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Assistant City Manager Kyle Pollet will work his last day in Ferndale on Sept. 7 after four years on the job. Image provided by the city of Ferndale

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Mayor Melanie Piana and Mayor Pro Tem Kat Bruner James both will not be running for reelection. Piana first was elected in 2009 and served for 10 years on the council before her election to mayor in 2019. James was elected to council in 2019. Piana said being a public servant for Ferndale has been one of the best jobs she’s ever had.

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale recently honored outgoing Assistant City Manager Kyle Pollet, who will serve his last day on Sept 7. At its Aug. 28 meeting, the City Council gave public service recognition to Pollet for his work in Ferndale since he became assistant city manager in 2019. In an interview conducted over email, Pollet reflected on his time with Ferndale. When asked about projects that he was proud to have had a hand in during his four years, he discussed his first task as assistant city manager, which was to negotiate the purchase of Martin Road Park from Hazel Park See POLLET on page 13A

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OAKLAND COUNTY — The filing deadline for the November election has passed and there will be several contested races in local cities. Voters will either cast absentee ballots or head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7, to vote in many local elections, including races in Ferndale, Royal Oak, Berkley, Clawson, Huntington Woods and Pleasant Ridge. Both the mayoral and City Council races will be contested in Ferndale. For mayor, current Council member Raylon Leaks-May and Sean Hurley will be running, while Donnie Johnson, Rolanda Kelley and Dennis Whittie will be running for two open seats on the council.

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Leader Dogs for the Blind seeks host homes for breeding dogs, puppies BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER HILLS — Leader Dogs for the Blind is looking to the community to host a breeding dog in their home, a volunteer opportunity that the nonprofit says is now more accessible for a variety of lifestyles. Leader Dogs’ breeding program was established in the 1980s, according to Dana Hunter, Leader Dogs breeding manager. “One of the reasons that we first started a breeding program was so that we could better ensure the quality of the dogs that we were providing to our clients. We know, through science and practice, that the best way to care for dogs and raise litters of puppies is to do it in a home environment, because that’s eventually where these dogs are going to live in the future,” she said. “It’s the sole source of how we acquire guide dogs for our clients.” Previously, Leader Dogs hosts could choose to welcome either a breeding mom or a dad into their home, a program that has recently expanded to include five options to make hosting more flexible. “Our strategic plan included goals for us to create more dynamic volunteer opportunities, so that more people could get involved with Leader Dog,” Hunter said. “Everybody wants to give back in some way, so we were challenged with creating some new dynamic volunteer roles.” New this year is the “breeding mom (non-whelp) host,” who must live within six hours of Leader Dogs’ campus and agree to care for an

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Advocacy group asserts there is racial disparity in Ferndale police traffic stops POLICE CHIEF DISPUTES ACCUSATIONS OF BIASED POLICING BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — On Aug. 17, the Council on American Islamic Relations Michigan Chapter, or CAIR-MI, released a report detailing what it calls “predatory policing” from the Ferndale Police Department. During a press conference to accompany the report’s release, CAIR-MI reviewed its report, called “Lifting the Veil on Racial Profiling in Ferndale.” Amy Doukoure, staff attorney with CAIRMI, stated that when the Ferndale Police Department makes traffic stops in other cities, 90% of those stops happen along the Eight Mile Road corridor. “The city of Ferndale does not share an Eight Mile border with any city other than Detroit,” she said. “No cities other than Detroit. In fact, when you’re talking about Royal Oak Township, they pulled over the majority of people … on Eight Mile outside the city of Detroit in Royal Oak Township. One hundred percent of these citations that were issued and the stops that were made by the city of Ferndale Police Department in Royal Oak Township were made along the Eight Mile border.” “Ninety percent of the stops that were made on Eight Mile were made inside the city of Detroit. … There’s definitively predatory policing going on,” Doukoure said. According to the report, 11% of all citations issued by Ferndale police between Jan. 1, 2021, and Oct. 31, 2021, were issued to drivers located on the Detroit side of the Eight Mile Road border between Detroit and Ferndale. See REPORT on page 5A

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The “Strike Out Parkinson’s” event hosted by the Kirk Gibson Foundation brought together, from left, former San Diego Padres reliever Rich “Goose” Gossage and former Detroit Tigers Dave Rozema, Alan Trammell and Kirk Gibson on Aug. 20 at Bowlero Lanes in Royal Oak for a panel discussion of the 1984 World Series.

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ROYAL OAK — “How can you not be romantic about baseball?” The quote was once popularized in the film and book “Moneyball,” but it was in living color on Aug. 20 at Bowlero Lanes in Royal Oak. The Kirk Gibson Foundation hosted its first “Strike Out Parkinson’s” event to commemorate the 1984 De-

troit Tigers and their journey to a World Series victory over the San Diego Padres. As legendary Tigers shortstop Alan Trammell and right-hander Dave Rozema answered questions alongside Gibson, a familiar foe was in attendance to make sure that the Padres were represented. “I don’t even know what I’m doing here,” Rich “Goose” Gossage said. “I don’t like the guy, but there it See GIBSON on page 4A

