Township asks Oakland County to do more about sewage water
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution critiquing Oakland County for dumping partially treated sewage into the Clinton River.
The resolution suggests that funds used for other county projects should be diverted to address the problem. It also encourages action at the state and county levels to restrict grant appropriations for Oakland County as it relates to sewage management.
Though, admittedly, the resolution is more of a request than anything binding, Trustee Dan Kress, who brought the motion forward, said the resolution is the culmination of frustration with the neighboring county.
“This has no teeth to it. There’s nothing we can do to stop them from dumping in Oakland County,” Kress said. “But this shows our residents and our taxpayers that we are encouraging other elected officials to make an effort to resolve this during this short window, where there may be an opportunity to make some revisions or conditions on monies received.”
This is not the first time the county has passed a resolution like this. In 2022, a similar resolution was approved by the board.
See SEWAGE on page 9A
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Professional Profiles ComParison
Peter J. Lucido Opponent
Current Legal Practice Employment
Currently serving as the elected Macomb County Prosecutor since 2020.
Currently unemployed.
Legal Practice & Management Experience
• Chief Law Enforcement Officer of Macomb County, managing over 70 attorneys and 75+ legal support staff handling more than 60,000 legal actions during the last 4 years.
• Restored integrity & competency in one of the most corruptly run Prosecutor’s Office in the history of Michigan.
• Private practice attorney & founder of a Macomb County based law firm defending rights of individuals, families and seniors for over 35+ years.
• Litigated hundreds of cases in Macomb County Courts.
• Represented thousands of clients in Macomb County.
• Member of the Macomb County Bar Association, 40 years.
• Over 36 years as licensed attorney.
• Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, 3 years.
• Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, 6 years.
• No top-level experience managing a County Prosecutor’s Office or a private law firm.
• No experience fighting corruption in a Prosecutor’s’ Office.
• Never litigated a case in a Macomb County.
• Never represented a client in a Macomb County Court.
• No membership in the Macomb County Bar Association.
• Less than 10 years as licensed attorney.
Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office Firsts
• First Conviction Integrity Unit.
• First Hate Crimes Unit.
• First Warrant Appeals Unit.
• First Major Crimes Unit.
• Hired most women attorneys during a four-year term.
• See web site for complete list.
NONE
Awards for Legal Practice in Macomb
• National Association of Counties County presented 26 awards to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office during Prosecutor Lucido’s tenure.
• See web site for complete list.
State Legislative & Public Policy Experience
• Served 2 years in the Michigan Senate, and 4 years in the Michigan House of Representatives.
• See web site for complete list.
Personal Legal Record
• Never arrested or charged with a crime.
NONE NONE
• Criminally charged in Ann Arbor (Case # 08W186476).
Civic & Involvement in Macomb County
• Macomb Hall of Fame Inductee.
• Macomb Community Correction, Board Member.
• Macomb Care House, Board Member.
• Current or past member of more than 10 non-profit and community organizations based in Macomb County.
• See web site for complete list.
• President of less than 2 years old nonprofit organization that co-sponsored a public event at Warren City Hall in June of 2024 during which children were exposed to sexually explicit materials and sex toys according to a July 8, 2024 report in the Macomb Daily newspaper.
Small Business Ownership & Job Creation
• Founded one of Macomb County’s largest independent law firms.
• Founder & former Publisher of Macomb Now Magazine.
NONE
Peter J. Lucido went to Lansing to make law. Now, Peter is home working to end the corruption in Macomb County.
Under Pete’s leadership, he has activated a “Public Corruption & Ethics Unit” at the Prosecutor’s ofce, because justice demands it!
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EPA provides details on Goo Smoke Shop cleanup SECOND FRONT PAGE
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — All that’s left of the Goo Smoke Shop is rubble and twisted metal. This was the backdrop for the Environmental Protection Agency as it held a press conference
on Aug. 27. The event provided details about the agency’s cleanup at the site since the smoke shop’s explosion.
Sean Kane, the EPA’s on-scene coordinator for Region 5, said the agency did a half-mile reconnaissance of the footprint of the explosion site in order to stabilize it following the March 4 blast.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER: SEVEN EAGLE SCOUTS GRADUATE WITH FRASER HIGH SCHOOL’S CLASS OF 2024
Items from the explosion were taken back to the site and sorted, and any hazardous materials were identified. Disposal of the items started in May.
Kane said the agency recovered nearly 4,000 compressed gas cylinders of nitrous oxide, three 55-gallon drums of lithium-ion batteries and 30
Fraser experiencing influx of vehiclerelated thefts
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
FRASER — Over the past month, authorities say there has been an uptick in thefts of and from vehicles in Fraser.
According to Fraser Department of Public Safety Detective Sgt. Ben Hoppe, these crimes have occurred throughout the city but have mainly been in its south end. In the statement, Hoppe detailed several recent thefts in Fraser.
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Fraser High School’s Class of 2024 featured seven Boy Scouts who reached the Eagle Scout rank. The Scouts who obtained the honor include, from left to right, David Olivier, Alexzander Burt, Wynnis Chan, Myron Kruzel, Austin Kruzel and Jason Fair. Andrew Tiza, who earned the Eagle Scout rank and graduated from Fraser in 2024, is not pictured. Austin and Myron Kruzel are twin brothers. According to Troop 1402 Committee Chair Lisa Ludwig, five of the Scouts started out together in Cub Scout Pack 1491. David Oliver’s father, Eric, made Eagle Scout in 1991. Ludwig stated in an email that the Scouts earned a total of 275 merit badges. All seven Scouts started college in September.
On Aug. 6, Hoppe said several vehicles were entered and had items stolen south of Masonic Boulevard and just east of Hayes Road. One vehicle was stolen in the same area and was later recovered in Detroit. There isn’t any video evidence of the thefts. Fraser detectives were still investigating the incidents and had no suspects at press time. Four days later, a vehicle was stolen near the intersection of Utica Road and Mulvey Road. Hoppe said that the vehicle was
Photo provided by Rich Sparks
NEWS & NOTES
INVASIVE PLANT TREATMENTS UNDERWAY
MACOMB COUNTY — It is tall, green and grows really mean.
Phragmites, better known as the common reed, are known to grow along ditches, waterways and roadsides. Not only can they obstruct views with their height and density of growth, but an invasive phragmite variant can crowd out native plant and animal species.
