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Prosecutor charges suspect with murder after knife attack kills woman in Roseville
St. Clair Shores man stabbed in second incident
BY BRIAN WELLS AND ALYSSA OCHSS
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ROSEVILLE/ST. CLAIR SHORES/WARREN — A suspect is in custody and facing a first-degree
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murder charge, among other charges, in the death of a woman in Roseville and the stabbing of a man in St. Clair Shores May 17. At approximately 6 a.m. May 17, Roseville officers were dispatched to a Belle Tire in the 32000
block of Gratiot Avenue. When they arrived, they located the woman, who had been stabbed and whose throat had been cut, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. See CHARGES on page 9A
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Aurora Cellars is located outside of Lake Leelanau.
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Macomb Township resident Dave Renke’s 1955 Chevy Bel Air.
FROM THE GARAGE TO THE CRUISE LANE BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
Plan a relaxing trip to the Traverse Wine Coast BY GREG TASKER olfers, sailors and outdoor enthusiasts have long flocked to the wooded hills and crystal-clear lakes around Traverse City, but in recent years, the Cherry Capital has increasingly become a hot spot for casual and even serious wine enthusiasts. No wonder. Some 40 wineries surround this small, post-
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card-pretty town, which sits at the base of two peninsulas, each designated as its own distinctive grape-growing region. These wineries on the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas are a huge part of the tourism scene in Traverse City, especially in the summer and fall. What makes this region so special in the vast world of See WINE on page 12A
METRO DETROIT — Dave Renke purchased his first car before he even had a driver’s license. Two weeks before his 16th birthday, in the spring of 1976, Renke and a few friends were riding their 10-speed bicycles in St. Clair Shores. When biking through a random parking lot, the group spotted a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. Renke couldn’t take his eyes off the seafoam green beauty. The teenager left a written note on the windshield with his phone number, asking the owner to contact him if interested in selling the vehicle. See BEL AIR on page 6A
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Seasoned detective retires after career of cracking cases BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
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Students from Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy enjoy their in-person prom at Shelby Gardens Banquets and Events May 12. Photo by Erin Sanchez
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy hosts memorable prom BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Have you ever wondered what a prom looks like for a 100% virtual school? Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, a 100% virtual school, recently hosted one of the milestone moments of their students’ high school years — prom. From 6 to 10 p.m. May 12, the school welcomed more than 90 students from across the state to Shelby Gardens Banquets and Events on Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township for an evening of singing and dancing. Students enjoyed a dinner and sweets throughout the night, as well photos
at a backdrop matching the prom’s theme of “Enchanted Lakes.” This year’s prom was even more special because students worked alongside the school’s staff to make it inclusive for all. Unlike a traditional prom, which often comes with many expenses, students were encouraged to “come as formal or as informal as you want” so everyone felt welcomed. Heather Kapusta, a U.S. history teacher at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, said many students attended prom in the past, but some had to miss it because of travel. “Since then, we’ve been able to expand it so more students can attend. This year, we hosted two proms, one in Shelby and one
in Kentwood. Having multiple events across the state ensures that everyone gets a chance to attend and be a part of this important milestone moment,” she said in an email. She said prom increases the connection students have with the school and their classmates. “Students are used to seeing their classmates in our live sessions, so finally getting to meet them in person is a very exciting moment. Many of our students also return to class and share their experiences with their peers, getting those who haven’t been able to attend excited for when they can,” she said. She said some students have been fortunate to have already met one another. See PROM on page 14A
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GROSSE POINTE SHORES — A veteran Grosse Pointe Shores Public Safety Department detective has closed his last case file. Detective Lt. Scott Rohr, 53, retired May 3, exactly 27 years after he started working for the city. He’s believed to be the longest-serving detective in the Grosse Pointes, having started working with the Shores’ detective bureau circa 1998. Rohr has been the lead investigator in the Shores since about 2010. In a small public safety department like Rohr the Shores, Rohr had multiple responsibilities, including serving as the EMS coordinator since 2001, the evidence technician, the juvenile officer, the gun rangemaster and the Local Area Security Officer, or LASO. In addi-
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Detroit police officers charged after Roseville home invasion BY BRIAN WELLS
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ROSEVILLE — Two of three women facing charges for a home invasion in Roseville last month are Detroit police officers. On Tuesday, April 11, three women allegedly went to the residence and forced entry. Once inside, they “destroyed his home and stole the victim’s property,” according to a press release from the Macomb County Sheriff ’s Office. Brianna Cabano, 29, of Auburn Hills, and Dayna Sears, 21, of Southfield, were both arraigned April 20. Colleen Compton, 29, of Warren, was arraigned April 21. All three were arraigned in the 39th District Court in Roseville by Judge Alyia Hakim. Cabano and Sears were both identified by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office as Detroit police officers. The victim, who has not been named, was also identified as a Detroit police officer by the Prosecutor’s Office. A spokesperson from the Detroit Police Department said that the two officers are currently suspended with pay, although Chief James White recommended that the Board of Police Commissioners suspend both officers without pay. All three suspects are facing charges of second-degree home invasion, a 15-year felony; malicious destruction of property
between $1,000 and $20,000, a five-year felony; and larceny in a building, a four-year felony. However, Cabano and Compton are also facing a charge of second-degree home invasion conspiracy, a 15-year felony. Sears is facing a charge of accessory after the fact to a felony, a five-year felony. Hakim issued all three suspects a $5,000 personal bond. They are scheduled for a preliminary exam hearing at 8:30 a.m. June 14 in front of Judge Kathleen Tocco. “As prosecutors, it is our duty to hold all individuals accountable for their actions, regardless of their profession or position of authority,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a statement. “The crime of home invasion is a serious offense, and the fact that the defendants in this case are police officers only amplifies the severity of their actions.” Attorney Jonathan Jones represents Sears. “It’s early in the process. We haven’t had the preliminary exam yet,” Jones said. “We’re still trying to find out what’s going on, and from there, we hope to find a resolution, but it’s very early in the case.” Camilla Barkovic, who was retained to represent Cabano, declined to comment. Amir Makled, who represents Compton, did not return a request for comment.
