3/21/24 Grosse Pointe Times

Plea deal possible in case of Woods man accused of murdering younger brother

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

DETROIT — A plea deal is likely in the case of Edmond Doheny, the Grosse Pointe Woods man accused of murdering his younger brother, Dennis Doheny, in the early morning hours of Oct. 6.

At a final conference hearing in the case March 13 in front of 3rd Circuit Court Judge Kevin Cox in Detroit, attorneys on both sides told the judge that they were engaged in talks for a plea agreement.

“There’s been a preliminary offer made,” Assistant Wayne County Prosecutor James Ke-

hoe told Cox. “We’re still in the process of plea negotiation. … (The offer to Doheny on the table now) is to plead to a reduced count of manslaughter, which is a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison, with the felony firearm (charge) that would have a sentence that would require the two years for the felony firearm to run consecutively to and preceding a term of one to 15 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections.”

Doheny was originally charged with open murder and felony firearm for the incident, in which he is said to have fired a single shot into the back of his brother’s head. Witnesses at a

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EXTRA WORK NEEDED ON NEFF ROAD THIS SPRING

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

CITY — Additional work needs to be done before a Neff Road project can be completed in Grosse Pointe City.

Following water main replacement under Neff last year, the City had planned to resurface the road this spring. However, City Manager Joseph Valentine said that after milling was recently done and bore samples were taken, road contractors discovered that

there were places where the road base was in poor condition and needed to be replaced.

City engineers said a solid base is vital before asphalt is laid on top of the road, because otherwise cracking or asphalt displacement early in the lifespan of the road is likely.

With curb and gutter repairs slated to happen the week of March 18, road base work scheduled for the week of April 8 and paving the week of April 15, officials needed to act quickly to address the problem. The

LEFT: Edmond Doheny appears in front of 3rd Circuit Court Judge Kevin Cox March 13.

Photo by K. Michelle Moran

ABOVE: Edmond Doheny’s defense attorney, Robert Ihrie, speaks with media after a final conference hearing March 13 at 3rd Circuit Court in Detroit.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Detroit police search vacant incinerator property for missing teen

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

FARMS — The former incinerator parcel for the Grosse Pointes-Clinton Refuse Disposal Authority is usually a tranquil spot — vacant since the incinerator ceased operations in 1999 and was demolished in 2001, the 64-acre parcel in the area of 14 Mile Road and Interstate 94 in Clinton Township is popular with wildlife.

But it became a hub of activity March 6, when the Detroit Police Department and the Michigan State Police searched the property for a missing teenage girl from Detroit’s east side. Multiple Detroit media outlets reported that police were searching for 13-year-ol Na’Ziyah Harris, who Crime Stoppers said went missing sometime after getting off a school bus at Cornwall Street and Three Mile Drive on Jan. 9.

During a March 12 GPCRDA Board meeting in Grosse Pointe Farms, GPCRDA Attorney John Gillooly said he was contacted by the homicide division of the Detroit Police Department about their desire to visit the property after a tip led them to believe the teen might be there.

New Shores officers bring experience, education to the job

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

SHORES — Grosse Pointe Shores residents might have noticed a couple of new faces in uniform around town in recent weeks.

The city welcomed two new public safety officers — Celeste Harrington, of Center Line, and Allen Lingeman, of New Baltimore — into the fold. Both officers were introduced by Public Safety Director Kenneth Werenski and sworn in to office Jan. 16 by Mayor Ted Kedzierski.

“This is the best part of my job,” a beaming Kedzierski said as city leaders and residents alike met the newest members of the Public Safety Department.

Harrington, who graduated from the Macomb Police Academy, came in third in her class in overall academics and was the recipient of the MCOLES Award for Academy Class Overall Cadet, Werenski said. She also completed the Dorsey College paramedic program and Oakland Community College Fire Academy, and has an associate degree in communications from Macomb Community College and a bachelor’s degree in emergency management from Barry University.

“She’s just so full of energy and she’s got a lot of integrity,” Werenski said. “We’re really happy to have her. She’s going to be an asset to our community.”

Harrington previously worked as a firefighter in Warren. She’s also a reserve officer for the Center Line Public Safety Department; her father, Michael, also served as a Center Line reserve officer.

“I’m really excited,” Harrington said about being hired to work in the Shores.

Lingeman, a native of Riverview who now lives in New Baltimore, previously worked for the Orion Township Fire Department and served as a paramedic for Doctors’ Hospital of

ABOVE: Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Director Kenneth Werenski, right, discusses new officer Celeste Harrington’s background with the Shores City Council Jan. 16.

LEFT: The badge of new Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety officer Allen Lingeman is pinned on his uniform by his son, Griffin, during a Jan. 16 Shores City Council meeting.

Photos by K. Michelle Moran

SPORTS SOUTH BEATS LIGGETT 1-0 FOR D1 STATE TITLE

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

FARMS — There are some images you just can’t shake out of your head, and for Grosse Pointe South girls hockey, that was neighborhood rival Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett celebrating its state championship win over South last season.

“It was hard for us to know we worked so hard all season,” South junior goaltender Rosie Smith said. “We worked hard all season to have that outcome. We tried our best, but it still wasn’t good enough. You know Liggett and we’re both from Grosse Pointe, so they flaunted it in our faces.”

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ABOVE: Grosse Pointe South takes a championship team photo after its 1-0 win over Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett on March 9 at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth.

LEFT: Grosse Pointe South senior Anne Wayman tries to pass the puck up while defended by Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett senior Sofie Ancona.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Neff

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Grosse Pointe City Council voted unanimously March 18 in favor of authorizing $270,000 to $300,000 from the capital projects fund to tackle the base work.

Valentine said authorizing the funds would allow the contractor already working on Neff — Pro-Line Asphalt — “to get that work done while they’re here” in the City.

“In this case, it’s a significant part of the base that needs to be repaired,” City Engineer Ryan Kern, of Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick Inc., said. “We want to do it the correct way (so) you’re looking at a 20-, 25-year street (lifespan) here.”

Kern said the dollar amount authorized by the council covers replacing the base under Neff between Charlevoix Avenue and Waterloo Street and between Kercheval Avenue and St. Paul Street, where it’s in bad shape.