To cut down on the hazards posed by phragmites, the Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area in partnership with the Macomb County Department of Roads, has begun phragmites treatment sprayings around the county. Sprayings will take place in Clinton Township, Harrison Township, Shelby Township and Chesterfield Townships along with Sterling Heights and other areas.
For more information about phragmites and invasive species control in Macomb County, contact (248) 504-4315 or cisma@macombgov.org or visit lakestclaircisma.com.
MSGCU ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FOR ITS GRANT PROGRAM
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union is accepting applications for its Classroom Cash Grants program, which provides grants up to $750 for educators to bring an innovative project to life.
Approximately 60 teachers will receive grants this year.
The 2024 application period is open through 5 p.m. Oct. 4. Michigan teachers can submit their project ideas on ClassroomCash.org. After the application period closes, community members are encouraged to vote for their favorite projects from Oct. 16-26 using the Classroom Cash Grants website, with options to vote via email or text. The projects with the most votes will receive grants and winners will be announced in early November. The 2023 program gathered more than 108,000 votes from local community members hoping to see their favorite ideas win.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO HOLD FARMERS MARKET
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus 5460 will hold its final farmers market of the season on Sept. 14. The KOC, which is located at 33320 Kelly Road, has held the monthly farmers market since May. The family-friendly event features vendors offering locally grown produce, locally sourced meat, preserves and crafts. Food trucks will also be on hand. The market runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there is no charge for admission. This is the first year the location has done the series of events.
SELFRIDGE MUSEUM TO UNVEIL RESTORED WARPLANE
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Selfridge Military Air Museum will unveil its restored World War II-era FG-1D Corsair fighter plane.
A 10-year project to satisfy a United States Marine Corps request to have the plane in presentable shape, the Corsair features a paint scheme based on ones used by a unit that fought in the Philippines and was stationed on Grosse Ile.
Members of the public interested in seeing the plane need to contact info@selfrdigeairmuseum.org in order to apply for entrance into the active Selfridge Air National Guard Base complex. Vetting forms must be submitted at least one week before visiting.
‘MAKE A BLANKET DAY’ TO HELP COMFORT CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS
PONTIAC — Volunteers are needed for Fleece & Thank You’s seventh annual “Make a Blanket Day” to be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 21, 2024, at the UWM Sports Complex, 867 South Blvd. E.
“Make a Blanket Day” brings together participants to create no-sew fleece blankets for children in hospitals across Michigan. This year, the goal is to reach 1,000 blankets, each one providing warmth and comfort to a child in the hospital.
The event will include a live DJ, giveaways, and the chance to win prizes. The event is free to attend and there is no cost to purchase blanket-making kits that include easy-tofollow instructions. Participants are encouraged to bring their teams, families, and friends. It’s also an opportunity for company team-building activities or service hours for high school students.
To register, visit fty.charity/mabd24. Fleece & Thank You is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comfort and support to children in hospitals through the donation of handmade fleece blankets. Each blanket is accompanied by a video message of encouragement and hope. For more information, visit fleeceandthankyou.org.
The program is open to public, private, parochial, and charter school teachers. Applicants who previously received a grant or submitted a project may reapply with a new learning experience for their classroom.
Applicants do not have to be an MSGCU member to enter, but winners must become a member to receive their grant.
DINING WITH DISASTERS
MOUNT CLEMENS — The Crocker House Museum & Gardens is presenting a mealtime discussion about disasters at The Engine House at 309 Cass Avenue on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 1-3 p.m.
The talk will discuss notable disasters throughout Mount Clemens history including floods, fires, crashes, cyclones and all kinds of calamities.
Tickets are $25 for museum members and $29 for nonmembers. Visit crockerhousemuseum.org for more information.
Photos provided by Fleece & Thank You
Fraser Public Schools creates new security position
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
FRASER — There are many unpredictable things that can happen at a school. Fraser Public Schools has created a separate position to take on these challenges.
Jason Cox was hired for the new safety and security director role. The district had previously worked with Security Environment Consultants Shield, which recommended Cox for the post. Cox said SEC Shield, which started in 2013 and was formally called Secure Education Consultants, provides safety and security and consulting services for schools.
“I’m excited to have this designated person on staff every day to really look at all facets of security,” Fraser Superintendent Carrie Wozniak said.
Wozniak said school districts in Oakland County have added the position, including Rochester and Troy. She said one of the best parts of the program is the collaboration that’s possible between these neighboring directors.
Prior to the position being created, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Maintenance and Safety Dan Waters retired. Wozniak explained that this left an opening for a new position to be created specifically for safety and security. Jim Birko took over the maintenance side of Waters’ position by becoming director of operations and maintenance for the district.
“This really worked out well,” Wozniak said. “We broke off those two positions, and they obviously work together, but having this dedicated and focused person in this day and age is super important.”
Cox brings with him 20 years of experience with the San Juan, New Mexico, sheriff’s office. He was a patrol and crisis negotiations sergeant for his last seven years before retiring in 2021.
“It was hard for me to retire,” Cox said. “I missed being part of a mission, being part of something that’s bigger than me and where I’m helping to keep people safe. I struggled to find that and, when I found this position and got it, I’ve found this fits that
See SECURITY on page 19A
MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
College Center Campus University Center One Building Lecture Hall B 44575 Garfeld Rd Clinton Twp, MI 48038
September 26th 6:30pm-8:30pm
October 17th 6:30pm-8:30pm
November 21st 6:30pm-8:30pm
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Medicare Learning Services
Te professionals at Medicare Learning Services in Clinton Township, a privately funded nonproft, provides residents with information they need to make informed decisions on their Medicare insurance choices. Anyone who has been through the Medicare process knows how valuable accurate, timely information can be.
Medicare Learning Services ofers a free course open to anyone in the area and targeted for adults 60 and over or their caregivers and family members. Tere is no fee to attend the course, which typically is held the third Tursday of each month at Macomb Community College. A regular advertisement about the free session runs in C & G Newspapers.
Attendees beneft from a relaxed environment where they will not be sold anything, but instead are there to learn everything they can about Medicare. Tey will leave the course with a better understanding of their options so they can make more informed decisions. For example, guests will receive information to help them understand the available enrollment periods, Medicare-related costs, diferences between Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, and more. Each session lasts two hours, and there is time for a robust question and answer session at the end.