Officials announce jail expansion focused on mental health BY DEAN VAGLIA
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MACOMB COUNTY — Officials have announced plans for a new $228 million central intake and assessment center at the Macomb County Jail that will address the need for inmate mental health assessments. “For individuals in crisis who lack support services, jail can sometimes be a first point of contact with medical professionals, and so it’s essential that they receive the proper care and support,” Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said at a press conference at the Macomb County Communications and Technology Center on May 11. “We are responsible for being a voice for people with mental health issues in our jails, and it’s crucial that we work to improve services to prevent individuals from being placed in a system that is not currently equipped to deal with these concerns. Confinement is not a substitute for treatment, and it is time for a mindful approach to mental health.”
The expansion will replace the existing rehabilitation center, maximum security facilities and work release center. All inmates will pass through a revamped intake center, where they are screened for any mental health or substance abuse issues. If someone is determined to have such issues, Hackel said they may be able to “bypass” the criminal justice process in order to receive treatment if they do not pose a significant threat. “The main issue is making sure that, if somebody who is going to be here is identified as being a danger to society or (accused of) some type of severe crime, we’re not letting them go,” Hackel said. “It’s not about people getting depression because somebody has a mental health issue and we’re finding some other location for them. If they need to be housed here (because) they committed a crime, we’re going to try to find out how to manage their care while they’re doing time in the county jail.” The jail will expand its medical and men-
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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Henry Ford Health Macomb opened its Janet & Jim Riehl North Tower expansion with a ribbon-cutting May 9. The five-story, 225,000-square-foot tower features 160 private rooms and 12 dedicated intensive care beds. The expansion cost $265 million and is the largest upgrade to the Macomb hospital since 1975. “This new patient tower is transforming the landscape of our Macomb hospital campus and will provide a technologically advanced, modernized medical setting for our team members, patients and their families alike,” said Bob Riney, Henry Ford Health president and CEO. “This investment in our community represents Henry Ford Health’s deeply rooted commitment to providing our Henry Ford family with the comfort, privacy and safety they so deserve — in a healing environment that’s responsive to their needs.” The interior of the facility is decorated by over 200 pieces of original, locally produced art and a collaborative art piece assembled by Detroit artist Doug Jones. Photo provided by the office of Sen. Gary Peters
Michigan lawmakers hold shovels at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new fighter jet maintenance hangar at Selfridge ANGB on May 15.
Lawmakers break ground on new Selfridge hangar in the base to make it a potential site for a future fighter mission as the U.S. Air Force retires the A-10 Warthog attack jets currently stationed at the base. Selfridge also has KC-135 in-flight refueling missions and missions for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Border Patrol. “We are grateful to Gov. Whitmer, Senator Peters and our federal and state delegation for their leadership and for working with us to continue to invest in Selfridge Air National Guard Base,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general and director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “This investment clearly demonstrates Michigan’s commitment to SANG, its support for developing future capabilities and advancing innovation, and delivering on our mission to maintain our military readiness and support our national defense.” Politicians in attendance included Whitmer, Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and U.S. Representatives John James, Hillary Scholten and Shri Thanedar.
MACOMB COUNTY — Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) is offering Adulting 101 classes this spring and summer. The educational programs are designed for high school students and young adults. Each class teaches important life skills and tools necessary to live independently, with different topics planned for each month taught by experienced MSU Extension Educators and 4-H volunteers. “How to Buy a Car” will be held at 4 p.m. June 8. “Sew What! Clothing Care saves Cash” will be held at 1 p.m. July 13. “Eating Healthy on a Budget” will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 16. Register at www.canr.msu.edu/events/ adult101s23. For more information, contact Macomb County MSU Extension Educator Kathy Jamieson at jamies13@msu.edu.
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HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A new hangar at Selfridge Air National Guard Base aims to futureproof the base by creating a fighter jet maintenance facility. Turning two hangars into a single 41,900 square-foot facility, maintenance activities will take place on the main floor while an upper floor will house office space and classrooms. The facility will cost $28 million. “This new hangar will create hundreds of good-paying jobs and shore up Selfridge’s military readiness,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said at a groundbreaking ceremony for the hangar. “We have been working with bipartisan and private sector partners to make more investments in Selfridge by making critical infrastructure upgrades, and we will keep fighting to bring home a new fighter mission. Selfridge is an anchor of Macomb County and an economic driver for Michigan’s defense industry. Let’s keep working together for Selfridge.” Selfridge is no stranger to fighter operations, having housed F-16 fighter jets in the past. The base was recently passed over as the potential home for an F-35 and F-16 training school. Selfridge and its supporters have been investing
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Dave Renke, on the right, and his brother Ron, left, pose for a photo with the car during its restoration. Photo provided by Dave Renke
rent colors. While many maintenance upgrades have been completed over the years, “I tried to keep the car with the original look,” he said. Renke took the Bel Air with him when he and his wife, Rosemary, moved to Sterling Heights, and it’s still with the couple, who now reside in Macomb Township. Renke’s interest in cars dates way back to the days when he and his friends would take apart their bicycles. Renke eventually moved on to cars by buying and selling several different models, including a 1975 Fiat Spider, a 1969 AMC Javelin, a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass and a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix over the years. “He always had a different car in high school,” Rosemary recalled. According to Renke, because of his love for restoring older cars, Rosemary has “gra-
ciously” given up a parking spot in their garage for the past 30-plus years for the Bel Air. “It’s too nostalgic. It’s a part of who he is,” Rosemary said. “Cars are a part of your life.” In time, Renke’s dad had a change of heart and made Renke promise to never sell the Bel Air. “Seems he became very fond of it over the years, just as I have,” Renke said. “And I plan to keep the car and hope to pass it to someone in my family down the road.” The Renkes’ four daughters also are big fans of the Bel Air. Three of their daughters are married, and the car was on-site and photographed with each couple at all three weddings. “They have fun memories of it,” Renke said.
