Police arrest man for allegedly stealing iPad during Facebook Marketplace exchange
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A man was charged for allegedly stealing an iPad during a Facebook Marketplace exchange in Shelby Township earlier this month.
Jared Tyhir Barber, 21, of Shelby Township, was arraigned Oct. 10 in 41A District Court and charged with larceny, along with assaulting, resisting and obstructing a police officer. He was given a $50,000 cash or surety bond.
The seller had listed an iPad 16 for sale on Facebook Marketplace and arranged to meet Barber, the potential buyer, in the area of the Pebble Creek Apartments near Utica and Ryan roads Oct. 9, according to police.
When the seller handed Barber the iPad to inspect it before completing the sale, Barber allegedly took off running.
Police soon located Barber, who reportedly continued to flee on foot when ordered to stop. The officer then deployed her Taser, bringing Barber to the ground, and he was taken into custody, according to the police report.
Detectives later executed a search warrant at Barber’s residence, where they recovered the stolen iPad, according to the report.
Shelby Township Chief of Police Robert J. Shelide said he’s proud of
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Proving Grounds
ABOVE: The Packard Proving Grounds’ annual fall open house was held Oct. 19, offering an opportunity to explore the historic site while enjoying a variety of activities for all ages, including a taxi ride in a Packard.
LEFT: The Carpathia Dance Group performs at the Packard Proving Grounds’ fall open house.
RIGHT: Visitors take a gander at the historic cars during the Packard Proving Grounds’ annual fall open house Oct. 19.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
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The Elite Smile Center continues to set the standard for innovative care in the field of implant dentistry. We are excited to be using the Yomi robot for your implant placement! Yomi is the first and only FDA approved system for robotic guidance for dental implant surgery in the United States. Dr. Shakeel Niazi and Dr. Umair Niazi are two of the leading experts in its use, and the Elite Smile Center is one of only two dental practices in Michigan to o er Yomi robotically assisted dental implant surgery to patients. With Yomi’s guidance system, our doctors not only place your implant more accurately than any other way possible, they also perform the procedure in the least invasive way, so you may have no swelling, no pain, and an easier recovery. The procedure is a tissue punch, no scalpel, stitching, cutting or bleeding.
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Township trustees approve $40,000 upgrade for audio, visual systems in board room
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — New audio and visual systems are coming to the Shelby Township board room, which municipal leaders say will enhance township meetings for all attendees.
On Oct. 7, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to hire Advanced Lighting and Sound, the only company to submit a proposal, at a total cost of $39,291 for both the audio system replacement and projector upgrades. The funds will be taken from the township’s capital improvement fund.
The township’s current audio system has reached the end of its life, according to Township Supervisor Rick Stathakis, who said it has become increasingly “unreliable and unpredictable” during township meetings.
“This directly impacts the quality of our public proceedings, as both trustees and attendees depend on clear, consistent audio to follow discussions and decisions,” Stathakis said. “An updated system will ensure that our meetings remain transparent, accessible and professional.”
Community Relations Director Brad Bates said the audio feed of the live broadcast for the board meetings on Shelby TV often fails.
“As we’re trying to fix that audio feed, we pause the whole meeting and pick it back up once the audio is back in, but you never want to interrupt the official broadcast of a meeting,” he said. “This will allow
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Students at Utica Community Schools can get hands-on experience through the district’s sports medicine program, which is now available for a full year as opposed to one semester.
Utica Community Schools expands sport medicine program
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
UTICA — Utica Community Schools has expanded its sports medicine program, part of the district’s career and technical education offerings, from one semester to a full year.
Career and technical education provides programs in woodworking, welding, medical health sciences, design engineering, education and family consumer sciences, computer programming and information technology, architecture and construction trades, automotive and small engine technologies, and business among other educational opportunities.
“We are committed to providing students with these instructional choices to further refine their employability skills and help them identify a rewarding
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career,” the Career and Technical Education page on the UCS website states. “Students enrolled in Career and Technical Education are better prepared for the collaborative nature of college and career.
“Students have the option of investigating a variety of interesting pathways, including (but not limited to) careers in Arts and Communications, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, Human Services and Health Sciences.”
Utica Community Schools stated in a press release that sports medicine is a $15 billion industry, according to a report from Grand View Research, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates the field will add nearly 2,500 jobs over the next 10 years.
The sports medicine course at UCS gives students “extensive training and handson experience” in the field and puts them in a position to earn a nationally recognized credential as a National Academy of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer.
“The students can make it a career and earn money, or it could be a springboard to further their medical training where the patient contact hours support their acceptance into a medical program,” Eisenhower High School teacher Philip Crum said in a press release.
UCS has been offering the course for around three years and currently 90 students are enrolled in the course this semester.
For the first semester, students will learn to provide a wide range of treatments
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us to ensure that audio feed doesn’t cut out, so we don’t have to pause the meeting while we fix it.”
While Stathakis said updating the township’s video system is not an urgent necessity, he stated the current projectors often produce images that are “too dim” for the public to view comfortably, particularly during presentations with detailed text or graphics.
“Upgrading the projectors would significantly improve the public’s experience and engagement during meetings,” he said.
Bates agreed that updated video pro-
and assist with rehab protocols. In the second semester, students will be involved in athletic assessments and athletic conditioning. During the course, the students will have the opportunity to shadow Crum while he works with UCS teams.
“The students follow CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) practices such as taping, exercise techniques and nutrition,” UCS Coordinator of Public Relations Jennifer Kane said in an email.
Greer Nimmo is a student participating in the sports medicine course.
“I play sports and this class really interests me,” Nimmo said in a press release. “I am planning on either physical therapy or athletic training, and this course has been showing me the right way to do things.”
