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SOUTHFIELD — With the help of six anglers, the Ecology Center, the Huron River Watershed Council and the Friends of the Rouge set out in summer 2022 to deepen their understanding of which parts of the fish PFAS chemicals are accumulating and where in the watersheds PFAS is concentrating. Many of the anglers involved in the study would eat what they caught. One of the six anglers, Jerrad Jankowski, of Clinton Township, describes himself as a “fishing addict.” Jankowski keeps a rod and some gear in the back of his truck, so he’s prepared to go fishing whenever the mood strikes. Fishing has been a lifelong hobby for Jankowski, and part of the fun for him is saving some of what he catches to have a fish fry with his friends and family. “Seeing how many lakes have been poisoned with this stuff, even the lakes we thought would be clean or have minimal levels was heartbreaking, and looking at the data, it’s very eye-opening,” Jankowski stated.

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SOUTHFIELD — As the snow mounds slowly begin to melt away and the tulips persevere through Michigan’s on-andoff relationship with the sun, many welcome spring by purging their closets.

Council Resale, one of the oldest resale shops in metro Detroit, opened its doors in 1934 as a means to support the philanthropic efforts of the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan, which was founded in 1891. Metro Detroit’s spring-cleaning ritual provides Council Resale with a new array of pastel colors and lightweight clothing rang-

ing from Old Navy to designer and casual to cocktail. Council Resale welcomes these donations with their annual Spring Showcase, to be held noon-4 p.m. Sunday, March 26. For thrifty shoppers, they can preregister for $25 to shop the VIP event from 10 a.m. to noon for early access to the spring collection,

which will not be put out on the floor until that day. Leading up to the event, Council Resale will also host their “$25 Fill-a-Bag Sale” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 23. Shoppers can rest assured knowing that the proceeds from their purchases are going towards many benevolent ventures, such as See SPRING on page 15A

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SOUTHFIELD — Mayor Kenson Siver will host a Community State of the City address on Thursday, March 30, following the formal 2023 State of the City address on Monday, March 27. This community address will be held at the Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at the Regency Manor. The event is free and open to the public, allowing residents to hear a recap Siver of the announcements made on the 27th. The 2023 State of the City address theme is “Patience and Persistence,” focusing on economic development, housing, the Northland redevelopment, community placemaking and public art. Additionally, Siver will discuss an overview of the past year, his vision for the coming year, and Southfield’s future. Following the Mayor’s address, residents are encouraged to participate in an open Q&A session. For more information, call the Mayor’s Office at (248) 796-5100.

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Association, the city of Southfield and the Southfield Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host an Expungement Clinic and Resource Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 1. The event will allow individuals to clear eligible criminal convictions from their records and provide them with additional community resources, skill set information and other assistance. Eligible expungements are for state of Michigan convictions only, including up to three felonies, two convictions for assaultive crimes, one drinking and driving offense, and unlimited misdemeanors. No capital offenses and most criminal sexual conduct convictions cannot be expunged. Registration must be received by March 23 at https://tinyurl.com/Southfield-Expungement-Clinic. For more information, contact the 46th District Court at (248) 796-5800 or visit www.cityofsouthfield.com.

Evergreen Hills to open

SOUTHFIELD — Evergreen Hills Golf Course’s opening day will be April 1. The golf course, located at the Southfield Municipal Complex, at 26000 Evergreen Road, is a nine-hole, par 34, 2,954-yard course with landscaped greens. Call (248) 796-4666.

SOUTHFIELD FINANCIAL PLANNER NAMED AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR

SOUTHFIELD — Livonia resident Kimberly Jamieson — a chartered financial analyst and chartered retirement planning counselor with Southfield’s Golden Legacy Wealth Management — has been named the 2023 Livonia Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year. Jamieson is a member of the Livonia Ambassadors Committee, where she works to promote the chamber as an essential business tool, attend chamber events, Jamieson help increase its membership by recruiting and mentoring new members, and spreading goodwill to members and nonmembers, according to a press release. As a financial planner, Jamieson is passionate about helping others, which shows through her dedication to creating financial plans that help her clients achieve their goals of financial security, the press release said. Jamieson is especially passionate about helping educate other women on financial literacy, investments and how to prepare for life’s challenges, such as death, divorce or job loss – while saving for things like retirement and college, the release said.

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TROY — Thousands of marshmallows will fall from the sky over Catalpa Oaks County Park in Southfield during Oakland County Parks’ Great Marshmallow Drop. The event will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7. A helicopter will drop 15,000 marshmallows over the park as eager participants watch and await their turn to snag just one marshmallow that they can exchange for a prize. Organizers said that the event is not a competition; all participants ages 12 and younger and individuals with disabilities will receive a prize. Staff and volunteers will be on-site to assist with parking, provide a safe boundary for kids to run in, hand out prizes and take care of other needed activities that support the event. This year there will be four drop zone groups. Three will begin at 10 a.m., for ages 4 and younger, 5-7 and 8-12. A drop for individuals with disabilities of all ages will begin at 11:30 a.m. Catalpa Oaks County Park is located at 27705 Greenfield Road. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit www.oaklandcountyparks.com. Those who wish to volunteer may do so by emailing volunteer@oakgov.com or calling (248) 975-9717.

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SOUTHFIELD — On Mar. 5, A woman went into the police station March 5 to report that her rental car had been stolen between 2:51 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. She told officers that she was intoxicated and tired when she left both key fobs for the vehicle in the center console and then left the vehicle unlocked. Later, she realized that she had parked the vehicle elsewhere. At around 11 a.m., she discovered the vehicle where she had left it with the keys still in the center console.