“There are several sections where the underlying asphalt is significantly cracked, displaced or fragile to where you can break

it apart with your hands,” Kern said. “There are other areas where no or very little asphalt exists under what has been milled off, exposing the gravel base.”

Noting the inconvenience this project has meant for Neff residents, City Councilman Christopher Walsh asked how City communication had been going with them.

Valentine said they resumed weekly email updates and he had received no complaints at press time.

“As far as I know, things are going well,” Valentine said. “People are happy to see this project come to a close.”

City resident Debra Brady, who lives in the 500 block of Neff, said the city has been good about keeping residents apprised of what’s going on with this project.

“I’m pleased with the communication and the support from the team,” Brady told the council.

City Councilman Christopher Moyer asked administrators to continue communications with the impacted residents.

“This is a street that has seen a tremendous amount of construction,” Moyer said.

Foundation hopes to bring license plate readers to Pointes and Harper Woods

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

GROSSE POINTES/HARPER WOODS — A relatively new nonprofit is hoping to bring license plate readers and surveillance cameras to the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods as a way to reduce and deter crime.

Recognizing that municipal budgets are tight and new public safety technology is costly, the nonprofit Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation was launched in April 2023 as a way to raise funds for new technology for the public safety departments in the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods.

GPPSF Executive Director Daniel Jensen has been addressing officials in the six cities over the last several months. Jensen, who retired as Grosse Pointe Farms’ public safety director in 2021, said the project they’re exploring now is a system of license plate readers and cameras at key intersections in the six cities.

Jensen said they’re considering using Flock cameras. Flock Safety License Plate Recognition cameras are used in Detroit and a number of other metro Detroit communities. Because the Flock system is integrated, police can follow, for example, the path of a stolen vehicle as it moves from one city into another, as long as both cities have these cameras.

A spokesperson for Flock explained by email that municipalities need to sign a memorandum of understanding allowing another community to access their license plate reader data. An AMBER Alert, however, is automatically up-

loaded across the Flock system.

Jensen said the cameras take a picture of each license plate as the vehicle goes by and runs it through law enforcement systems to see if the vehicle is stolen or has otherwise been flagged, as might be the case if, for example, a kidnapping victim was believed to be in said vehicle. If police are looking for a particular vehicle believed to have been used in a crime, such as a blue pickup truck, Jensen said officers who are authorized to use the Flock system can input that vehicle information and the computer will only pull up vehicles that match a particular description, quickly narrowing down a vehicle search.

Jensen pointed out that these cameras focus on license plates, so they aren’t targeting motorists based on their race or ethnicity.

The cameras have also been used to find seniors with dementia after they’ve driven somewhere and gotten lost.

“It has to add to the safety of the community,” Jensen said. “This technology is really good.”

Flock is used by approximately 110 law enforcement agencies in Michigan — including the police departments in Troy, Fraser, Sterling Heights, Farmington Hills, Taylor and Allen Park — and more than 5,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide. Michigan State Police have used Flock on freeways.

“We’ve used it in probably 90% of the freeway shootings that have occurred, and we have an arrest in all of them,” Lt. Michael Shaw, of the Michigan State Police, said in a

press release from Flock.

In other cities where these camera systems have been installed, crime has dropped, more arrests have been made, and missing adults and children have been found and returned home, Jensen said.

“Where these have been used, crime has been reduced 17% to 70%,” Jensen said.

The foundation’s first project was the installation of two repeaters at Grosse Pointe South High School, which Jensen said was completed in September 2023. The roughly $230,000 project allows for reliable radio and cellphone communication inside the historical school building.

Prior to the installation of the repeaters, Jensen said officers entering the building wouldn’t be able to communicate via radio with anyone outside the building, because the thick walls prevented the signal from travelling. Likewise, cellphone coverage in South was spotty at best. The danger was that in the event of an active shooter or other emergency, officers in the school wouldn’t be able to relay what was happening to anyone on the outside.

Jensen said the foundation focuses on which purchases will meet the greatest needs of the departments.

“We are not budget fillers,” Jensen said. “We are basically a technology-based foundation. … All of our projects are going to be technology-based.”

Grosse Pointe Park already had its own nonprofit, the Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Foundation, which was

Peek Inside Your Health: Full Body MRI Screenings Unveil Silent Issues Before Symptoms Arise

SOUTHFIELD- Full body MRI clinics have gained national attention lately, as TV personalities publicly share their personal full body scan experiences. One actress credits the scan for saving her life after doctors dismissed her unexplained pain for months. After various tests, including a CT scan, had “unremarkable” results, the pregnant actress became her own advocate, searched out a full body MRI clinic and discovered she had pancreatic cancer. Tanks to early detection the tumor was removed successfully.

As a general rule, when symptoms occur related to cancer, it usually has progressed to stage three or four. Even with annual physicals, there are limitations. Most screenings only

cover about 29% of cancers with 71% occurring outside of where doctors are able to screen. However, full body MRI scans can detect cancer in every organ from the top of the head through the genitals and can detect it very early.

For a long time, full body MRI scans were available only in select areas outside of Michigan, requiring expensive fights like in Vancouver or California. However, this changed when a clinic opened in Southfeld, making these scans available to Metro Detroit residents.

“Our advanced MRI screening can detect cancers very early when they are as small as a pencil eraser and are more easily treatable. If cancer goes undetected, however, it can grow into stage three or stage four with difcult

treatments. We can also identify conditions such as brain, abdominal, chest, and groin aneurysms,” stated the founder of the Southfeld clinic called Bionicc Body Screening.

Te primary focus of Bionicc Body Screening is to deliver peace of mind, ofering a comprehensive and detailed imaging of the body’s internal structures. Te ultimate hope is for excellent health. However, in the event that something is detected, the advanced screening aims to catch any potential issues at their earliest stages. Tis approach ofers the best opportunity for successful treatment outcomes, should the need arise.

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Students to perform popular musical

Students at St. Paul Catholic School will perform the popular Disney show “High School Musical Jr.” at 7 p.m. March 22 and 23 in the school gymnasium, 170 Grosse Pointe Blvd. in Grosse Pointe Farms. For tickets or more information, visit showtix4u.com or call (313) 885-3430.

