Participator’s in the annual Devil’s Night have additional targets this year with more vacant buildings and homes available to vandalize. Detroit officials are preparing for the notorious evening by calling volunteers up to assist. [Read more…]
Detroit Police Cameras Ineffective and Unreliable
The camera in that squad car that pulled you over the other night for suspicion of OWI may not have recorded the right date on your field sobriety test. [Read more…]
Detroit Duo Faces Malicious Destruction After “Taking Back Neighborhood”
Neighbors having grown tired of a troublesome rental on the block “took matters into their own hands” and evicted the tenants illegally. [Read more…]
Michigan “Texting and Driving” Dangers
Many states are struggling with writing new laws to ban texting while driving. And with studies showing that texting is significantly more dangerous than drunk driving, getting the law right is a public safety and law enforcement challenge. [Read more…]
Michigan Academy Keeps Kids Out of Crime But May Shut Down
No one can put their finger on the exact cause of criminal behavior. There are many factors that can lead a person down the road into a life of crime. Although the reason can’t be pinpointed, risk factors can. [Read more…]
Michigan Fraud Victims Often the Elderly
It’s definitely summertime and while many people are enjoying the warm weather, others are using this time of year as an opportunity to run scams on the elderly and vulnerable. Articles like this one from the Grand Rapids Press warn people about scams commonly run on people and give them a resource for help.
Home improvement scams are more common than you might think and could involve the promise of a fixed driveway or a new roof. A contractor comes along, rings you doorbell and offers you a good deal on needed repairs. Sometimes the scam comes in the form of a deposit needed in advance before work begins. The deposit is paid and you never see your home improvements or the “contractor” again. [Read more…]