Tere’s no fancy dinner, just water and information that is designed to help couples and individuals make the right Medicare choices based on their specifc situation. While the topic is serious, the presentation is entertaining and easy-tofollow. Guests can learn how to establish a Medicare account without having to go to a Social Security ofce in person.
Since Medicare Learning Services began hosting these free sessions, the local nonproft has helped thousands of individuals make more informed Medicare decisions. Tere are changes on the horizon that will impact Americans and their Medicare in the coming months, so now is the time to sign up if you are eligible for Medicare.
Finding the correct answer to a Medicare question online can be difcult and impossible. Fortunately, residents don’t have to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about the challenges of dealing with the Medicare system when they attend a free informational session from Medicare Learning Services. To sign up for a class or for a list of upcoming free courses, call (586) 465-0588.
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WILCZYNSKI, WADE, STROLIS CLINTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
Derek Wilczynski
•Practicing Attorney in Macomb
•Member of Clinton Twp Police and Fire Civil Service Commission
•Husband, Father, and lifelong resident of Clinton
Bruce Wade
•Clinton Township Police Chief, served 37 1⁄2 years
•Manager of Macomb College
Advanced Police Training
•Chippewa Valley School Board
Vito Strolis
•Local Business Owner
•35+ Year Resident of Macomb
•Fraternal Order of Police Member for 35+ Year
Costs of living continue to rise, and citizens are being priced out of our homes. We are running on the promise of making life in Clinton Township more affordable.
Oppose Water Rate Hikes
Restore Reliable Garbage Collection & Woodchipping Services
Be Responsibile with Taxpayer Dollars
& EMS
think we would get more done,” Keys said.
Keys asked Department of Public Services Director Mary Bednar at the meeting if Oakland County had been contacted about the resolution. Bednar said township officials attend meetings concerning the Red Run Drain and are in communication with Oakland County.
“The thing is we want to do more,” Bednar said.
Cannon agreed that the township should work together with the neighboring county, but said they needed to put more money toward fixing the problem.
Meltzer is a Republican. She said that the difference in the standards the township is held to compared to communities in Oakland County makes her wonder about the situation.
“We’re talking about agencies and putting it all on them,” Meltzer said. “There are legislators there who have to do some of that heavy lifting for us to be able to address this issue.”
Cannon tried to dissuade Meltzer from making it a partisan issue.
The resolution says the neighboring county discharges the “lightly treated” sewage through the Red Run Drain, which is a tributary to the Clinton River. This happens when combined sewage overflows following heavy rain runoff into relief points. The township alleges that between Jan. 11-12 alone, 700,000,000 gallons of the combined sewage overflow water made it into the river.
“Oakland County has a permit to dump in the Clinton River and ultimately the lake (Lake St. Clair), which closes Metro Beach, and you end up with the sludge in the river and the lake south of the Clinton River,” Kress said.
The resolution points out that Clinton Township spent $30 million to expand its sanitary sewer system to prevent overflows into the Clinton River. Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon spoke to this and said the township will address any issues relating to water quality.
“We had probably one of the most se-
Drain, which is located on Dequindre Road near the Chicago Road intersection.
rious problems in the state of Michigan,” Cannon said. “We have not even come close to that again. Oakland County is doing a very poor job, and I think what this brings forward is (Macomb County Public Works Commissioner) Candice Miller and others are addressing it. We should encourage that.”
Trisha Bruzek, the marketing and communications supervisor for Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash’s office, said the office had “no comment” about the resolution at this time.
Trustee Julie Matuzak said she feels “outrage” over the dumping.
“The underlying problem of all of this is that state government and the federal regulators don’t set standards high enough,” Matuzak said.
Trustee Mike Keys said he has the same frustrations but said Oakland County is working to address issues that are also a problem in Macomb County.
“As a region, if we work together to ask for money from the state and the federal government and for changes versus continuing to punch our neighbor in the eye at the expense of a press release and a resolution, I
Township Treasurer Paul Gieleghem said there was a double standard at work. He said that Oakland County communities are not required to update their sewer system even though Mount Clemens and Fraser have been required to.
“The DEQ should be requiring that these communities take that same action and that the standards are applied across the board, rather than selectively,” Gieleghem said.
Township Clerk Kim Meltzer implied that one political party, when in power, was not doing enough to address these problems.
“I have hope because when I took this position we were in a mess,” Cannon said. “Mrs. Bednar, and (Township Attorney) Jack Dolan helped, got us out of this mess and this board got us out of the mess. We paid for this. Nobody once on this board complained about all the money we had to spend. Nobody once. I haven’t seen that in other communities.”
Resident Fred Nienstedt, during public comment, thanked the township and Miller for her efforts to combat sewage making it into the river.
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
Township penalizes Priority Waste for lapses in service
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Priority Waste is getting some pressure from Clinton Township to honor the contract it took over from GFL Environmental Inc. on July 1.
The company will now have to pay out $50 for each unresolved customer complaint each day there is a lapse in service to the township. The $50 will go into the township’s refuse fund. This is allowed for in the township’s contract with Priority Waste, according to the township’s attorney, Jack Dolan. Following a closed session at the Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 26, trustees unanimously approved the payouts from Priority Waste.
“I think this will be heard loud and clear by the company that’s serving our community right now,” Township Supervisor Bob Cannon said. “We want them to do well, we want them to succeed and we’re just trying to spur that on.”
The penalties for Priority Waste will go into effect Sept. 16.
In an interview following the meeting, Township Treasurer Paul Gieleghem, who
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Now celebrating three years on 18 Mile Road in Clinton Township, Consign Couture founder Rosemarie Baldwin said she wanted to create a personalized shopping experience offering consignment pieces, builder’s model merchandise and new furniture, home decor and oneof-a-kind gifts.
“When you come into my store, it’s somewhat of a treasure hunt,” Baldwin said. “The store is flled with national name brands, all at amazing prices. It’s perfect for very
chairs the Refuse Disposal Committee, said that he hopes money collected will help the township with the service in the future.
“Ultimately, we need to go out to bid for this service in March of 2025,” he said. “This might help us offset some of the cost increases that are likely if there’s not a more competitive market at the time when we go out for bid.”