RAFFLE OFFERS NAMING RIGHTS

The nonprofit Grosse Pointe Shores Improvement Foundation is once again raffling off two Osius Park naming rights — one for a sign at the park entrance (which cannot be a business name) and one for a personal parking space in the park’s lot that the winner will be able to use for a year. Tickets cost $50 apiece or three for $100; winners will be drawn April 16. The prizes will be valid May 28, 2024, to May 26, 2025. For tickets or more information, visit gpsif.org or call (313) 881-6565. Proceeds will go toward foundation projects.

Evening programming returns

The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, will be offering a number of evening programs from April through June. A weekly game night from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays starting April 4 will give people a chance to play a game of their choosing at The Helm or bring one of their own. Lawn games will also be available for use, weather permitting. Game nights are free for Helm members and $6 for nonmembers. Learn Basic Excel 1, an introductory class, will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. April 9, 16 and 23. The class is free. To register or for more information, visit HelmLife.org or call (313) 882-9600.

Actors needed

Grosse Pointe Theatre is seeking a diverse group of adult actors — including those without prior acting experience — to audition for roles in the 11th annual Take Ten: Ten-Minute Play Festival, which will take place June 13-15. Auditions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon April 6 at Grosse Pointe Theatre’s rehearsal space, 315 Fisher Road in Grosse Pointe City. Forms can be filled out on-site or online by visiting gpt.org/auditions.

Blood donors needed

An American Red Cross blood drive will take place at Pier Park, 350 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11. Those who’d like to schedule an appointment can do so by visiting RedCrossBlood. org and using the code “pierpark” or by calling (800) 733-2767. Those who give blood between April 8 and 28 are eligible for an emailed $10 gift card to the merchant of their choice.

Prom dress donations being accepted

Comerica Bank sites in metro Detroit — including the Grosse Pointe City branch at 415 Fisher Road — are accepting donations of new or gently used dresses, along with accessories such as jewelry, shoes and purses, for local teens who might otherwise not be able to afford these items. The sixth annual Prom Dress Drive benefits the nonprofit Jackets for Jobs. Last year’s dress drive received more than 2,200 dresses. Donations will be accepted through April 12.

The Jackets for Jobs Prom Dress Boutique will be held April 19-21 at the Samaritan Center, 5555 Conner St. in Detroit. Schools, organizations and families with teens in need of a dress can call Jackets for Jobs at (313) 579-9160 for more information.

CHILDREN TO STAR IN MUSICAL

Grosse Pointe Theatre’s Youth on Stage program will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” at 7 p.m. March 22 and 23 and 1 p.m. March 24 at Parcells Middle School’s auditorium, 20300 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods. There will also be a sensory-friendly performance at 1 p.m. March 23. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for students.

The show is based on the Broadway production and the Disney film. It tells the story of Belle, a young woman in a small town, and the Beast, a young prince who has been cursed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, he can break the spell and return to his former self, but time is running out for him to do this. Phoebe Caine plays Belle, Sam Frei plays Lumiere and Jackson Raleigh plays Gaston.

“The junior show is very well organized and follows the original story closely. This makes it easy for the kids to use the original as a good point of reference for character development,” director Rachel Hutchison said in a press release.

The cast includes 55 children and a crew of 15. For tickets or more information, visit gpt.org or call (313) 881-4004.

Phoebe Caine

Jackson Raleigh

RELEASE THE REPORT

“I can’t tell you how deeply I believe this moment in time is what it is because we are trying to build multiracial, multiethnic, multi-religious, multicultural society w/ the same systems, skills, and norms of [the old rigidly segregated] society.” Karla Monterosa

Should the 27-page taxpayer funded report on the alleged misconduct of a Trustee that the GPPSS Board majority has not published be released? Yes.

Every ounce of racial justice ever achieved in the U.S. has brought intense backlash. Housing and school integration have been especially contentious. As the demographics of our district have changed, the current Board majority is struggling to adapt.

CHANGE

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POINTE has consistently advocated putting students first. ALL of them. Dedicated teachers and administrators are doing just that every day. The community can better support them if we know the depth and details of attacks against them. As we said last month. Truth heals.

For more context on racial justice conflict over housing and schools in Grosse Pointe since Rev. Martin Luther King’s speech here on March 14, 1968 scan the QR code to visit our Facebook page.

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preliminary hearing said the brothers had a good relationship with one another, and Doheny’s family — including his mother and remaining siblings — have stood by him during his court hearings.

Police during the preliminary exam said Doheny carried his wounded brother from an upstairs bedroom to the first floor of the house, where they found him applying pressure to his brother’s wound. Police said Doheny’s blood alcohol level showed that he was intoxicated at the time he is alleged to have shot his brother.

With the blessing of both Kehoe and Doheny’s defense attorney, Robert Ihrie, Cox set a continuation of the final conference for 9 a.m. April 8 in his courtroom.

Cox said he would review a competency exam of Doheny — which he said Ihrie would be filing for before April 1 — and also asked for the preliminary exam transcript and

reports from investigators in the case, “to have as much information as possible” before the continuation of the final conference.

“In all criminal matters, there are always discussions with regard to plea bargains,” Ihrie said after the March 13 hearing. “And (those) discussions are taking place right now.”

Ihrie has insisted from the beginning that his client didn’t plan or intend to kill his brother.

“This was nothing premeditated, nothing intentional,” Ihrie said. “It was simply a tragic accident.”

Ihrie said the situation has been “very difficult” for his client and the rest of the Doheny family, who lost their youngest member, Dennis, on his 19th birthday.

Edmond Doheny — who fought tears during a probable cause hearing Oct. 18 in Grosse Pointe Woods Municipal Court — “is doing as well as might be expected under the circumstances,” Irie said.

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

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SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH

JUST KEEP SWIMMING: A SPORT FOR ALL AGES

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Jumping into a pool or lake for a swim isn’t only fun, it offers many health benefits and is great for people of all ages.

With so many opportunities for water recreation in Michigan, the most important step is learning how to swim.

“Swim and water safety are really important topics because we all live in Michigan, so we all live really close to water recreation opportunities — whether that be pools or lakes or rivers. There’s lots of opportunities for residents to get in the water and recreate, but for a lot of people, if they don’t know how to swim, that can be a dangerous situation,” said Danielle Mauter, the chief of marketing and communications for the Huron-Clinton Metroparks.