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is. I don’t know what else to say.” The Hall of Famer and flame-throwing right hander usually got the better of Gibson, as Gibson went 1-for-13 with eight strikeouts throughout his career against Gossage in the regular season, but it was Gibson’s home run off Gossage in Game 5 of the 1984 World Series that was the topic of conversation throughout the night. That’s the romanticism and camaraderie of baseball — how one pitch, one swing and one home run could have such a profound impact that the pair meeting up again nearly 40 years later could draw so much attention. “The game is over and we’re done, but to have this and start this, it gives him something else to focus on than his health conditions and his health issues that he’s had with Parkinson’s,” Gossage said. “It’s great to be here with him and for him, and to see such a great turnout. It’s awesome.” As attendees bowled to start the night and enjoyed food and conversation, the attention shifted to the video board as the journey to the 1984 World Series was displayed, showing a buildup of draft picks and even the infamous Rozema karate kick against the Minnesota Twins in 1982 during a bench-clearing brawl, which drew laughter from the crowd. Afterward, the ’84 World Series panel took the stage as Gossage, Gibson, Trammell and Rozema discussed the famous at-bat between Gossage and Gibson, the Tigers clubhouse in 1984 and everything in between. “Obviously, we get to reminisce and we get to talk about the old times, and that never gets old, but this is life and death stuff here and to raise funds and to make people more aware of Parkinson’s, or what Gibby calls ‘Parky,’” Trammell said. “They broke the mold with Kirk Gibson, and I mean that in a complimentary fashion. He’s a heck of a man and a good friend.” To follow up the bowling event, the Kirk Gibson Foundation hosted its seventh annual Kirk Gibson Golf Classic Aug. 21 at Wyndgate Country Club in Rochester Hills to raise money to fight Parkinson’s, and the ’84 Tigers brought in some reinforcements to get the job done. As Gossage, Trammell and Rozema shared laughs near their respective golf carts before the outing, legendary Tigers catcher Lance Parrish joined in on the reunion to support his teammate. “This is a big deal to him, and it’s a big deal to anyone who has somebody that suffers from Parkinson’s or has a family member,” Parrish said. “It’s all in an effort, just

Various local sports icons took part in the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic Aug. 21, including Alan Trammell, Lance Parrish, Goose Gossage, Dave Rozema, Tom Izzo, and Kyle Connor. Photo by Erin Sanchez

like every charity event, to try to find a cure, and we’re hoping the little bit that we can all do to help in that regard is leading towards that direction.” While finding a cure is definitely at the top of the list, there was much conversation surrounding the Kirk Gibson Foundation’s center for Parkinson’s that is currently in the development stages. Putting heavy emphasis on achieving major progress in 2023, the Kirk Gibson Foundation’s managing director, Steve Annear, said the foundation is hoping to open the doors of the center to the Parkinson’s community within the next two years. “It’s been amazing,” Annear said. “I think so far this year we’ve exceeded our own expectations of what we could do. The result of that means we’ll be able to more directly impact people that are living with Parkinson’s through the programs that we support and opening up our own center, which will be the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s, where people will be able to come and get all these exercises and activity-based programs for free, so that’s kind of the centerpiece of what we’re doing here and we’re really excited about it.” The center will be home to a multitude of activity-based programs that the Kirk Gibson Foundation funds, including yoga, tai chi, bicycling, spin classes, breathing exercises, strength and weight training classes, dance classes, and many more. The center also will provide a support program to family members of people fighting Parkinson’s to help them cope and assist

their loved ones. Don’t think of it in the context of a medical center, but rather as a sanctuary for people fighting Parkinson’s to walk in and feel like they’re at home. “We want it to feel like a community where people with Parkinson’s walk through the doors and feel fantastic about being there and feel normal that they’re there, and the kind of relationships you build and the camaraderie and friendships you build in that center are very, very important to people’s mental health,” Annear said. With one more event this year on the schedule with the 2023 Detroit Free Press Marathon, the foundation’s attention and

efforts are still locked onto this year. Regardless, it’s difficult to ignore the prominence of the 2024 year being the 40th anniversary of the 1984 World Series, and the foundation’s chief operating officer, Michelle Newman, said the foundation expects to honor that anniversary with something special in 2024, “Next year is the 40th anniversary of the ’84 home run, so we’d like to plan something to commemorate that,” Newman said. For more information on the Kirk Gibson Foundation, visit www.kirkgibsonfoun dation.org. Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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Of Ferndale police encounters inside the Detroit border along Eight Mile, the report said 84% of citations were issued to Black motorists and 86% of arrests involved Black motorists. The report also stated that 75% of all stops initiated by Ferndale police in neighboring cities took place on Eight Mile and that 80% of all traffic stops initiated by Ferndale in neighboring cities took place in Detroit. In 2021, CAIR-MI filed a notice of claim on behalf of Helena Bowe, an African American Muslim woman, after Ferndale police compelled her to remove her hijab during the booking process, a violation of what CAIR-MI said was her constitutional rights. CAIR-MI stated that Bowe was driving eastbound on Eight Mile Road and was stopped in Detroit — without having driven through Ferndale — on the claim that her license plate tags might have expired or were improper, which was later dropped. CAIR-MI filed three Freedom of Information Act requests with the city of Ferndale to get copies of all citations, warnings and police reports associated with the city’s Police Department pertaining to motorist stops inside Detroit city limits on Eight Mile Road, as well as similar information pertaining to traffic stops from bordering municipalities, including Royal Oak Township, Hazel Park, Royal Oak and Pleasant Ridge. “Based upon the analysis of data from Ferndale’s Transparency Dashboard as well as information obtained from FOIA, it is clear that Ferndale Police disproportionately ticket and arrest Black motorists within the city limits of Detroit as well as inside of its own city limits,” the report states. As a result of its findings, CAIR-MI called for the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division to launch an investigation “regarding the seeming pattern of racial profiling by Ferndale Police Department of motorists of color, Black motorists in particular, and to impose measures upon the department to remedy the discriminatory intent and/or the discriminatory impact of Ferndale’s Police Department policies and practices if comprehensive findings lead to the conclusion that there has been a violation of motorists’ civil rights” It also called for an independent firm to conduct an investigation into Ferndale’s policing practices pertaining to traffic stops and arrests from them, in particular on Eight Mile Road. “The Ferndale Police Department doesn’t need to be policing Eight Mile on eastbound motorists who don’t even drive through the city of Ferndale,” Executive Director Dawud Walid said. “This is just one