Matt Allen, Priority Waste’s director of public relations and government affairs, said many of these issues should be addressed by Sept. 9. He said that by this date the technology used to monitor trucks and the online portal for customer complaints will be working. These things should help minimize unresolved complaints.
“We understand that in this political environment that the board of trustees chose to take that action, but the working relationship we’ve had with Clinton Township has been excellent,” Allen said. “The final stages for the technology will be done by Sept. 9.”
Allen said many adjustments during the transition have been made on the fly.
“We are flying the airplane and fixing the broken wing,” he said.
Gieleghem said he personally has heard
savvy consumers who really know their brands.” Baldwin spent 35 years in retail and was a vice president of visual merchandising and marketing for national retailers. She said she wanted to put that national experience to work at the local level. At Consign Couture, you’ll fnd new high-end home decor items from brands including Uttermost — accent pieces, vases, statues, furniture and tables. Merchandise in the store on consignment bears famous brand names, including
complaints about wait times on the phone and had a half-hour wait time himself. He said the portal for customer complaints was supposed
West Elm and Pottery Barn.
“We’ve curated a selection of stylish and unique items, perfect for refreshing your space and treating your loved ones,” Baldwin said. “We have an extensive collection of funky items if you’re looking for something that makes a big statement in your decor. I love to enhance atmospheres, to tie rooms together and help designers make a bold statement.”
Baldwin said she’s already looking forward to the weeks and months ahead, and the interior
to be up and running for the township.
“They said the portal would be up and
design inspirations that will change with the seasons. “What I’m really excited about is celebrating the fall season and a spectacular holiday season ahead,” she said. “I will be selling seasonal holiday things such as different lighted orbs, beautiful garlands, holiday candles, decor pieces, pillows and throws.”
Consign Couture Interiors & Inspiration is located at 16989 18 Mile Road in Clinton Township. For more about the shop and its wares visit consigncouturemi.com.
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Following a closed session at the Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 26, trustees unanimously approved imposing penalties on Priority Waste. The company will now have to pay out $50 for each unresolved customer complaint each day there is a lapse in service to the township. See WASTE on page 21A
Clinton Township man arraigned for allegedly shooting a dog
MOUNT CLEMENS— A dog named Buddy died following a shooting on Aug. 15.
Andrae Maurice Jones, 43, allegedly shot and killed his neighbor’s dog when it was too close to Jones’ property line, according to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
Jones was arraigned on Sept. 3 in Clinton Township 41B District Court, where Magistrate Ryan Zemke set bond at $20,000 cash or surety. If released, Jones was ordered to have no contact with the dog’s owners and to not possess any firearms or ammunition. A probable cause hearing was set for Sept.16 before District Court Judge Jacob Femminineo Jr.
Jones was charged with killing/torturing an animal in the third degree, which is a four-year felony. He faces a felony weapons
charge, a two-year mandatory felony; and was charged with careless discharge of a firearm, a one-year misdemeanor. Additionally, he faces a one-year misdemeanor charge for malicious destruction of property over $200 but less than $1,000.
“Under Michigan law, intentionally killing a dog is a four-year felony,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido is quoted as saying in a press release. “The consequences of the defendant’s actions extend beyond just legal repercussions. The family is now grieving the loss of a beloved family member. We will ensure the defendant faces the consequences of his alleged actions.”
Jones was appointed an attorney for the arraignment, according to court records. At press time, he had no attorney listed.
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Man arraigned for allegedly stealing mail
FRASER — A Detroit man was arraigned Sept. 5 for allegedly stealing from a mailbox at Fraser’s post office.
Davin Lawrence, 28, was caught by Fraser police officers while allegedly trying to open mail at a mailbox, according to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. When officers attempted to take Lawrence into custody, he reportedly took off. The release states he was later arrested “without incident.”
Lawrence is charged with 16 counts of mail theft, which is a one-year misdemeanor. He’s also facing two years for a felony charge of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and would be a habitual fourth offender if convicted.
Lawrence was arraigned in 39A District Court where Judge Alyia Hakim set bond at $10,000 cash or surety. A probable cause hear-
ing is scheduled for Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m., and a preliminary exam is scheduled for Sept. 18 at 8:30 a.m.
“Mail theft is not just a simple property crime — it poses a serious risk to our community by opening the door to identity theft,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido is quoted as saying in a press release.
“When individuals steal mail, they often gain access to sensitive personal information that can be used to commit fraud and cause long-lasting harm to victims. This type of crime undermines public trust and violates the privacy of citizens. We are committed to prosecuting those who engage in such acts and protecting the security of our community.”
Lawrence requested a court-appointed attorney, according to court records. At press time, no attorney had been assigned.
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intact cans of ultra-refined butane. He said these items were taken away for proper disposal. Safety is key for the EPA as the cleanup continues and investigators continue to search through debris, according to Kane.
“Nitrous oxide is not flammable, but it’s an oxidizer,” Kane said. “So if you have an oxidizer next to a flammable (material), which is ultra refined butane, it’s just like going to a hospital when they say don’t smoke, there’s oxygen. It’s the same thing here. If there’s an ignition source, there’s always a potential threat that it could set off another fire.”
When asked if the materials found at the site surprised him, Kane responded “yes and no.”
“Sometimes things like this happen where things go under the radar,” he said.
The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has been conducting a forensic investigation at the site. Kane said the EPA will be working with all agencies, including local law enforcement, on the investigation.
Kane explained that typically, the EPA would do a site assessment before investigators come in. The Goo Smoke Shop cleanup has been different, and the agency has had to do this “on the fly,” because worker health and safety are “paramount.” The EPA will not be going underground at the site and will be monitoring air quality, according to Kane.
The agency will continue to remove potentially hazardous items and will eventually clean up the remaining debris. Kane projected 100 on-site working days for the cleanup, which started Aug. 19. Security personnel are at the site when work isn’t being done. The estimated cost of the cleanup is $2.5 million, though this could change depending on what’s found during the process.
“We’re going to be ramping up after Labor Day with more personnel on-site,” Kane said. “Be patient. It’s a work in progress. We have to proceed accordingly. It’s not a sprint. It’s a marathon.”