Although formal swim lessons may reduce the likelihood of drowning by 88%, studies show one of the biggest barriers to more people in the region learning to swim is the fees.

The Huron-Clinton Metroparks is working with partners to save lives by increasing access to free swim lessons and lifesaving water skills in underserved communities through the expansion of its Everyone in the Pool swim initiative. Through this fiveyear plan, the metroparks have committed to providing 6,000 free swim lessons each year for adults and children with support from existing and future partners and expand op-

portunities for lifeguard certification and staffing infrastructure. A fundraising goal of $1.5 million has been set to make this expansion possible.

Over the past three years, the metroparks have partnered with public and nonprofit organizations in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston counties to collaborate on free water safety and swim lessons for more than 4,600 students at various recreation centers and facilities. Most lessons start in early June, and registration is already open for some, with additional registration opportunities continuing to open over the next few weeks on the metroparks website, www.metroparks.com.

After learning how to swim, it’s important to keep practicing your skills in the water as you grow.

Michigan is known for its Great Lakes, but our state is also home to over 11,000 small inland lakes — and a host of private and public pools.

The Troy Community Center provides many opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy the water year round — with both indoor and seasonal outdoor pools — including parent and tot classes, kiddie swim, swim lessons, open swim for all ages, water slides, lap swimming, water aerobics, a therapy pool and more.

From boosted heart health to muscle toning, experts say swimming and other water workouts offer many health benefits for children and adults.

“Research shows that swimming is good

for your lungs,” said Troy Community Center Recreation Supervisor Morgan Thrasher. “You can swim, you can walk, you can move — there’s a bunch of different things that the water provides that you wouldn’t necessarily get on land.”

Swimming requires you to control your breathing, so it can strengthen your respira-

tory muscles, improve lung capacity and help build breath endurance. In fact, it’s often recommended that people with asthma pursue swimming to build their lung strength.

Swimming can also alleviate stress, boost your mood, improve flexibility, and

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Huron-Clinton Metroparks is working with multiple partners throughout the year to offer free swim lessons at locations throughout southeast Michigan.

Photo provided by the Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Nonsurgical spinal decompression now available in the Grosse Pointes

Living with chronic back pain turns everyday activities into monumental tasks for most people — and the search for relief becomes a constant struggle.

Thanks to Grosse Pointe Spine Center, pain relief is in sight for those suffering with conditions such as bulging discs, arthritis, pinched nerves, sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and other disorders of the spine.

Dr. Lawrence Mosurak III moved his chiropractic office from Warren to Grosse Pointe Woods in January and is now offering nonsurgical spinal decompression therapy.

“As residents here, we were eager to establish our office and provide care to our neighbors,” he said. “What makes our chiropractic office unique is that we are among a select handful in the state of Michigan providing DRX9000 treatment. We started incorporating it into our practice last year and saw our success rates go through the roof. Chiropractic care typically yields positive outcomes, but decompression therapy is great. In fact, research linked to the Mayo Clinic, Stanford and Johns Hopkins has shown this method achieves a success rate of 88% to 90% in treating patients. Our goal is to save the disc to the point where spinal surgery is no longer necessary.”

Dr. Lawrence Mosurak III

Dr. Mosurak explained that the DRX9000 targets specific problem areas, such as the lower back or neck, by expanding disc space. This expansion creates a vacuum effect, drawing in nutrients, oxygen and water to rejuvenate and stabilize the discs.

“The discs crave water, much like a kitchen sponge,” he added. “If left on the counter too long, the sponge becomes thin and hard. Similarly, discs can become brittle. Through decompression, we reintroduce water to rehydrate and make the discs healthy again.”

Dr. Mosurak recalled one patient in his mid-30s who was unable to walk after an accident left him with severe disc herniation: “After a few treatments, he progressed from being carried in to driving himself and sitting comfortably. By the end of our protocol, he showed enough improvement to return to his work in construction.”

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“They couldn’t tell us what led them to a search of that property,” Gillooly said of the case, which remained under investigation at press time because the teen still hadn’t been located.

Gillooly told the board their cooperation in allowing the search “was very much appreciated.” He said police used a dog and helicopter during the sweep of the heavily wooded parcel. Gillooly said Clinton Township officials were notified about the search, since it took place in their community.

While the missing girl wasn’t found, some other people were.

“They found two brothers who had set

up an encampment on the property,” Gillooly said.

The campers were promptly kicked out because they were trespassing.

“On and off there’s been campers on the site,” GPCRDA Board Chair Terry Brennan said after the meeting. “It’s something that we’re regularly watching out for.”

Over the years, the GPCRDA Board has had to authorize multiple repairs of the locked chain-link fence that surrounds the parcel. Once again, it appears that trespassers have cut holes in the fence to gain access to the land, which is popular with anglers because of a lake on the property. However, besides the fact that the property is privately owned by the municipalities that make up the GPCRDA, there are also concerns about the safety of anyone who might illegally visit

the site.

Gillooly recognized that the reason for the police search was “certainly a tragic situation,” and Brennan agreed.

“They did a thorough search,” Brennan said. “We all are hoping that she’s found safe.”

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

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CRIME WATCH

Sneeze triggers assault

CITY — A suspect could be facing assault charges after he reportedly struck a victim in the emergency room three times because, according to a police report, the victim sneezed in the suspect’s direction. The incident is said to have happened at around 8:40 p.m. March 5 at Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.

Vehicle radios stolen

WOODS — An unknown person or persons reportedly broke into vehicles and removed the car radios. The first incident took place between 8 p.m. March 6 and 9 a.m. March 7 in the 2100 block of Country Club Drive. The second incident took place in the 1900 block of Country Club Drive between 9 p.m. March 6 and 9 a.m. March 7. In both cases, nothing else was missing. Anyone with more information about either incident can call (313) 343-2400.

Truck taken

WOODS — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen a black 2019 Ram pickup truck at around 9:30 a.m. March 5 from the north parking lot at Ascension St. John Hospital. The victim discovered her truck missing when she returned to the lot that afternoon. Hospital security said surveillance footage shows the stolen truck leaving the lot at 9:30 a.m., when it was being followed by a Chrysler 300. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.