Renke often takes his ’55 Chevy to many of the local car cruises and shows, including the Woodward Dream Cruise and the Lakeside Mall Circle Cruise-In on Monday nights in Sterling Heights. One fun event is the Berkley car parade the Friday evening before the Dream Cruise on Saturday. “You can park your car at the cemetery, get out and can talk to people. You drive down 12 Mile. The crowd is cheering. You feel like a celebrity,” Renke said. “You usually get a thumbs-up or a wave. People come to you and say, ‘My dad had a car like that.’ Everyone is very friendly.” The most mileage the Bel Air gets are the drives to Port Austin for its annual Carfest. As he prepares to retire soon, Renke hopes to enjoy his vintage vehicle “even more with family and friends.”
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“It was a 210 model, two-door post with a six-cylinder engine and an automatic Powerglide transmission,” Renke remembered. When he got home, the phone rang and on the other end of the line was the Bel Air owner, who made an offer to sell the car for $800. An excited Renke told his dad, who wasn’t so sure it was a good deal. “Why do you want to buy an old car like that?” he said. But Dad gave the OK for Renke to use the money he earned from his paper route to buy his first-ever set of wheels. Renke has always been a fan of the Tri-Five Chevy models, which refers to the 1955, 1956 and 1957 Chevrolet automobiles, including the Bel Air and Nomad. “I always thought they were very cool and was glad I bought it,” he said. “If you look at the ’54 Chevy, it was more rounded. In ’55, they made a big change to the body style. In ’55, you could get more color options.” For many years, Renke’s teenage purchase sat in his parents’ Warren garage. “I didn’t start enjoying it until the late ’80s and early ’90s,” he said. “I was always saving up enough money so I could buy the next part.” Prior to that, Renke and his friends spent many nights in the garage restoring the Bel Air. “It originally had a six-cylinder, and then we put a V-8 engine in it,” Renke said. “There was more power. I found an original 265 V-8 Engine and had it rebuilt.” In the late 1980s, the Bel Air got a new look when Renke’s cousin painted it India Ivory and Gypsy Red, which remain its cur-
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C & G reporters win 10 journalism awards TROY — At the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2023 Excellence in Journalism Awards May 15 at the San Marino Club in Troy, four C & G staff writers won 10 awards in various categories. C & G Newspapers competes in the Print Class C category, which is for non-daily newspapers, magazines and trade publications. Allard Almond Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond won first place in the Breaking/Spot News Reporting category for the story “Workers with propane torches may be ‘primary cause’ of fire at Oakland Hills Country Club.” Almond also won first place in the Education Reporting category for the story “Local school districts grapple with teacher shortages.” In the Explanatory Story category, Almond won second place for “Banquet halls, hotels rebound after mandated closures.” Koury Moran Almond also won second place in the Open-Government Reporting category for the stories “Parents call on RCS staff, board to resign amid lawsuit and social media monitoring” and “More than 700 sign Change.org petition to ‘Restore Pride in Rochester Community Schools.’” Staff Writer Maria Allard won second place in the Feature Reporting category for the story “Walking in a winter wonderland.” In the General News Reporting category, Allard won second place for “Alabama family travels to Shores to donate hair to Wigs 4 Kids.” Staff Writer Mike Koury won first place in the Open-Government Reporting category for the story “LGBTQ community, supporters call for Berkley councilman’s resignation.” Koury also placed fourth in the General News Reporting category for the story “Loved ones remember Judge Jamie Wittenberg.” Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran won first place in the General News Reporting category for the story “Give back by giving your old furniture a new home.” Moran also won first place in the Consumer/Watchdog Reporting category for the story “Kroger agrees to new fence, window displays for Village store.”
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JUNE 1
Family Pride in the Park: Flag ceremony, crafts, vendors, DJ, artists, Zumba demonstration, giveaways and more, 5-8 p.m., Veteran’s Memorial Park, 16314 Chestnut in Roseville, facebook.com/rsvl. ep.recreation.authority
JUNE 2-3
Mount Clemens Cruise: Live entertainment and open cruising 5-10 p.m. June 2, car show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and open cruising 3-9 p.m. June 3, Main and Market streets, mountclemenscruise.com
JUNE 2-4
Center Line Independence Festival: Carnival, bands, inflatables, petting farm, food trucks, magic and more, Center Line Memorial Park, 25355 Lawrence Ave., also Cruisin’ 53 at City Center Plaza in Center Line and Run Warren Center Line at Warren City Square (both June 3 only), facebook.com/CLIF2023
JUNE 3
Cruisin’ 53: Car show 10 a.m.-5 p.m., City Center Plaza, 10 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue in Center Line, also parade at noon and award ceremony at 4 p.m., cruisin53.com
Junefest: Craft fair, music, sidewalk sales and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown St. Clair Shores, (586) 771-8510, facebook.com/DowntownStClairShores
crafts, and more, Cairns Community Center, 58 Orchard St. in Mount Clemens, see daily schedule and times at facebook.com/MCJUNETEENTH
JUNE 4
JUNE 17
Chic & Unique Vintage Market: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, chicanduniquemi.com
JUNE 9
Summer Kickoff: Meet police officers, firefighters, princesses and superheroes, also food trucks, touch-truck, petting zoo, live music and more, 4-8 p.m., live filming of The Treehouse” at 6:30 p.m. and outdoor showing of “The Lion King” at 7:30 p.m., River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Road in Shelby Township, shelbytwp.org
JUNE 10
Kids fishing derby: For ages 16 and younger, 8-11 a.m., Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, harrisontownshipmi. gov, (586) 855-0110 Outdoor flea market: 30 tables, food, silent auction, 50-50 and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Warren Senior Housing, 26600 Burg Road, (586) 758-1310 Packards & Pints: Featuring beer, wine, cocktails, cars and tours, 7-10 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, www. packardsandpints.com Super SatARTday!: Interactive performances, art activities, demonstrations and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org
JUNE 10-11