The students also appreciate being able to learn the right and wrong ways to prepare athletes for games.
“For instance, when you tape, it is supposed to pull your ankle to the outside instead of rolling it inside,” Macy Pfaff, another student participating in the sports medicine program, said in a press release. “It will prevent a lot of injuries.”
Crum also said in a press release that he hopes his students will take away an appreciation of “applied anatomy and physiology and that there is science behind all the decision-making processes. I hope they are inspired to work harder and see the impact that they can have on their patients and clients.”
For more information, visit uticak12. org.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
jectors will allow for clearer presentations within the board room.
“If you’re in the board room, sometimes you can’t see the fine details that go up on the projector screens, so it’s a way to make sure we make that experience as good as possible for the residents that come to the board meetings.”
Stathakis said the improvements will “enhance the functionality of the board room and support the township’s commitment to effective communication and transparency.”
“These images will be brighter and the audio will be clearer,” Stathakis said. “Hopefully this will be done sometime in November.”
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
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his officers for their quick response and determination in stopping a suspect who tried to steal from another person.
“When the suspect chose to run, our officers did not hesitate; they pursued him and safely took him into custody. Their actions demonstrate the dedication and commitment our officers show in protecting our community every single day,” Shelide said in a prepared statement.
Barber’s attorney Kenneth D. Vernier, could not be reached immediately for comment at press time. Barber was scheduled for a probable cause conference on Oct. 20, after press time, and a preliminary examination on Oct. 27.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
Shirley Glass Terrace opens, showcases culinary arts students
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Macomb Community College accounting professor
Shirley Glass was an instructor at the school for 55 years, encouraging her students to strive for their personal best and also mentoring her colleagues when needed.
Outside the classroom, the avid art collector could often be found at local art fairs, visiting the Detroit Institute of Arts, or taking in a performance at the Detroit Opera House.
Glass died in 2021. She was 78 and her legacy lives on. Glass, who taught more than 600 classes from 1966 to 2021, gifted MCC her estate by making a $3.2 million donation. According to a college press release, that marked the largest individual contribution in the school’s history. A portion of the donation was put towards constructing a new outdoor dining area at Center Campus called the Shirley Glass Terrace. The new space honors the longtime educator.
“While up-to-date resources, technology and facilities are vital to supporting the work of Macomb Community College, it’s the people of the college that truly make a difference in the lives of our students, residents and community,” MCC President James O. Sawyer IV said in a prepared statement. “Shirley Glass is a shining example. She was wholeheartedly committed to her students, to her colleagues and to the critical role Macomb plays now and in the future of Macomb County.”
The Shirley Glass Terrace is part of a major renovation located adjacent to the Macomb Culinary Institute’s teaching restaurant, the Monarque. The Shirley Glass Terrace and the Monarque are in the final stages of preparation and inspections, and will open soon.
As part of the reimagining of the teaching restaurant, culinary arts, pastry arts and hospitality management students could submit suggestions for a new name to replace Center Stage. The winning entry, Monarque, was submitted by Christina Thompson, a pastry arts student who graduates in December. The Mount Clemens resident won a $250 Macomb scholarship.
The Monarque teaching restaurant includes an expanded and modernized dining area, a new open-concept kitchen, a fully functional beverage service and training bar, and a formal entrance. The goal of the renovation is to better simulate real-world industry conditions and provide Macomb’s
dents, they want to be entrepreneurs. They want to own food trucks or open up a bake shop on their own.”
One class Balsamo has observed firsthand is plated desserts.
“You can really see the creativity of the students. There is a little bit of an artistic component,” he said. “The challenge is not just to bake but the presentation is very important.”
Balsamo worked with Glass for about five years.
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“She had a big, booming teacher’s voice and was always very approachable,” he said. “She liked to have the students work together. She was big on tutoring so she could spend time with students who needed help. She was always a great colleague.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
students with hands-on professional learning experiences and the community with firstclass dining experiences.
According to the press release, Glass was instrumental in developing and expanding the accounting program at MCC. Accounting professor Brian Newman was the executor of Glass’s estate. He first met Glass in 2014 when he was hired at the college.
“She welcomed me on the first day like a family member. Shirley was a very kind and generous individual. She had a heart of gold. If you had any questions, people looked to her to see what we were supposed to do,” Newman said. “She loved to go out to eat with good food and frequented the Culinary Arts Department. It just shows the love she had for the college, the institution and the students. This is a final tribute to her legacy.
“It’s an extension of the culinary program. These are students that are doing all the work,” Newman said. “I got a sneak peek. It’s gorgeous. Everything is beautiful. It’s really like a hidden gem of the college. The culinary faculty does a phenomenal job.”
Mike Balsamo, dean of business, information technology and culinary at MCC, said the terrace brings together Glass’s three greatest passions: education, food and community. The culinary arts students take a number of courses that include culinary techniques, sanitation, table service, baking, wine appreciation, artisan and special breads, and much more.
“A lot of students are ready for employ-
ment at local places. A lot of them work in country clubs,” Balsamo said. “A lot of them want to go into catering. With younger stu-
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Pictured from left to right, Macomb Community College President James O. Sawyer IV; Libby Argiri,
college’s executive vice president of
Mike Balsamo, dean of business, information technology and culinary;
Monique Beauchamp, a marketing professor drink a toast in honor of longtime MCC accounting professor Shirley Glass, pictured left, after whom the school’s new outdoor terrace is named.
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Havel Elementary receives Learn-to-Ride Program from All Kids Bike
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS/UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — With the help of a grant from the Life Time Foundation, Havel Elementary School has received the Learn-to-Ride Program from All Kids Bike, which will provide students with the tools to learn how to ride a bike.
