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March 2, 2020 – March 8, 2020
Chief of Police Elvin Barren Prepared by Mark Malott Neighborhood Watch Coordinator 248-796-5415 Commercial Burglaries: Date/Time Address (block range) Method of Entry Description/Suspect Information From: 03/07/2020 29000 Southfield Rd. Keys were most R/P (employee for business) arrived at 3:30am. He 3:45pm ( Commercial - Bagels) likely used to discovered that the front door was unlocked. To: 03/08/2020 enter business. The manager for store arrived on scene and entered 3:30pm the business. She found the safe was open in the back and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the safe. There were no signs of forced entry on the front door or the safe. The manager advises that several employees have keys for business and know the combination for the safe. There are surveillance cameras at the business but they were not available at time of report.
From: 03/06/2020 21000 Melrose Ave. No forced entry. R/P states he came into business on Sunday to pick up 6:00pm ( Commercial - Office) some equipment and noticed that several items were To: 03/08/2020 missing from the business. There were no signs of any 3:00pm forced entry. Suspect(s); Unknown, possibly cleaning crew. Taken; Appliances from the kitchen, computer monitors, flat screen televisions, and possibly materials from the shop area. Time Frame: Friday 03/06/2020, close of business 6:00pm- to the time of report 03/08/2020 at approx. 3:00pm.
Tips: ❖ Do not display valuable items in windows when closed for business ❖ Contact the Southfield Police Crime Prevention Bureau for a free security inspection (248) 796-5409
Home Invasion:
Date/Time Address (block range) Method of Entry Description/Suspect Information 03/06/2020 23000 W Nine Mile Rd. Entry through Several Officers were dispatched to MDOP that just 10:49am unlocked door. occurred at Golf Course in the 23000 Block of Lahser Rd. One of the suspects that was seen by employees was a light skinned black male wearing a black coat with a red hoodie underneath, blue jeans and a black backpack. Last seen running towards 9 Mile Rd. While searching the area for suspects a citizen approached Officers stating he was leaving his residence and saw a guy in dark clothing run behind his house. Officers responded and found the door from the garage to the home open. The citizen advised he had just closed the door. K-9 Officer found suspect on the second floor of the home hiding. The suspect stated he was hiding from someone who was talking to him by the Golf Course. Didn’t explain why he had to run from this person? The suspects clothing matched the description of one of the suspects involved in MDOP at the golf course. Officers performed a pat down of suspect and found two knives on his person. Both knives were confiscated and later placed into property. Golf Course employees positively identified subject as one of the suspects involved in MDOP. Suspect was arrested for Entering w/o Permission of citizens residence in the 23000 Block of W. 9 Mile Rd. The MDOP is under further investigation.
03/07/2020 18000 Westover Ave Front door was Officers were dispatched to the 18000 Block of 2:28am kicked in. Westover for a domestic complaint. Information was given that the suspect (wife) arrived at her husband’s house and kicked the front door in. The wife is still on scene. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to both parties involved. The R/P (male) stated that he is in the process of a divorce with suspect and they have been separated for 3 years. The suspect has never stayed at the residence which is owned by R/P’s uncle. The suspect forced her way into the residence by kicking the front door in and confronted R/P while he was sleeping. She confronted R/P about another woman. R/P stated nothing physical happened but he escorted her out of the house. R/P states he got a PPO against his wife and would like Officers to serve her. The female told Officers that the front door was unlocked and she walked into the residence to confront R/P about another woman. She doesn’t know how the door frame and deadbolt were damaged? Officers attempted to contact the homeowner to no avail. The R/P stated he didn’t wish to prosecute. The female suspect was served PPO and RPI’d.
03/08/2020 28000 Franklin River Dr. Forced Apartment Officers were dispatched to the 28000 Block of 3:46pm (Apartments) Door open. Franklin River Dr. for a report of a suspicious person in the hallway trying to force themselves into the R/P's apartment. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to the R/P. >>>>>>>>>>>>> R/P stated her neighbor knocked on her door and Citizens should covered the peep hole so she could not see who was never open their at the door. When R/P asked who was at the door, the door for anyone neighbor said it was the Police. R/P recognized her unless its neighbors voice and asked him what he wanted. The someone you neighbor stated he needed to talk to her about know and you something but was not specific. R/P opened her door a want to let them few inches to talk to him and he attempted to force his in. way into the home. The suspect made it approx. four >>>>>>>>>>>>>> feet into R/P’s apartment before she forced him back into the hallway with a door security stick. While Officers were interviewing victim, the suspect came out of his apartment carrying victim’s security stick. Officers immediately secured suspect and while patting him down they located a handgun in his waistband. (Suspect has a valid CPL) After completing their investigation, Officers took the suspect into custody for Home Invasion I. The handgun was taken for safe keeping.