Furs stolen

CITY — A resident filed a report with police saying that an unknown person had stolen two fur coats from her home in the 600 block of Neff Road sometime between Oct. 18, 2023, and Jan. 26, 2024, according to a police report filed last week. Anyone with more information can call (313) 8863200.

Credit card crook goes on spending spree

WOODS — An unknown person is said to have racked up more than $600 in three purchases using a stolen credit card. The card was stolen from the victim’s wallet, which was inside the victim’s vehicle when someone entered the vehicle between the hours of 5 p.m. March 11 and 7:30 a.m. March 12 while it was parked in the 1600 block of Hampton Road. The victim told police he didn’t know if the vehicle was

locked at the time. Police said they found no signs of forced entry on the vehicle. Anyone with more information can call (313) 3432400.

Vehicle vandal sought

CITY — A 30-year-old St. Clair Shores man is being sought by police for malicious destruction of property. He reportedly tore the driver’s side mirror off a 2011 Ford after an argument with the owner that happened inside a restaurant in the 17000 block of Kercheval Avenue at around 4 a.m. March 11. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.

Shoplifting suspects nabbed

CITY — Three suspects — a 51-yearold Detroit man, a 55-year-old Detroit man and a 54-year-old Detroit man — were arrested after they were reportedly found stealing merchandise from The Village Kroger store at around 2:30 p.m. March 5. Police said the 54-year-old suspect loaded a cart with four cases of beer and other items before leaving the store without paying. A police report states that all three suspects had warrants for their arrest.

Woods man accused of larceny by conversion

WOODS — A 51-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods man could be facing larceny by conversion charges for not making homeowners association payments for a client, according to a police report. The suspect is said to have been hired by the victim, a Massachusetts resident, to handle homeowners association payments on the victim’s home in Florida. However, the victim received a letter that the payments weren’t being made and the home was now in foreclosure. The victim reportedly owes $23,000 in association dues and late fees after the suspect, an attorney, is said to have kept the money instead of making the payments.

Vehicle taken

PARK — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen a gray 2023 Ford F-150 from the driveway of a home in the 1000 block of Bedford Road sometime between the hours of 9:30 p.m. March 14 and 5:18 a.m. March 15. A police report indicates that the victim left the key fob inside the vehicle. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.

Driver arrested for fraudulent insurance

SHORES — A 26-year-old Sterling Heights woman whose vehicle had been impounded previously by the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department for having fraudulent insurance is said to have tried to

get her vehicle out of impound by again producing fraudulent insurance.

Police said that when the driver came to the department Feb. 26, her insurance document was nearly identical to the one she had shown police during the traffic stop, except that the policy effective date had been changed and the date range for coverage didn’t line up with standard valid policy ranges. Police contacted the insurance company and discovered that the policy the driver produced Feb. 26 was fake and she didn’t have a policy with the company. The driver was arrested for fraud.

Arrests made during traffic stop

SHORES — A 34-year-old Detroit woman was pulled over in the area of Lake Shore and Vernier roads at 12:45 p.m. March 3 after police noticed that her hazard lights were on. Police said the vehicle also had no visible license plate, nor did the driver have a license, registration or insurance. In addition, a check of the Law Enforcement Information Network showed that the driver was wanted on a felony warrant out of Warren and “multiple misdemeanor warrants,” a police report states.

It turns out the passenger, a 33-year-old Detroit man, was also in trouble with the law. Police said there were multiple warrants

against the passenger for offenses including dangerous drugs and uttering and publishing. Both the driver and passenger were arrested on the outstanding warrants and the vehicle was impounded.

Sister is larceny suspect

PARK — A 48-year-old Fife Lake woman is suspected of stealing several items from a rental property in the 1400 block of Beaconsfield Avenue between March 11 and 14. According to a police report, the suspect was allowed by the property owner — her brother — to temporarily stay in the unit while she did some painting and cleaning. The victim discovered items missing after the suspect left and contacted police.

Driver has suspended license

SHORES — Police pulled over a 55-year-old Grosse Pointe Park man in the 700 block of Lake Shore Road at around 9:04 a.m. March 1 after a check of his license plate showed that he didn’t have insurance and his registration was revoked. The driver also didn’t have a license; a police report showed that he was only able to produce a state identification card. He admitted he didn’t have insurance, police said. The vehicle was impounded.

— K. Michelle Moran

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as everything becomes more expensive,” he said. “In my experience, more people have done better living in their home rather than facilities; just by familiarity and independence.”

Perry said he entered the business by hearing that someone needed help.

“I just set up my own business model for what I would want for my own mother,” he said. “I would want someone honest and compassionate in the house.”

Perry wants to increase community awareness about how his company offers these personalized services to keep your loved ones living independently at home. Perry added that he and his staff go further than the next by helping clients stay as independent as possible.

“The public should look at home care as a way of staying independent, and in one’s own home --

Perry said he tries to match his roughly 18 employees’ personality types with patients. “It assures that there is going to be an assimilation of getting along,” he said.

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Betty’s caregiver, Theresa, said Perry cares about his clients and he cares about his employees as well. “He is good about matching an employee with a client, which is nice,” she said. “We all work together. He cares all the way around... that is him in general.”

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The Blue Devils had Liggett in their sights all season, suffering two one-goal losses and forcing a tie during the regular season.

South wasn’t playing on its heels like it used to against the Knights, so when the two teams met up in the Michigan Girls High School Hockey League Division 1 state championship on March 9 at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, South was ready for its moment in the spotlight.

With a goal from South senior forward Maeve Hix three minutes into the third period, South earned its revenge over Liggett in a 1-0 victory in the state finals, snapping Liggett’s streak of three consecutive state titles.

“I just felt very excited, and hearing the crowd cheer really put it all together,” Hix said.

With last season’s loss in mind, the Blue Devils were sure to soak in every ounce of the moment they could.

“They had no problem cheering on and on and making Liggett wait on the blue line forever,” South head coach Alexis Bohlinger said. “It felt like they were standing there for hours, and they had no problem making them wait and watch the whole thing.”

The Grosse Pointe matchup featured an array of all-state talent including South senior Anne Wayman, a first team all-state honoree, and Liggett’s Sofie Ancona, who was named Miss Hockey for the 2023-2024 season.

All of the MGHSHL knows what each of the forwards brings to the table as the leading scorers for their respective squads, and both coaches knew exactly how to

game-plan heading into the state finals.