All Kids Bike is a nonprofit organization that aims to teach kids how to ride a bike in physical education classes. The All Kids Bike website states that its Learn-to-Ride Program is taught in 50 states and serves more than 100,000 students per year.
“The cost of the program is supported by the Strider Education Foundation and supported locally through donations from individuals, businesses, local government agencies, and organizations,” the All Kids Bike website states.
All Kids Bike states that the purpose of its work is to help promote engagement and activity among children.
“The All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Learn-to-Ride Program helps students develop physically and mentally, gives them greater confidence, reduces stress, and provides better focus,” the All Kids Bike website states.
Havel Elementary was one of 10 schools nationwide that received this program. The school plans to utilize the curriculum for all kindergarten and first grade students.
“Learning to ride a bike is a skill that will last these kids a lifetime — you’re gaining a sense of independence, a mode of transportation, it can be a team or individual sport, and it is an inclusive activity for anyone to partake in,” physical education teacher Robbie Langlois said in a press release.
According to Utica Community Schools Coordinator of Public Relations Jennifer Kane, the nonprofit provided Havel with an eight-lesson curriculum complete with lesson plans, games and activities, a fleet of 24 Strider balance-to-pedal bikes, pedal conversion kits, fully adjustable student helmets and an instructor bike with pedal conversion kit and helmet.
“The curriculum is to be taught at school, so the bikes will remain at the building,” Kane said in an email.
Havel Elementary kindergartener Jackie Engelmann shared her excitement about the bikes when her entire kindergarten class was surprised with an unveiling.
“It’s going to be fun,” Engelmann said in a press release.
For more information, visit allkidsbike.org or uticak12.org.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
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SPOTLIGHT ON CAR CARE
Local, state professionals share tips to get your car winter ready
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Between scraping your windshield and navigating snowy roads, winter driving isn’t always easy. But taking a few minutes and some easy steps can help prepare your vehicle to keep you safe in Michigan’s winter.
Rick Killewald, a master mechanic at Snappy Oil in Clinton Township, suggests drivers check some of their wear-and-tear parts, such as hoses and belts, in preparation for winter.
He also suggested drivers check parts such as wiper blades, and make sure their battery is holding a charge. It’s also important, he said, to check tire pressures and make sure they aren’t dry-rotted or bald.
“Usually on the driver’s door panel, inside the door, it tells you what the tire pressure is supposed
to be,” he said.
Killewald said the shop he works at is available to help drivers get their cars ready for winter.
“We check the tires, check the brakes, make sure the battery, hoses, belts, wipers are good,” he said. “That’s basically what we check for winter, just to make sure they’re all good for winter.”
In a press release, the Michigan State Police also told drivers to remove all snow and ice before driving.
“Snow, ice and dirt buildup can dim the beams of lights and reduce visibility, and snow and ice from the roof can fall onto your windshield and block your view of the road,” the release states.
The release also states drivers can be hit with a fine if snow or ice from their vehicle impairs the visibility of other drivers by hitting their windshields, the road or the shoulder.
Experts say drivers should check some of their wear-and-tear parts, such as hoses and belts, in preparation for winter.
Photo by Brian Wells
SPORTS WEEK 9 PREP FOOTBALL GAMES TO WATCH
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — High school football teams around the state are preparing for the most dramatic game of the season this weekend. This will be the final regular season game of 2025 for most teams and the games feature rivalries, playoff implications and seasons on the line.
Marquee matchup of the week
Birmingham Groves at Birmingham Seaholm
7 p.m. Oct. 24
One of the biggest rivalries in the metro Detroit area is Seaholm versus Groves, and Seaholm will host this year’s showdown. Both teams are having solid seasons and will finish toward the top of their respective divisions. Two seasons ago, Seaholm defeated Groves in the regular season and in the postseason, but Groves returned the favor by accomplishing the exact same feat in 2024. That puts these rivals as playoff-caliber teams that are 2-2 in the last four meetings, and it should make for an electric Friday night at Seaholm High School.
Games to watch
Berkley at Madison Heights Lamphere
7 p.m. Oct. 24
The season will end for both of these teams with an out-of-conference game, but a competitive one nonetheless. Berkley finds itself in second in the Oakland Activities Association-Gold, and after starting the season 1-3 is now playing with the chance to make the postseason. Lamphere is third in the Macomb Area Conference-Gold and will be looking to secure a 6-3 season.
Oxford at Macomb Dakota
7 p.m. Oct. 24
Oxford ends the season with two difficult out-of-conference opponents after a Week 8 matchup against highly ranked North Farmington. The team is in a battle for second place within the OAA-Red and will be looking for a strong finish. Dakota is aiming to finish 2025 with just two losses and become a threat in the postseason.
St. Clair Shores Lakeview at St. Clair Shores Lake Shore
7 p.m. Oct. 24
This crosstown rivalry will be a great way to end the season for both teams. Lake Shore has had a rough season but can go out on a high note with a win over a rival to end the year. Lakeview, however, has made a playoff push after a 2-2 start to the season and a big win over Lake Shore before postseason play could be great for momentum.
Utica at Warren Cousino
7 p.m. Oct. 24
This matchup features two of the best teams in the MAC as Utica is tied atop the MACWhite and Cousino will finish in second in the MAC-Blue. Cousino’s only division loss this year is to MAC-Blue champion Port Huron Northern, and both of these teams will be looking to go into postseason play with an emphatic regular-season finale win.
