dale) Maple and TJ Fraser, as well as her nieces Marcia Tanner and Nancy Serenbetz, 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Fraser Jr., and granddaughter Tara Fraser.

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tion Alternatives Program) funds, which are traditionally used for multimodal roadway improvements, and we made the case that, you know, it could be applicable to pedestrian pathways, as well as our parks and, fortunately enough, SEMCOG agreed.” All the parks will be on the table to receive sidewalk and accessibility improvements, according to the city manager, but the first two parks that are being looked at are Wilson and Martin Road parks, as both already will be undergoing major reconstruction projects in the spring. Brian Pawlik, a planner in transportation modeling and mobility at SEMCOG, stated that a lot of the projects that were

awarded this time around happened to be shared-use path and sidewalk modernization projects. “It’s giving love to communities that have historically had sidewalks or shared-use paths within their region,” he said. “So, you know, providing equity amongst communities within the region and you’re rebuilding what’s there and making sure that it meets the new design criteria or specifications in order to make it modern and most useful to a variety of users.” For Ferndale’s project, Pawlik said the amount of money awarded to the city was 80% of the estimated engineering costs. “From the Ferndale perspective, they

a.m. The bike was described as a white and blue 2018 Yamaha YZ250. The owner stated that a pair of red and black size 10 Thor dirt bike boots were taken as well. The owner said the overhead garage door was closed all night, but he found the side door to the garage ajar in the morning.

According to the report, the girl stated that she had been walking west on 12 Mile Road near Hartfield Lanes when she noticed a gray sedan slow down in the area. The vehicle approached the girl, and the driver asked where she was going, according to the police report. He also reportedly asked if she was married or engaged. The girl informed the driver that she was a minor and walked away, according to police.

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NOVI — An Ohio man who purchased 10 televisions from Best Buy in Novi Dec. 7 went to pick up the order the next day and was told that nine of the televisions had been delivered to a residence in Texas, and one of them had been delivered to a residence off Vinewood Street in Detroit, according to a Novi police report. The order included nine Samsung 4K UHD smart TVs and one specially ordered Samsung 8K UHD smart TV. The order cost the man $6,349.29. A store associate said that the delivery instructions were changed through email and stated that the buyer was moving to Texas and needed the televisions delivered there and not to the Novi store. The real buyer did not receive an email because his email password had been changed. The specially ordered TV was delivered to the Vinewood address. Detectives later advised the man that the Vinewood address was a vacant lot. The man stated he only wanted the reports for documentation at this time and had no other information. He was advised that because his primary residence is in Ohio, he should make any identity theft reports in that jurisdiction.

Woman steals planter

NOVI — Police were sent to a residence in Novi Dec. 5 after a man saw a suspicious person in his Ring doorbell camera footage coming from the east side of his home. Then on Dec. 8, he realized that a large iron planter was missing. The planter was last seen next to his air conditioning unit. The man could not recall how much the planter was worth; however, he stated that he has had the planter for approximately 15 years. The planter was also extremely rusted and had a patina all over it, according to the report. After viewing the footage from the Ring camera, police said it appeared that a woman carried a large item from the east side of the home. According to the police report, the planter was valued at $50. The resident only wished to document the incident at this time, in case anyone else in the subdivision had a similar problem.

Retail fraud reported

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On Dec. 3, Bloomfield Township police were dispatched to a golf store in the 1900 block of South Telegraph Road for a report of a retail fraud that had occurred the day prior. Management stated that around 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2, a woman went into the store and placed a blue Nike hoodie valued at $104 into her purse. She then approached the checkout counter, removed two shirts

and the Nike hoodie from her purse, and asked to return them. As management grew suspicious, they questioned the woman and began to review security surveillance. The woman stated she had to run to her car, then left with the merchandise. The case was under investigation.

Resident reports stolen package

BIRMINGHAM — On Dec. 2 at approximately 9 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Ruffner regarding a report of a larceny. The victim, a 40-year-old male resident, stated that a package he was expecting was delivered to his home at around 8 p.m. by UPS, but when he opened the package, he found that it was not what he had ordered. The intended package had contents valued at approximately $250 and was stolen from his porch. An investigation was ongoing.

