Color of Autism Group Says Women are Lying About Man Exposing Penis, Lewd Comments
Oakland County Times was able to obtain the police reports from both departments as well as the court filing in Ferndale through Freedom of Information Act Requests.
Training Helps Ferndale Police Understand Autism
The training talked about how to recognize someone with Autism and how to have better conversations with them.
Ferndale Police Seek Info on Shots Fired on St. Louis Street
A neighbor captured the sound of gunfire on their security camera:
Missouri Man Charged in Stabbing Death of Man in Troy
Perry-Bay and Contreras were traveling from the Pontiac area to Detroit, MI, passing through Troy on Rochester Rd
Hazel Park Detective Charged with Embezzling Over $65,000
Authorities allege Boucher embezzled about $68,000 for his own personal use over the course of several incidents between 2013 and 2017.
Royal Oakers Gather at Courthouse to Oppose Racism
In the midst of the stories, examples and speeches was a painfully awkward silence of eight minutes and 46 seconds.
Oak Park Coffee with a Cop Sees Record Turnout
Oak Park Coffee with a Cop Sees Record Turnout (Cheryl Weiss, March 9, 2019) Oak Park, MI- You know a breakfast event is successful beyond expectations when the restaurant runs out of eggs before it is over. That was the situation at Oak Park Public Safety Department’s “Coffee with a Cop” event Saturday morning at…
Drivers Can Now Turn on Red at 9 Mile and Hilton in Ferndale
Drivers Can Now Turn on Red at 9 Mile and Hilton in Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 30, 2019) Ferndale, MI- Drivers at 9 Mile and Hilton may notice something missing. For decades there were “No Turn on Red” signs at all four corners of the intersection, leaving many drivers to twiddle their thumbs in…
2 am on Friday, Shots Fired in Downtown Ferndale
2 am on Friday, Shots Fired in Downtown Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 26, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Residents in the area of E. Breckenridge and Woodward Ave woke to the sound of gunshots early Friday morning. The incident happened in front of Bosco Lounge at 22930 Woodward Ave. According to Ferndale Police Chief Vincent…
City of Troy Announces New Police Chief Frank Nastasi
City of Troy Announces New Police Chief Frank Nastasi Troy, MI – Troy City Manager Mark Miller announced that Captain Frank Nastasi has been appointed as Troy’s new Police Chief upon the November 1 retirement of Police Chief Gary Mayer. The Troy City Council confirmed the City Manager’s appointment at the October 22 Council…
A Day of Saving Lives for Oakland County Deputies
A Day of Saving Lives for Oakland County Deputies (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 4, 2018) Pontiac, Addison Township, MI- On a daily basis the Deputies of Oakland County Sheriff’s Office work to fight crime and prevent death and injury. Sept. 2 was a day where four lives were saved, each in different circumstances. At 8:56…
Ferndale Promotes Palazzolo to Police Chief
Ferndale Promotes Palazzolo to Police Chief Ferndale, MI – Ferndale City Council voted Monday to approve the promotion of interim Police Chief Vincent Palazzolo to Chief. Palazzolo has been Interim Chief since the early retirement of Chief Timothy Collens in April. City Manager April Lynch presented the recommendation, stating “He is a 23 year veteran…
Scammer Knew Victim’s Sex Offender Record, Used Realistic Aliases & Phone System
Scammer Knew Victim’s Sex Offender Record, Used Realistic Aliases & Phone System (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Aug. 3, 2018) Rochester Hills, MI – INCIDENT: 16:57 hrs. – City of Rochester Hills – Fraudulent Activity – #18-144896 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the City of Rochester Hills Substation to meet with the victim of a reported fraud. …
Suspected Robber of Banks in Birmingham, Ferndale, & Bloomfield Twp. Arrested
Suspected Robber of Banks in Birmingham, Ferndale, & Bloomfield Twp. Arrested (Birmingham Police, Aug. 2, 2018) Birmingham (MI) Police, in cooperation with Ferndale and Bloomfield Twp. (MI) police as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, helped lead to the arrest of a serial bank robbery…
Suspect Injured by 15 Foot Fall in Ferndale
Suspect Injured by 15 Foot Fall in Ferndale (Ferndale Police, July 10, 2018) Ferndale, MI -On the morning of July 10, 2018, a 44-year-old male resident of Sterling Heights entered a home on the 100 block of Spencer in Ferndale. The home’s female resident had previously obtained a personal protection order against this subject due…
Softball and Smiles for Boys and Girls Clubs
Softball and Smiles for Boys and Girls Clubs (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 9, 2018) Ferndale, MI – In spite of sweltering temperatures, dozens of people came out to Martin Road Park for a day of softball and bbq to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oakland and Macomb Counties. The Celebrity Softball Tournament featured…
State Police & Fire Safety Series #6: Boating
State Police & Fire Safety Series #6: Boating (Michigan State Police, July 4, 2018) Michiganders and visitors alike are urged to make safety a top priority in all seasonal activities while enjoying Pure Michigan at home or on the road. Summer safety tips from Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue and State Fire…
Ferndale Police Ask Public’s Help Identifying Assailant
Ferndale Police Ask Public’s Help Identifying Assailant (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 19, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale Police are searching for a woman accused of aggravated assault. A surveillance camera shows a woman being attacked by woman wearing white pants in the alley between College Street and Ardmore off Woodward Avenue at approximately 1:45 am…
13 Police Departments Join Hope Not Handcuffs to Connect Addicts with Help
13 Police Departments Join Hope Not Handcuffs to Connect Addicts with Help Bloomfield Township, Clawson, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Huntington Woods, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, South Lyon, Southfield, Waterford Township, West Bloomfield, White Lake and Wixom, MI – The Hope Not Handcuffs program began in Macomb County with a simple idea, giving police department the tools…
Auburn Hills Welcomes New Police Chief Jeff Baker
Auburn Hills Welcomes New Police Chief Jeff Baker (City of Auburn Hills, May 30, 2018) Auburn Hills, MI – The City of Auburn Hills, a dynamic community committed to innovation and growth, is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief of Police, Jeff Baker. The appointment by the City Council was confirmed at…