little, small remedy that would help with this particular issue. It would have stopped the issue of our client that we ended up having to sue the city of Ferndale about, which the city of Ferndale settled that case, because she was driving eastbound Eight Mile without ever having driven through the city of Ferndale.” Police Chief Dennis Emmi told the Woodward Talk that the statistics presented in the report are out of context and open to interpretation, but he does not believe that their officers are policing with any type of bias. “We do routine fair and impartial policing audits of our staff on a monthly basis, looking for specifically biased policing or evidence of biased policing and other policy violations, be it conduct or safety or other policy issues, and we address those as we see them,” he said. “It’s important to reiterate that there’s allegations that are simply not true and if they had done any type of research, it would have been obvious,” he continued. “We are not policing outside our jurisdiction. We’re not overreaching at all. Our borders in some cases go up to 7 feet of the south curb. That means we’ll pass the median, in some cases three lanes of the eastbound side of Eight Mile. And statute supports policing on both sides. It’s our responsibility to have a presence on Eight Mile. The speeds when you’re not enforcing the highway, they get dangerous, and without a presence on Eight Mile, I’m afraid that that would become even more dangerous. So in policing, it’s important to have a presence on the highways to keep driving under control.” Reiterating that Ferndale is an accredited police department through the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, he said the department would open its doors to the Department of Justice if it is interested. “I just think that it’s irresponsible in portraying these numbers as they stand as evidence of biased policing,” he said. “I think it’s a byproduct of where our city is situated. We’re right on the border of Detroit. We have a low minority population. Detroit has a high minority population, and it makes sense that the eight-lane highways that traverse our community are comprised of a completely different demographic than our community is comprised of.” Emmi said Ferndale is committed to transparency and that the statistical breakout is not in itself evidence of biased policing. “Statistics are what they are,” he said. “We know that we’re transparent and we’ll put them out there, but we put faith in our training, we put faith in our processes, and we know that we are supervising and holding ourselves accountable. That’s truly how I feel and I know that our city government … they know exactly what our core values are and that we are holding ourselves to a high standard.”

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BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department responded to a report of a burglary at 2:35 p.m. Aug. 29 on Princeton Road, which is the first street north of 11 Mile Road and runs between Woodward Avenue and Coolidge Highway. According to the report, a 45-year-old Berkley man told police that he had returned home from being out of town and found his string trimmer in the backyard, instead of in the garage. The resident also discovered that his red, yellow and black Gary Fisher mountain bike was missing. Security footage showed a man between the ages of 45 and 55 taking the bike down from hooks in the garage and leaving, according to police.

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adult female dog in their home — except when she is giving birth (whelping) in another host’s home and until her puppies are 7 weeks old. The new “whelp and litter host” must live within two hours of Leader Dogs’ campus and agree to invite a Leader Dogs mom to birth in their home and care for the litter until they are 7 weeks old. The traditional “breeding mom (whelp) host” must live within six hours of Leader Dogs’ campus and agree to care for an adult female dog in their home — including having her give birth at home and care for her puppies until they are 7 weeks old. Those who live within four hours of Leader Dogs’ campus continue to have the option of becoming a “breeding dad host,” who cares for an adult male dog in their home and transfers the dog to Leader Dogs as requested for breeding duties. Leader Dogs’ new “temporary host” option, which must live within two hours of Leader Dogs’ campus, agrees to house a Leader Dogs mom or dad in their home for a year or less. All volunteer hosts, except for temporary hosts, can adopt the dog in their care upon retirement or a puppy from a litter born in their home. “We’re excited to see if we can capture some new audiences of people that may have been interested and wanted to participate in our breeding program, but were limited, for

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BERKLEY — A 51-year-old Detroit man was arrested for possession with intent to deliver ecstasy, possession with intent to deliver marijuana, open intoxicants and operating under the influence of drugs at 2:47 a.m. Aug. 29 near Woodward Avenue and Harvard Road. The police report states that Berkley police pulled over the man after he was found to be traveling close to 20 mph over the speed limit. The man performed poorly on sobriety tests but submitted a breath test of 0% blood alcohol content. A search of the man’s vehicle recovered pills believed to be ecstasy, police said, and he was placed under arrest. Marijuana also was found on the man, according to the Berkley Public Safety Department.

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whatever reason — maybe the number of dogs in their home, or they didn’t want to add another pet to their family, or they wanted another dog but didn’t want to go through the whelp and litter care,” Hunter said. All veterinary care, until the breeding dog retires, is provided by Leader Dogs, along with heartworm and flea/tick medications. Pam Smaby, of Dexter, became a breeding mom host five years ago and has enjoyed it so much she is currently hosting her third momma dog. She adopted the first two dogs she hosted upon their retirement. “For me, it was really a life-changing experience,” she said. Smaby, a full-time middle school teacher, now also serves as a mentor for the breeding program. “I love being able to help and support all the new homes. … I will be involved with Leader Dog for the rest of my life,” she said. Anyone interested can sign up for an online information session, held monthly, about becoming a host at LeaderDog.org/ Volunteer. “We’re hopeful that we will be able to expand our volunteer base in a way which will also supplement our program and ensure that these puppies are being raised in a home environment by qualified volunteers that are dedicated to do what’s best for the litters and moms,” Hunter said. For more information, to donate or to become a volunteer host, email leaderdog@ leaderdog.org, visit leaderdogs.org or call Leader Dogs for the Blind at (248) 6519011.

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Berkley offering plaques to honor 100 years File photo by Erin Sanchez

FERNDALE ART FAIRS COMING SOON FERNDALE — The Funky Ferndale Art Fair and DIY Street Fair will be held later this month.

Both events will be held Sept. 22-24, with the Funky Ferndale Art Fair held on West Nine Mile Road and the DIY Street Fair held on East Nine Mile Road Times for the DIY Street Fair are 6 p.m. to midnight Sept. 22, 11 a.m. to midnight Sept. 23 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 24. The times for the Funky Ferndale Art Fair are 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24. For more information, visit funkyferndaleartfair.com and ferndalediy.com.

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ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak announced that City Commissioner Patricia Paruch died Aug. 22 in her home. She was 72. “She passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones,” a Facebook post from the city stated. “Though she is no longer with us in person, her memory remains vivid in our hearts. The positive impact of her endeavors can be felt throughout Royal Oak. Please keep her family in your thoughts during this time.” The post stated that, in lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made to the Royal Oak Civic Foundation, royaloakcivicfoundation.org, or to the Royal Oak Symphony Orchestra, royaloakorchestra.com/support-us. A memorial service for Paruch will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road. Visitation will start at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m.