FARMERS MARKETS Mount Clemens 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays until Nov. 18, City Park & Ride Lot, 141 N. River Road, (586) 493-7600, mountclemensfarmersmarket.com St. Clair Shores 5-9 p.m. Thursdays (June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12) and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays (June 25, July 23, Aug. 27 and Sept. 24), Blossom Heath Park, south of 10 Mile Road on Jefferson Avenue, www.scsmi.net/877/ Farmers-Market Shelby Township 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 14, Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave., www. ShelbyFarmersMarket.org Sterling Heights Also live music, 3-8 p.m. Thursdays June 1-Sept. 28, Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road, sterlingheights.net/1236/Dodge-Park-Thursdays
Relay for Life: Walk to fight cancer, begins noon June 10 and ends 8 a.m. June 11, Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, RelayForLife. org/TheEastsideMI
7th Annual GP Pride: Short march, music, kids’ activities, activism opportunities and more, 1-3 p.m., corner of Kercheval and St. Clair in Village of Grosse Pointe, wegp.org/Pride-2022-Details Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot: 11 a.m. welcome ceremony, 1 p.m. parade of convertibles, 1:30 p.m. cruise lane open between Eight and 10 Mile roads, 4 p.m. awards and 7 p.m. cruise lane closes, cruisingratiot.com U-Tica Palooza: 5K walk at 9 a.m. and mini road rally at 1 p.m. at Grant Park, 8243 Hahn St., also comedy show at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave., benefit for Woman’s Life Chapter 911 and Sparkle Network’s Alzheimer’s/Dementia Family programs, bit.ly/23UPalooza
JUNE 18
EyesOnDesign: Automotive design exhibition, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ford House, 1100 Lakeshore Drive in Grosse Pointe Shores, event raises funds for Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology, eyesondesign.org/carshow 4F Fest: Food truck wars, live music, bounce house, car show, games, vendors and more, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Knights Park & Pavillion, 11541 21 Mile Road in Shelby Township
JUNE 23
Independence Day Celebration: Featuring The Circle of Sound Band at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at 10 p.m., Clinton River Park on northbound Gratiot Ave. in Mount Clemens, (586) 469-4168
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JUNE 11
Dodge Park Splash Pad: Noon-8 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, sterling-heights.net/1631/SplashPad, (586) 446-2700
JUNE 13
Downtown Social District: Live music, food trucks, street games, vendors, dancing and more, 5 p.m.midnight June 10 and 24, July 8 and 22, Aug. 12 and 26, Sept. 9 and 23, and Oct. 14 and 28, along Greater Mack Avenue between Nine Mile Road and Nine Mack/Cavalier drives in St. Clair Shores, scsmi.net/ social-district
Cars ‘R’ Stars: Car Show and swap meet, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org/ cars-r-stars Car show: Also scale model contest, music, food, raffles and more, 4-8 p.m., Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, (586) 872-2581, mimths.org
JUNE 16-17
Juneteenth Festival: Art, craft and vendor show, plus live entertainment, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, downtown Mount Clemens, (586) 469-4168
JUNE 16-19
Juneteenth celebration: Games, food, music, guest speakers, mental health care resources, arts and
Summer concerts: June-mid July 6:30–9 p.m. at Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township June 4: The Ashley Lynn Experience June 11: Free Beer June 18: Stone Blossoms June 25: The Firewalkers July 2: Persuasion July 9: Taylor Tucky July 16: Gridiron & Friends 7-9 p.m. at The Alley at Erin Commons, 28349 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville June 1: Blue Lena band July 6: Cosmic Groove 7–8:30 p.m. at Eastwood Beach at Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Road in Shelby Township June 9: Weekend Comeback June 23: The Ashley Lynn Experience June 30: Macomb Symphony Orchestra w/ 338th Army Band, also fireworks at dusk July 7: Stone Blossoms 7-9 p.m. at Fountain Stage on Macomb Place in downtown Mount Clemens June 9: Kathleen Murray June 16: John P July 7: Spooky Sterling July 14: Strictly Fine Music at 7 p.m. Fridays at Memorial Park, adjacent to Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road, fireworks to follow (seen from nearby Jimmy John’s Field) June 2: Weekend Comeback June 9: American Ages Band June 16: Stumbling Mice June 23: The Pulse June 30: DC Marx July 7: Classic Maniacs July 14: Don Puglisi
‘Let’s Zoom! Traveling Show’: Self-portraits by regional artists, opening reception 2-4 p.m. June 3, on display until July 5, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, www.theartcenter.org
6-8:30 p.m. at Waterfront Park, 34890 Jeffertson Ave. in Harrison Township June 22: Hung Up
Summer yard art sale: Hosted by Macomb Charitable Foundation, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays until Labor Day, Schramm’s Farm, 21701 24 Mile Road in Macomb Township, facebook.com/MacombCharitableFoundation
Candlelight/open-air concerts at 7 and 9:15 p.m. at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms July 18 & 19: PureSoul Detroit (Detroit tribute)
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The victim has been identified as 60-year-old Cheryl Ryan-Parsley. A Gofundme page has been set up to help her family with funeral arrangements. At press time, it had reached $5,425. “She was loved by so many and died in such a sad and senseless manner,” the fundraising page states. The fundraiser also states that RyanParsley had suffered from poor health earlier in the year. “Cheryl was her husband’s whole world, and now he and her children are lost,” the fundraising page reads. After the attack on Ryan-Parsley, the suspect, identified by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office as 31-year-old Shane Burns, allegedly drove to St. Clair Shores and committed another attack roughly 15 minutes after the attack on Ryan-Parsley. “There was a 43-year-old male St. Clair Shores resident who was at a bus stop on Harper south of 12 Mile who was approached by a stranger and stabbed several times,” St. Clair Shores Police Chief Jason Allen said. The victim in the St. Clair Shores inci-
dent has been identified as Robert Baecke. A Gofundme page was created by his employers, The Pool Guys LLC, to assist with his medical bills. At press time, it had reached $12,475 of its $30,000 goal. “Robert, the hardest working man in our company, has always gone above and beyond, even without a vehicle,” the fundraising page reads. The page states that Baecke was stabbed eight times. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said May 19 that Baecke was out of the hospital and recovering at home. Lucido said he believed the incidents to be random. “This is pretty devastating, but it’s also horrific to just go up to somebody filling their tire up and start stabbing them, killing them. And then it’s even more horrific to get in the car, go down the street and start doing it again,” Lucido said. “Again, this was very brutal. I can’t make any sense of it and neither can anyone else at this time,” Lucido said. After responding to the Belle Tire and investigating, Roseville police released a surveillance photo of the suspect and photos of his vehicle, a Chevrolet HHR. They said the suspect was believed to be armed with a hunting knife with a 4-inch fixed blade.