Grand Blanc at Romeo
7 p.m. Oct. 24
Grand Blanc may not be a local team, but it’s impossible to look at this week’s games and not highlight this one. Romeo finished the season with a perfect 5-0 record in the MAC-Red and won the division, while Grand Blanc is on the hunt for an undefeated season. Grand Blanc will have to get through Romeo after getting through then-undefeated Davison to achieve a 9-0 record in 2025.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
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If drivers don’t have an ice scraper, they can use items such as an expired credit card or gift card, an old CD or CD case, a dustpan or plastic kitchen utensils. However, drivers should avoid using metal tools to scrape ice as it can scratch the glass, and warm water can crack the glass if used to clear ice.
The press release also states drivers should keep their gas tank at least half full to help prevent the fuel lines from freezing, and emergency winter supplies should be kept in the vehicle at all times.
Some of the items recommended include flashlights, hand warmers, toilet paper, high-calorie foods such as nuts, granola bars and dried fruit, and extra mittens, hats and socks. Blankets and shovels can also be useful.
The press release also states drivers should allow plenty of time to reach their destination.
“Allow plenty of time to reach your destination so you won’t be tempted to drive faster than you should,” the release states.
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BUDGET FOR 2026 AND 2025 BUDGET AS AMENDED
The Charter Township of Shelby Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on the 2026 Budget and 2025 Budget, as amended, at the Municipal Offces, 52700 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, Michigan, 48316, on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 6th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lower Level Conference Room.
“The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.”
This notice is published in compliance with Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, M.C.L.A. 41.72a(2)(3), M.C.L. 141.412, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service at the hearing should contact the Shelby Township Clerk’s Offce at (586) 731-5102, TDD (586) 726-2731.
A copy of the 2026 Proposed Budget and the 2025 Budget, as amended, will be on fle and available for inspection during normal business hours at the Offce of the Clerk.
Stanley Grot Township Clerk 52700 Van Dyke Shelby Township, MI 48316 (586) 731-5102
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CRIME WATCH
Retail fraud reported
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A police officer was dispatched to Meijer, 15055 Hall Road, for a retail fraud in progress at 3:35 p.m. Oct. 11. Dispatch advised the responding officer that an anonymous caller had witnessed two male suspects run out of the store with merchandise in hand. The store’s loss prevention department also called in, stating the same information. Two male suspects were in the electronics section, grabbing items before passing all points of sale, not paying for any of the items in hand. It was determined that the suspects took approximately $2,500 in merchandise from Meijer. The officer was able to get a good description along with a license plate on the vehicle. Detectives were investigating.
Man arrested for drunken driving
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township police officer in the area of Shelby Road and 22 Mile Road observed a vehicle having a hard time maintaining its lane at 1:13 a.m. Oct. 21. The officer conducted a traffic stop, made contact with the sole occupant of the vehicle and could smell an odor of intoxicants on his breath, police said. The driver reportedly said he had not been drinking and the officer asked him to step from the vehicle. The officer had the driver conduct field sobriety tests before arresting him for operating while intoxicated, second offense.
Woman arrested after refusing to get off bus
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Police officers were dispatched to 51450 Shelby Parkway for a report of a disorderly person refusing to get off a bus at 3:45 p.m. Oct.
Shelby Township, Michigan Notice of Public Logic and Accuracy Test For the November 4, 2025 Special School Election To be Held on October 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Logic and Accuracy Test for the Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Special School Election has been scheduled for October 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Shelby Township Clerk’s Offce, 52700 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to tabulate the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of law.
Craig K. Cowper, Township Deputy Clerk Published: Shelby-Utica News 10/22/2025
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
AGENDA/PUBLIC HEARING
0121-2543
The Charter Township of Shelby ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS meeting will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in the Shelby Municipal Building, Board Room, 52700 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting October 2, 2025 APPLICATIONS:
1. ZBA #25-070 CRAIG & COLLEEN STORMER; 3352 Stonewyck Court, Parcel No. 23-07-06-252-041, located south of 26 Mile Road, east of Dequindre Road. Requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.139, Section 3.28.B.9.a, to permit a reduced rear yard setback (35 feet required) and Section 3.38.E.3, to permit a deck to encroach more than 15 feet into the required 35 foot rear yard setback.
2. ZBA #25-075 JOSEPH FUCA; 56805 Mount Vernon, Parcel No. 23-07-06-100-009, located south of 26 Mile Road, on the west side of Mount Vernon Road. Requesting a variance to Code of Ordinances, Chapter 58, Article IX, Section 58-502(a)(3) and Section 58-531(a), to permit the omission of the required sidewalk.
3. ZBA #25-076 MARK WOLGAMOTT; 46445 Meadowview Drive, Parcel No. 23-07-32-177-028, located south of Auburn Road, east of Ryan Road. Requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.139, Section 3.38.F, to permit an egress window to encroach into the required side yard setback (5 feet required, 4.33 feet proposed).
4. ZBA #25-077 SAIVAR NIZAR; 47141 West Wayford Drive, Parcel No. 23-07-25-303-023, located north of 21 Mile Road, east of Schoenherr Road. Requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.139, Section 4.2, to permit an automotive dealer home offce occupation.
5. ZBA #25-078 BRUCE & JANET PARTON; 8440 East Pearson Road, Parcel No. 23-07-03-152-001, located south of 26 Mile Road, east of Van Dyke Avenue. Requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.139, Section 5.2.A.4.f, to permit a gazebo to encroach into the required fve-foot side yard setback, Section 5.2.A.4.j to permit a temporary/moveable greenhouse structure and Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Article VIII, Section 10-322(a), to determine if the proposed fence meets the intent of the ordinance for decorative type fencing.
PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
ADJOURNMENT:
All interested persons may attend and be heard on any item on the agenda. The Zoning Ordinance and a copy of the application may be examined at the Municipal Building, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or you may call (586) 726-7243.
