Troy Police Respond to Drug Possession Calls and More

Breaking and entries 

Eli of Troy, 5067 Rochester, Dec. 15, 12:01 a.m.: Troy officers were dispatched to an alarm at the business. The store owner advised a cement statue was used to break the front door. Missing were 5 Missani black leather coats valued at $595 each and 12 Fusion shirts valued at $69.50 each.

Credit, check, identity theft, other fraud

Macy’s, 500 W. 14 Mile Rd., Nov. 29, 11:46 a.m.: Complainant advised her Macy’s card had been used for purchases she did not authorize totaling $110.98.

Ruth Chris Steakhouse, 755 W. Big Beaver Rd., Dec. 9, 5:22 p.m.: Complainant advised his credit card was charged $182.59. Complainant stated he did not make the purchase.

Comerica, 1495 Crooks Rd., Dec. 13, 2:15 p.m.: Comerica bank teller recognized the suspect standing in line as someone who was fraudulently cashing checks. The suspect, who is a caregiver for a senior, had been writing checks in the senior’s name and having the victim sign them. The victim suffers from dementia. The teller stalled the suspect until police arrived finding a check in the amount of $800 from the victims account. The suspect, a 44-year-old from Warren was arrested for uttering and publishing checks.  

3000 block of Camden, Dec. 3-6, 12 noon: Complainant advised he was contacted by Citibank advising him he had several suspicious charges on his account totaling $611.70. Complainant advised these were not his charges.

Macy’s, 2750 W. Big Beaver Rd., Dec. 14, 9:29 p.m.: Mall security advised two suspects had presented a fraudulent credit card for purchase. The suspects purchased 25 items totaling $3,203.11 with a credit card. The purchase was completed and the suspects continued to shop and purchased 18 more items valued at $960.39. At this time the credit card was put on hold and Macy’s employees were able to ascertain the suspect was not the account holder on the credit card. The suspects, a 31-year-old from Harper Woods and a 34-year-old from Detroit, were arrested for fraudulent use of a credit card. The suspect from Harper Woods was found to be in possession of heroin and was also charged with possession of heroin.

Drugs/narcotics

Rochester Road and Villa Park Drive, Dec. 14, 12:50 a.m.: Officers stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation. The officers could detect an odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. The passenger admitted to having marijuana in her purse. The suspect was cited for possession of marijuana.

920 John R Rd., Dec. 15. 3:10 a.m.: Troy officers observed a suspicious vehicle with two people sleeping inside of the vehicle. One subject was found to be in possession of cocaine in his front pocket as well as a pipe used for smoking crack cocaine. The suspect, a 53-year-old from Sterling Heights, was arrested for possession of cocaine and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. The second suspect was found to have a felony warrant out for her arrest. The second suspect was arrested for felony warrant.

Driving under influence of alcohol/drugs

E. 14 Mile Road and Dequindre Road, Dec. 12, 1:36 a.m.: Troy officers stopped a vehicle for speeding. Officers detected a strong odor of intoxicants coming from inside the vehicle. The driver admitted to drinking and failed field sobrieties. The driver, a 33-year-old from Warren, was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Breath test results were .12 percent.

Stephenson Highway and Rochester Road, Dec. 12, 1:55 a.m.: Troy officers stopped a vehicle for blockading traffic. The driver smelled strongly of intoxicants. The driver, a 33-year-old from Mexico, failed field sobrieties and was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Breath test results were .16 percent.

3056 John R Road, Dec. 13, 6:29 a.m.: Officers observed a suspicious occupied vehicle in the lot of a closed business. The vehicle moved from the front of the business to the back of the business. Officers observed vomit all over the driver’s side of the vehicle and an open beer in the console. The driver smelled strongly of intoxicants and failed field sobrieties. The driver, a 35-year-old from Sterling Heights was arrested for operating while intoxicated and open alcohol in vehicle. Breath test results were .16 percent.

Interstate-75 and Livernois, Dec. 14, 10:39 p.m.: Troy officers were dispatched to a hit and run accident scene. The responsible vehicle fled the scene and was later located by officers. The driver was observed to smell strongly of intoxicants and had watery eyes. The driver failed field sobrieties and had two prior convictions for drunk driving. The driver, a 47-year-old from Rochester Hills, was arrested for operating while intoxicated (third offense). Breath test results were .13 percent.

Larcenies from autos

2700 Daley, Dec. 10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Complainant advised her vehicle was parked in the lot, when she returned the catalytic converted had been stolen.

Magna Powertrain, 1870 Technology, Dec. 11, 9:15 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Complainant advised his vehicle was parked in the lot. When he returned the driver’s side rear passenger window was smashed and his radar detector was missing.

920 John R Rd., Dec. 11, 12 noon: Resident reported her vehicle was parked in the lot. When she returned to the vehicle she discovered the catalytic converted had been stolen.

American Polish Center, 2975 E. Maple Rd., Dec. 15, 6:45 p.m. to 12 midnight: Complainant advised he parked his car in the parking lot. When he returned he discovered his vehicle had been broken into. The passenger side door had a 1.5 inch cut through the metal which appears how access was gained into the vehicle. Missing from the vehicle was a wallet with $10 cash and identification, a laptop and a DVD player. A second vehicle was broken into in the lot with the rear passenger window smashed out. Complainant advised her purse was missing containing credit cards and gift cards.

Minors and alcohol

East Big Beaver Road and Dequindre Road, Dec. 13, 1:39 a.m: Troy officers stopped a vehicle after observing it almost strike the curb. The driver admitted to drinking and failed field sobrieties. The driver, an 18-year-old from Clinton Township, was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Breath test results were .15 percent.