Tips: ❖ Let trusted neighbors know if you are not going to be at home ❖ Be cautious about who you let in your home for service and repairs ❖ Contact the Southfield Police Crime Prevention Bureau for a free home security inspection (248) 796-5409 Automobile Thefts: Date/Time Address (block range) Year, Make, Model Details Status 03/04/2020 24000 Telegraph Rd. RS – Recovered Stolen Officer was dispatched to Car Rental in the 24000 10:03am (Commercial- Car Rental) Manufacturer Block of Telegraph Rd. on a report of a recovered CHEVROLET Model stolen vehicle. EQUINOX Color The vehicle was a Silver 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. SIL - Silver or Aluminum The vehicle was reported stolen/failed to return Vehicle Year by Car Rental on 02/26/2020. The vehicle was 2018 Body Style brought back to the business on 03/04/2020, 4D - 4 Door State earlier in the morning by an unknown male who FLORIDA License Year immediately left the premises. 2020 The person who originally rented the vehicle has Description SILVER CHEVY been identified and incident is under further EQUINOX Notes investigation. Recovered at Car Rental
Status From: 03/05/2020 25000 Shiawassee Rd. S R – Stolen & Recovered Victim states his vehicle was parked at his 12:15am ( Apartments) Manufacturer Apartment Complex in the 25000 Block of FORD To: 03/05/2020 Model Shiawassee Rd. ECONOLINE 4:40am Color Sometime between 12:15am- 4:40am someone WHI - White Vehicle Year stole the vehicle. No suspect information. 2004 Body Style DPD recovered the vehicle on 03/08/2020 at VN - Van or Panel 8:24pm in their city. There was damage to the State MI ignition and steering column. License Year 2020 No arrests were made. Description 2004 FORD ECONOLINE Notes DENT ON DRIVER SIDE FENDER
Status 03/05/2020 24000 Evergreen Rd. RS – Recovered Stolen On 03/05/2020 at 10:30am, Southfield Officers 10:29am Manufacturer and Detectives were informed that an unknown CHEVROLET Model male will be attempting to sell a Stolen Chevrolet SILVERADO Color Silverado to an Undercover Officer in the parking Vehicle Year 2005 lot of business in the 24000 Block of Evergreen Body Style State MI Rd. At 12:45pm, Officers observed the stolen License Year vehicle pull into the parking lot and park. 2020 Description Officers boxed the vehicle in w/o incident and Stolen Silverado (No Plate) the driver was removed from the vehicle and taken into custody for receiving and concealing a stolen vehicle. He was transported to the Southfield Jail and lodged.
Tips: ❖ Never leave your vehicle running unattended ❖ Park in areas where your vehicle is viewable if possible ❖ Use commercially available security devices Larceny:
Date/Time Address (block range) Item Taken Details
Status From: 03/03/2020 27000 Greenfield Rd. S - Stolen Victim states sometime between 03/03/2020 6:10pm ( Apartments) Description 6:10pm & 03/04/2020 7:02am someone took her Catalytic Converter was taken To: 03/04/2020 from 2010 Ford Escape. catalytic converter from her 2010 Ford Escape. 7:02am No suspect information.
Status 03/05/2020 25000 Telegraph Rd. S - Stolen A Southfield Police Evidence Technician was 8:42am (Vacant Restaurant) Description dispatched to the 25000 Block of Telegraph Rd. Alarm/Cameras/Motion Detectors/thermostats, Tin Metal The building is currently vacant. Off the Interior Walls, Copper R/P Is an Employee and Representative of the Pipes former restaurant. R/P advises that the franchisee hired an auction company to auction off all his equipment in the restaurant. The franchisee owned the cooking equipment such as smokers, grills, etc. R/P advises that the franchisee removed more items from the restaurant than what belonged to him; Including such items as the alarm system; cameras, motion detectors, thermostats, exit signs, tin metal off the walls & copper pipe had been cut out of the back room including up in the ceiling. Suspect has been identified. (Possibly a Civil Matter.)
