Michigan Law Enforcement Agencies Arrest 45 Drunk Drivers During Super Bowl Weekend

Wayne County had the most drunk driving arrests during a three-day enforcement blitz.

Wayne County law enforcement joined 20 other Michigan counties in a drunk driving crackdown during Super Bowl weekend earlier this month. The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning reported that the three-day enforcement blitz netted 45 drunk drivers, including 11 who were arrested for a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .17 or higher under Michigan's High BAC Law. Wayne County had the most drunk driving arrests than any other county with 10 OWI arrests and 3 High BAC arrests in Detroit, Grosse Ile, Taylor, Wyandotte, Garden City and Northville Township. Livingston County had one operating while intoxicated (OWI) arrest and three High BAC arrests. The Michigan State Police made 10 OWI arrests and 3 High-BAC arrests. The counties the …

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Grosse Ile Employee Injured in Cave-in Dies

James Farrell, Grosse Ile resident and public works employee, died at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Monday night.

Grosse Ile Officials Release Statement On Employee's Recent Death

James Farrell, Grosse Ile resident and public works employee, died at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit on Monday night after he was buried alive in a cave-in while attempting to fix a broken water main.

Grosse Ile Township officials released a statement regarding the recent death of township public works employee James Farrell. Farrell, 56, was injured on the job in a cave-in last week while attempting to fix a broken water main. Here is the statement released Tuesday afternoon: The Township of Grosse Ile is deeply saddened by the January 28, 2013 death of James Farrell. Jim, a lifelong resident of Grosse Ile, worked for the Township for over 11 years. His positive attitude, upbeat demeanor and cheery "Good Morning" will be missed by the staff of the Township and the entire community. Sincere condolences go out to friends and the entire family of James Farrell. Township Supervisor Brian Loftus said further details will be made available …

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Grosse Ile Employee Injured in Cave-in Dies

James Farrell, Grosse Ile resident and public works employee, died at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Monday night.

Grosse Ile Department of Public Works employee James Farrell, who was injured on the job in a cave-in last week, died Monday night, according to Township Supervisor Brian Loftus. Farrell was 56. Trenton public safety officials said Farrell was buried under nearly two feet of mud and water for nearly 14 minutes after a trench dug to fix a broken water main collapsed Thursday morning. Farrell was airlifted to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit where he remained until his death. "Jim was just a genuinely good guy," Loftus said. Grosse Ile Township officials plan to release a statement regarding Farrell on Tuesday. Hosptial officials also confirmed Farrell's death. Look to Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch for more information on this story. *This article …

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Injured Grosse Ile Employee Remains in Critical Condition

A Grosse Ile employee was buried alive for about 14 minutes while attempting to fix a broken water main near Meridian Road Thursday.

Injured Grosse Ile Employee Remains in Critical Condition

A Grosse Ile employee was buried alive for about 14 minutes while attempting to fix a broken water main near Meridian Road Thursday.

A Grosse Ile employee remains in critical condition after being buried alive while attempting to fix a broken water main Thursday near Meridian Road. Grosse Ile Police Chief Joseph Porcerelli said the 56-year-old department of public works employee was still unconcious Friday morning. The man, a lifelong resident of Grosse Ile, was air lifted to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit after being resuscitated by Grosse Ile and Trenton emergency personnel. Stay with Trenton-Grosse Ile Patch for updates in this story. 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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Grosse Ile Employee Buried Alive in Cave-In Hospitalized in Critical Condition

Grosse Ile Township police and fire held a press conference Thursday afternoon about a Department of Public Works employee who became buried while attempting to fix a water main break on the island.

OUTSIDE DETROIT, MI -- A Grosse Ile Township employee is in critical condition after spending nearly 14 minutes buried underground while attempting to fix a water main break on the island Thursday morning. The 56-year-old Department of Public Works employee and lifelong Grosse Ile resident became buried after the walls of a 12-foot deep hole dug to fix the water main collapsed on top of him. The man was not breathing and did not have a pulse when he was pulled from the hole near Meridian Road, according to Grosse Ile Fire Chief Duncan Murdock. He was revived by Grosse Ile and Trenton emergency personnel at the scene and airlifted by helicopter to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Grosse Ile Township Police Chief Joseph Porcerelli and Murdock…

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Week in Review: Man Has Allergic Reaction After Smoking Marijuana and More

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

There were several crimes and events reported to the Trenton Police Department this week: 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.

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