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley is celebrating its 100th birthday in 2023, and its historical museum is accepting preorders for custom plaques to commemorate the history of homes in the community. According to a news release, each plaque, which will cost $40, will be custom-made locally by Hunt Sign Co. to “hang or display on a home to honor its unique history.” Berkley became a village on Oct. 8, 1923, and became a city 10 years later. “Whether your home was built 100 years ago or just a few years ago, you can purchase a plaque to honor its history,” Jeff Tong, executive director of the Berkley Historical Museum, said in a prepared statement. “Community members can experience our city’s wonderful history simply by walking by and enjoying these plaques.” Order forms are available at berkleyhistory. com and at the Berkley Historical Museum, located at 3338 Coolidge Highway. Community members are asked to return the order form with cash or check payment to the museum. The orders will be accepted throughout the year. A historical marker commemorating the city’s 100th anniversary will be dedicated during a special ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the museum. It will include the burial of a time capsule with items from the Berkley Historical Committee.

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new members. The quilt guild has been active in Oakland County since 1994 and is currently planning its 2023/24 program year. CAMEO stands for “Come And Meet Each Other,” and focuses on themes of friendship, learning and creativity. There are monthly meetings featuring local and national speakers, lectures and displays, demonstrations of quilting techniques, retreats and workshops. The group also sews quilts for local charities. All ages and experience levels are welcome. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month, September through June, at 7 p.m. at Clawson United Methodist Church, located at 205 N. Main St. in Clawson. This month’s meeting is Sept. 21. For more information, including a program schedule and membership application, visit cameoquilters.org or email cameoquilters@gmail. com.

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“I look at leadership knowing when it’s time to step down and let others lead, and I felt like I was at that place in my life,” she said. “I also took a new job as well. I’m the new program director of the Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan. I started in May, and so that was one of the reasons that led to me not running again. “I’d like to remind everybody, because not everybody knows that we have full-time jobs on top of our elected service, and so I think, you know, I’m ready for just the pivot in my private life and focus on family and giving my full attention to the Regional Transit Authority,” she said. Piana said she will be using her professional experience in transportation mobility in her new job. “I will still be representing Ferndale and other cities across the region, which I love to do,” Piana said. James said her decision not to run again was a combination of a couple of factors, as she’s both a small business owner and a partner in a law firm. With her law firm also entering a period of growth, she said she needed to refocus some of her efforts. “I also have a 6-year-old who more and more started asking me, ‘Why are you leaving? Why aren’t you home tonight?’” she said. “So just sort of refocusing on personal and professional priorities for a bit, although I’m planning to stay (active), and I’ll always make myself available for volunteer opportunities, and I’m not ruling out the possibility of running again in the future.” In Royal Oak, incumbent Mayor Michael Fournier will be running against opponent Trish Oliver. In the City Commission race, incumbent Monica Hunt will be running alongside Rebecca Cheezum, Peter Ferenczy, Kathie A. Grant, Amanda Herzog and Wade Sutton for three open seats. Commissioner Kyle DuBuc, who will be finishing his 12th year on the City Commission, declined to run again for his seat, stating that work obligations have increased over the past decade at his job at the United Way for Southeastern Michigan, where he is the vice president of communications & advocacy. He also said there’s something to be said for making way for new leaders in the community. “We have so many great leaders with different experiences and voices and points of view at the table that, after 12 years, I feel like I’ve had my say and I’ve really put my stamp on the city and led from my values, and I think we’ve all benefited from some of the things that we’ve done, but there’s some

value in bringing fresh voices to the table. There’s still lots of work to do. I’ll certainly remain actively, civically involved and close to the commission and the mayor and the city’s leadership, and I’ll be paying attention and certainly weighing in when appropriate,” he said. Huntington Woods Mayor Bob Paul will be running unopposed for his seat, while Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Elder and resident Jessica Jacobs Steinhart will be running unopposed for two seats on the commission. Originally, Commissioner Jeff Jenks filed to run for reelection this year, but his application was disqualified by Oakland County for not having enough signatures. Jenks, who has been on the commission for 24 years, said the technical fault was on his part, as he turned in his application the day before the deadline. Because he did not have the correct number of signatures, he didn’t have time to rectify the situation. “It would have been a situation where there was a team, the mayor, the commissioners and the brand-new person, they would have been running against me and it just wasn’t worth it. I can still do everything without being elected,” he said. “I want to just watch and see how my colleagues do. And I still work with Berkley, I still work with Oak Park, I still work with members in Royal Oak and Hazel Park and the judge and Madison Heights and stuff like that. And I’ve done that for years,” Jenks said. Jenks said he’s proud of what he’s been able to help accomplish during his time on the commission, including the naming of Rackham Golf Course as a historic district, passing a human rights ordinance to help protect LGBTQ+ members of the community, improvements to the recreation center and, more recently, hiring Chris Wilson as city manager. In the city of Berkley, Mayor Bridget Dean will be running unopposed. For the City Council, Clarence Black will be running for one of three seats against three incumbents: Mayor Pro Tem Ross Gavin, Council member Michael Dooley and Council member Greg Patterson. The race for mayor of Clawson will be contested between incumbent Paula Millan and challenger Andrea Hodges. For the City Council, incumbents Louis Samson and Scott Tinlin will be running against Matt Binkowski, Nathan Hara and Susan Moffitt for two open seats. In Pleasant Ridge, incumbent City Commissioners Chris Budnik and Ann Perry will be running unopposed for reelection. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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DETROIT — It was impossible to dream up better weather conditions Aug. 28 as renowned actor Mark Wahlberg and Feldman Automotive Group owner and CEO Jay Feldman held their third annual Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational at Detroit Golf Club. While the sun radiated over the golf course, light also was once again shining on the Children’s Miracle Network at Beaumont Children’s and the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation. “Giving back is always a good feeling, and that’s what you’re supposed to be doing,” Wahlberg said. “If you’re fortunate enough to have, it’s important to give back. It’s through giving that you receive more blessings, so we want to help as much as we can in as many different areas as possible.” Along with Wahlberg and Feldman, Detroit was the hot spot for national and local celebrities last week as over 60 celebrities and athletes took part in the event, which set a goal of $1.5 million. The event, which has raised over $1 million the past two years, raised over $1 million before the first group even teed off. Funding for the Children’s Miracle Network focuses on various treatments, services and pediatric equipment for children throughout 170 different hospitals nationwide, while the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation focuses on improving the quality of life for inner-city children through youth organizations. When it comes to children, it doesn’t take much to recruit help from all over the map. “I have a nephew who has cancer right now, so it’s close to home,” UFC star Chris Weidman said. “Anytime we can help out kids who are dealing with issues, it’s a nobrainer.” See WAHLBERG on page 14A