Status 03/03/2020 21000 Hilltop St. A - Attacked R/P reported that two of his vehicles were 5:30pm (Multi Industrial) Manufacturer broken into during an unknown time frame. FORD Model Both of victims Ford Econoline Vans were parked ECONOLINE WAGON Color in the parking lot in the 21000 Block of Hilltop St. Vehicle Year 2007 Both vehicles had damage to the door handles Body Style State MI and locks. The 2007 had a battery in the vehicle Description that was stolen and the 2006 had damage to the 2007 Ford Van >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ignition. No suspect information. Status I -Attacked Manufacturer FORD Model ECONOLINE VAN Color Vehicle Year 2006 Body Style State MI Description 2006 Ford Van. There was damage to the ignition. Possible Attempt UDAA. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Status From: 03/03/2020 20000 Charlton Sq. S – Stolen Owner came into the front desk to report 8:30pm ( Apartm ent Complex) Description someone stole her catalytic converter from her Catalytic Converter was Taken To: 03/04/2020 from 2007 Ford 2007 Ford. The incident occurred at victims 7:30am (Unknown Model) Apartment Complex sometime between 8:30pm and the following morning at 7:30am. No suspect information.
Status 03/05/2020 24000 Lahser Rd. S - Stolen On 03/06/2020 Southfield Police School Resource 8:02pm (High School) Description Officer was advised by Principal at the school Credit Card that a teacher had her credit card information taken by a student. Information was gathered that the student had gone through the teachers purse and took several photo’s, front and back of the teacher’s credit card. Later the same day the teacher received a call from her credit card company regarding several charges to her account that were suspected of being fraudulent. Witnesses stated that the student was bragging about she had taken the teachers credit card information and had used it to make several purchases. The student was identified and was interviewed by school administration. The student made admissions to taking the teachers credit card information. The student was identified and incident is under investigation.
Tips: ❖ Ensure your vehicle is locked at all times and valuables are out of sight. ❖ Thieves wait for the right time and will move quickly ❖ Even if playing sports at a park ensure your vehicle is locked
Armed Robbery: Date/Time Address (block range) Item Taken Details None Reported:
Tips: ❖ Always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious incidents or persons to your local police. ❖ If something doesn’t appear right or someone looks like they are up to no good, call the police immediately ❖ Trust your intuition Unarmed Robbery:
None Reported:
Tips: ❖ Always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious incidents or persons to your local police Be on the Look Out Highlights: Arrests by SPD Officers: Special Attention: Shooting Investigation OWI= Operate While Impaired 03/03/2020 3:11am OUIN= Operate Under Influence Narcotics Greenfield Rd. & J L Hudson Dr. (Bus Stop) LFA= Larceny from Auto Officers responded to Hospital in the 16000 Block of R&C= Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property 9 Mile Rd. reference a gunshot victim that claimed he DWLS= Driving with Suspended License was shot near the bus shelter. Officers found signs of A&B= Assault & Battery fresh blood near the bus stop on JL Hudson Dr. No CSC= Criminal Sexual Conduct spent shell casings or spent rounds were recovered. CCW/CPL= Carrying Concealed Weapon Victim stated he got off the bus and heard gunshots NOLOP= No Operator License on Person but did not realize he was hit. Victim claims that R/A= Robbery Armed several persons from the bus scattered after hearing RNA= Robbery Not Armed the gunshots. (Nobody reported incident.) PWID= Possession with Intent to Deliver A short time later victim observed blood in his boot PPO= Personal Protection Order so he went to the hospital to get it checked out. PBT= Preliminary Breath Test It was determined that victim suffered a Gun Shot R/P= Reporting Party Wound to his left shin that exited out his left calf. VCSA= Violation Controlled Substance Act The injury was not life threatening. Note: The “victim” refused to write out a statement w/o his attorney present?