RUSS RICE, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service at the meeting should contact the Shelby Township Clerk’s Offce at 586-731-5102, TDD 586-726-2731
Published: Shelby-Utica News 10/22/2025
10. Upon arrival, a woman who appeared to be highly intoxicated while holding an open container of alcohol was refusing to get off the bus. The woman reportedly stated she wanted the bus driver to give her a ride home, and the driver refused to do so. The woman was instructed several times to exit the bus, police said, but she still refused. The woman was escorted off the bus and placed in handcuffs for being disorderly, police said. Once at the Police Department, the woman allegedly threatened to spit on the officers. The woman was lodged in a holding cell until she was released on her charges.
Domestic assault reported
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Police officers were dispatched to the area of Schoenherr and 22 Mile roads for a possible domes-
tic assault at 9:50 a.m. Oct. 6. Upon arrival, officers observed three subjects in the driveway. The officers separated the parties and met with each one. A man advised that there was an altercation after he asked his wife about paperwork associated with a divorce. The man became upset and threw a set of car keys at her, striking her hand, police said. The son of the couple heard the commotion and observed his father yelling and screaming at his mom, so he stepped in to break up the fight, according to the police report. The man was arrested for domestic assault and was lodged at the Shelby Township Police Department. The case will be reviewed by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office for charges.
— Mary Beth Almond
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI NOTICE OF SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SHELBY TOWNSHIP: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General election will be held in the Charter Township of Shelby, County of Macomb, State of Michigan on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025
At the election places in the township indicated below: Pct No Polling Place
17 Early Voting Center 52830 Van Dyke Ave. (S side of 24 Mile Rd., East of Van Dyke)
18 Early Voting Center 52830 Van Dyke Ave. (S side of 24 Mile Rd., East of Van Dyke)
The polls of said election will open at 7:00 a.m. and remain open until 8:00 p.m. of said day of election.
THE PURPOSE OF THE NOVEMBER 4, 2025 ELECTION IS AS FOLLOWS:
TO DECIDE BY BALLOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL:
LOCAL PROPOSALS: ROMEO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROPOSITION
Shall the Romeo Community Schools, Counties of Macomb and Oakland, State of Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Sixty-Two Million Dollars ($62,000,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds, in one or more series, to pay the cost of the following projects to create a modern learning environment for students and for health, safety, security, energy conservation and other purposes:
• Remodeling, equipping, re-equipping, furnishing, re-furnishing school buildings, athletic felds, playgrounds and other facilities;
• Erecting and completing additions to school buildings;
• Acquiring and installing instructional technology infrastructure and equipment in school buildings and other facilities; and
• Preparing, developing and improving sites at school buildings, athletic felds, playgrounds and other facilities and the purchase of school buses?
• YES
• NO
The annual debt millage required to retire all bonds of the School District currently outstanding and proposed pursuant to this ballot is expected to be at or below 3.85 mills which is a 0 mill increase from the annual debt millage levied in 2025. The maximum number of years any series of bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of refunding, is not more than twenty-fve (25) years; the estimated millage that will be levied to pay the proposed bonds in the frst year is 0.72 mills (which is equal to $0.72 per $1,000 of taxable value); and the estimated simple average annual millage that will be required to retire each series of bonds is 0.98 mills annually ($0.98 per $1,000 of taxable value). If approved by the voters, the bonds will be guaranteed by the State under the School Bond Qualifcation and Loan Program (the “Program”). The School District currently has $132,755,000 of qualifed bonds outstanding and $0 of qualifed loans outstanding under the Program. The School District does not expect to borrow from the Program to pay debt service on these bonds. The estimated computed millage rate required to be levied to pay the proposed bonds may change in the future based on changes in certain circumstances.
(Pursuant to State law, expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administrator or employee salaries, repair or maintenance costs or other operating expenses.)
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may apply for ballots at www.mi.gov/vote or by contacting the Clerk’s Offce to obtain an application.
Sample ballots can also be found at www.mi.gov/vote or by contacting the Clerk’s Offce.
ALL POLLING PLACES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE
In compliance with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the Clerk’s Offce in advance of the election.
Craig K. Cowper, Deputy Clerk Charter Township of Shelby 586-731-5102
NEWS & NOTES
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Southern Michigan Daylily Society is hosting a “Monarch Butterfly Migration” program at 10 a.m. Nov. 1 at the BurgessShadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township. Learn about monarch migration, hibernation in Mexico, raising and tagging monarchs for migration, and butterfly gardens. The program presenter is Lori Smith, advanced master gardener and monarch authority who has been raising and tagging monarchs since 2008. One of her tagged monarchs was found hibernating in Mexico in 2016. She visited the monarchs hibernating on the fir trees in the mountains of central Mexico in 2023 and will be showing her photos. The monarchs migrate from Michigan during early September and arrive in Mexico around Oct. 31 after flying 3,000 miles.
The event is free, but guests must register to marietta.crabtree@gmail.com. For more information, call (586) 612-1848 or visit midaylilysociety.com.
MONARCH BUTTERFLY MIGRATION PROGRAM
Shelby Township launches 2025 Harvest Squirrel contest
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township announced the 2025 Harvest Squirrel Contest, which invites residents to submit photos of squirrels from anywhere in the township, such as parks, backyards or other favorite spots. Visit shelbytwp.org/fall to submit your entry. The contest seeks to find the chunkiest, fattest squirrel in the area, with entries accepted Oct. 13 to Nov. 13 and community voting open Nov. 14–21. The first Shelby Township Harvest Squirrel winner will be announced Nov. 24. After submitting an entry at shelbytwp.org/fall, stay on the Fall is in the Air page to check out the township’s Fall Color Tours, a seasonal photo gallery; upcoming nature and trail events such as guided hikes and interactive programs at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center; and fall-themed library and community events.