Stolen firearm found after traffic stop

BIRMINGHAM — Officers on patrol identified a vehicle running a red light at Woodward Avenue and Bowers Street at 4 p.m. Dec. 2. Officers performed a traffic stop and immediately identified signs of intoxication from the suspect, a 26-year-old Detroit man. The suspect informed officers that he had a firearm in the vehicle and was licensed to carry it. In the car, they also found an open bottle of liquor, a marijuana cigarette and a cup containing alcohol. A field sobriety evaluation was conducted, and the driver was arrested. After the arrest, officers learned that the firearm was a stolen firearm.

his home and was still determining if any other items were missing. Police said the residence has no alarm system and no surveillance system. A K9 unit and a drone unit responded to the scene and initiated a track, which were both unsuccessful. Police were continuing to investigate. Deputies leaving the above incident were flagged down by another resident who lives on Fawn Hill, stating his house had also been broken into. The 46-year-old man stated he had returned to his residence around 9 p.m., and several friends had arrived. One of his friends told him the police were outside his neighbor’s because their home had been broken into. The victim began to check throughout his house and discovered that his bedroom dresser drawers were open. The victim stated that some coin rolls had been taken, but he was unsure if any other items had been taken. Deputies found that the rear door had been damaged, and a safe in the main bedroom had been opened. The residence had no alarm system and one surveillance camera. A K9 unit and a drone unit responded to the scene and initiated a track, which were both unsuccessful. Police were investigating.

Watches, paperwork missing from safe after home break-in

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a 50-year-old Southfield man was arrested around 5:50 p.m. Dec. 5 after he was caught stealing two prepaid cellphones and hair trimmer kits from the Kroger store in the 23100 block of John R Road. The stolen merchandise totaled $162.95. Police were investigating.

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies responded to the 2500 block of Ashburton Court in reference to a breaking and entering at 9:49 p.m. Nov. 25. The complainant, a 64-year-old man from Oakland Township, reported returning home to find that someone had entered his home through a window. Deputies met with the complainant, who stated he had returned home to find that someone had ransacked the closet in the primary bedroom and opened the drawers in the bathroom. His safe had been opened, and watches and paperwork were missing. The victim was unsure if he had left the safe locked. The residence had no alarm system and no surveillance system. Police were investigating.

Homes broken into, items stolen

Attempted robbery reported

Shoplifter arrested at Kroger

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies responded to Fawn Hill Court for a breaking and entering at 9:28 p.m. Nov. 25. A 40-year-old man reported returning home to find the door of his residence open, broken glass in the home, and jewelry missing. Deputies met with the homeowner, who stated he had come home to find all the doors to his basement open. He went upstairs and discovered that the back door had been kicked in. The complainant stated that two watches were missing. He had been remodeling

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to a coffee shop in the 2500 block of Rochester Road for a report of an attempted armed robbery at 9:21 p.m. Nov. 11. A 21-year-old Rochester Hills woman said two unknown males armed with firearms attempted to rob her. She stated that the suspects fled in a vehicle eastbound on Barclay Circle. She had left the coffee shop and crossed the parking lot to her vehicle when two unknown males came up behind her and pointed handguns at her stomach. The victim stated that the suspects were

demanding the keys to her car, a black 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The victim stated that she did not have anything and started to scream for help. Several people in the parking lot started to take notice of what was happening and tried to help her. She stated that, suddenly, a newer-model, all-black Ram pickup with tinted windows pulled up alongside her and the suspects. The suspects got into the truck and fled eastbound on Barclay Circle. The suspects include two males wearing gray masks and hoodies, and an unknown individual driving the getaway vehicle. There was a 10-minute delay in the call, but the area was checked without results for the suspects. No businesses had video cameras in the parking lot.

Man arrested after reportedly following a man home, resisting police

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Princeton at 12:34 a.m. Nov. 14. The caller, a 30-year-old man from Shelby Township, said a blue 2006 Buick Lacrosse had followed them home and pulled into his driveway before leaving. Deputies located the vehicle near John R and Hamlin roads and initiated a traffic stop. The driver was unlicensed and stated he did not speak English, although he was able to answer basic questions. The driver was ordered out of the vehicle and became noncompliant. When deputies attempted to handcuff him, he began pulling his arms away and tightened up. They pinned him up against the car and were eventually able to take him into custody. The vehicle was impounded, and the driver was arrested and lodged at Oakland County Jail.

Man robbed in hotel room by masked suspects

SOUTHFIELD — A man told police that at 6:33 a.m. Nov. 26, his hotel room, in the 28000 block of Northwestern Highway, was broken into. A group of masked perpetrators entered with firearms and stole the victim’s designer sunglasses and cash.

Champagne stolen

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 1:46 p.m. Dec. 3, an unknown person stole $367.88 worth of champagne from Holiday Market, 1203 S. Main St.

Vehicle stolen from driveway

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Dec. 3, an unknown person stole a 2005 Chevy Blazer from a driveway in the 1300 block of McLean Avenue.

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