Special Attention: CCW/ DWLS- 1- Arrest Armed Robbery/ Shots Fired 03/02/2020 4:22pm (Party Store) Northland Dr. & Greenfield Rd. 19000 Block of W. 10 Mile Rd. Officers were driving south on Greenfield Rd, south of Nine Mile Rd when they observed a Chevy Cobalt with a temporary license plate. 01/23/2020 7:30pm After running the plate in LEIN, it came back no record. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and contacted the driver. From: Southfield Police Department After asking the driver for her license, registration & proof of Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 8:19 AM Subject: News Release insurance the driver responded that her license was suspended and her license plate was cancelled. On January 23, 2020 at approximately 7:30 p.m., an armed Officers confirmed that the female’s driver’s license was suspended robbery occurred at Party Store located in the 19000 Block of and the last license plate for vehicle was cancelled in 2018. W. 10 Mile Rd. The suspect entered the store and demanded that the employee put money inside a bag or he would shoot. The driver was taken into custody for DWLS. During the search The employee dove behind the counter at which point the incident to the arrest of suspect vehicle Officers recovered a Taser in a suspect began to flee the store. While fleeing, the suspect fired black case on top of the passenger seat. Officers tested the Taser and a shot at the clerk. Once outside, the suspect fired a second it was functional. The driver did not have a CPL. The driver was also shot toward the front door. The clerk was not injured. charged with CCW.
The suspect is described as a black male, possibly 20-30 years old, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans. The suspect has a tattoo on his right hand.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000.00 reward if credible information is received that leads to the apprehension of the suspect. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts or identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Southfield Police Department at 248-796-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-SPEAK UP.
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A&B Police Officer, A&B on 2- Faculty/ Administrators and Disorderly Conduct- 1- Arrest 03/03/2020 9:51am 24000 Block of Lahser Rd (High School) On 03/03/2020 at approx. 9:10am Southfield Police Resource Officer was notified via school radio that a teacher needed assistance with a student in her classroom. It was later learned that the student was causing a disturbance in the hallway, threatened and assaulted a teacher. The student was located and escorted to the main office. A second Liaison Officer also made the school to assist the other Officer. When the original Officer on scene went to speak with the teacher the student became upset because Administration was going to suspend the student. The student started swearing at administrators causing a School Disturbance and attempted to leave the office. He physically knocked one of the administrators out of the way to flee the office. The second Officer, now on scene intervened and attempted to stop the student. The student stated, “I’m not afraid of the Police” and attempted to assault to wit “punch” Officer with his fist. Officer attempted to secure the student and was injured during this exchange to wit his wrist was cut and bleeding when attempting to hand cuff the student. The first Officer on scene returned to the Office and Officers took the student into custody for A&B Police Officer, A&B on two faculty/ administrators and Disorderly Conduct. A Southfield Police Evidence Technician took photos of Officers injury. The student was taken to Children’s Village and his parents were notified.
Possession of Crack Cocaine- 1- Arrest 03/04/2020 8:05pm Evergreen Rd. & E/B I-696 Officers were on routine patrol when they conducted a Lein Check on a Gray Cadillac CTS. The plate returned 'no record on computer'. After stopping the vehicle. There were two occupants in the vehicle. During Officers investigation, it was discovered that the female passenger had stuffed a crack pipe and a small bottle down the front of her pants. Officers also observed suspected white powder associated with the passenger’s wallet which she had placed on the dash of the vehicle. Further investigation by Officers led to the recovery of suspected cocaine inside the wallet. The suspected powder was Field Tested by a Southfield Police Evidence Technician and the result was positive for possible presence of Cocaine. The passenger was taken into custody for Possession of Cocaine.
Indecent Exposure- 1- Arrest 03/05/2020 2:13pm 24000 Northwestern Hwy Apt #: 150 (Commercial- Office) Officers were dispatched to business on a report of a male inside the lobby masturbating. Upon arrival, Officers observed a B/M matching the description walking away from the location. Officers stopped and identified him as the subject in question. Officers interviewed witnesses, probable cause was established and the suspect was taken into custody. The suspect is a registered sex offender, and non-compliant. He was taken into custody for Indecent Exposure.