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Officers join chase
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township police officers were tapped in to help stop suspects on the run from Detroit police on May 9. After reports of a red Honda Civic driving recklessly came in, officers spotted the car on the shoulder of Village Road with an out-of-state license plate. After officers turned on their lights, suspects drove the car toward 15 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue, drove onto the grass outside of a gas station, hit curbs, and drove into a pharmacy parking lot before hitting a lamp post and flipping the car. Officers got the suspects out of the car and arrested them as flames were noticed coming from the vehicle, which was later “fully engulfed in flames.” The car was allegedly connected to a stolen vehicle report out of Detroit, with teen suspects. Police later learned that the two suspects were 11 and 14 years old.
Delivery deception
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On May 5, a man walked into the FedEx store on Gratiot Avenue, showed identification and picked up packages for Ahee Jewelers. A manager later called to inquire about the state of the packages. FedEx told the manager the packages were picked up, but the manager said nobody had the permission to pick up the packages.
Man arrested on warrants found with firearm, body armor
EASTPOINTE — An Eastpointe man was found with a firearm and body armor after being arrested on outstanding warrants, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. On Sunday, May 7, Devonta Moore, 19, was arrested on a felony probation violation warrant as well as other warrants in Eastpointe. When he was arrested, he was found with a firearm and body armor, according to a press release from the Prosecutor’s Office. Moore was charged with felon in possession of a firearm and felon in possession of ammunition, both five-year felonies, and two counts of felony firearm, a mandatory two-year felony. Magistrate Mark Makowski arraigned Moore May 8 in Eastpointe’s 38th District Court. Makowski set Moore’s bond at $200,000 cash or surety. He was scheduled for a preliminary examination at 1 p.m. June 6 in front of District Court Judge Kathleen Galen. “Mr. Devonte Moore is a young man with
exponential growth opportunity,” his attorney, Jennipher Colthirst, said in a text message. “He has a lot on his plate right now, but he is looking forward to the day it will all be history.” Back on Aug. 1, according to Eastpointe police, Moore escaped police custody while being transported after his arraignment at the 38th District Court. Moore was taken into custody during a traffic stop Aug. 4 after Eastpointe police detectives tracked him to Interstate 96 near Brighton.
Roseville man found guilty of 3 counts of criminal sexual conduct with minor
ROSEVILLE — A 59-year-old Roseville man was found guilty on three counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. On Monday, May 15, Mark Boodry was convicted by a jury on two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under 13, defendant over 17), a felony punishable by up to life in prison; and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (victim under 13, defendant over 17), a 15-year felony. Boodry is scheduled to be sentenced at 8:30 a.m. July 19 in front of Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia.
Vehicle windows smashed
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 2:49 p.m. May 3, officers were dispatched to the 51000 block of Shelby Road for a vandalism report. The caller stated that a known acquaintance of hers had come by her residence and smashed out all the windows of her car. Officers located the male suspect nearby. The suspect had cuts on his hands, police said. Police found video footage that reportedly showed the suspect holding a brick in his hand and smashing out all the windows of the car. The suspect was placed under arrest for malicious destruction of property and transported to the Police Department.
Robbery reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 8:43 a.m. on May 14, a report was made of a robbery that happened the same day in the 21000 block of Harper Avenue. Six officers and a sergeant responded to the scene. Upon arrival, an officer spoke with one of the clerks, a 64-year-old woman, who said a man wearing a black ski mask and a black coat took over $500. She said the man entered the busi-
ness with his hand in his coat pointing what she believed to be a gun at a clerk. The suspect did not say he had a gun. The suspect said he needed money and started to open the registers and take all the money. The suspect then went northbound on Harper Avenue. Officers secured the parking lot with caution tape and waited for a K-9 unit to arrive. The unit was from Warren and the officer called more officers to assist with the track. The officer was able to view camera footage. The suspect was reportedly seen entering the business, opening most of the cash drawers, taking the bills, calmly leaving the premises and heading northbound on Harper. On camera, the officer observed a four-door vehicle parked facing the east side of Harper. The vehicle arrived shortly before the robbery and left shortly after. It was unknown if it was involved. Other officers received calls and were approached regarding the incident from multiple people. Another officer was able to collect possible evidence from the scene. Other businesses were also able to provide video.
Suspected counterfeit bill passed
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 6:37 p.m. on May 4, a report was made of alleged fraud on the same day in the 22000 block of Greater Mack Avenue, involving an alleged counterfeit bill. Upon arrival, an officer made contact with the manager, a 57-year-old woman, who was on a video call with her staff. She said that two male subjects arrived in a black vehicle just before the call. One of them could be seen passing a counterfeit $20 bill to make a $12 purchase for a sweatshirt. The staff said the two suspects have attempted to pass fake bills multiple times at the store, but the staff had stopped them before today. The staff turned over the two suspected counterfeit bills; the first one was a clear fake, and the second was a more sophisticated bill with a brown mark on it. The first was said to be caught by staff at a previous date and no purchases were made with it. The second was used to buy the sweatshirt. The vehicle used was registered to a 29-year-old man who matched the description of one of the subjects. The second suspect who passed the counterfeit bill was unknown.