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METRO DETROIT — Glenn Harris was 19 years old when he took his first-ever motorcycle ride on a 1975 Suzuki T500 Titan. Harris lived in Seattle at the time and “had to learn very quickly how to ride safely in rain and how to spot black ice on the road.” Harris, 64, is still going full throttle. Over the years, he’s owned 10 different motorcycles, logging approximately 150,000 miles in total. “The allure of motorcycles is you’re not just a passive observer,” said Harris, who was born in Los Angeles and now resides in Birmingham. “In a car, it’s like you’re looking through a TV screen. Being on a motorcycle, you’re in the show. There’s no cage around you. The sights, the smells, everything is just there. “You’re closer to the ground than in the car,” said Harris, who has been married to his wife Alexandra since 1990 and has three children, three grandchildren and one grandchild on the way. “You feel like you are part of the environment. It’s magical. It’s a wonderful, wonderful experience.” One of his favorite models was the 1998 Honda Shadow American Classic Edition he purchased in the summer of 2020 from a couple who lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He recently sold the jade pearl green and pearl ivory colored Honda and has nothing but good memories of the bike he called “Beachcomber.” “I nicknamed it ‘Beachcomber’ because it’s got the color of the sand and the surf. They only made about 400 of these in this color. It’s really rare to see these,” the experienced rider said. “It looked very vintage. In a sea of black bikes, it always stood out.” Harris purchased the motorcycle for $3,000, although the owner was asking $3,500. But when he saw Harris’ enthusiasm for the ’98 Honda, a deal was made. Harris bought a one-way airplane ticket to Baton Rouge to officially purchase the bike. After having dinner with the couple he bought the bike from, he stayed the night in a hotel and departed for home at 6:30 a.m. the next day. The mileage when he left Baton Rouge was 15,785; when he returned to Birmingham, it was 17,104. Harris made the most of his 1,319-mile journey through eight states, including Georgia, and was prepared with gloves, a helmet and a rain suit. “I was going through Alabama, and there was a huge electrical storm,” he said. “I had some interesting weather in Tennessee.” At one point while still in Tennessee, Harris pulled off the highway and parked his new ride under a freeway overpass.

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“It was kind of in a rural area. It was nice to just relax for a little bit,” he said. “Riding in Tennessee was absolutely gorgeous. Same thing for Kentucky. Really, all of it was just beautiful, because you’re riding in the South. It’s so green.” While en route, Harris stopped about every hour to fill up on gas. “It’s an opportunity to see things,” he said. “The people you meet at restaurants and gas stations are very friendly.” One place he visited was the Hellfighters International Christian Ministries in Laurel, Mississippi. Harris, who has served for 26 years as associate rabbi at Congregation Shema Yisrael in Bloomfield Hills, felt very welcome at the Christian Ministries. “They all came out, made a circle and just prayed for me for a safe ride home,” said Harris, also a member of the Lion of Judah Motorcycle Ministries Michigan Chapter. “They gave me a big hug before I went on my way.” On the last part of his stretch, Harris rode from Indiana to Michigan on a two-lane road. “It’s my favorite kind of riding because you’re making progress but you don’t feel like you have to be flying,” he said. “As you’re going from Indiana to Michigan, it’s a wide-open country. You’re looking at farmland. There are no tall buildings. You can see out in front of you for miles.” It took him three days to get home. “I was one tired puppy,” he said.

In the three years Harris owned “Beachcomber,” he logged 6,740 miles. He also added on several items including Cobra swept driver floorboards and a Chilhowee tank bra and fender bib. He had a lot of fun with the ’98 Honda. For two years in a row, he took it to the annual Mackinaw City Motorcycle Rally. “One of the things I like to do is motorcycle camping,” he said. “I stayed right along the water. I’d look at the sunset along the Straits of Mackinac.” Harris also received a lot of thumbs-up from people when riding. “I got so many compliments on it,” he said. “There’s a real camaraderie between bikers.” The avid rider takes motorcycling very seriously. He enrolls in training classes every two to three years. Harris recently sold the bike to new friends Mickey and Peggy Benson, of Indiana, who now have matching Honda Shadows of the same jade pearl green and pearl ivory color. Although Harris sold the Honda, he is still riding. He has a 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner motorcycle. He also has a 2001 Ford Mustang convertible. “The Yamaha is a bigger bike. I couldn’t keep both so I had to let one go. It was so hard because I loved that bike,” said Harris, who keeps in touch with Peggy Benson on Facebook, which gives him a chance to stay tuned to what he calls “The Ongoing Saga of Beachcomber.” Glenn Harris has been known to ride his bike through a local church during a “Biker/Hot Rod Sunday” event. Photo provided by Glenn Harris

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is completely different. People can be out of town, in town, have multiple family members involved and host of other scenarios. His company takes 35% of the profits, and he said they usually can get set up in a couple of days in a standard household. “We have been running into less and less standard households in the last couple of years and more hoarding situations, it seems,” Deneau said. How long it takes also depends on the estate. They’ve done estate sales that take a couple of days and also ones that take two to three weeks, Deneau said. It takes a while, Rodgers said, to price the items in the estate. Her company uses professionals to appraise everything. “Our pricing is based on careful research, years of experience and knowledge of the Detroit metro area market,” Rodgers said in an email. “Pricing is also a practice of knowing what current trends in home decor and decorating are popular.” Both Rodgers and Deneau said it deSee ESTATE SALES on page 13A

