Crime & Safety

Armed Robbery Attempt, Parking Dispute and More Crime Nearby

Find out what crimes made headlines in neighboring communities over the past week.

The following information was supplied by area police departments. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.

FERNDALE
Teen Arrested After Armed Robbery Attempt in Ferndale 
Police said two women were walking on W. Nine Mile near Woodward when two males approached them demanding their property.

ROYAL OAK
Multiple Car Break-Ins Reported in Royal Oak
Police warn residents to take precautions to protect vehicles from thieves.

BIRMINGHAM
Drunken Driving, Drug-Related Arrests in Birmingham
Officers with the Birmingham Police Department stopped several motorists on suspicion of operating while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs over the past week.

TROY
Retail Fraud, Drunken Driving Reported to Troy Police

One hundred panties, valued at $950, were stolen from the panty bar at Victoria's Secret on May 24. There are no suspects.

ROCHESTER
Woman Reportedly Pulls Gun in Rochester Hills After Parking Dispute
Two women held in Oakland County Jail awaiting gun, drug charges.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP
Bloomfield Township Ordinances Enforced in BB Gun Incident
Carrying a BB gun is not a crime in Bloomfield Township, but officers have the discretion and authority to confiscate them on an individual basis, officials said.


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