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Community Crime Report November 2021
Northfield Twp Police handled 499 calls for service this month
 
11/02/2021      *Larceny from Business
9800 Block of Main Street  – A complainant reported that while she was servicing a Green Chevy Conversion van, a male passenger exited the van and began to walk around the bay.  Once the vehicle completed its’ wash cycle and drove away, the employee/complainant discovered money missing from the collections. The suspect was described as a white male, 5’7-5’10 wearing a beanie hat, black jacket and cargo pants.
 
11/05/2021      *Arrest – Fugitive Felony Warrants
Nollar Rd & Six Mile – An Officer responded to a single vehicle crash off the roadway.  The investigation revealed that the driver in an attempt to avoid a deer, lost control.  The driver was not injured, and it was discovered that the driver was wanted on outstanding warrants.  The driver was arrested and turned over to the jurisdiction holding the warrants.
 
11/06/2021      *Hit & Run –
500 Block of Westbrook – A victim reported that at approximately 10:00am while her vehicle was parked,  a witness observed a grey Ford F-150 driven by a female, strike her parked vehicle. The female driver exited the vehicle to look at the damage and then drove off.  
 
11/07/2021      *Assault & Battery
8400 Block of Earhart – A complainant reported that while at a residence to pick up property, a suspet refused to let the complainant retrieve the property and physically assaulted the complainant punching him more than once.  Evidence was collected and the case was submitted to the prosecutor’s office for review of charges.
 
11/07/2021      *Impounded Vehicle
U.S 23 & N. Territorial - An Officer on patrol observed a speeding vehicle and upon a traffic stop discovered the driver did not have a valid driver’s license.  The vehicle was impounded and the driver and passenger transported to a safe place to await a ride.
  
11/12/2021      *Neighbor Trouble
9000 Block of Main St -  An Officer responded to mediate a neighbor dispute over missing mail.  All parties involved were advised that threats were illegal and that no one should touch another’s mail.  The Officer determined there was no criminal intent.
 
11/15/2021      * Fail to Stop for a School Bus
W. North Territorial & Vintage – A complainant reported that a Jeep failed to stop for the red lights displayed by the bus.  The investigation revealed the identity of the driver of the Jeep and per the request of the transportation director, the driver was contacted and educated on school bus lighting laws.
 
11/19/2021      *Hit & Run
Six Mile Rd & Whitmore Lake – A complainant reported that after a conflict on the road, a Chevy Equinox drove at the complainant’s vehicle sideswiping and striking the complainants side view mirror.  The complainant provided a driver description and license plate. The responding Officer was able to determine the identity of the driver and issue him a citation for leaving the scene of an accident.
 
11/19/2021      *Vehicle Impounded – No Operators License ever Acquired – Uninsured Vehicle
U.S 23 & N. Territorial – An Officer on patrol observed a 2013 Chrysler exceeding the speed limit.  Upon a traffic stop of the vehicle, the female driver could not produce a drivers’ license, registration or proof of insurance.  The driver was issued a citation for no license, was able to call for a ride and the vehicle was impounded.
 
11/22/2021      *Larceny / Fraud
2900 block of E. Joy Rd – A complainant reported that a package was delivered to his home and when he retrieved the package, the box was empty. The complainant stated he made the X-box purchase through eBay and that he arrived close to the time of the delivery. A report was also filed with both eBay & UPS.
 
11/22/2021      *Found Property / Returned to Owner
Dog Park – A good Samaritan found and turned in a wallet to the police department.  An Officer was able to determine ownership.  The owner was contacted and the wallet will be returned.
 
 11/23/2021      *Dog Bite – Owner Cited for No Dog License
Sutton Rd –  An Officer responded to a report that during an attempt delivery,  an Amazon worker was knocked down and bitten  by two dogs residing at the residence.  The homeowner, assisted the Amazon delivery person in wrapping an open wound.  The report was taken, the dog owner cited for no license and the Amazon employee chose to leave the scene and seek her own medical attention.
 