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pends on the family when it comes to what happens to the items that aren’t sold. “Our cleanout process includes selling items as a lot or bundle for deep discounts, donating leftover items to charity, utilizing refuse disposal services and sometimes even having free days,” Rodgers said in an email. Deneau said his company works with Grace Centers of Hope to donate items not sold. “There’s certain things that Grace Centers of Hope won’t take,” Deneau said. “So we really focus hard during the estate sale utilizing Facebook Marketplace, utilizing Craigslist, utilizing specialty groups to try and get rid of items that may not be donatable after the sale.” Both Rodgers and Deneau said there does need to be empathy and compassion when getting ready for an estate sale. Rodgers said an estate sale doesn’t necessarily happen because a loved one dies; it can be for any number of reasons. Deneau said he’s signed contracts with a 90-year-old going into assisted living and a 21-year-old who lost her parents. “You have a lot of people that can

staff, projects and strategic goals. “Though my mobility is reduced as the disease progresses, ALS doesn’t damage mental functioning, allowing me to mentor staff or build a report for council despite physical disability. At this point, I use a walker to get around, so any accommodations I require are no different than a wheelchair user or otherwise physically disabled staff member.” Because city management requires a lot out of a person, Pollet felt it was time to leave his role as assistant city manager. “Every day involves whiplash, jumping from budget to an HR issue, park improvements to a police situation, etc. The job requires prioritizing the city whenever and wherever you are,” he said. “I’m now at a point where I would rather prioritize myself and my loved ones over my career (despite how much I enjoy it). I feel like I’ve made a marked contribution to our community through my time serving Macomb and Oakland residents. I’m content in walking away knowing that.” Pollet was Joe Gacioch’s first hire after he officially became city manager in 2019. Gacioch said Pollet was instrumental in how Ferndale was able to respond to troubles that impacted the city during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We were really working closely on a

deal with the situation, but you have a lot of people that you really need to be kind to and you need to walk them through the process very slowly or else they won’t make it through the process,” Deneau said. They also both said they have dealt with difficult customers who come to estate sales. Rodgers has security at their sales. “My company is run by myself and my husband, who is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL,” Rodgers said in the email. She said he “is in charge of security at every sale, and our dedicated staff members all work together to keep everyone safe and shopping happily.” People looking to host estate sales should be diligent about looking at reviews for a company, and they have to be careful of who they hire. “But you need to be very diligent about your Google and your Yelp reviews,” Deneau said. “Because you can very, very easily hire a company that can take advantage of you.” To get an estate sale started, Deneau said, people should take out anything they want to keep and then call an estate sale company. “You really don’t have to lift another finger other than taking the stuff out that you want,” Deneau said.

day-to-day basis trying to navigate all of the changes in policy and rules and changes that we would have to make, staffing changes and staffing communications we’d have to make,” he said. “Kyle was really attached to the hip as a partner. He was vital to helping us work through that. Beyond that, he’s fundamentally improved our systems through the budget process and capital planning.” Gacioch said what Pollet especially brought to the table was “acumen with analysis” and his ability to understand information in a way that “fundamentally changed the way” Ferndale plans for capital. “Kyle implemented a capital improvement program and helped us organize and project needs over a six-year basis,” he said. “He created a system to help us prioritize major critical investments that align with our new program-based budgeting. So he put a logic on the capital plan that, before Kyle, I don’t know that we were in a position to implement. “Why that’s important is because here we are today working through a facilities task force with long-term facilities needs and we have a basis now to make recommendations and arguments based on Kyle’s work with the capital plan, and it completely aligns with the budget process,” he continued. “So, with his skill sets and his views on things —

his sensibilities on things were what enabled us to be in this position. That’s a cool thing about the government. His fingerprints are on the system now. They’re all over the system. If you look at our budget, if you look at our capital plan, it’s all him. It’s all there.” Echoing Gacioch’s sentiments, Mayor Melanie Piana said Pollet brought much depth to his role as assistant city manager, and she highlighted his ability to create change in Ferndale’s budgeting system, as well as his help with responsibilities outside the city. “I always relied on him for his political astuteness on strategy as well as helping me prepare for my White House visit with elected officials, Vice President Harris, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm,” she said. “He’s always helped me prepare for my role as mayor and he’s been a tremendous partner.” Pollet said local government is the crucible where service and policy meet, and being able to see the results of decisions made by their team affect the quality of life for Ferndale residents has been rewarding. “It is hard to run a city, but it is worth it when you see the positive impact you can make,” he said. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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Weidman, a former UFC middleweight champion and New York native, has been a charitable figure throughout his career. Weidman raised money for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, which also affected his home, and raised money and served on the board of directors for Live to Fight, which helps mixed martial artists who are battling lifethreatening injuries. Still recovering from an injury, Weidman wasn’t going to be stopped from not only being a part of something special, but also eyeing an accolade on the course. “Even though I’m playing on a broken leg right now, I’m planning to do some big things here,” Weidman said. “I plan on breaking the course record.” Along with Weidman, Hollywood stars Kevin James (“Grown Ups”), Kevin Dillon (“Entourage”), David Henrie (“Wizards of Waverly Place”) and Jana Kramer (“One Tree Hill”) were joined by athletes Evander Holyfield, John Starks, Spud Webb, Tom Izzo, Calvin Johnson, Sterling Sharpe and many more actors and sports icons. While the A-listers have likely been able to try their hands at some of the best golf courses around the world, Michigan held its own and stood tall in the court of public opinion, including with Wahlberg. “There’s so much great golf here, it’s crazy,” Wahlberg said. “You drive every 2 miles, there’s another great golf course. When I fell in love with Michigan and Detroit, it was a magic summer. I was here shooting a movie, but I was playing various golf courses, experienced Dream Cruise, great food, and met great friends. It was an unforgettable time. I had my family here, so I always try to come back as often as possible.” One of those great friends is Feldman, whose friendship has now carried over to their families and even business opportunities in Wahlburgers for Feldman and automotive opportunities for Wahlberg. The duo’s bond is as tight-knit as it can be, and their impact together helped create the invitational, which is the largest celebrity golf event in metro Detroit. “This is like my brother right here, and we always bust each other’s chops,” Wahlberg said. “We have a lot of fun and we have a lot of laughs. It’s like family.” As the event wrapped up this year, expectations only seemed to be heightened for the fourth annual invitational in 2024. This year introduced the “Golf Ball,” which was an after-golf cocktail party where attendees could converse with celebrities and bid on auction items.