The March 4 explosion left one person, 19-year-old Turner Salter, dead. Goo Smoke Shop was located near the intersection of 15 Mile Road and Groesbeck Highway.
Noor Kestou, the owner of the business, currently faces an involuntary manslaughter charge that carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. Kestou has a probable cause hearing in 41B District Court with Judge Sebastian Lucido on Oct. 28.
In a previous interview, Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon said he’s glad the cleanup is finally underway and urged residents to stay away from the site.
“It is still a site we don’t want people to get hurt at,” Cannon said. “There are dangerous objects there. We don’t know everything that’s underneath. The EPA, while they’re cleaning this up, has to make sure the air is clean. They have to make sure everything is good for the neighborhood. We don’t want debris falling all around.”
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059. Goo from page 3A
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Environmental Protection Agency Communications Specialist Allison Lippert, left, introduces the EPA’s onscene coordinator for Region 5, Sean Kane. Kane provided an update about the agency’s cleanup following the March 4 Goo Smoke Shop explosion.
‘A built community’
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A master plan sets out a future vision for a community, taking into account the data and statistics currently available. In the case of Clinton Township, its recently passed plan works with what’s already there.
Much of Clinton Township’s land is spoken for.
“We’re a built community,” said Bruce Thompson, Clinton Township’s planning director. “There’s very little developable land left, so this plan is redevelopment.”
The township’s master plan, which had its final version unanimously passed by the Planning Commission following a public hearing on Aug. 22, is a guide and not a binding document.
“It’s not a law, it’s not an ordinance,” Thompson said. “It’s designed to be a guide for the decision makers here when they’re considering things like rezoning plans and special land use.”
The master plan states that the demographic with the fastest growth is senior citizens.
However, Thompson said the township’s aging population growth is plateauing. He said this is shown by senior developments not being filled and a lack of new proposals
See MASTER PLAN on page 22A
HACKELS TO CO-CHAIR ANTON CENTER ARTPARTY
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — ArtParty is back with dining, drinking, mingling and merriment, all supporting the arts in Macomb County.
Approaching what will be its 33rd edi-
tion, the Anton Art Center is hosting its annual ArtParty fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19.
“The theme of the event is Starry Night, based on (Vincent) Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night,’ and we are partnering with Axalta, whose color of the year is also Starry Night,” said Matt Matthews, executive director of
the Anton Art Center. “It’s a beautiful black with blue and silver flecks, and we’ll be celebrating under the starry night of the tent in the parking lot.”
Beyond the mingling that accompanies the ArtParty festivities, attendees will be able to take in live music, witness a mu-
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The Anton Art Center will host its 33rd annual ArtParty fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
See ART on page 22A
Security
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role in my life. Being part of this has been very rewarding for me.”
The safety and security director manages any crisis response, according to Cox. This can range from active shooters to contraband to natural disasters. He trains staff in safety and security practices. Cox oversees lockdowns and drills, providing recommendations where things could run more smoothly. The new position also creates a point person for attending meetings or getting grants for the district related to security and a liaison for law enforcement and emergency management.
“They’ve been very good at staying up to date on safety and security here,” Cox said. “It’s actually been pretty amazing how good they are already before I got here.”
Wozniak said the district is making sure Cox is available for both staff and students.
“I think that’s important for young people to understand: We have to be proactive and practice making sure that we as a community work together to be safe,” she said.
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
Photo provided by Fraser Public Schools
Jason Cox was hired for the new safety and security director position at Fraser Public Schools.
Bobcat Bonnie’s at Partridge Creek shutters
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Bobcat Bonnie’s shut the doors at its Partridge Creek location for the last time on Aug. 25.
Bobcat Bonnie’s Owner Matt Buskard left a post on Facebook late Sunday night announcing the closure.
“We could give a million negative reasons as to why we are here but there’s no point!” stated Buskard, who said he wanted to focus on the positives.
The gastropub chain came to The Mall at Partridge Creek in February 2020. It replaced Max and Erma’s at the mall.
“The timeline for us taking over accelerated a lot because they wanted out quicklyso we moved fast to secure the space- and more importantly the staff,” Buskard stated. “We got lucky- inheriting an amazing group of humans- led by one of the best humans I know and am lucky to call a friend.”
Buskard throughout the post expressed his gratitude to the community.
“With an enormous amount of love and gratitude- thank you! This isn’t good bye forever, just good bye for now,” Buskard stated, capping the sentence with a heart emoji.
Gift cards for Bobcat Bonnie’s can still
be redeemed at other locations, according to the post.
Bobcat Bonnie’s currently has eight restaurants: Lansing, Detroit, Kalamazoo, Toledo, Ypsilanti, Ferndale, Grand Rapids and Wyandotte. It started in 2015, opening its first location in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. It’s named after Buskard’s grandma Bonnie who, according to the company’s website, often worked a Bobcat Co. front loader while doing farm work. Buskard also owns both the Fly Trap and Scout Vester restaurants in Ferndale.
The Facebook post from Buskard drew over 100 comments with most expressing shock and sadness over the closure.
“Sad to see this as I know some of the challenges you faced in this location,” Brandon Pisarski stated in the comments. “Wishing you success as you move on. I enjoyed my time working at Bobcat, being one of those M & E transfers! Couldn’t have been more welcoming and accommodating, especially during Covid.”
Buskard did not respond for additional comment beyond the Facebook post at press time.
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
Photo by Nick Powers
The Bobcat Bonnie’s at The Mall at Partridge Creek location closed in late August following a post on Facebook.
Waste
running when we did the assignment,” he said.
Gieleghem said township offices have been inundated with phone calls from residents about the service falling short. The township relays those complaints to Priority Waste and the company is supposed to contact the township when they’re resolved.
“We have not heard back from them,” Gieleghem said. “We know that they’re swamped, but we want to do this on the date that they gave us where they said they’d be up to speed.”
Allen said that once the monitoring system is in place, these complaints will decrease. He said this has been the case in other municipalities Priority Waste services.
“We know what we have been to and what we haven’t been to,” Allen said. “If there is a discrepancy because of the cameras, we have six to eight cameras in each one of the garbage trucks, our logistics driver coordinators can actually go in and look at it.”