Harvest Holiday Market returning to Packard Proving Grounds Nov. 2
Trick-or-treat safety tips, hours announced
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Trick-or-treating will take place in Shelby Township neighborhoods 6-8 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31.
To mark the official start and end of the event, the township’s emergency siren will sound at 6 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. Officials ask residents to limit driving through township neighborhoods during the designated trick-or-treat times.
For a safe Halloween experience, the township offered the following tips:
Costume safety: Choose short, soft and flexible costume accessories to prevent trips and falls. Avoid props that are overly realistic or obstruct vision.
Visibility: Add reflective tape to costumes and treat bags to increase visibility to drivers. Carry flashlights to light the way.
Group travel: Children should never trick or treat alone. Plan routes in advance and stick to well-lit areas, sidewalks and homes with porch lights on.
Treats: Only eat factory-wrapped treats and avoid homemade goodies unless you know the source.
Street safety: Always look both ways before crossing streets and use crosswalks when available.
Party precautions: Keep walkways clear and well-lit, use battery-powered lights in decorations, and keep pets indoors to avoid accidents.
Driving awareness: Motorists should drive slowly and stay alert for excited children who might unexpectedly enter the street.
Shelby Township said it wishes all residents “a safe, fun, and frightfully delightful Halloween.”
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site will once again transform into a festive marketplace for the annual Harvest Holiday Market from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 2. Guests are invited to kick off the holiday season by shopping locally and discovering gifts from more than 50 farmers, artisans and makers. Items for sale will include handcrafted jewelry and soaps, baked goods, holiday décor, and crafts. Shoppers will also have the opportunity to explore the historic Packard Proving Grounds through guided tours. The price of admission is a $1 donation.
“This event is more than just shopping — it’s a celebration of community,” Mary Anne Demo, executive director of the Packard Proving Grounds, said in a press release. “Every purchase supports local makers and small businesses while helping us preserve the legacy of this historic site.”
The market is still accepting vendor applications with limited spaces available. Artisans, crafters and local food makers can register at tinyurl.com/HarvestHolidayVendor.
Proceeds from the Harvest Holiday Market benefit the continued preservation of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site.
The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site is located at 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township. For more information, visit PackardProvingGrounds.org/HarvestHoliday.
Monarch butterflies cluster on a branch of an Oyamel fir tree in Mexico.
Photo by Ann Ryan/MonarchWatch.org
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
15A/ SHELBY-UTICA NEWS • OCTOBER 22, 2025
OCT. 26
‘Rough Seas: The Edmund Fitzgerald’: Learn about sinking of Great Lakes freighter nearly 50 years ago, 1-2 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, Historical Speaker Series continues with “Henry B. Joy and the Selfridge Connection” Nov. 9 and “How The Packard Proving Grounds Was Saved” Nov. 23, packardprovinggrounds.org/ all-events/historical-speaker-series, (586) 739-4800
OCT. 30
Widowed Friends Halloween party/lunch: Wear costume and bring bag of candy to share (both optional), 1:30 p.m., Mavrix Restaurant & Bar, 50308 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Vicky at (586) 260-2679 by Oct 25, widowedfriends.com
NOV. 1
‘Monarch Butterfly Migration’: Learn about raising and tagging them before 3,000-mile trek to Mexico for hibernation, also butterfly gardens and how to help them survive, program presented by Southern Michigan Daylily Society and monarch butterfly authority Lori Smith, 10 a.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, free but register to marietta.crabtree@gmail.com, (586) 6121848, midaylilysociety.com
NOV. 2
Harvest Holiday Market: 50-plus vendors expected, also site tours, noon-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, (586) 7394800, packardprovinggrounds.org/harvestholiday
NOV. 7
Wine tasting fundraiser: Also fine liqueurs and craft beer sampling, plus gourmet food, appetizers and music, annual holiday event for Shelby Township Lions Club (supports Leader Dogs for the Blind and other charities), 6:30-11 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbylionsclub.org
NOV. 13
‘Night Lighting Magic’: Presented by Shelby Gardeners Club, hear from Sue Grubba of Creative Scapes about illuminating gardens and pathways, 1-2 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, (586) 873-3782
ONGOING
Fall art show and sale: Presented by Shelby Township Fine Art Society, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays Nov. 4-24, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., group also hosts meetings from 6:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month through June, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, (586) 243-2056
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
Feeding Time: Learn about and see what animals eat, 1-2 p.m. Saturdays, Nature Center at Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Road in Shelby Township, metroparks.com/events
Tour Packard Proving Grounds: Free for individuals (45-minute sessions) and small or large groups (60 minutes), 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, sign up for time slot at packardprovinggrounds.org/ visit/#tour
Shelby Writers’ Group meetings: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., (586) 739-7414
Monthly book clubs: Evening Book Club meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Mystery Book Club meets 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday and Afternoon Book Club meets 1 p.m. every third Thursday, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., also Not Your Parents’ Book Club meets 7 p.m. every last Tuesday, 22nd Street Steakhouse, 48900 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, www.shelbytwp.org/government/ departments/library
• 11 a.m.-noon every first Friday, Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road, uticalibrary.com
Open mic nights: Hosted by Shelby Music Society, 7
p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.) every second Saturday of month, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, shelbymusic society@yahoo.com
Pumpkin patch: Also pumpkin pies and gourds for sale, plus areas for photo opportunities, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily until Oct. 30 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 31, Christ Lutheran Church, 12500 Canal Road in Sterling Heights, proceeds support church and community needs, wallacegayle76@gmail.com
Widowed Friends events: Breakfasts at 10:30 a.m. every third Tuesday of month, Pancake Factory, 13693 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Ellen at (586) 489-2569, widowedfriends.com
• Cards, games and fellowship every fourth Friday of month, bring snack to share and own beverage, noon3 p.m., St. Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, also lunch/dinner TBD, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936, widowedfriends.com
• Games from 1:30-3:30 p.m. every first Thursday of month, bring snack to share, Ss. John and Paul Parish, 7777 W. 28 Mile Road in Washington Township, RSVP to Ellen at (586) 489-2569, widowedfriends.com
Symphonia Chorale rehearsals: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, St. John Lutheran Church, 246 Benjamin St. in Romeo, concerts scheduled for Dec. 5 and 7 and May 1 and 3, mcintyrejkm@yahoo.com, symphoniachorale.weebly.com
Record-Breaking Sales This Fall!