Woman scares off carjacking suspects by using lock button

SOUTHFIELD — At 2:01 a.m. March 1, a woman heard a noise coming from her driveway. When she looked out the window, she saw two males sitting inside her white 2021 Dodge Durango. The victim promptly grabbed her keys and repeatedly pressed the unlock and lock buttons, which scared the males away.

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Though the victim did not get a good look at what the suspects were wearing, she noticed that one was wearing a gray hoodie. She then observed them get into a darkcolored SUV parked in front of the 27000 block of Nantucket Drive. The victim did not recall whether the vehicle had been locked or unlocked. Nothing was stolen from the vehicle. The Southfield Police Department advises that when faced with this kind of situation, people should immediately call 911 and stay on the line until officers arrive at the scene.

stating that she had heard a gunshot in the hallway. When officers arrived, the suspect was not located. The man told police that the intruder was an ex-girlfriend and that she had kicked the door until it was forced open. When a neighbor started yelling, the suspect fled on foot, according to the police report. Officers recovered a loaded magazine on the couch with one spent round in the apartment’s ceiling. Police said the man told them that he didn’t hear a gunshot or see a gun, but the woman said she heard a gunshot and told police that she had been receiv-

ing harassing phone calls from the suspect prior to the incident. Officers found the suspect’s car in the parking lot and observed two subjects occupying the vehicle. In the driver’s seat was the female suspect, who had a purse on her. When the officers searched the purse, they found a handgun with the magazine missing. Upon further investigation, the officers observed a casing stuck inside the chamber of the handgun. The handgun and casing both smelled like they had been recently fired. The suspect was taken into custody. — Kathryn Pentiuk

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council for the City of Madison Heights will hold a public hearing on May 23rd, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 300 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071 to consider the following special approval request: Case # PSP 22-04 The applicant, Jesse R. Schmidt, requests Special Approval from City Council under Section 10.332A of the Madison Heights Zoning Ordinance to allow for a painting, varnishing and undercoating shop at 31330 Stephenson Highway, PIN 44-25-02-378-023. The property is zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial.

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Effective this month, Ascension Providence Hospital’s Southfield campus announced that they would be transitioning away from midwifery services in their Alternative Birthing Center. Ascension’s address to expectant mothers stated, “Moms and babies will continue to have access to the highest level of infant and obstetrical care, including maternal-fetal medicine and neonatal specialty care, a level III neonatal intensive care unit, 24/7 obstetric emergency care, and more.” When asked why this change was implemented, Ascension did not say, and declined to be interviewed. However, for moms like Kate Smela, this shift to solely obstetric physician-led delivery was jarring. First-time mom Smela always knew she wanted to take an alternative approach to giving birth. After connecting with her doula, Celeste Kraft, the owner of Gentle Spirit Doulas, she switched to the ABC in Southfield.

cision to transfer at around 30 weeks along into her pregnancy. “I remember when I transferred, they (her doulas) were stressing that I needed to do the orientation and make sure I got accepted, because a lot of providers won’t even accept you after 34 weeks. So this is why this news is so crazy. And the hospital or whoever in corporate made this decision wasn’t honoring people.” Smela was officially due on March 6, but as she emphasized, “There’s no set date in pregnancy,” which is why she feels that her trust has been broken in the system. “I read the letter, and it said, you will receive the same kind of care at the ABC with an OB physician. That totally defeats the purpose. I wanted to birth at an alternative birth center with a midwife. So, it just breaks your trust. I think it is super important to trust where you’re going, who you’re birthing with, and who’s going to be in the room. I was like, ‘Nope. I’m going to find somewhere else to go.’”

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PFAS stands for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which the Ecology Center describes as “a class of thousands of toxic chemicals widely used in manufacturing and consumer products.” PFAS is used to make products resistant to water, oil and stains. However, the danger of PFAS is that it does not break down in the environment, meaning that PFAS pollution in bodies of water leads to contamination of fish, which is especially dangerous for subsistence anglers who consume what they catch. PFAS chemicals are linked to certain types of cancers, reproductive issues and reduced vaccine effectiveness. Using a community-based science model, the project approached six anglers who went through a training session to learn how to properly package the fish they caught without contaminating the samples. The anglers took part in designing the research questions, collecting samples, processing the fish, and discussing the results and education strategies for fellow anglers. From April to June, the anglers were given a choice of 15 locations to fish around the Rouge River and Huron River. Over 100 fish of 12 different species — such as bluegill, pumpkinseed, rock bass and catfish — were tested for 40 different PFAS chemicals. The fish were put into a freezer and transported to Envirolab in Oscoda, Michigan, where

they were blended together so that scientists could test the entire fish, rather than just the fillet, which was the previous protocol used in 2018 when the Huron River was contaminated by a chrome plating facility that manufactures shiny coatings on car parts. The results were devastating. PFAS chemicals were found in every single fish tested from both rivers. Fourteen different types of PFAS chemicals were detected in the study, with each fish containing at least one of the 14 chemicals. Of these 14 chemicals, only two are regulated in Michigan. Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, or PFOS, is one of the few regulated PFAS chemicals widely found because it doesn’t break down. PFOS was found in 58% of the Huron fish and in 46% of the Rouge fish. The range of PFAS found in the whole fish was 11 to 59 parts per billion (nine fish) in the Rouge River and 12 to 133 parts per billion (11 fish) in the Huron River. The estimated highest filet concentrations were 47 ppb for the Huron and 12 ppb for the Rouge. Though these results yielded lower levels of PFAS in Huron River fish than in the 2018 testing, these levels are above what the state of Michigan advises, limiting consumption to two Huron and 12 Rouge meals per month. Currently, the state has issued a “Do Not Eat” advisory if PFOS is found at greater than 300 ppb in fish. “We got this survey started, and halfway through, the Health Department issued a ‘Do Not Eat’ advisory because we found some really high levels,” said Sally Petrella,