LEFT: Mila Sikes, 8, of Sterling Heights, talks with Mark Wahlberg and Jay Feldman at the third annual Feldman Automotive Children’s Miracle Celebrity Invitational at Detroit Golf Club Aug. 28. ABOVE: Golfers, as they head to tee off, get a clap-out from the Children’s Miracle Network families. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Especially when the weather is cooperating, Feldman said, there’s no better time together than a relaxed golf scramble, especially when it’s for a special cause. “It’s so addictive,” Feldman said. “Every year it gets bigger, and we’re going to plan for next year and how to double it and create ways for more revenue for the kids.” Izzo is still working on improving his golf game. “My golf game still sucks,” Izzo said. “I’ll stick with my day job a little while longer. When my day job is over, I’ll get better at golf.” For more information or to donate to the Children’s Miracle Network or the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, visit beaumont.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org and markwahlbergyouthfoundation.org. Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS STAFF CLIMB UHURU PEAK ON MOUNT KILIMANJARO

BIRMINGHAM — Two staff members of Birmingham Public Schools recently braved an international adventure. Cynthia Sherman, a Groves High School science teacher, and Joanna McKinney, Bingham Farms Elementary principal, recently returned from a trip to Tanzania, where they conquered Uhuru Peak on Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in Africa. The 55.3-mile trek took eight days to complete. During their journey, they traveled through various climate zones and ultimately reached an elevation of 19,341 feet.

SHELBY JOINS THE BATTLE OF THE BADGES SOFTBALL GAME SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/CHESTERFIELD — Residents can cheer on their Shelby Township police officers as they play the Chesterfield Police Department in the Battle of the Badges at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, at Jimmy John’s Field, 7001 Auburn Road in Utica. The gates will open at 1 p.m., and tickets cost $10, though kids ages 12 and younger will be admitted for free. There will be a face painter, live music and more.

Christian Financial Credit Union’s Outreach & Impact Foundation presented a $3,000 grant to Champ Life of St. Clair Shores. From left to right, Ashley Geddes from Christian Financial, Tommy Sheerer from Champ Life, Christine Quitter and Barb Trbovich from Christian Financial. Photo provided Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation

LOCAL NONPROFIT AWARDED GRANT CRWC to hold beer-, wine-tasting event

The Clinton River Watershed Council will present a Crafts on the Clinton beer and wine tasting event at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Dodge Park Farmers Market Pavilion, 40620 Utica Road. The event will also feature food, music and art vendors. Attendees have to show ID proving their age of 21 years or up. Purchase tickets by visiting bit.ly/3DD6EW3.

METRO DETROIT — According to a press release, the Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation has awarded Champ Life a $3,000 grant. This grant comes part of the foundation’s biggest award to four local nonprofits. The nonprofits awarded the grants are Champ Life ($3,000), The Daisy Project ($2,500), Single Family Living ($1,000) and Money Matters for Youth ($1,000). Champ Life, based in St. Clair Shores, hosts a residential camp for area foster children “to help build self-esteem and a sense of pride and accomplishment,” the press release said. They offer activities for children such as horseback riding, kayaking, swimming and more. “Our annual kid’s camp helps children who have experienced tremendous abandonment and loss begin to feel a sense of value and worth,” said Tommy Sheerer, pastor/director at Champ Life. “So many children will experience hope and healing because of the Christian Financial Outreach & Impact Foundation’s generosity.”

EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H OF T E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY E WE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Man accused of ripping necklace from woman’s neck

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 9 p.m. Aug. 4, officers were dispatched to a restaurant on Peabody Street for a strong-arm robbery. The victim, a 34-year-old woman from Oak Park, reported that the suspect, a 36-year-old man from Redford, had ripped a necklace and pendant valued at $15,500 from her neck as she sat in the bar area. The witness said she followed the suspect, who is her ex-boyfriend, outside and saw him drive away. Several witnesses to the encounter corroborated the victim’s story. An investigation was ongoing.

Troy woman bangs on police barrier with chair

BIRMINGHAM — On Aug. 14 at approximately 7 a.m, officers were dispatched to the front lobby of the Birmingham Police Department for an individual hitting the plexiglass barrier with a chair. Officers observed damage to the chair and plexiglass consistent with being struck by an object. The suspect, a 35-year-old woman from Troy, appeared intoxicated and refused to answer officers’ questions. She was arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property.

Police retrieve stolen vehicle, apprehend suspects after foot chase

SOUTHFIELD — Officers responded to the 23000 block of Lawn Road for a report of a stolen 2019 Chevrolet Silverado at 5:46 a.m. Aug. 7. The reporting party stated that he had left the vehicle unlocked with the keys inside. While speaking with the victim, other officers located the stolen vehicle, which led to a foot chase with the suspects. Police arrested the suspects and recovered a firearm.

Heated argument leads to arrests

SOUTHFIELD — Officers responded to a report of gunshots heard at 11:36 a.m. Aug. 9. When officers arrived at the scene at Fairfax and 10 Mile Road, it was determined that there had been a verbal dispute between the two parties, which led to the armed party firing at the other individual. No injuries were sustained, and officers arrested the suspects and confiscated the firearm.