“I think both sets of coaches made sure to cover the best goal scorer on each team,” Bohlinger said. “Our leading goal scorer, Anne Wayman, when she got the puck, she had to dump it right away because someone was right on her. We did the same thing in the other direction to Sofie (Ancona). We stuck someone to her the whole game. You shoot down the leading scorer and everyone else is trying to do the work in the open parts of the ice.”

But a state finals game doesn’t enter the third period tied at zero without stellar goaltender play from both sides as Smith, a first team all-state honoree, went head-to-head with Liggett senior Brooklyn Peshl, a second team all-state honoree.

While each team’s defensive unit was impressive all night, Smith and Peshl made the saves when they needed to, keeping their teams in the game all night.

After two consecutive scoreless periods, a Liggett penalty put South on the power play early in the third period. As a Liggett player went to clear the puck into South territory, Hix intercepted the puck and fired a shot over Peshl’s shoulder for the game-deciding goal.

South last won a state title in 2018 prior to practically running the 2000s era, winning seven titles from 2000 to 2010.

The Blue Devils will lose a senior class loaded with talent and leadership, but they’re departing with their heads held high and a state title to their resume.

“I think we came out and gave it our all realizing that this is it,” Smith said. “Our seniors have been working at this for three years and have lost every single time. This is the year we could finally do it and finally beat them.”

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Grosse Pointe South players celebrate with their fans after a thrilling state championship win.

Getting into the swing of spring

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

CITY — Main Street Grosse Pointe is hoping to ace April by introducing a new event aimed at families and people of all ages.

Main Street Grosse Pointe will host Main Street Mini Masters, an 18-hole miniature golf tournament, in The Village April 6.

“We received a lot of feedback that people wanted family-friendly events,” Main Street Grosse Pointe Executive Director Cindy Willcock said. “They wanted adultfriendly events.”

They also wanted weekend events, and the miniature golf tournament is scheduled for a Saturday, filling that need, Willcock said.

The Grosse Pointe City Council unanimously voted in favor of allowing the event during a meeting Feb. 12.

“It sounds great,” City Councilman Dave Fries said.

Because the event will take place along Kercheval Avenue, Kercheval will be closed to traffic between Neff and Cadieux roads from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. April 6. However, parking lots and The Village parking garage will remain accessible via side streets.

Golfing isn’t the only activity taking place that day. Posterity Art & Framing Gallery will have a Junior Duffers Tent featuring golf-themed activities for kids of all ages, Ridge Crest Outfitters will offer a Clubhouse Tent (Junior Edition) with music by DJ LaDynasty, and there will be a selfie station and 19th hole serving up more fun.

“I think it’s a great idea, just to get people out in the beginning of spring,” Grosse Pointe City Councilman Seth Krupp said Feb. 12.

Willcock said they’re trying to create new activities and wanted to offer something in the spring because there was “a big gap in programs” between the holidays and the Music on the Plaza summer concert series.

“It offers us a really good opportunity to promote The Loop and the social district,” said Willcock of the designated outdoor areas where Village restaurant and bar patrons can take their alcoholic beverages outside and stroll while sipping.

It’s an opportunity to introduce visitors to the many retailers and new businesses in The Village as well.

“Spring in the Pointes is the best time of the year,” Anne Murphy, owner of Apple Blossom Baby and Mini Masters event cochair, said in a press release. “As a small business owner, I look forward to the increased foot traffic and exposure events like this bring to The Village and our businesses.”

Family tickets — which include golf for four players, four lunch tickets for hot dogs, chips and pop from SideStreet Diner and a family swag bag — cost $40 now and $50 after March 23. Adult group tickets — which include golf for four adults, four lunch tickets, four Loop social district drink tickets for beer, wine or seltzer, and individual swag bags for each adult — cost $80 now and $100 after March 23. Space is limited, so those who’d like to participate are urged to register as soon as possible. People can also register in person at Skye Salon, Apple Blossom Baby and Ridge Crest Outfitters in The Village.

“It’s open to anybody,” Willcock said. “We want to make it as affordable as possible.”

Any revenues raised by the tournament will be applied toward future Village events, she said.

Organizers also planned to establish a rain date, should the weather be inclement April 6, but the rain date hadn’t been set at press time.

“We definitely will have a rain date,” said Willcock, adding that it would be announced closer to the Mini Masters date.

To register or for more information, visit thevillagegrossepointe.org or call (313) 8867474.

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Michigan. Werenski said he also worked as a firefighter for the Detroit Fire Department for nine years.

“He comes to us with a huge background in firefighting,” Werenski said. “That’s exactly why we hired him. We’re really excited to tap into his background.”

Lingeman studied at Macomb Community College and Grand Valley State University. He received his basic emergency medical technician — or EMT — training from the Michigan Academy of Emergency Services and went through the paramedic program at McLaren of Oakland and the Oakland Community College Fire Academy, Werenski said. Lingeman was honored for academic excellence upon graduating from the Macomb Police Academy.

Harrington and Lingeman were both joined at the swearing-in by family and friends. Lingeman’s badge was pinned on by his son, Griffin, while Harrington’s badge was pinned on by her younger sister, Fiona Sanders.

The new hires follow the promotion of officer Zef Bojaj, who joined the Shores Public Safety Department in May 2017 and became a sergeant in June 2023. Before coming to work in the Shores, Bojaj was with the New Baltimore Fire Department and Medstar Ambulance.

Werenski said Bojaj has become an invaluable member of the department, serving as the EMS coordinator, Taser instructor, Safety Town instructor and a crisis intervention officer. In addition, Werenski said Bojaj is an EMS instructor for Baker College. Bojaj and his wife have a daughter and three sons.

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

Photo provided by the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department

At left, Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Director Kenneth Werenski and, at right, Lt. Tony Spina congratulate new Shores officers Celeste Harrington and Allen Lingeman after both graduated from the Macomb Police Academy with honors in December 2023.

Zef Bojaj — who was promoted to sergeant last year in the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department — advises youngsters in his role as the department’s Safety Town officer.

Photo provided by the Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department

SCHOOL BRIEF

Student musicians earn high marks

University Liggett School’s upper school orchestra and select band students took part in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District XVI High School Solo and Ensemble Festival Feb. 3 in Rochester. They emerged from the competition with 17 Division I superior ratings, 22 Division II excellent ratings and three Division III good ratings. Some of the students who earned Division I superior ratings will go on to the state festival.