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The anglers took part in designing the research questions, collecting samples, processing the fish, and discussing the results and education strategies for fellow anglers. the monitoring manager at Friends of the Rouge who worked closely on the study. “It really hit home for me that we had these anglers out here collecting fish to be tested, and we’re already getting a fish consumption advisory showing us how important it is to be collecting this information and understand how deep the problem is so we can work to fix it.” Petrella stated that the EPA recently proposed the first-ever national drinking water standard, the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, which would require the

public water systems to monitor, notify the public of the levels and reduce the levels in drinking water if they exceed the proposed standards of six types of PFAS: • perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). • perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). • perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA). • hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA). • perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS). • perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS). See CHEMICALS on page 18A

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McCormick could see through the driver’s window an unconscious person who appeared to be breathing despite being engulfed in flames. McCormick then ran over to the passenger’s side and attempted to put out the flames with the fire extinguisher, but to no avail. Instead of giving up, he quickly devised another plan: breaking out the car window. Plan B proved to be successful, and he was able to break the window. However, as he used the fire extinguisher again, he noticed that it would only temporarily relieve the flames. Thinking on his feet, he reached inside the vehicle through the broken window, grabbed the door handle, pulled the door open, and began using a knife to cut the seatbelt. As he was doing so, a witness rushed across the street to a gas station to retrieve another fire extinguisher and then sprayed it through the driver’s window while McCormick cut the seatbelt and extracted the passenger from the vehicle. McCormick explained that he didn’t give the situation much thought, attributing

his actions to his natural instincts as an officer. “My only thought process at that time was I needed to get him out of the car as soon as possible.” On March 14, Southfield Fire Chief Johnny Menifee recognized McCormick’s courageous actions with the Southfield Fire Chief ’s Award. Tragically, the following day, that passenger passed away at the hospital. McCormick stated that despite the sorrow of the passenger passing, he felt that it was important that he could at least give the family the opportunity to visit with him. The drivers of both vehicles were transported to the hospital for critical injuries. “Officer McCormick’s heroic actions are a true testament to his character,” Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren stated. “Despite the flames, heat and smoke, he put his own safety at risk in an attempt to save a life. Officer McCormick’s bravery and passion for members of the community will not go unrecognized.” He will be presented with a Life Saving Award at the 2023 Southfield Police Department Awards Ceremony, Barren said. “It felt great to be recognized, but at the end of the day, like any other officer in

Southfield, it’s just one of those things that you just react and do that — you don’t think too much about (it),” said McCormick, “I want to give credit to the bystander that ran across the street, because that helped me be able to pull the passenger from the vehicle. Credit needs to go to the people that helped out, because it was a team effort.”

The good Samaritans who used fire extinguishers and even some of their own clothing to help put out the fire before police arrived will be honored in an award ceremony presented by the Police Department and the Fire Department. Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

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Elizabeth and Andrew Hauptman, along with their son Oscar, advocate for clean air.

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truggling to breathe has become all too common for 12-year-old Oscar Hauptman. His mother, Elizabeth Hauptman, said Oscar’s asthma is triggered the most on hot summer days, limiting his ability to play sports, be active outside and even breathe. “He will start coughing, and he’ll tell me that it feels like somebody is sitting on his chest. I know that we’ll have to use his rescue inhaler the entire way home, until he gets to his nebulizer, and if his nebulizer doesn’t work, we’re rushing to an emergency room,” she said. “It’s scary for all of us but especially for our kids.” Michigan has one of the highest asthma rates in the country, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and now data show that Detroiters are far more likely to have asthma than the rest of Michigan’s population.

“Over 250,000 children here in Michigan have asthma, and about one in four folks in the Detroit ZIP code have asthma,” Hauptman explained. The MDHHS reported that the rate of asthma hospitalizations was at least four times higher in Detroit than in the rest of Michigan between 2016 and 2019. Data show that approximately three times as many people died from asthma in Detroit between 2017 and 2019 as did in all of Michigan and that adult Detroiters had a current asthma prevalence 46% higher than those in the rest of Michigan — a figure up from the 26% in 2016. Researchers from the United States Environmental Protection Agency have long linked asthma with exposure to air pollution. In Michigan, Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are three of 12 counties across the state with an F rating from the American Lung Association’s 2022 State of the Air Report due to high ozone days and particle pollution. The data are alarming to Hauptman, a

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exhaust, industrial emissions, gasoline vapors and chemical solvents. Even at low concentrations, officials say, ozone can trigger a variety of health problems, including lung irritation and inflammation, asthma attacks, wheezing, coughing, and increased susceptibility to respiratory illnesses. Airborne particles can come from atmospheric chemical reactions or from wildfires, construction sites and the burning of fossil fuels. This pollution, officials say, can cause chronic bronchitis, asthma attacks, decreased See CLEAN AIR on page 14A