Juveniles run through mall, fight
STERLING HEIGHTS — Juveniles were reported to be running through Lakeside Mall,
14200 Lakeside Circle, the evening of May 6, and at one point, around 12 juveniles were allegedly part of a group that was fighting. According to a police report, at some point, the fighting parties had broken up. When police got there and checked out the parking lot, the juveniles were apparently gone.
Juveniles pretend to ride bikes from Flint to Sterling
STERLING HEIGHTS — A caller told police May 6 that four juvenile bicyclists who “looked lost and excitable” by the Sterling Heights Nature Center were saying they lived in Flint and had ridden all the way to Sterling Heights. Police later learned that the juveniles were all Sterling Heights residents, and they reportedly were just fooling with the caller and thought the caller was laughing and taking it as a joke. Police took no further action.
Indecent exposure suspect sought
GROSSE POINTE CITY — An unknown male suspect was being sought by police after he reportedly exposed himself to a woman in the area of Charlevoix Avenue and Grosse Pointe Court at around 12:05 p.m. May 16.
Radar detector taken
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect is said in a police report to have stolen a radar detector from the dashboard of a vehicle while it was parked in the driveway of a home in the 800 block of Woods Lane between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 14. Police said there were no signs of forced entry and the victim said he wasn’t sure whether the vehicle was locked at the time of the larceny.
Flag swiped
GROSSE POINTE PARK — A police report states that an unknown suspect took a “Trump 2024 Make America Great Again” flag from the front porch of a residence in the 1000 block of Beaconsfield Avenue between the hours of 10 p.m. May 18 and 11 a.m. May 19.
Paintings stolen
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Sometime between the hours of 9 p.m. May 19 and 11 a.m. May 20, an unknown suspect is said to have broken into a locked vehicle while it was parked in the 1000 block of Harvard Road and stolen several paintings. Police found broken glass at the scene where the vehicle was parked.
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tal health intake bed count to 162, 108 more beds than it currently has. The total inmate capacity will be 1,218, an increase over its current capacity of 1,034 inmates. According to Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham, the jail housed 782 inmates on the morning of May 11. With demolition set to begin sometime around 2025, the new facility will require state funds to meet its $228 million estimated demolition and construction cost. A total of $178 million will be split between county general fund dollars and American Rescue Plan Act funds, with the latter accounting for $128 million. The state is expected to provide the remaining $50 million. If not, Macomb
County Deputy Executive Vicki Wolber said the county’s Board of Commissioners would be asked for additional funds, “whether that is other county funds or if we do need to go and ask for a bond.” According to officials, the move for improved mental health services in the county jail is because of a long-term cutting of public health services and facilities. This has led to jails becoming the primary mode of treatment for people with mental health and substance abuse issues. “County jails have been the mental health centers for many years,” Wickersham said. “Here in Macomb County, we have been working on enhancing the supervision of those inmates and providing services to those that have mental health and substance abuse disorders.” A 2016 assessment of jail needs commissioned by the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office
brought back three main recommendations: intake and assessment, pretrial services, and creating new medical/mental health environments and services. “I’m really looking forward to the beginning of this project,” Wickersham said. “This was three years of hard work from my staff and our contracted vendor to put this together, to address what Macomb County is going to need now and into the future, and we’re very confident that when we look at this (expansion) that we’re going to have the right beds to deal with people with mental health issues.” Alongside the expansion, Macomb County Community Mental Health announced plans to keep people with mental and substance abuse issues out of jail. Plans include establishing an alternative in the form of a “24/7 engagement center,” developing a jail diversion program, working to expand mental health ser-
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wine? Location. The moderating waters of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay enable winemakers here to grow familiar European grapes, including chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir, cabernet franc and others. The warm waters protect against late spring and early fall frosts. Also worth noting is that the region lies along the 45th parallel, the same latitude as famous wine areas such as the Piedmont region of Italy and the Rhone Valley and Bordeaux in France. Traverse City makes for an easy weekend visit from metro Detroit. To make the most of a visit to the Traverse Wine Coast, as the region has dubbed itself to the wine world, it’s best to do some planning. Hours and tasting procedures vary from winery to winery. Designated trails on each peninsula can help navigate options. You can also hire a driver for group or personal tours, as many of them are very familiar with the wineries, including their selection of wines, tasting procedures and more. It used to be that you could show up at any winery unannounced and enjoy a sampling of wines. Since the pandemic, however, many wineries require reservations; it’s best to check before your visit. Many of them also offer only flights of wine or wine by the glass. “Planning is essential for visiting the wineries because there are so many to choose from,” said Nicholas Hartmann, managing director of the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, representing about 20 wineries. “Checking with a winery ahead of time can save you the disappointment of showing up to find out they’re full because reservations are required.” Visiting wineries, he adds, is “the best way to relax and enjoy this beautiful region.” Traverse City is an ideal staging area for a wine weekend. There are plenty of hotel options and the downtown boasts a vibrant shopping district and top-notch restaurants. The city is also home to a winery, Left Foot Charlie. The winery grows grapes on both peninsulas and offers an impressive selection, including riesling, pinot blanc and chardonnay. The winery is located in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, a former state hospital that is now an entertainment complex with boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. The winery’s Barrel Room provides a more intimate wine-tasting experience with charcuterie options. Old Mission is the narrowest and busiest of the two peninsulas, largely because it’s