11/24/2021      *Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
300  Block of Six Mile Rd – A complainant reported that while reviewing his debit card statement he observed an unauthorized purchase.   After contacting his credit card company, the complainant learned the transaction did not go through due to a pin error. A suspect was developed and the case remains under investigation.
 
11/26/2021      *Road Rage
U.S 23 & North Territorial –A complainant reported that an unknown older model Gray/ Black Pick-up truck driven by a white male 30-40  years, with brown hair started aggressively following her at M- 14 until she exited US 23 at Six Mile.   The complainant believed the driver wanted to run her off the road or crash into her.  The complainant was advised M-14 was not our jurisdiction and contact with the State Police might offer some MDOT video footage of the suspect vehicle.  
 
11/26/2021      *Fleeing & Eluding
E Joy Rd & Earhart – An Officer on patrol observed a small maroon vehicle exceeding the speed limit and when the Officer attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle fled.  After a brief pursuit, the Officer terminated the pursuit for safety concerns.
 
11/29/2021      *Found Property / Returned to Owner
300 Block of E. North Territorial – A Washtenaw County Road Commission employee found a purse on the property and turned it into the Northfield Police.  An Officer was able to determine ownership, contacted the owner and made arrangements to pick up her property from NTPD.
  
11/29/2021      *Unlawful Driving Away of an Automobile (Stolen) / Recovered
6700 Block of Whitmore Lake – A complainant reported that a terminated employee who had been driving a company vehicle was told to leave the vehicle and to arrange for a ride from the business.  The Ex-employee however, drove away with the company vehicle.  The vehicle equipped with a GPS was located outside of Northfield Twp. and with the assistance of MSP Troopers, the vehicle was recovered.  The case will be submitted to the prosecutor’s Office for review.
 
11/29/2021      *Violation of a PPO – Contempt of Court
Diamond Circle –A complainant reported that she has been receiving numerous harassing phone calls from an acquaintance.  The complainant advised she had a Personal Protective Order from the court and that it was served to the caller. The investigation revealed evidence that the PPO had been violated and the courts were notified of such violation.
 
11/29/2021      *Felonious Assault
Coyle Rd – A complainant/ victim reported that an altercation occurred with a neighbor and the neighbor threatened him with a shovel. Officers reviewed evidence of the incident and forwarded the report to the prosecutor’s office pending charges.
 
11/30/2021      *Arrest – Driving on a Suspended License
Eight Mile Rd & Lemen – An Officer on patrol observed a vehicle exceeding the speed limit.  During the traffic stop, the driver could not produce a driver’s license and stated the vehicle was not his.  The Officer determined the driver’s out of state license was suspended.  The vehicle was turned over to the owner.  The driver was arrested,  given an appearance citation and released at the station.
 
Be Aware – Per the Federal Trade Commission:
Scammers are looking for people to help them move stolen money. They visit on line dating, job search and soical media sites, create fake stories, and make up reasons to send you money, usually by check or Bitcoin. Then they tell you to send that money to someone else by using gift cards or wire transfers.  If you become a part of this scheme you can lose your own money(should you deposit the illegal check) or you can be criminally charged.

How can you avoid a money mule scam?

•  Don’t forward money for an online romantic interest who sends you money. That’s always a scam, and a way to get you to move stolen money.
• Don’t accept a job that asks you to transfer money or packages - even if they tell you to send money to a “client” or “supplier.” You may be helping a scammer move stolen money or gift cards.
• Don’t accept a grant or prize award and forward some of the money. That’s another way to get you to move stolen money.

It has been an honor and pleasure to serve Northfield Twp for the past 25 years.  I will be retiring the end of December.  Myself and the entire Northfield Twp Police wish all a very Happy, Peaceful Holiday Season.
 
Officer Tammie Colling #5070
Crime Prevention/ Community Relations