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interviewed virtually every leader in Michigan as well as many other individuals who are not leaders. He’s a … genuinely humble man.” Stokes shared his thoughts on the award. “I was surprised, but I was pleased,” he said. “History has always been an interest and I would say, to some degree, a passion of mine. It’s something that, professionally, I’ve done 40 years now, just the field of journalism — interviewing people and dealing with all sorts of topics. They always say that we’re sort of that first line of defense for chronicling history just because we’re dealing with it every day, or events that eventually become history.” Part of Stokes’ duties with Channel 7 include serving as the moderator and producer of “Spotlight on the News,” which was created in 1965 and is Michigan’s longest-running weekly news and public affairs show. He began moderating and hosting the show in 1994, and it has played a large role in his interactions with individuals who have played a part in the state’s history. “When you’re doing it at the time, it doesn’t seem like history, because, technically, this is not history yet, but then when you’ve done it for a good bit of time and you start looking back and realizing it’s now part of history because it was an interview that was five years ago, 10 years ago or 15 years ago, and that person is no longer around — but oftentimes the issues are still very much around; it’s just a matter of what form has the issue taken now and who’s riding herd over the issue now,” Stokes said. “We oftentimes find ourselves in that position, saying, ‘Wait a minute. We interviewed governor such-and-such on this 15 years ago, and here we are dealing with the same topic again,’ only this time it may be from the Republican side of the aisle or the Democratic side of the aisle … with a different bent and a different twist to it. So there are many similarities between what the Historical Society of Michigan is doing and what … I do on a weekly basis. With (the) show, we’re capturing history and the time, and it becomes even more significant in Michigan’s history as time goes on.” Stokes said that “numerous” interviews from over the years stand out to him, ranging from figures involved with politics, business, sports and health care. Although he is hesitant to discuss some of his more memorable interviews due to a concern that he’ll forget to include others, he did reflect on a couple.

Stokes was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and part of his childhood included attending Cleveland Browns football games with his dad. NFL Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown, who played for the franchise from 1957 to 1965, is probably the most wellknown player to ever suit up for the Browns, and Stokes said he grew up watching him. He estimated that it was about 10 years ago that he had an opportunity to interview him. “I thought to myself, ‘Oh, man, I get to sit across the table and interview Jim Brown,’” Stokes said. “You have flashbacks of childhood and say, ‘What a great job this is; it’s put me in a position to meet a childhood sports hero and have an intelligent conversation with him.’ … I remember shaking hands, and at this point he had been retired, I don’t remember, 20, 30 years, something like that, but his hands were massive, and I’m thinking, ‘I can’t imagine what it was like in his prime trying to take this guy down when he’s coming at you.’ … It’s those type of memories. It stands out.” Stokes also recalled some “special” and “long” interviews that he had at the home of former Michigan Gov. William Milliken, who served as the state’s leader 1969-1983. “Most memorable one, I guess, was the one in which it was the first time he admitted publicly that he had voted for Barack Obama instead of John McCain (in the 2008 presidential race),” Stokes said. “Here’s this staunch, lifelong Republican saying, ‘I voted for the other guy.’ He had great respect for McCain, but he had become disappointed with how McCain ran his campaign for president that year and the picking of Sarah Palin, the governor of Alaska (as his running mate). He felt like he played too much politics rather than plan to be his own person. … I said, ‘Is this the first time you’re admitting this?’ He said, ‘Yeah, it’s the first time I’m talking about it.’” Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society President Gina Gregory is keenly aware of the recognition Stokes has received from the Historical Society of Michigan. “Chuck’s been active with the Historical Society of Michigan — local perspective, conferences — for years and years,” Gregory said. “I’ve seen him at those conferences. … He did stop by our museum this summer, and we hope to see him at our April 21 open house when we have 10 more permanent exhibits installed.” The open house is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. at the Orchard Lake Museum, located at 3951 Orchard Lake Road in Orchard Lake. Stokes received a master’s degree in See AWARD on page 17A

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SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, March13, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN. PRESENT: Council Members: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Myron Frasier, Coretta Houge, Michael Ari Mandelbaum, and Linnie Taylor. EXCUSED: Lloyd Crews. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, City Clerk Allyson Bettis, City Administrator Fred Zorn, City Planner Terry Croad, and City Attorney Dawn King. Approve the Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2023 and February 13, 2023. Approve Agreement with Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) for the Specialized Services Operating Assistance Program, Contract Period: October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. Approve Maintenance Contract Renewal for Motorola Radio System. Approve Road Masters Vette Club of Michigan. Approve Receipt of Bids on Water and Sewer Connections, Maintenance and Services. Authorize Purchase of Mowers for the Streets & Highways Division. Approve Planning Commission 2022 Annual Report. Approve Document Scanning Services. Enact Ordinance No. 1766, Conditional Rezoning Agreement Request of Go One LLC, to conditionally rezone 1.54 acres of land from OS, Office Service to B-3 General Business (PCZR22-0001). Approve Authorization to Purchase a Lenco BearCat G2 Armored Vehicle for the Southfield Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team. Authorize Acceptance of Eaton Corp Easement Agreement for Public Art. Approval of Direct Planning and Legal on Proposed Text Amendment. Authorize Purchase and Installation of Civic Center Lift Station Generator. Approve MIGreenPower. Approve Amendment to Title VII, Business Licenses and Trades. Introduce Ordinance No. 1767, Adult Use Marihuana Establishment Licensing. Approve Resolution to Opt-In to Allow Adult-Use Marihuana Establishments. Approve Discussion of Charter Amendments. Adjourn to Closed Session to Approve January 23, 2023 Closed Session Minutes and for Discussion of Written Legal Opinion on Resolutions 2005.14 and 2007.204 pursuant to Section 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act. Reconvene into Open Session. Accept Recommendation by the City Attorney for Discussion of Written Legal Opinion on Resolutions 2005.14 and 2007.204 pursuant to Section 8(h) of the Open Meetings Act. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfield.com. Allyson Bettis City Clerk Published: Southfield Sun 03/23/2023