so close to downtown Traverse City and a strip of waterfront hotels. Vineyards share the pastoral landscape with tidy apple and cherry orchards, along with unparalleled views of Grand Traverse Bay. One of the first wineries along the peninsula’s main road is Mari Vineyards. The Italian-style tasting room and winery look like it was plucked from Tuscany and dropped on the hills of Old Mission. The Italian architecture is a clue to the wine being poured inside. Mari is known for growing Italian varietals, including teroldego, nebbiolo and refosco, not so common in these parts. Their growth is aided by the use of “hoop houses,” metal hoop structures draped in plastic. By the way, Mari is owned by the family featured in the reality series “The Curse of Oak Island,” which follows treasure hunters on the island off the shore of Nova Scotia. Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery is an ideal place to enjoy a glass or flight of wine on the deck, which overlooks vineyards and Grand Traverse Bay. Standout wine options include pinot blanc, sauvignon blanc and cabernet franc. Not to be missed is the frosé, a frozen rosé. You can top the concoction with a small pour of your favorite wine. Stroll the secret garden to pick lavender in season and browse a selection of lavenderinspired products. For an overnight option, consider Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn. The well-appointed rooms evoke the styles of a French chateau. Overnight guests receive a bottle of wine and complimentary wine tastings. A gourmet breakfast is served on a patio overlooking vineyards and Grand Traverse Bay. Cap an afternoon on Old Mission with a stop at the historic Mission Point Lighthouse at the peninsula’s tip. The 1870 lighthouse is open for self-guided tours. The much larger Leelanau Peninsula lies west of Traverse City and is home to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The national lakeshore is a must-see and makes for an easy stopover before heading to wineries. Climb dunes or take a drive up Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive for panoramic views of Lake Michigan. North of Sleeping Bear, on Route 22, Good Harbor Vineyards is one of the peninsula’s oldest wineries and pours favorites like riesling, chardonnay and pinot grigio. Its sister winery, Aurora Cellars, is outside Lake Leelanau. Known for its red wines (like blaufrankisch and cabernet franc), the winery includes a renovated 19th century farmhouse that is open to overnight guests. At Shady Lane Cellars, you can sip alfresco in a tasting pavilion with a furnished patio and outdoor fireplace. Top choices here include gruner veltliner, pinot gris and
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One of the first wineries along the Leelanau Peninsula’s main road is Mari Vineyards. Franc ‘n’ Franc, a blend of cabernet franc and blaufrankisch. Eight miles from Traverse City, this property was once a 100-acre fruit farm. Be sure to step inside the tasting room, a restored 100-year-old fieldstone chicken coop. South of Suttons Bay, the Inn at Black Star Farms, which includes a winery, boasts upscale accommodations in a Kentuckystyle estate home. The inn is set amid 160 acres and boasts 10 classically furnished guest rooms. Besides the winery, the proper-
ty includes a farm-to-table bistro, an equestrian facility and hiking trails. The tasting room menu boasts an expansive selection of dry and sweet wines and spirits. Be sure to try the dry riesling, chardonnay and the dry reds. Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer and works part-time at a winery on the Leelanau Peninsula, Verterra Winery. He highly recommends visiting the winery’s Leland tasting room or vineyard, The Ridge at Verterra, just south of Northport.
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tion, he managed all the department’s investigations and prosecutions. Rohr said being a detective “allowed me to expand my career opportunities and explore other areas of the position — investigations, field work, the challenges of paperwork, using different aspects of training. There’s a plethora of other responsibilities.” Public Safety Director Kenneth Werenski worked with Rohr during Rohr’s whole career. “Just to call him a detective is an understatement,” Werenski said. “He wears a lot of hats, and therefore replacing him takes time. We have to groom someone else to wear those hats and run this (division).” Shores Municipal Court Clerk Sue Butkovich praised Rohr for his “high work ethic and integrity.” A former Shores Public Safety dispatcher, Butkovich has worked for the city for more than 30 years. She said Rohr has gotten multiple convictions over the course of his career, bringing those cases to a successful close. “I’ve known Scott for a very long time,” Butkovich said. “I have a lot of respect for him. He’s extremely knowledgeable in the field. He’s very precise.”
She said Rohr had the ability to calmly defuse a tense situation and keep it from escalating. “I’m going to miss him terribly,” Butkovich said of Rohr, who she said is “like a big brother” to her. “He was my go-to person if I had a problem with a case or a police report.” She said all of those years of knowledge and experience will be missed by others in the department as well. No one in Rohr’s family was in law enforcement. He grew up in East Detroit — now called Eastpointe — where his dad was a mechanic and his mother was a stay-at-home mom. Rohr holds a paramedic license from the state, is Firefighter I and Firefighter II certified, is an instructor coordinator for paramedics, and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in public safety from Sienna Heights University. Rohr’s official first day with the department was on May 3, 1996, but he started working in the Shores even before that. Rohr spent about six years as a paramedic for Taylor Ambulance, and for the last couple of those years, he found himself stationed in Grosse Pointe Shores. This was before the Shores Public Safety Department was triple trained — with all officers either being emergency medical technicians or paramedics.
Today, the city operates its own ambulance service for residents. “As I was working as a paramedic here, I enjoyed the structure of the Public Safety (Department) and pursued that as a career based on that experience,” Rohr said. He also found the tiny, close-knit community to be a special place to work. “I enjoy working for the city,” Rohr said. “I enjoy our residents. I think we have some of the best residents anywhere. I think they care about the department, and in turn, the department cares about them.” Rohr was promoted to sergeant circa December 2003 and ascended to the rank of lieutenant on Dec. 26, 2012. One of the first cases Rohr ever worked on was one around the late 1990s involving cloned cellphones. At that time, he said cellphones operated by using a radio signal, not transmitting data digitally like they do know. In addition, that was an era in which most cellphone plans charged users based on the number of minutes they were talking on the phone, so minutes were a valuable — and costly — commodity. Rohr said the suspects in this case were stealing the radio signal of legitimate cellphone subscribers and putting multiple phones on that radio signal, so the cloned phone users could make calls free of charge, while the victim ended up with a high
bill for all those fraudulent minutes of usage. A lot has changed since then — including the technology — but the objective for a detective remains the same. “It’s always enjoyable to see a case through to fruition to see (a suspect) brought to justice after they’ve victimized a resident,” Rohr said. “That’s a rewarding part of the job.” Rohr said he’ll miss the camaraderie with his co-workers. Although Rohr is a licensed real estate broker and licensed lender — something he’s done in his spare time for years — he said he hopes to find a new position in law enforcement in the area. He didn’t have anything lined up at press time but would accept the right opportunity if it came along. “I still feel a passion towards law enforcement,” Rohr said. For now, Rohr plans to tackle projects around his Macomb Township home and anticipates traveling, tinkering with his 1967 Camaro and doing more adventure biking. Rohr is the father of a 19-year-old son who’s heading to college soon. His wife is a teacher. “We’ll miss him,” Werenski said. “His thumbprint was everywhere, in the way we conduct our investigations, in our policy and procedures. … A little piece of Scott Rohr will be here for a long time.”