— K. Michelle Moran

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formed in the summer of 2022.

“We’re not here to compete (with that foundation), but to assist with,” Jensen told the Park City Council Jan. 8. “All of this is us together as a team.”

Park Mayor Michele Hodges said that several Park residents are on the GPPSF Board.

“We’re so grateful for the partnership,” Hodges said. “Partnerships matter. We can’t get it done without partners.”

Officials in other cities greeted news of the foundation enthusiastically as well.

“That’s exciting,” Grosse Pointe City Councilman Christopher Walsh said at a Dec. 18 council meeting. “We haven’t had that kind of community support for a public safety effort (before). … I think that’s encouraging for the entire community.”

City Mayor Sheila Tomkowiak agreed, saying it was great to have the foundation.

Jensen said the foundation hopes to raise $450,000 for a camera system. That would include the price to lease and maintain the system for about two to three years, he said.

“It doesn’t change any department’s policies,” Jensen said of the cameras. He said each

city would need to establish its own policies and guidelines regarding who can access the camera system and how it can be used, so that the system isn’t abused.

Leaders in each city would determine where cameras should go within their boundaries.

In April, Jensen said, he expects to meet with the city managers of the Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods, along with representatives from Flock and other camera system providers.

Jensen had initially hoped the cities could have a camera system installed by June, but it now appears that installation won’t happen until later, assuming all the cities agree to it. He said if they opt for Flock, Flock representatives would secure any needed permits to install cameras on existing light or utility poles.

Jensen said the foundation’s website — gppsf.org — just went live at the end of February. People can visit the website to make donations, or they can stop by the foundation’s office at 63 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Jensen said additional fundraisers are expected to be held in the coming months, but nothing had been scheduled at press time. The GPPSF’s first fundraiser last year was a golf outing.

Pictured, ULS junior Lilly Montgomery was chosen to perform with the MSBOA District XVI Jazz All Stars. Montgomery will perform with the All Stars at 6:30 p.m. April 16 at Lakeview High School in St. Clair Shores.

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even improve coordination, balance and posture.

The low-impact exercise offers resistance, providing muscle strengthening and toning to keep you strong and fit as you age.

The OPC Social and Activity Center in Rochester allows its members, ages 50 and older, to use a therapy pool for water exercise classes, relaxing and massaging achy muscles and joints, and a lap pool for water exercise and lap swimming.

Mandy Mullins, the fitness and aquatics manager at the OPC Social and Activity Center, said a wide range of seniors use the aquatic facility, including the center’s oldest active swimmer, age 92.

“Some are just coming out of a therapy or a surgery and they are using the therapy pool to continue their rehab, all the way up to our folks who are still practicing for swim competitions,” she said.

Competitive senior swimmers — including one who is 79 year old — use the OPC’s lap pool to train for Michigan Senior Olympics and U.S. Masters swim meets.

“Some have been swimming all their

lives and have continued on with all their competitions, and some of them are just getting into it now as seniors — they found swimming and found a group of people who were athletes in some capacity before, and this has been a way for them to compete that’s not as hard on their bodies,” said Mullins.

“For the competitive swimmers, it’s kind of like having a club,” added Delaney Zaloga, a fitness and aquatics supervisor. “They all like swimming, and they all like pushing each other at their swim practice and getting better and better at all the meets.”

But not everybody has to swim to get the benefits of the water, Mullins explained.

“There are some doctors that will recommend the therapy and warm water pool type of class to just get started, especially if there are any balance issues involved. It’s a lot harder to fall over in the pool, so it’s a really great starting point,” she said. “We also have Aqua Zumba or other types of cardio classes that are in the pool where they aren’t necessarily swimming, but they are using that water resistance and the buoyancy and really getting their heart rate going in there without really having to do traditional swimming.”

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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MARCH 22

Fish fry: 5-7 p.m., Our Lady Star of the Sea, 467 Fairford Road in Grosse Pointe Woods, (313) 884-5554

One for the Foxes in concert: Hear Irish and American folk music trio, 7:30-9 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, warmemorial.org/eventcalendar

MARCH 24

Easter activities: Brunch, Easter Bunny visit and professional photos, and helicopter egg drop, 9:30 a.m. and noon, The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, register at warmemorial. org/eventcalendar

MARCH 28

National Vietnam War Veterans Day luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, warmemorial.org/eventcalendar

APRIL 6

Main Steet Mini Masters: 18 holes of miniature golf, foursomes compete as families or adults, includes swag bags, hotdog lunch and prizes for participants, also arts and crafts, games, DJ, selfie station and more for all, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., The Village - Downtown Grosse Pointe, Kercheval Avenue between Cadieux and Neff roads, facebook. com/thevillagegrossepointe

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‘Disney’s High School Musical Jr.’: 7 p.m., gymnasium at St. Paul Catholic School, 170 Grosse Pointe Blvd. in Grosse Pointe Farms, showtix4u. com, (313) 885-3430, theater@stpaul onthelake.org

Art exhibits: “Reminiscence,” works by contemporary impressionist Ashley Menth and bas-relief sculptor Debbie La Pratt, on display through March 30, Posterity Art & Framing Gallery, 17005 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe City, posterityartgallery.com, (313) 884-8105

• “People, Places and Things: A Life in Art,” solo show by Grosse Pointe Woods resident Bette Prudden, works on display until May 12, Grosse Pointe Congregational Church, 240 Chalfonte Ave. in Grosse Pointe Farms, (313) 884-3075

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Yarn Up Knitting and Crochet Club: Meets 1-2 p.m. every second Thursday of month through June, Grosse Pointe Public Library - Ewald Branch, 15175 E. Jefferson Ave. in Grosse Pointe Park, (313) 6404775, grossepointelibrary.org

Book clubs: Nearly a dozen hosted by Grosse Pointe Public Library hosted at various branches, restaurants and on Zoom, (313) 6404775, grossepointelibrary.org/book-clubs

• “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971,” works focus on films, filmmakers, actors and studios, on display until June 23, Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, dia.org

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth. digitalsignup.com

Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/ support-groups

Suspect fires at vehicle

EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, at around 8:45 p.m. Feb. 16, police were dispatched to the area of Nine Mile and Kelly roads on a report of shots fired.