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lung function, coughing, painful breathing, cardiac problems and heart attacks as well as a variety of serious environmental impacts, such as acidification of lakes and streams and nutrient depletion in soils and water bodies. In Michigan, Moms Clean Air Force works actively to fight for cleaner air by advocating for the transition of the state’s school bus fleet to electric, defending the state’s Clean Car Standards and working to protect families from PFAS chemicals, air pollution from industrial facilities and mercury pollution. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are chemicals used to make coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease and water in everything from clothing and furniture to food packaging and nonstick cooking surfaces, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They are called “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down in the environment, and they bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans. They may affect reproduction, thyroid function and the immune system, and they may injure the liver, according to the CDC. “There are so many solutions that we are working towards, like asking for stronger tailpipe protections, transitioning into electric school buses, that type of thing, so we can move forward on helping our kids and finding solutions for these problems,” Hauptman said. Moms Clean Air Force offers a variety of opportunities for public engagement and advocacy. “Everything from education to getting involved with meeting with your representative to insist that they do things that will protect our kids from the impacts of pollution and poor air quality,” Hauptman said. Nicky Marcot, a longtime volunteer for Mom’s Clean Air Force, said she became in-

volved with the organization in 2019 after reading an article about how climate change was impacting people’s decisions to have children. “A friend sent me an article about climate change and how young people and adults around the country in their 20s and 30s were choosing to not have children because of the future of the planet. I had never thought about climate change in that light before.” She said it made her want to “become active in a way that I could help make a difference regarding climate issues.” With three children under 8 and a busy schedule, Marcot had limited time to advocate. “I knew I had space while the kids were napping, I had space in the evening and space on the weekends, so based on that, I was able to do as much as I was able — which, in that case, usually constituted maybe a total of two to three hours a month worth of activism,” she said. “Organizations like Moms Clean Air Force do a really good job of providing their volunteers with opportunities that are manageable, not overwhelming, easy and effective.” Whether it was logging in online and doing a five-minute testimony in front of the EPA, taking a picture of herself holding a sign stating how much she cares about the air her kids are breathing, signing a petition or signing a letter, Marcot knows she is making a difference. “There might have been months where I did more — for instance, I took a trip to D.C., and that was an entire weekend. But most of the time, it was just five or 10 minutes here or there,” she said. “When you have millions of people across the country taking five or 10 minutes here or there, it makes a huge difference.” And their work seems to be paying off. In November, the EPA announced that school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia will receive funding to replace diesel school buses with zero-emission electric models.

In Michigan, approximately $54 million in U.S. EPA grant awards will fund 138 electric buses in 25 Michigan public schools and districts in Alcona, Armada, Au Gres-Sims, Beecher, Bessemer, Britton, Cassopolis, Chesaning Union, Dearborn, Deerfield, Harbor Beach, Hartfield, Homer, Hopkins, Jackson, L’Anse, Mayville, Ojibwe Charter, Pellston, Pentwater, Pontiac, Sand Creek, Ubly, Unionville-Sebewaing and Ypsilanti. To learn more about Moms Clean Air Force, or to tour an electric school bus, attend the Oakland County Earth Day Climate March, Rally and Fair 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 22 at

Centennial Commons Park, on Troy Street in Royal Oak. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature various organizations like Moms Clean Air Force. “There are all sorts of ways and opportunities for folks to be involved at every level, and you don’t have to be a parent to get involved with Moms Clean Air Force,” Hauptman said. To get involved with Moms Clean Air Force, visit www.momscleanairforce.org and click the “join us” button, or email Hauptman at ehauptman@momscleanairforce.org. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

NOTICE OF SITE PLAN REVIEW CITY OF SOUTHFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Site Plan Review will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 6:30 P.M., Local Time, Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfield Planning Commission will consider the following request pursuant to Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield, to wit: PSP23-0004 is a Site Plan Review Request of ZA Design Build, on behalf of the owner Pattah Development, to allow for the conversion of an existing bank building to a stand-alone Savvy Sliders restaurant with drive-thru on property located at 26336 W Twelve Mile Road, on the north side of W Twelve Mile Road between Franklin and Northwestern Hwy, Section 07, City of Southfield, Oakland County, State of Michigan. Written comments may be delivered to the Planning Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 48037-2055, prior to the Site Plan Review. Questions regarding this matter should be directed to the Planning Department at (248) 796-4150. ALLYSON BETTIS – CITY CLERK Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 711 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advance notice is required. Published: Southfield Sun 03/23/2023

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SOUTHFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing for a Special Use Request will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 6:30 P.M., Local Time, Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfield Planning Commission will consider the following request pursuant to Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield, to wit: PSLU23-0002 is a Special Use Request of ZA Design Build, on behalf of the owner Pattah Development, to allow for a stand-alone Savvy Sliders restaurant with drive-thru on property located at 26336 W Twelve Mile Road, on the north side of W Twelve Mile Road between Franklin and Northwestern Hwy, Section 07, City of Southfield, Oakland County, State of Michigan. PZRODD23-0001 is a Rezoning Request for an Overlay Development District Development Agreement of GB Realty Acquisitions, LLC, for 5.625 acres of land for the construction of a 4-story climate controlled storage facility and additional mixed use development on W Eight Mile Road on property located at 16025 Northwestern Hwy, Sidwell Parcel 2436-452004, on the north side of W Eight Mile Road between Northwestern Highway and Northland Drive, Section 36, City of Southfield, Oakland County, State of Michigan.

NOTICE OF SITE PLAN REVIEW CITY OF SOUTHFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Site Plan Review will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 6:30 P.M., Local Time, Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfield Planning Commission will consider the following request pursuant to Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield, to wit: PSP23-0006 is a Site Plan Review Request of Habitat for Humanity Oakland County to allow for the construction of three (3) duplexes for a total of six (6) units on properties located at Sidwell Parcels 2434-476-001, 2434-476-002, and 2434476-003 on the south side of Westland between Evergreen and Prescott, Section 34, City of Southfield, Oakland County, State of Michigan. The Planning Commission is scheduled to conduct a Study Meeting on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 6:30pm in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building prior to this item being considered at the Regular Meeting on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. You are invited to participate in these meetings to voice any opinion you may have. Written comments may be delivered to the Planning Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 48037-2055, prior to the Site Plan Review.

Written comments may be delivered to the Planning Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 48037-2055, prior to the Public Hearing.

