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Friday, May 3, 2013

Woman Hits Man With Car at Chrysler Engine Plant in Trenton

The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police responded to a call about a man struck by a vehicle at about 3:15 p.m April 30 at the Chrysler Trenton Engine Plant. Police found a man lying in a parking lot and a woman standing next to a light green Jeep Liberty a few feet away. The man, who was conscious and coherent, told police he was walking to his vehicle when he was struck by a car that pulled out of a parking spot. The woman said she pulled out of the parking spot and didn't see the man "until he flew across her hood," according to a Trenton police report. Police arrested the woman on a warrant out of Taylor for larceny and issued her a citation for careless driving. A witness told police the woman pulled out of her parking spot "fairly fast and struck" the man, according …

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Man Arrested for 'Touching' Himself at Bus Stop in Trenton

The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Trenton police responded to a call about a man with his pants down at a bus stop touching himself at about 1 p.m. April 29 at West Jefferson Avenue and Truax Street. The caller said the man appeared to be masturbating. She said the man had his pants pulled down to his knees and was "touching his penis with his hands under his boxer shorts," according to a Trenton police report. When officers arrived at the bus stop they asked the 31-year-old man about the report. The man said he had to pull his pants up because his belt was too loose, according to the report. The man said he had just finished working and was waiting for the bus. The 23-year-old caller told police she would be willing to make a written statement regarding the incident. …

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Police Searching for Man, Woman Reportedly Approaching Young Girls in Trenton

Trenton police received reports involving a man driving a silver pickup truck with a female passenger approaching young girls on April 24 and 27.

Trenton police amped up their search for a man and a woman reportedly driving a silver Ford F-150 Wednesday, according to Chief Jim Nardone. "We are actively investigating and checking into leads into the ownership of the pick up truck in question," Nardone said. Police received reports involving a man driving a silver pickup truck with a female passenger approaching young girls on April 24 near Charlton and Lenox and April 27 in Elizabeth Park. Police are following up on several leads in an effort to identify the individuals in the pickup truck. Nardone did not confirm that the two reports are related. The driver was described in one of the incidents as a white male with black hair in his late 20s or early 30s with a dark-colored tattoo …

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Man and Woman Approach Young Girl at Elizabeth Park in Trenton

The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Trenton police received a report about a man and a woman approaching a young girl at about 8:15 p.m. April 27 in Elizabeth Park. A 59-year-old grandfather told police he was riding bicycles with his four grandchildren when a man and woman in a silver, possibly 2008, Ford F-150 approached one of his grandchildren. The man said he was about 30 to 40 yards behind his grandchildren when he noticed the male driver of the truck speaking with his granddaughter. When he arrived at the truck he asked the driver what was going on and the male replied, "The little girl looked tired I was seeing if she needed a ride," according to a Trenton police report. The man said his grandchildren were fine and the two drove away. The man described the driver as …

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cscharlt

1:01 pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Same here. I'm not by the park but you better believe any silver f-150-esque truck has my attention.   more ›

Monday, April 29, 2013

Patient Flees Trenton Hospital After Striking Nurse With Cane

The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

A 35-year-old nurse at Oakwood Southshore Medical Center told Trenton police a patient struck her with a cane at about 9 p.m. April 22. The nurse said she was working her job in the emergency room when a patient became angry with her and the doctors for not giving her the medication she wanted. The patient got up from a table and attempted to leave with an IV still in her arm, according to a Trenton police report. The nurse tried to stop her to remove the IV and properly discharge her from the medical center, but the patient swung her cane at the nurse striking her in the right hand. The patient then grabbed the nurse by the injured hand and began squeezing it while digging her nails into her skin, according to the same report. Police said…

Ron

1:37 am on Thursday, May 2, 2013

Well, technically its considered assault.   more ›

Saturday, April 27, 2013

6 Crimes Reported in Trenton This Week: April 19-26

Crimes included 1 burglary and 2 assaults.

According to CrimeMapping.com, 6 crimes were reported in the Trenton area from April 19-16. This list of crimes includes the following: To view where these crimes occurred, view the map on CrimeMapping.com. For a detailed report on some of the recent crimes, read the police reports on Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter.

Ron

1:42 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2013

Crime, crime and more crime..... LOL   more ›

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Break-In at Loonar Station in Trenton, Owner Reports Nothing Missing

The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Trenton police responded to a shattered door at The Loonar Station at about 10 p.m. Wednesday. The owner told police nothing appeared to be missing out of the store. Police said an alarm went off after the door was shattered and, possibly, scared the person away. Cash that was in the store at the time of the break-in remained untouched. The door was replaced by 11 a.m. Thursday. Contact Editor Nate Stemen natestemen@patch.com for questions on police reports. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Trenton Man Duped on Craigslist for More Than $300

The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

A 19-year-old Trenton man reported someone stole more than $300 from him after responding to a listing on Craigslist.org for a rental property in Lincoln Park at about 6:30 p.m. April 17. The man sent $310.50 via Western Union for a deposit on the rental house at about 9:30 a.m. April 17, according to a Trenton police report. Later the same day the man drove to the rental house to find the house was listed for sale. The man contacted the renter who said owned the property, according to the same report. Police said the phone number used to contact the renter appeared to originate in Nigeria. Contact Editor Nate Stemen natestemen@patch.com for questions on police reports. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" …

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cscharlt

10:38 am on Thursday, April 25, 2013

True, but negligence and failure to do due diligence before dealing with craiglist these days is inexcusable. This is 2013, not 1992. The "AVOID SCAMS" link in the Metro Detroit section of craigslist is clearly marked (url: http://detroit.craigslist.org/about/scams) and clearly warns against sending any money before meeting and seeing rental property in person. This kind of stuff shouldn't be …   more ›

Monday, April 22, 2013

Trenton Man Reports Identity Theft That Leads to Detroit Residence

The following information was supplied by the Trenton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

A 42-year-old Trenton man reported someone stole his identity to open an account with Comcast at about 1 p.m. April 15 in the 1900 block of Marian Drive. Police said a Comcast account was opened and installed at a residence in the 20100 block of Wexford Street in Detroit on Nov. 27, 2012. The account was deactivated and disconnected on Dec. 12, 2012, according to a Trenton police report. Police said there were no names listed with the account and the man has no idea how his information was obtained and used. Contact Editor Nate Stemen natestemen@patch.com for questions on police reports. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily …

cscharlt

9:29 am on Tuesday, April 23, 2013

I've had my credit card fraudulently used at least 2-3 times within the last ~2 years. I am adamant about not letting it out of my sight or using it with untrustworthy sources. After it last happened I requested the last 2 months of my statements from my previous 3 cards. I then highlighted any places that appeared repeatedly before I had to close the card. There was one local business …   more ›

Saturday, April 20, 2013

12 Crimes Reported in Trenton This Week: April 13-18

Crimes included 1 motor vehicle theft and 3 assaults.

According to CrimeMapping.com, 12 crimes were reported in the Trenton area from April 13-18. This list of crimes includes the following: To view where these crimes occurred, view the map on CrimeMapping.com. For a detailed report on some of the recent crimes, read the police reports on Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch. For the latest Trenton and Grosse Ile news and information, "like" Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and sign up for our daily newsletter.

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