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In response to Roseville’s be-on-thelookout bulletin, Warren police officers conducting a directed patrol in the area of Nine Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue at about noon saw a suspect matching the description from Roseville police driving a Chevy HHR. The officers stopped the vehicle at Van Dyke and Cadillac Avenue, which is a few streets south of Nine Mile. Warren police said that they arrested the suspect without incident. Roseville police detectives reportedly responded to the scene of the traffic stop, and Warren police turned over Burns and the Chevy HHR to Roseville’s custody. The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office said that a search of the HHR turned up a shotgun, a 9 mm firearm and “a large amount of ammunition.” Warren Police Commissioner William Dwyer praised the “outstanding awareness” of the department’s officers. “Thanks to the quick actions of our officers, this suspect was located and taken
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“Our school has various clubs and social activities, which include in-person events, so many will be reconnecting with friends they’ve already built strong relationships with,” she said. Maria Tilmos, a geometry teacher at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, said this is just one of many events that the school hosts in person. “We have hosted monthly gatherings to encourage students to get to know their peers and teachers since I started teaching here in 2017. Of course, during the main part of the COVID stay-at-home order, we had to get creative and, instead, began offering monthly virtual sessions that allowed students to connect socially. Today, we do a bit of both, allowing students to participate in whatever way is most comfortable for them,” she said in an email interview. She said she has chaperoned the school’s prom several times. “Because the event is open to both juniors and seniors, many of our juniors will establish relationships with new friends that they can take into their senior year and beyond. Some of our students have met at other monthly face-to-face events. Some just met in April, during State Testing season.
into custody safely without incident,” Dwyer said in a prepared statement. “Our officers are always on the lookout for suspects wanted in connection to crimes in Warren and surrounding jurisdictions, particularly those involving violent crimes. The Warren Police Department is always proud to assist other agencies in locating and arresting violent crime suspects.” According to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, while Burns was at the Roseville Police Department, he began biting his wrists. “An officer ordered him to stop and a struggle ensued, where Burns was able to retrieve a knife and slit his wrist,” the Prosecutor’s Office stated in a press release. Lucido said that there was treatment given to Burns after the struggle, but Lucido did not know Burns’ current condition. He said that Burns has not made any statements to police. According to Lucido, Burns was arraigned in the 39th District Court during the afternoon May 19 by visiting Judge William Crouchman. Burns faces charges of first-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, felon in possession of a firearm,
felon in possession of ammunition, carrying a concealed weapon, disarming a police officer, and two counts of felony firearm. A conviction for first-degree murder carries an automatic sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. The assault with intent to murder charge can be a life felony. Crouchman set Burns’ bond at $10 million cash or surety. His probable cause hearing was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. May 31, and his preliminary examination was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. June 7. Burns did not immediately have an attorney. Lucido said the suspect had a “lengthy” criminal record in California. Lucido said the HHR was registered to a home in Washington Township, but Lucido did not know where Burns is from or what brought him to Michigan. Lucido thanked the Roseville, St. Clair Shores and Warren police departments; Warren’s special operations unit; the Macomb County Sheriff ’s Office; and the Macomb Auto Theft Squad for their roles in taking
Burns into custody. Information about the St. Clair Shores incident as well as the Roseville incident was passed along to the three school district superintendents in St. Clair Shores May 17, Allen said, and they decided to not let students go outside for recess or lunch breaks. It was not a full lockdown. At the request of the Roseville Police Department, Roseville Community Schools staff kept all students inside for the day May 17, including during lunch and recess, while the suspect was on the loose. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roseville Police Department at (586) 777-6700. To donate to Ryan-Parsley’s fundraiser, visit www.gofundme.com/f/vq66wg-funeralarrangements. To donate to Baecke’s fundraiser, visit www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-robertsrecovery-and-lost-wages. Staff Writer Maria Allard contributed to this report.
But, some have never had the opportunity to meet and have only interacted with one another virtually,” said Tilmos. Marissa Lukasiewicz, a junior at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, said she had always looked forward to attending prom. “I love that I’m able to learn the way that works best for me but still given the opportunity to participate in outside events. Having the opportunity to meet with classmates around my area and in my grade is great! It gives us even more opportunities to get to know each other,” Lukasiewicz said via email. She said she had met some of her classmates and teachers briefly in person during state testing, but this was the first event where they were able to socialize. Aleah Charbonneau, a junior at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, said that as a virtual school student, the opportunity to attend an in-person prom is important. “I’m not missing out on what could be one of the most memorable parts of my high school career. I have the opportunity to meet and connect with my classmates as well as possibly make new friends,” she said via email. She said she just transferred to the school a few months ago, so she hadn’t met that many people yet.
Lakeview Public Schools will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year at a special meeting of the Board of Education beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
LAKEVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS 27575 Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR June 6, 2023, to be held at the Wheat Educational Campus, 27575 Harper St. Clair Shores, MI. Board action on approving the proposed budget is expected to occur on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting which begins at 7:30 p.m., also held at the Wheat Educational Campus. Copies of the proposed budget will be available by appointment for public inspection through contact with the Superintendent’s Office beginning at 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023. Please contact the Lakeview Public Schools Superintendent’s Office at (586) 445-4000, ext. 2501, for information on reviewing the Budget proposal material. Robbyn Martin Secretary Board of Education Published: C & G Newspapers Grosse Pointe/Macomb County Special Edition 05/31/2023
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C & G NEWSPAPERS GROSSE POINTE/MACOMB COUNTY SPECIAL EDITION • MAY 31, 2023
INDOOR/OUTDOOR
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C & G NEWSPAPERS GROSSE POINTE/MACOMB COUNTY SPECIAL EDITION • MAY 31, 2023
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99
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