Questions regarding this matter should be directed to the Planning Department at (248) 796-4150.

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Fashionista and longtime volunteer Sandi Matz gives a sneak peek at the items that will be included in the Spring Showcase. “There are treasures on these racks,” she said.

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The BackPack Project, a program that gives over 1,000 backpacks to Oakland County children; the Green Committee, which uses “plarn” — yarn made from recycled plastic bags — to create mats for homeless people to sleep on; and Kosher Meals on Wheels. In addition to the group’s many programs, they also do advocacy for social issues, such as human trafficking, gun violence and reproductive freedom. The Michigan chapter includes around 1,400 members and is run by Sallyjo Levine, who became president in July. Levine began volunteering with the organization over 25 years ago through their Children’s Advocates program, in which they would send a volunteer into a child’s home to make sure that they are being well taken care of and then report their findings back to the court. Levine explains that being president is all about the community and the people she’s met throughout the years through volunteering. The group could not run without volunteers, she said. “We have around five paid staff members in the office and nine employees at the store. I’m a volunteer, and most of the people here are volunteers. It’s wonderful because so many people jump at the chance to help out, whether

it’s something like Spring Showcase, they’re very willing to volunteer. It’s really nice, too, because you make a lot of connections and good friends.” As Council Resale gears up for the big Spring Showcase, Sandi Matz, a longtime volunteer at the store and a former president of group, explained that even though the store did close briefly back when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, when the time came to reopen, the store was piling up with donations. The donations became so overwhelming that they eventually rented a pod for a short period of time for extra storage before eventually moving some inventory to a storage unit. “I could just stand here all day looking at the new inventory,” Matz said. “There are treasures on these racks. Like I might go up to a rack and find a designer item that got on there by mistake and make off with a $75 skirt for $12. I love that the store has treasures. That’s the reason why people come in so often, because there’s always something new being put out every single day.” Council Resale is located at 3297 W. 12 Mile Road in Berkley and is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Both women’s and men’s clothing, as well as shoes, accessories and home decor donations, are welcome every day except for Wednesdays. To find out more about the Spring Showcase and Council Resale, visit: https://councilresale.net.

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Kraft said she immersed herself in doula work long before she knew the term “doula.” She is a certified labor and birth doula, postpartum and infant care doula, and a doula trainer. Kraft said the news came as a shock to the six midwives, who she said were left jobless. “One of the midwives reached out to me an hour after she found out because we refer so many clients there, and because we have births coming up with clients soon that are going to be affected. They are devastated. I will say that all six of them are the main breadwinners for their families. This is devastating in just so many respects,” she said. In response to this news, Kraft started a petition, “Save Accessible Midwifery Care for Detroit-Area Families,” and held a rally Feb. 12. Kraft worries that with this being the third Ascension Providence Hospital to remove midwives that Michigan women might be facing a larger issue. “When people look at maternal and infant mortality and morbidity rates, people assume because we’re in the U.S., we have the best health care. And that is true in many areas. But not when it comes to birth,” Kraft said. Kraft said that the US is near the bottom of all the industrialized nations regarding birth mortality rates. “In other industrialized nations that have much better outcomes than we do, it’s built on the midwifery model. Black women are three to four times more likely to die during pregnancy birth or the first year after giving birth. That’s criminal. And yet we want to remove midwives from an urban area at this center that’s had midwives there for over 40 years and has a proven track record of lowering intervention rates, lowering the risk of cesarean, lowering the infant mortality rate, and doing this at a lower cost to families and insurance companies.”

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A past birth with a midwife. The mother in the photo also attended the rally. Stephanie Yaldoo, a nurse midwife at Trinity Health Hospital, said they are committed to continuing to make midwifery accessible to the community. “Our focus has been patient-driven. Yes, obstetricians are great. But I think women who seek midwives seek something different,” she said. “They seek more choices; they seek a different experience for birth.” One of Yaldoo’s patients, Annette Armstrong, is several months postpartum from the birth of her second child. Armstrong expressed that her first birth in a traditional

hospital setting didn’t go as smoothly as she had hoped, and postpartum, she realized how traumatic it was. “It felt like a factory line being moved along. I wasn’t given choices of how my birth was going to look. I wasn’t informed.” Armstrong explained that after having a bad experience with a doctor during her second pregnancy, she decided to look elsewhere, which proved difficult as many places didn’t accept her insurance. At 32 weeks into her pregnancy, she found the midwives at Trinity.

“With my second birth, I felt so empowered. If I’m blessed to have more children, I want to be in the midwives’ care. As someone who had to transfer late into the pregnancy, that was a very scary time for me. It’s entirely disheartening to me, and I’m very devastated that there are women who are encountering this and feel like they’re going forward in their journey alone and that they don’t have the support that they once did,” Armstrong said. Kraft’s petition can be accessed at change.org.

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Owner Jon Campbell Sr and his staff celebrated their ReGrand opening February 28, 2023 at The McDonald’s Restaurant, located at 24480 Telegraph Road in Southfield. The Ribbon Cutting took place at 3:30 and a portion of the sales were donated to the Southfield High School for Arts and Technology. For more information visit their location, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or call (248) 234-8105.