The Linda REA Team of Real Estate One is proud to announce another season of record-breaking sales throughout September and October! As one of the top-producing and most trusted real estate teams in the area, our continued success comes from decades of experience, community connection, and an unwavering commitment to our clients.
If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market, now is the time to prepare. Our team provides everything you need to get your property market-ready — including professional organization, staging, pre-inspection coordination, and stunning photography. Whether you’re ready to sell right now or planning ahead for spring, we can capture beautiful photos before winter hits and have everything ready to go when the timing is right.
Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make, and having the right strategy can make all the di erence in your bottom line. We always encourage homeowners to interview at least three agents before deciding who will represent them. Make sure the agent you choose has the marketing expertise, negotiation skill, and community reputation to achieve the best possible results.
At the Linda REA Team, we believe “A Smart Move Starts with the Linda REA Team.” Let us put our record-breaking strategies to work for you — call 248-709-3786 or visit LindaReaTeam.com to schedule your consultation today.
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NEWS BRIEFS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS
Welcome to the ‘Sandsbash’ ST. CLAIR SHORES — The “Sandsbash” is back with live entertainment, food and dancing, all to support a great cause. The event this year is held from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Nov. 8. Tickets are $60 until Oct. 24 and $70 at the door. The bash will be held at Barrister Gardens located at 24225 Harper Avenue. This year, the event supports Wertz Warriors benefiting the Special Olympics. The event features live entertainment, an open bar, a “family style” dinner and more. The color scheme is “Red Accent” with the press release stating a touch of red goes a long way. For more information or to purchase tickets until Oct. 24 contact Al Melfi at (586) 489-6220, Dinghy Concepts at (586) 879-3061, April Sikes Fish at (586) 405-5131 or Marty Sikes at (586) 5304072.
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ROCHESTER — Rochester Christian University is seeking donations for its new Professional Clothes Closet, which will provide current students with free access to professional clothing appropriate for interviews, internships, networking events, conferences and career fairs. The type of clothing needed is modern professional suits and suit separates (jackets/blazers, pants, skirts, and dresses); button-up shirts and blouses; and gently used/like new dress shoes and belts. All items must be recently cleaned, with no rips, tears, missing buttons, or stains.
Rebekah Pinchback, dean of the School of Business and Technology, started the initiative to help remove financial barriers for students and empower them with free career wear, so they can step into professional opportunities with confidence.
“It has become evident that not all students have access to necessary career wear. Our goal is to help our Warriors feel confident, professional and prepared when making a positive first impression,” Pinchback said in a press release.
The closet is size-inclusive, and all clothing is provided at no cost to students. Students also receive free resources and information on the importance of dressing professionally and the different types of professional attire in the workplace.
To support this initiative, email Pinchback at rpinchback@rcu.edu to contribute clothing; purchase item(s) from the closet’s Amazon wish list; or direct funds to this university gift fund.
Matt Dion, a 2008 alumnus and owner of Closets by Design,
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Pinchback
For more information, email rpinchback@rcu.edu.
Franklin prepares for another Franklinstein Frenzy
FRANKLIN — Main Street Franklin will hold its annual Franklinstein Frenzy on Saturday, Oct. 25. This Halloween-themed celebration invites the community to dress in costume and enjoy treats and activities.
There will be a Halloween parade to kick off the event at noon. Free trick-or-treat bags will be provided by the Franklin Baseball League for kids to use while collecting candy at the local businesses on Main Street. Trick-or-treating starts at 12:30 p.m. Arts and crafts for kids will be provided by the Franklin Public Library. At 12:45 p.m., the Pumpkin Roll, sponsored by Novak Real Estate Partners and Max Broock Realtors, will begin at the Kreger House. Registration to participate in
“Spooktacular Merchant Savings,” according to a press release. Learn more about this free event at MainStreetFranklinMi.com.
EVENT IS A SWEET TREAT FOR THE TOTS
POINTE SHORES — The Edsel
Trevor McMastor, a junior digital marketing major, checks out RCU’s new Professional Clothes
Photo provided by the village of Franklin
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37. Zedong of China
38. Do penitence
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42. Cleopatra’s cause of death, supposedly
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45. *Silver ammo, useful against werewolves, sing.
47. Rooster’s girlfriend
48. Seattle’s ____ Needle
50. Sportscaster Andrews
52. *One of two first ever fun size candy bars
55. Unbroken mustang
56. In ____ of 57. Lash mark
59. Missouri River tributary
60. Chooses 61. *Rice of “The Vampire Chronicles” fame
62. “____ the fields we go”
63. Turkish title of respect
64. Oxen’s harness DOWN
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Tag in the bag
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 30 at around 6:30 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 21500 block of Dupont Drive for a suspicious circumstances report.
Deputies spoke with a 44-year-old Macomb Township woman, who said she found an Apple-branded tracking device in her son’s backpack. She had not placed the device in there herself and, after discussing the situation with deputies, suspected it could have been done mistakenly by another parent.