Resident Dana Dugger sent C & G Newspapers an email detailing several concerns he had with Priority Waste including the condition of the fleet inherited from GFL, trucks leaking oil and questions about when the township’s Refuse Disposal Committee meets.
“The failure to effectively plan the transition further demonstrates a business taking on a task it was not properly prepared to accomplish,” Dugger stated in an email. “Ask the question. Is PW trying to position themselves to be the only option for residential trash service in southeast Michigan?”
Allen addressed the aging fleet that Priority Waste inherited from GFL, saying trucks are starting to come back after maintenance. He said there will be additional Saturday pickups to make up for where the service has been behind.
“It’s kind of hard to service 700,000 people with less than half the trucks you were expecting 60 days prior,” he said.
Dolan said the Refuse Disposal Committee is not subject to the Open Meetings Act. The committee does not have a voting quorum and only makes recommendations. These recommendations come before the Clinton Township Board of Trustees for a public vote.
Gieleghem said the penalties are just a way of getting the company to live up to the contract.
“We want to impose those penalties to make sure that we’re getting the responsiveness that we need,” he said.
Department of Public Services Director Mary Bednar echoed this in a statement.
“Transitions are always hard, so we have tried being reasonable with Priority to give them time to get up and running,” she stated. “Nevertheless, our residents deserve satisfactory service in accordance with our contract.”
Allen said the company has been working since it inherited the contract to make things right. He called it the “largest essential services takeover in the state’s history.”
“For a lot of people it’s fatigue,” he said. “Citizens are fatigued by the long process. Government officials and administrators are fatigued by the process, but we’re on this journey together.”
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
Master plan
for senior housing. This sets the stage for a potential shift in the township.
“Well, we do have a very large senior population. That will start to decrease,” he said. “You’ll start to see younger first-time homeowners and young families moving forward into our future. I think we make good accommodations for it.”
With the large senior population, aging in place is recommended. The plan recommends making accommodations with the housing already available in the township.
“Clinton Township is almost completely built. This means little or no land available to provide new housing options for the elderly,” the report states.
The township is the most populated township in Michigan, though the plan states growth has slowed since the ’80s and ’90s. It states that the median household income has increased from 2010 to 2020 by $16,241. The percentage of households living in poverty in the township was 10.6% in 2020, sitting lower than the county’s 11.5%, but higher than the state’s 8.8%. The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) projects health care jobs will be the largest growing jobs sector in the township.
Thompson said he thought the process went well this time. He said the plan was done in-house, utilizing the bones of the previous plan.
“We have a good master plan for the next five years,” Thompson said.
The last master plan, which was finalized in 2019, was assisted by a consulting firm. Thompson said at the time a more comprehensive plan was required. The plan for 2024 was able to build off of this.
“They wanted to update the statistics, apply those statistics and then take any input they could to make any updates or changes,” Thompson said. “Doing it in-house is just a different way of doing it, it’s not bad or worse. It just depends on the needs of the township, and they felt that was what was needed.”
At the Planning Commission’s Aug. 22 meeting, Chairman Ronald DiBartolomeo said the township opted to not get a consulting firm partly as a cost saving measure.
“We thought it wasn’t necessary,” he said. “We were able to do this on our own with the work of Mr. Thompson as well as the BOT (Board of Trustees) with their input…I think we’ve got a good master plan for the next five years.”
The Michigan Planning and Enabling Act 33 of 2008 makes the master plan possible. The Clinton Township Board of Trustees approved the draft for the master plan at its June 3 meeting, triggering a 42-day review period. At the board’s July 22 meeting, the final draft was approved and sent to the Planning Commission for final approval.
At the July 22 meeting, Trustee Julie Matuzak discussed taking into account the large population of seniors currently in the township. She said this percentage surpassed the county and the state. In the plan it discusses aging in place, which Matuzak wanted to address with reevaluating zoning ordinances.
“Sometimes people want to convert their garages into mother-in-law apartments, they want to put tiny houses in their backyards, they want to do things like that,” Matuzak said. “Our zoning ordinance, as it exists, does not allow for that and our plan does not focus on that.”
While it’s not a goal in the current plan, it is mentioned. Matuzak said in the meeting that this is something the township would want to consider in future plans.
Trustee Mike Keys hoped the plan would be a bit more ambitious and have more input from residents on what they want to see in the township. Though he ultimately voted in favor, Keys said more up to date data was needed and an outside firm should’ve been used.
“I think this misses out on an opportunity to paint a more exciting vision for our community,” Keys said.
At the meeting, Thompson clarified that the figures used were to show trends.
“You don’t want to take a short, very small picture of a time and place when it comes to that information,” Thompson said. “You want a good spread of information, so you can then make better projections.”
View the full master plan at clintontownship.com/ DocumentCenter/View/3933/Master-Plan-2024Final.
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
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ral be painted throughout the evening, and observe weaving and pottery demonstrations, among other amenities. Attendees are welcome to wander the art center itself to shop in the Anton Art Market and peruse its galleries, currently showcasing its Annual Artists Choice Show on the second floor and the Michigan League of Handweavers’ 22nd Biennial Fiber Exhibit on the first floor.
ArtParty has always been known to reel in important guests, and Macomb County’s first family — County Executive Mark Hackel and his wife, Tracie Hackel — will serve as honorary co-chairs.
“Co-chairs because my wife Tracie is definitely more artistic,” Mark said. “She’s more crafty and creative. She’s an Irish step dancer so she has more of a connection to art by being more artistic in many ways. She agreed to co-chair with me.”
Having attended ArtParty events in the past, the co-chair and executive are well prepared for the evening ahead.
“The food that they have on display from all over the Mount Clemens area is always a fan favorite, but the music and the more important part (is) the people that gather for the event,” Mark Hackel said. “It’s an incredible turnout of people throughout the entire community. It’s not just your who’s who; it is everybody. It happens to be people from all walks of life there to enjoy that moment and engage with one another.”
Someone who will need to prepare themselves is Mathews, as this will be his first ArtParty as the Anton Art Center’s executive director.
“I am excited to experience it,” Mathews said. “I am not sure exactly what to expect, but I know it’s a lot of fun. It gets great feedback. It is an incredibly important event in the community, and so I am excited to go and introduce myself as the executive director of the art center, but also excited to just experience it and make sure I have a good time as well. Everything I’ve heard about it is just how fun it is and how it’s a celebration of not only the art center and the arts, but also Macomb County.”