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Gems & Gym Shoes: A Daddy Daughter Sneaker Ball: Also dinner, dancing, prizes and more, for ages 5 and older, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pareik Too, 29195 Northwestern Highway in Southfield, buy tickets at eventbrite. com

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Fireside Friday: Positive vibes, music, food and more, 6-9 p.m., Lathrup Village Municipal Park, 27400 Southfield Road Lathrup Village, RSVP to bdorsey@ lathrupvillage.org

MARCH 25

More Than The Eyes Can See: Comedy, music and more presented by L.A.U.G.H. Foundation, proceeds to benefit Lupus Detroit, 7 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.), Silver Garden Events Center, 24350 Southfield Road in Southfield, (248) 820-5449, eventbrite.com

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journalism from Columbia University. He said that is when he knew what he wanted to do for his life’s work. “And it’s what I’ve done and haven’t looked back,” Stokes said. He moved to Michigan and started at Channel 7 in 1981. “So much history has taken place here, whether it’s from the auto industry, the music industry with Motown. Michigan has had a big footprint on the rest of this nation, and so much of it still ties back to today,” he said. Although it can be easy to focus on what is happening in the moment and wondering what might lie ahead, Stokes is a proponent of also taking time to study the past. “If you look back in history, then you come to appreciate where you are currently a lot more, because there are so many who paved the way for what we now have in America, in our society, in this state,” he said. “It’s easy to think, ‘Oh, everything’s new.’ Well, everything isn’t new; people came before us who were courageous (and) did extraordinary things to make it so that

we are in the position we are now as a country, and (it) makes you appreciate a lot more what those icons before did in their own time and in their own sphere and in their own generation. You can’t really appreciate where you are and where you’re going if you have no sense of where you’ve been as a country and as a people, and so I think that’s why history is particularly important.” Although he still has a ways to go to accomplish it, Stokes’ goal is to visit every presidential museum and library in the nation. “Democrat, Republican — I don’t care about the party,” he said. “To see what they were dealing with at that point during their presidency, dealing with various issues, national, international. It’s fascinating.” Stokes is married and has two daughters and one grandson. He worked in Nashville prior to arriving at Channel 7, which he said has “been a great station and a great ride.” The gravity of what he gets to do for a living is something that occasionally dawns on him. “There are certain days and times and topics in which you are there and you’re realizing, this is special; this is something

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“We got this survey started, and halfway through, the Health Department issued a ‘Do Not Eat’ advisory because we found some really high levels,” said Sally Petrella, the monitoring manager at Friends of the Rouge.

The EPA aims to finalize the regulation by the end of 2023. If fully implemented, the EPA estimates “the rule will prevent thousands of deaths and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses.” Another angler involved in the study, Bill Bialkowski, of Dearborn, is a retired accountant who took up fishing as a hobby because it was a way for him to connect with nature and other anglers. Bialkowski found himself involved in the study when he ran into Petrella at the 2022 End of Winter Paddle. He approached Petrella and asked if there were any upcoming projects that he’d be able to participate in. A few weeks later, she contacted him about the upcoming PFAS study seeking local anglers to participate. “I quite enjoyed it, because I fish for fun anyways,” Bialkowski said. “He explained that throughout the study, he began to read up on PFAS chemicals so that he could educate anyone who asked him about his involvement in the study. “I’m not any kind of a true scientist, but this role as ‘Citizen Scientist,’ I really liked it, and it’s become one of my hobbies starting this year.”

Bialkowski stated that he is eager to participate in the Friends of the Rouge’s upcoming Frog and Toad Survey, which takes place from March through July. For the Rouge River, PFAS testing had been limited up until this point, and prior to this study, PFAS levels in fish were not high enough to warrant any fish consumption advisories. However, as Petrella mentioned, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an advisory for certain fish, such as bluegill and sunfish, due to the high levels of PFOS found in them in the lower branch and the main branch, from the Ford Estate dam to the Detroit River. Additionally, unlike the Huron River, a pollution source has not been identified. The EPA advises that there are no safe levels of PFAS in drinking water, yet Michigan’s fish consumption levels have not been updated to reflect this data. The Ecology Center, the Friends of the Rouge and the Huron River Watershed Council are advocating for stricter advisories and plead for Michigan lawmakers to establish “science-based PFAS maximum contaminant levels for fish and wildlife, increase consumption advisory signage in heavy fishing areas along the Huron and Rouge rivers, include other PFAS chemicals in addition to PFOS in the Eat Safe Fish

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K E E W E H T F O RIME C • K E E W E F TH O E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY OF THE WEE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Robbery suspects get away with empty bank bag

SOUTHFIELD — Police officers responded to a call from a fast-food restaurant in the 24000 block of Telegraph Road for an armed robbery that had occurred at 9:46 a.m. Feb. 24. The reporting party told the officers that three unknown suspects had robbed an armored truck security driver at gunpoint. When the officers arrived at the scene, the suspects were gone. The reporting victim explained that a black sedan had entered the parking lot. She then observed a tall, slender male with a dark hoodie and mask exit the vehicle with a handgun. The suspect approached the security guard and pointed the gun at his head. The security guard said he was leaving the business with a bag of money and placed it in the armored truck on the passenger’s side. Before he could close the door, he was approached by two males dressed in all black with ski masks on. The first man, without saying anything, pointed a possibly silver handgun at him. The victim states that he slowly backed away from the suspects as they grabbed an empty red bank bag from the armored truck and fled to their vehicle, a black Ford Taurus. The investigation was ongoing.

Pizza delivery driver robbed at gunpoint

SOUTHFIELD — A pizza delivery driver pulled up to a customer’s apartment complex in the 20000 block of Charlton at 10:19 p.m. Feb. 21. The delivery driver rang the doorbell, and when there was no answer, he noticed someone in the second-story window indicating that they had not ordered a pizza. The driver then went back into his car and called the customer. The customer stated that they were on their way to retrieve the order. While the delivery driver stood waiting, he observed two males around the age of 17 dressed in all black wearing ski masks. One of the men began to grab the pizza bag from the driver. When the driver did not let go, the other man pointed a handgun at him, and the driver released the bag. During the incident, the driver saw two more males come around the corner with handguns. The driver escaped back to his vehicle and watched as the suspects entered a newer model white Chevrolet Malibu. The driver trailed the suspects to get a license plate, but then the suspects stopped their vehicle, and two of the men got out, pointing handguns at the driver. The driver then sped off and was unable to get a license plate number because the vehicle had tinted windows and was unmarked.