Further investigation revealed that a black Chevrolet Malibu had stopped at a red light, northbound on Nine Mile Road, when a white Dodge Durango was seen pulling up in the area.

An unknown suspect exited the rear seat of the Malibu, and the Durango started driving eastbound through an adjacent parking lot.

That’s when the suspect reportedly reentered the rear seat of the Malibu, and a short time later began shooting at the Durango, the occupants of which returned fire. Both vehicles then fled the scene and were last seen driving toward Interstate 94.

An innocent victim was in the area and was shot in the hand. She was not involved in the incident but got caught in the crossfire.

Puppy rescued from abusive situation

EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, sometime on Feb. 20, the animal control officer for the city of Eastpointe was contacted by a resident who wished to remain anonymous.

The resident shared three videos of a small gray pit bull puppy being violently dragged on its leash across cement by a male suspect. The man also yanked the puppy upward, launching the dog 4-5 feet in the air while pulling on its neck, slamming it back down into the cement. In addition, he reportedly slapped the puppy so hard on its back that both the impact and the dog yelping could be heard on the video.

Two animal control officers conducted a follow-up investigation, locating both the suspect and the puppy and taking the latter into protective custody. The city attorney was reviewing the case and might press charges against the suspect. Investigations were ongoing.

Bullets hit house EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, at around 9:30 p.m. Feb. 16 in the area of Cushing Avenue, near Oak Avenue, a homeowner noticed three bullet holes in his windows. The bullets had entered the home and lodged in the wall. The homeowner had recently moved into the house and said he did not have any problems with anyone, and no suspects in mind, nor did he witness any suspicious behavior. Police were investigating.

Road rage incident reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 6:57 p.m. on Feb. 15,

Avenue and 13 Mile Road.

Upon arrival, the officer met with the victim, a 21-year-old man. The man stated he was exiting a business during a heavy traffic time and tried to turn south onto Harper. Other vehicles were reportedly allowing him through, but a black vehicle traveling north on Harper nearly collided with him. Gestures were exchanged between both drivers, and they pulled over into another business’s parking lot. The man stated the unknown suspect punched his passenger window shattering it but leaving it intact and proceeded to yell profanities at him. The victim stated he got scared and drove away.

The other driver chased him in the parking lot of a strip mall. The two vehicles began doing donuts where they collided with each other, and the second vehicle left the scene. The victim was not injured but still shaken. He did not get any identifying details of the other vehicle.

Burglary reported ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 3:58 a.m. on Feb. 14, a report was made about a burglary at a business in the 20000 block of 10 Mile Road.

Several officers and a sergeant arrived on the scene. Officers observed pry marks to the front doors of the business and an alarm was going off inside.

The keyholders and owners, a 68-year-old man and a 30-year-old man, arrived at the scene and turned off the alarm. The surveillance footage reportedly showed a white vehicle coming east on 10 Mile. Three people exited the vehicle once in the parking lot and they wore dark outfits, medical masks and gloves. The pry bar was used to gain entry to the front door.

The suspects took multiple reels of lottery tickets, vape pens and vape cartridges. A person was seen walking outside of the building west to east on 10 Mile and they were observed running to the vehicle. The vehicle then exited the parking lot and traveled west on 10 Mile toward Interstate 94.

The owners were given incident numbers and said they would inventory to see what they were missing.

Police arrest 3 shoplifters at Kohl’s

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police were called to Kohl’s, 44200 Schoenherr Road, Feb. 17 for a shoplifting report that five suspects were on the premises.

Police said they waited for three suspects — a woman and two men — to leave the store and approached them when they went to a Jeep Patriot with allegedly stolen items, including a “large amount of clothing items.” Police handcuffed and arrested the suspects for second-degree retail fraud.

Police said an officer also went inside the store

women reportedly denied knowing the three arrested suspects. The store reportedly asked police to evict the two women, so police did.

Vehicles stolen from Metro Parkway lot

STERLING HEIGHTS — Multiple Dodge vehicles were reported stolen Feb. 16 in the 7500 block of Metropolitan Parkway, near Van Dyke Avenue. According to police, a security guard said that after one vehicle was let through, some male motorists quickly rushed the gate and drove through around 8:30 p.m. Surveillance footage reportedly shows a truck dropping off the suspects, who then entered the stolen vehicles and drove off with them.

Intoxicated woman tries to buy booze at market

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to a supermarket Feb. 16 in the 2000 block of 18 Mile Road, near Dequindre Road, after hearing that an intoxicated woman allegedly had entered the store and attempted to purchase alcohol. Store staff reportedly declined and alerted police. Police said they spoke to the woman and noted that she had slurred speech and difficulty moving without holding onto a shopping cart. Police reportedly couldn’t successfully do a preliminary breath test, so they took the woman to the hospital.

Stolen vehicle recovered

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A Chevy Tahoe that was stolen from a driveway in the 1000 block of South Renaud Road Feb. 28 was recovered by police undamaged in Detroit. According to a report, the victim had left his jacket in the vehicle and a key fob for the vehicle was in the jacket pocket.

Armed robbery suspect arrested

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 22-year-old Highland Park man was arrested in the area of Moross Road and Chalfonte Avenue at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 21 after he was reportedly involved in an armed robbery and vehicle theft in Highland Park. The Detroit Police Department said the suspect was fleeing in a black Chevrolet Equinox— he was said to have been driving more than 60 mph on Moross — when police tried to pull him over. After the suspect continued to speed away from police, officers deployed stop sticks on Lake Shore Road when the suspect headed west. The stop sticks failed to halt the suspect, but turning onto Dodge Place in Grosse Pointe City — which is a dead-end — seemed to do the trick.

Police said the suspect hopped out of the Equinox on Dodge Place and fled on foot, and he was

residence. The suspect was turned over to the Highland Park Police Department. Police said no use of force was required, no property was damaged and there were no injuries resulting from this incident.

Detergent thieves make clean getaways

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/CITY — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen at least four containers of Tide Pods — valued at a total of $133 — from a CVS store in the 20400 block of Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods at around 1:17 p.m. March 3. A police report states that the suspect, a woman about 50 years old,