Tickets to ArtParty are available at theartcenter.org/artparty starting at $80 for single tickets and $150 for two. Funds raised support the Anton Art Center’s programming.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Getting it right
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locked and was broken into by smashing a window. It had not been recovered at press time.
In a set of incidents on Aug. 16, items were stolen from vehicles in a neighborhood east of Groesbeck Highway and south of Masonic Boulevard. The incidents were caught on camera and show the suspects attempting to open vehicle doors parked on the street. They only stole items of value from unlocked vehicles, according to Hoppe. The suspects were dropped off by a vehicle that followed them during the spree. Detectives were investigating the incidents.
A resident caught four people on her surveillance camera attempting to break into her locked vehicle on Aug. 19. This was in the area west of Utica Road and south of Masonic Boulevard. In the same neighborhood, a resident captured video of a vehicle being stolen. The vehicle was later found in Detroit. Items were also taken from unlocked vehicles in the area. Like the Aug. 16 break-ins, the burglars had a vehicle follow them as they broke into vehicles.
Fraser Public Safety Director Samantha Kretzschmar has ordered officers to patrol subdivisions more frequently.
“The extra patrols have seemed to curb the thefts in the past week or so, so the extra patrols will continue,” Hoppe states.
In a statement, Kretzschmar recommends that residents lock their vehicles when parked and double-check to make sure they’re secured. She states that keys shouldn’t be left in an unoccupied vehicle.
While the recent thefts have thus far targeted only vehicles, she also recommends locking doors to homes. Exterior house lights should be used at night, according to Kretzschmar.
If residents see any suspicious activity, they are advised to call the Fraser Department of Public Safety through 911 or directly at (586) 777-6700. Video evidence of break-ins can be sent to Hoppe at hoppeb@fraserdps.com.
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
SEPT. 11
SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan Seniors, 6-7 p.m., Clinton Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care, 40500 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 469-5642
SEPT. 11-14
Mexican art exhibit: “Tlatecayotl Caucualtzin” (Art is Beautiful) on display 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, lorenzoculturalcenter.com
SEPT. 12
Hate Crimes Telephone Town Hall Event: Learn about what they are, how to report them, resources available for victims, community involvement and ask hosts Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido and Hate Crimes Unit Chief Patrick Coletta questions, 7 p.m., register at macombgov.org/hate-crimes or (586) 466-8722
SEPT. 12-15
Metro Boat Show: Find boats, cruisers, yachts, personal watercraft, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and more, plus hear live music, meet Paws, tour Pride of Michigan and cruise on Spirit of Lake St. Clair, 1-7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 15, Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, boatmichigan.org
SEPT. 14
The ‘Last Laugh’ Tour: Presented by Comedy 4 Cancer, latest event supports local man fighting leukemia and features four stand-up comedians, gift basket raffle and cash bar, doors at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m., Premier Events Center, 20400 S. Nunneley Road in Clinton Township, comedy4cancer.com
Author Spotlight: Drew Philp talks about “A $500 House in Detroit” and shares stories not in his book, plus takes audience questions, 2-3 p.m., Fraser Public Library, 15260 15 Mile Road, (586) 293-2055, fraserpubliclibrary.org
Farmers market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council #5460, 33320 Kelly Road in Clinton Township, (586) 6102990 VIEW MORE! Visit candgnews.com/ calendar or use this QR code
SEPT. 14-15
Fall Art & Craft Show: 10 a.m.-7
Sept. 15, North Walnut Street between Macomb Place and New Street in Mount Clemens, facebook.com/DowntownMountClemens
SEPT. 19
Senior Fun Festival: Free health screenings and wellness information, community safety and awareness resources, raffles and giveaways, and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombgov.org/departments/senior-services/ senior-fun-festival
TayTay Dance Party: Tribute hosted by The DJ Swiftie, 7 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter. com, (586) 286-2222
Sweet Treats and Sweet Rides: Cars on display, music and in-store specials, 5-8 p.m., Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe, 23770 Hall Road in Clinton Township, (586) 464-5372
SEPT. 21
December ‘63: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons tribute, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter.com
SEPT. 21-22
Festival of the Senses: Art festival with specialty food vendors and local entertainment, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Clinton Township Civic Center, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, (586) 286-9336, clintontownship. com/378/Festival-of-the-Senses
SEPT. 23
Macomb Fall Senior Expo: Connect with dozens of organizations specializing in assistance and care, also free health screenings, prizes, giveaways and refreshments, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, (248) 524-4868, seniorexpousa.com
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SEPT. 25
Spaghetti dinner: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (or until gone), also Oct. 23, Lt. Wood-Cpl. Reid VFW Post 6691, 17075 Anita Ave. in Fraser, (586) 294-1450
SEPT. 27
Garth Tribute LIVE!: Homage to country music star Garth Brooks, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter.com
OCT. 4
Blood, Sweat & Tears: Hear latest incarnation of famed jazz-rock ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter.com
OCT. 9
‘No Child Without A Christmas’ pasta dinner fundraiser: Presented by Clinton Township Goodfellows, money from tickets to help buy toys for around 400 kids from low-income families, event includes pasta with salad, rolls and soft drinks, also 50-50, basket raffles, Rosco the Clown and DJ, 3-8 p.m., Mirage Banquet & Event Center, 16980 18 Mile Road in Clinton Township, clintontownshipgoodfellows.com
ONGOING Book clubs: Find meetups about historic American figures (Presidential Book Club), solving cases (Mysteries & Munchies), quiet reading for adults and kids (Silent Book Club and Silent Book Club Jr), and recipes and sharing dishes (Cookbook Club), Fraser Public Library, 15260 15 Mile Road, (586) 293-2055, fraserpubliclibrary.org
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Police assist with getting drunken moviegoer to leave
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to a movie theater in the 44000 block of Mound Road, near Dobry Drive/M-59, Aug. 9 upon hearing that an intoxicated man wouldn’t leave. According to cinema staff, a man was sleeping in one of the top rows and, using vulgar language, told off staff who woke him up and tried to get him to head out.
Police said they roused the sleeping man and told him he had to go, and then the man allegedly stumbled and fell. Police gave the man a preliminary breath test, which reportedly resulted in a 0.399% blood alcohol content. The police and fire departments arranged his hospitalization, the report concluded.