Home broken into, flooded

SOUTHFIELD — A woman’s home in the 18000 block of South Drive was broken into between 12:30 and 8 a.m. Aug. 14. The method of entry is unknown; however, the

sink was left on, which led to the residence being flooded. It is unknown what was taken during the incident.

Challenger stolen with 2 guns in it

NOVI — A thief stole a white 2020 Dodge Challenger that contained two guns and a laptop while the owner shopped at Macy’s department store at Twelve Oaks Mall between 3 p.m. and 4:37 p.m. July 21. The Dodge Challenger reportedly had a black shaker hood scoop. The owner told police that he kept a black and gray .38 caliber Smith & Wesson between the driver’s seat and the center console, according to the report. He also stated that he had a .40 caliber black Smith & Wesson in the glove box, which he kept locked. He told police that both guns were registered to him. Seeing broken glass in the parking lot, police determined that the thief had broken the driver’s side window to gain access to the car. The owner was able to track his vehicle using his SiriusXM satellite radio app to the area of Davison and Rosemont in Detroit. He was also able to remotely turn off the engine using the app. Novi police then reached out to Detroit police to ask them to search the location for the vehicle. Meanwhile, the victim’s second cellphone was pinging in the vicinity of Nordstrom’s at the mall. His personal and work phones were recovered on the west side of the ring road, in between The Enclaves and Walton Woods. It was noted that the victim had three phones, two personal and one work. He used the one that he had on his person to locate the other two. The personal phone that was recovered was collected as evidence, as officers observed latent fingerprints on the device. The man consented to have his prints and DNA gathered to eliminate his prints from the search for the culprit. According to the report, officers told the man that he should not go to Detroit to look for his vehicle; however, if he did and was able to locate his vehicle, then he needed to contact Detroit police immediately. Mall security was not able to provide police with any video footage of the incident, according to the report. The Dodge owner contacted police again at 7:19 p.m. to inform them that he had located his vehicle. He said he had gone to the exact location on his GPS, and his vehicle was in the backyard of an abandoned residence on Rosemont Drive in Detroit. He said he knew it was his car by the license plate as well as the fact that the vehicle started for him, as he had the keys. The man told police that the guns and the laptop were not in the vehicle. He was not able to get

the vehicle to go into gear. Novi’s police dispatchers contacted Detroit police three times asking for officers to respond to the Rosemont Drive location. The man was able to take possession of the vehicle, which had damage to the driver’s side front glass, front windshield, mirror and glove box. He told police he would be paying for the repairs out of pocket, according to the report. Novi police said that the .40 caliber handgun was recovered by Sterling Heights police July 28. According to the Novi police report, a Sterling Heights police report shows that the gun had been used in a robbery and was being held as evidence. Novi police informed the owner and gave him the contact information for a Sterling Heights detective. The other handgun has not been recovered.

Troy police recover stolen van

TROY — Police officers located a reportedly stolen U-Haul van near the intersection of Maple Road and Stephenson Highway at 10:09 a.m. July 25 after the vehicle’s location was reported to the police. After initiating a traffic stop on the vehicle, the officers confirmed it was the vehicle that had been stolen in Warren. The driver, a 33-year-old Clinton Township woman, was arrested on one charge of possessing/receiving a stolen vehicle.

Alleged catalytic converter thief caught

TROY — A 45-year-old Warren man was arrested in connection with several larcenies in the area, including the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles. He was taken into custody at 5:27 a.m. July 28 in the 2300 block of Coolidge Highway. After observing the suspect steal catalytic converters, Troy detectives boxed in his vehicle in the area of 13 Mile and Southfield roads. According to the police, the suspect refused to follow commands and accelerated his vehicle forward, ramming the police vehicle in front of him. The driver was then removed from the vehicle and taken into custody. A handgun was located in the vehicle. The suspect was charged with two counts of larceny from a motor vehicle, one count of possession of a firearm by a felon, one count of possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony, one count of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, and one count of driving with a suspended license.

SUVs taken from hospital parking lot

ROYAL OAK — Two vehicles were reported stolen Aug. 9-10 from Corewell Beaumont Hospital at 3601 W. 13 Mile Road. The first was a 2022 Dodge Durango taken between 9:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. The second was

a 2023 Dodge Durango taken between 11:30 p.m. and 7:15 a.m. Both vehicles were stolen from the employee parking lot.

Cosmetic items stolen

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Merchandise was reportedly stolen from a retail pharmacy store located on Haggerty Road between 4:52 and 4:59 p.m. Aug. 7. Two females entered the store, took multiple cosmetic items, and left without paying, according to a report. The case was turned over to a detective for review.

Luxury goods stolen at gunpoint

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a masked gunman robbed a 47-year-old Warren man at around 10 p.m. Aug. 10. The incident occurred on the street in the 1000 block of East Eight Mile Road. The suspect allegedly pointed a black handgun at the victim and took several items. The stolen items include Cartier glasses, a gold necklace, two diamond necklaces, and a Cartier watch, as well as $700-$800 in cash. The investigation was ongoing.

Chain fence broken

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a chain fence in a parking lot belonging to the city of Hazel Park was damaged around 6:54 p.m. Aug. 9. The incident occurred at a park near East Robert Avenue and Dequindre Road. There was allegedly a group of men who fled the scene in a vehicle that had been reported stolen out of Westland. The getaway vehicle is described as a gray 2018 Hyundai Elantra. Police were investigating.

Sign stolen during vehicle break-in

BERKLEY — Police responded to a report of larceny from an automobile at 6:02 a.m. Aug. 4 in the 2000 block of Columbia Road, near 11 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway. The report states that a 70-year-old Berkley woman’s vehicle had been broken into. Police found broken glass near the vehicle and what appeared to be the entry point to get inside. The woman told police that a box that contained a Christmas wreath with candles had been taken from the vehicle and placed on the porch, where she found it in the morning. She also noticed that a crossing guard stop sign with LED lights, issued to her by the city of Huntington Woods, was missing. The value of the crossing guard sign was estimated at approximately $150.