Domestic Assault- 1- Arrest 03/05/2020 1:33pm 27000 Northwestern Hwy Room #: 115 (Hotel) Officers responded to Domestic Assault at Hotel in the 27000 Block of Northwestern Hwy. It was reported that the female half attempted to stab the male half and fled to another nearby hotel. Officers located and spoke to the male half. The male half provided video of the female lunging at him attempting to stab him. The male wasn’t hurt but there was a 3-4” cut in his jacket from the knife. Additional Officers located the female half at the hotel just around the corner from where the incident occurred. Officers interviewed the female and she consented to a search of her person and property. Officers located a knife in the female’s black leather purse. The knife was confiscated and after completing their investigation probable cause was established and the female was taken into custody for Domestic F/A.
It’s Tax Time, Citizens Should Be Aware of CCW/ Felonious Assault w/ a Firearm- 1- Arrest Scams That Are Out There! 03/07/2020 3:36pm Report Scams to the Federal Trade 26000 block of Evergreen Rd. Commission. (Commercial- Café) Officer was at business placing an order when he observed two 1-877-382-4357 subjects & vehicles in the drive thru that appeared to have been >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> involved in an accident. Someone calls to ask for money. When Officer went outside to investigate the two subjects were Are they who they say they are? exchanging words and one of the subjects stated, “What’s up” lifted Stop! his left arm up from his left side, exposing a black handgun inside of a Check it Out. black holster. Don’t wire money if someone asks you to! Officer immediately identified himself and drew his department issued >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> weapon and ordered subject to drop his weapon. The subject Some tax scams involve unexpected refunds that are immediately complied and placed the handgun on the front driver’s deposited into personal bank accounts. Scammers seat of his vehicle. Officer conducted a pat down of subject, radioed then impersonate IRS agents, alter the Caller ID for assistance and secured subjects handgun. information and contact the refund recipient advising Additional Officers arrived and all parties involved were interviewed, them the money must be returned before facing including employees from business. arrest, deportation or suspension of their driver’s Victim stated that he was in the drive thru and after receiving his order license. The target will be asked to return the refund he tried to exit but suspect’s vehicle was blocking him. Victim sounded through a gift card or wire transfer or the caller will his horn and suspect wouldn’t move up to let him out. Victim then attempt to get personal information from their began yelling out his window for suspect to move up. At this point the target. suspect exited his vehicle and threatened victim, he reached into his pocket and told victim he could take his life. Victim didn’t see what the Citizen’s Beware- The IRS will not do the suspect had in his hand but he felt threatened. Officers questioned the suspect and asked him if he had a CPL. The following: suspect stated no. The suspect was taken into custody for CCW & Felonious Assault with a Firearm. • Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Generally, the IRS will first mail you a bill. Resisting & Obstructing/ DWLS- 1- Arrest 03/08/2020 4:50pm • Threaten to bring in local police or other law- Inkster Rd. & Byron St. enforcement groups to have you arrested for not Officer stopped a vehicle for several traffic violations. paying. After contact was made with the driver, the driver refused to roll his window down and only cracked it. • Demand payment without giving you the Officer advised the driver why he stopped him and asked him for his opportunity to question or appeal the amount they license, registration and proof of insurance. The driver refused to say you owe. provide any information. The driver asked why he was stopped. After explaining the reason for the stop again, the driver still refused to • Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the provide his driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance and phone. rolled his window up all the way. A LEIN check revealed that the subject had a suspended driver’s Should you receive an unexpected /erroneous tax license and outstanding warrants out of Macomb County and Livonia. refund – contact the IRS either through their website There was a woman standing in the driveway of the residence. Officer www.irs.gov Tax Topic Number 161 - Returning an asked her if she knew the individual driving the vehicle. Erroneous Refund or Call the IRS toll-free at 800-829- She advised it was her boyfriend and she attempted to reason with 1040 (individual) or 800-829-4933 (business). him and told him to provide his ID to Officers. He still refused to The FCC further warns that criminals have even identify himself. started using imposter tax preparation sites. Look The driver was taken into custody for DWLS & Resisting & Obstructing. alike Tax Preparation Services capture your personal It was discovered that the driver had a Suspended Driver’s License information while you believe they are e-filing your with 14 Suspensions and 2 Prior Convictions. tax return. Your information is now used to commit fraud. Always use trusted sites and be careful when clicking. When using an online tax preparation service, look for the tax preparer identification number. The IRS requires all paid tax preparers to have one before filing any returns.