Dog groomer makes, cleans up mess at park ballfield
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police heard a complaint Aug. 11 about a man who was grooming his dogs at the baseball facilities at Donovan Park, 11550 Clinton River Road, and leaving big tufts of dog hair on the baseball diamond. Park staff had reportedly told the man to refrain from doing this before.
Police met with park staff and the dog groomer, and the latter reportedly agreed to pick up the hair and dispose of it rather than blow it around with a leaf blower. Police witnessed the man cleaning up the area and then left.
Restaurant evicts man for trying to swipe tip jar
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to a restaurant in the 5000 block of 17 Mile Road, near Mound Road, Aug. 11 upon hearing that a male suspect had tried to steal a tip jar. According to the report, there was a disagreement about the man’s food, and he wanted to get new food.
Although staff said they offered a half-off discount for food, the man reportedly said the business wouldn’t return his money, leading to the alleged attempt to take the tip jar. The restaurant reportedly declined to press charges, but the man was ordered not to return.
Shoplifting suspect found with narcotics
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police investigated a shoplifting report Aug. 9 at Target, 2310 Metropolitan Parkway, near Dequindre Road. A female suspect was searched, and police reportedly found suboxone strips and some sort of pills, for which the suspect allegedly lacked a prescription.
retail fraud as well as possessing narcotics.
Juvenile allegedly shoots person with gel blaster gun
STERLING HEIGHTS — A male juvenile was accused of shooting a gel blaster gun at people in the area of Cherry Creek Lane and Ryan Road during the afternoon of Aug. 11. Police said a caller had been shot but refused medical treatment.
Police checked the vicinity, including Ryan Road, Dobry Drive and Apple Blossom Drive, but couldn’t find the suspect.
Property damage reported on I-94 and 12 Mile Road
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 6:50 a.m. on Aug. 8, a report was made about property damage on Interstate 94 at 12 Mile Road.
An officer reportedly observed black spray paint with an anti-Israeli message on a concrete privacy wall separating the homes on Hughes Avenue from eastbound I-94. The graffiti was found in three separate sections.
The officer took pictures of the graffiti and had dispatch notify Michigan State Police and the Michigan Department of Transportation for removal.
Felony assault reported on Harper Avenue
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 7:41 a.m. on Aug. 7, a felony assault report was made in the 31000 block of Harper Avenue.
An officer spoke with the victim, a 26-year-old man, who stated he was assaulted with a car after a nearly physical altercation. The victim and the suspect, a 52-year-old man, were waiting to donate blood when the suspect bumped into the victim. They got into a verbal argument and the manager, a 62-year-old man, told them to leave and denied their donation that day.
Outside, the two squared up to start fighting and the manager stated he placed himself in-between them, de-escalating the confrontation.
Once the suspect was in his car, he asked the victim which bus stop he was going to and drove off.
The victim stated he was walking to the bus stop when the suspect tried to strike him multiple times with his vehicle. He evaded the vehicle multiple times prior to falling over. He was struck in the left arm.
The victim was evaluated for injuries, and he refused transport to the hospital.
Officers canvassed the area with no results.
Upon reviewing the videos from the blood donation center, officers were able to determine who the suspect was and what vehicle he drove.
Running vehicle stolen
GROSSE POINTE CITY — An unknown thief is said to have stolen a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox while the victim left the vehicle running and empty while she went into a restaurant in the 17000 block of Kercheval Avenue in The Village at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 to pick up a carryout. When the victim left the restaurant, her vehicle was missing.
Car taken GROSSE POINTE PARK — A black 2007 Chrysler 300 was stolen from the 1100 block of Maryland Street between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Aug. 25. Police said this vehicle was stolen without the keys inside.
Vehicle with keys stolen
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Sometime between 9 a.m. Aug. 25 and 5 a.m. Aug. 26, an unknown suspect is said to have stolen a vehicle from the 1900 block of Van Antwerp Street while the keys were left inside. Besides the vehicle, the suspect got away with the contents that were left inside, which included a laptop computer, a purse, credit and debit cards, a Michigan driver’s license and a passport.
Gun removed from vehicle
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A loaded 9 mm Glock pistol was stolen from a vehicle that was parked — and possibly left unlocked — in the driveway of a home in the 2000 block of Allard Avenue between the hours of 4:30 p.m. Aug. 22 and 9:45 a.m. Aug. 23. Police said there were no signs of forced entry at the scene.
Meal thieves spotted GROSSE POINTE CITY — A 21-year-old Detroit man and a 30-year-old Detroit man allegedly stole a meal awaiting delivery from a restaurant in the 17000 block of Kercheval Avenue in The Village at around 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20. According to a police report, the suspects entered the restaurant and asked the cashier for water. When the cashier was getting water for them, the suspects are alleged to have taken someone else’s meal, which was valued at $59. Police said the suspects were spotted in the area days later, at which time they were cited for larceny and released in conjunction with this incident.
Larceny suspects sought GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Unknown young male suspects are being sought by police after a couple of larcenies from automobiles in the 300 block of Ridgemont Road in the early morning hours
she was awakened by her dogs and got up to see that two unknown males were rummaging through her unlocked vehicle at around 5:41 a.m. Aug. 14. The victim said she yelled at the suspects, who ran toward an awaiting gray midsized SUV, possibly a Lincoln, that fled the scene northbound on Ridgemont toward Chalfonte Avenue. She said the suspects left her driver’s side door open but didn’t appear to have taken anything. In a second incident, the suspects are said to have entered an unlocked vehicle and stolen two phone chargers and one battery booster/charger, valued at a total of $55.
Vandal sought
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — An unknown suspect is said to have drawn male genitalia on two brick wall pillars on the property of a home in the first block of Beverly Road between the hours of 7 p.m. Aug. 14 and 7 p.m. Aug. 15. The victim wasn’t sure if he might have been targeted because he has a rainbow flag on his home.
Larceny attempted GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Sometime between the evening of Aug. 19 and 9 a.m. Aug. 20, an unknown suspect is said to have broken into a vehicle while it was parked in a driveway in the 1700 block of Severn Road. The victim discovered that the suspect smashed out a window and rummaged through
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