Breaking and entering
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 30 at around 12:10 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 46500 block of Chelon Court for a breaking and entering report.
Deputies spoke with an employee of the property’s ownership company, who said a mobile home had signs of prying around its doorframe, discarded fake nails around the inside and a burn mark on the carpet toward the rear of the unit. Deputies confirmed the damage and litter upon inspecting the home.
The employee said the property management firm would like to press charges.
Narcotics stop
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 29 at around 7:50 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies initiated a traffic stop around Hall Road and Gratiot Avenue.
While pulling into a convenience store, deputies checked the license plate of a parked car and discovered the driver had a suspended license. After the driver, a 70-year-old Macomb Township man, left the property, deputies initiated a traffic stop.
After confirming the suspended license and arresting the man, deputies conducted an inspection of the car and found a medicine bottle with four suspected rocks of crack cocaine within it.
The man was taken to the Macomb County Jail.
Damaged car
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 28 at around 9
a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 45700 block of Morceau Drive for an unlawful driving away report.
Deputies spoke with a 54-year-old Macomb Township woman who said around 8:50 a.m. she found her car in the street with a broken rear window. Deputies inspected the car, noticing what appeared to be blood on the door and damage to armrests and the center console along with the initially reported glass damage.
The woman told deputies she was having trouble with her coworkers, one of which threatened her by
she drove. The woman wished to press charges.
Arrestee suspected in multiple larcenies
GROSSE POINTE PARK — A 29-year-old Detroit man who was identified through what police said were “investigative leads” was in custody after he was arrested for a larceny in the 1300 block of Buckingham Road Sept. 29. Police said the suspect was on a GPS tether at the time, which placed him in the location of several other previous larcenies in Grosse Pointe Park. According to a police report, the suspect was charged with multiple felonies, including larceny over $1,000, fleeing and eluding, use of a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony and habitual offender. His bond was set at $500,000 and he was in the Wayne County Jail.
Stolen vehicle recovered
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Sometime between the hours of 11 p.m. Sept. 20 and 7:30 a.m. Oct. 1, an unknown suspect is said to have stolen a 2021 Mercedes Benz from the driveway of a home in the 1000 block of Berkshire Road. Police said the key fob was left inside the vehicle, which is how it was stolen. The vehicle was later recovered in Detroit, but it was unoccupied when police found it.
Vehicle broken into
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Sometime between the hours of 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6:45 a.m. Oct. 6, an unknown suspect is said to have broken into a black 2025 Ram while it was parked on the street in the 400 block of Moran Road and stolen the in-dash screen and control system. Police said the suspect smashed out the rear driver’s side window to gain access to the vehicle.
Child’s bike stolen from backyard
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Home surveillance footage is said to show an unknown man walk into the backyard of a home in the 400 block of McKinley Road at around 11 p.m. Oct. 5 and steal a child’s orange bicycle. The suspect was last seen heading south on McKinley toward Chalfonte Avenue.
Wrong-way driver found to be intoxicated driver
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 35-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods woman was facing a charge of operating while intoxicated after she was stopped by police in the area of Mack Avenue and Kerby Road at 12:19 a.m. Oct. 9 for driving the wrong way on Mack. Police asked the driver if she knew she was going the wrong way, to which she reportedly responded, “I don’t know — I’m
the driver began scrolling through her phone. She had a blood alcohol level of 0.206% in a preliminary breath test, police said. She was arrested and her vehicle was impounded.
Suspects pay with counterfeit cash
GROSSE POINTE CITY — Three unknown suspects are said to have worked as a team to pass three counterfeit $100 bills at The Village Lululemon store Sept. 30. Police said the same trio — two men and a woman — pulled the same scheme at other Lululemon stores in metro Detroit and Ohio. Police were still investigating this incident.
Stolen truck located
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 2 at around 1 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 24600 block of North Elda Court for a possible stolen vehicle. The Harper Woods Police Department was looking for a Penske-brand rental truck that was reported as stolen. Deputies located the truck at the end of North Elda Court, noting the vehicle to be in good condition. The truck was reported as found and a towing company was called to recover the vehicle.
Car borrowing was unauthorized
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 30 at around 1:20 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 37900 block of Townhall Street for a joyriding report.
Deputies spoke with a 43-year-old Harrison Township man who said an 18-year-old Brooklyn, Michigan, man he let stay the night took his car. The Harrison Township man spoke with the suspect, who said he took the car to transport a friend to a hospital in Detroit.
Deputies spoke with the suspect over the phone, and he confirmed taking the car in order to drive a friend to the hospital. The man said he would return the car within the day.
Disorderly incident
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Sept. 22 at around 5:15 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the Shell gas station at 12 Market Street for a disorderly person report. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a 61-year-old Fraser man who was holding his eyes and placing ranch dressing on his face. The man told deputies he was sleeping on the property when a 44-yearold Mount Clemens man pepper sprayed him.
Deputies spoke with the 44-year-old, who said he had told the Fraser man to leave the property multiple times. On the final attempt to get the Fraser man to
(the 44-year-old’s) face.” The 44-year-old man then sprayed the Fraser man with pepper gel.
Bicycle banditry
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Oct. 2 at around 5 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 140 block of North Willson Boulevard for a larceny report.
Deputies spoke with a 43-year-old Mount Clemens woman who said her electric bike was stolen from her porch sometime between 1:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. The woman wished to press charges if her bike was found.
Theft reported ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 9:36 a.m. on Oct.
pocket as she approached the counter. She reportedly told the clerk she forgot her wallet, set one package on the counter and left. On the report date, the same woman came into the store, the manager recognized her and told her to leave. The manager caught a picture of the license plate before she left. Larceny