The suspects took two large pizzas and garlic bread. The investigation was ongoing.

Firearms, shoes missing after home is ransacked

WEST BLOOMFIELD – On Feb. 13, residents on Deerfield Village Drive reportedly arrived home to find numerous bedrooms ransacked and shoes and firearms missing. Evidence technicians processed the scene. The suspects reportedly entered through an unlocked door. The case was turned over to detectives.

Suspect treated for opioid OD after electric shavers stolen from pharmacy

WEST BLOOMFIELD – Two males allegedly stole electric shavers from a pharmacy store on Orchard Lake Road at around 5:15 p.m. Feb. 15. The suspects left in a black Dodge Journey with items reported to be valued at more than $253. Officers located the vehicle at Orchard Lake and 14 Mile roads, and were able to recover the stolen items. One of the suspects was overdosing on narcotics, and officers supplied a nasal spray medicine used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose. The West Bloomfield Fire Department was contacted to provide medical treatment. The incident was set to be reviewed by detectives.

Cadillac Escalade stolen, recovered by police

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers responded to the 6000 block of Old Orchard Road for a Cadillac Escalade that was being stolen at approximately 12:45 a.m. Feb. 28. The owner of the Escalade was awoken by the sound of his vehicle starting in the driveway. When the owner looked outside, the Escalade was being driven off. The vehicle had been left unlocked in the driveway with the key fob inside. Officers were quickly able to locate the vehicle in the city of Detroit. The Detroit Police Department recovered the stolen vehicle at approximately 3 a.m. The case was under investigation.

Jeep Grand Cherokee stolen, recovered

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers responded to the 1600 block of Bloomfield Place on a report of a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee at approximately 5 a.m. Feb. 21. The vehicle had been parked one day prior at approximately 1 p.m. A spare key was left in the

vehicle, and it is believed that vehicle was unlocked. On Feb. 24, Detroit Auto Recovery advised that they had recovered the Jeep and it was in their possession. Officers responded to Detroit and processed the vehicle for fingerprints, with negative results. The case was under investigation.

Resident loses $92K in cryptocurrency fraud

BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham resident reported he had invested in cryptocurrency but was locked out of his account Feb. 14 at approximately 11 a.m. He contacted Coinbase and was advised his account was compromised, and the entire balance of $92,645.15 had been fraudulently transferred to another account. The case was under investigation.

Man attempts to cash fraudulent check

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to Michigan United Credit Union at 600 E. Lincoln St. on a report of a man attempting to cash a fraudulent check for $645.70 at approximately 2 p.m. Feb.14. Officers confirmed with bank staff and the check’s owner that it was fraudulent and was originally made out to another individual for a different amount. The man was arrested.

Camera stolen

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported to police that at 10:35 p.m. Feb. 26, someone stole a Ring doorbell camera from the front porch of a home in the 700 block of East Bloomfield Avenue, which is near 13 Mile and Rochester roads.

Thief steals Detroit police uniform pieces from car

NOVI — Part of the uniform of an off-duty Detroit police officer was stolen from the officer’s Chrysler Pacifica between the hours of midnight and 2 p.m. Feb. 20. The theft apparently took place in a residential area near 10 Mile and Meadowbrook roads. According to the report, the stolen uniform pieces consisted of a black vest with “Police” on the front and back, a 12th District patch on the front, a vinyl handcuff holder and vinyl radio holder, and a leather police belt containing a flashlight holder, a pistol holster, a Taser holster, a magazine holder and a Taser. Also taken were handcuffs and a microphone that were on the vest. The Detroit police officer told Novi police officers when he reported the items missing just before 6 p.m. that he had probably left his car unlocked and that his duty belt was under a blanket in the middle

row of seats and his vest was in the front seat out of sight, according to the report. He stated that he went to work at 8 a.m. in Detroit to do some paperwork and did not see if the above equipment was in his vehicle. He advised that he went to a couple of scenes for work in Detroit and then went to get a car wash at 2 p.m. At first, he reportedly stated he looked in the vehicle after the car wash and noticed the equipment was gone. He then stated later he noticed the equipment gone before going into the car wash, according to the report. He said he did not believe the equipment was stolen while he was at various scenes in Detroit, as he was always near his vehicle, according to the report. Police noted that he did not find his vehicle in disarray or appearing as if someone had ransacked the inside of his vehicle. No evidence was found in or on the vehicle. The Detroit officer provided Novi police with the serial number for his Taser. His handgun had not been in the vehicle during the theft. He later spoke to investigators and said he believed that it was a random larceny from his vehicle. He stated that he notified his supervisors at the Detroit Police Department and provided them with the Novi Police Department complaint number for the case.

Driver charged with drug possession following hotel disturbance

TROY — A suspect was arrested and charged after a disturbance at the Troy Marriott hotel, 200 W. Big Beaver Road. Officers were dispatched to the scene at 11:01 p.m. Feb. 13 after reports of a suspicious person driving through the hotel’s parking lot, taking photos of vehicle license plates and shouting at hotel guests. Witnesses provided officers with the suspect vehicle’s last known location. Officers located a matching vehicle, a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, entering a turnaround on Big Beaver Road and traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes. The driver, a 40-year-old Sterling Heights man, made several incoherent statements, according to officers, and claimed he was being followed and listened to via his cellphone. Officers said the driver gave them permission to retrieve his driver’s license from the center console, at which point they observed a glass meth pipe. After a search of the vehicle, a substance later confirmed to be cocaine was located. The driver was charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance.