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Farmington Hills police honored for mental health crisis response
Read full article: Farmington Hills police honored for mental health crisis responseCommission Chair Kimberly Koster and Executive Director Tim Bourgeois praised the departments' leadership, dedication to mental health, and their service to the community and state.
Crash closes all lanes westbound of 8 Mile Road between Inkster, Grand River in Oakland County
Read full article: Crash closes all lanes westbound of 8 Mile Road between Inkster, Grand River in Oakland CountyA crash has caused the closure of all lanes westbound of 8 Mile Road between Inkster and Grand River in Oakland County.
Farmington Hills police ID man in ‘stranger danger’ incident, say no criminal activity discovered
Read full article: Farmington Hills police ID man in ‘stranger danger’ incident, say no criminal activity discoveredPolice said they have identified and interviewed a man involved in a “stranger danger” incident at the Polo Clu Apartments in Farmington Hills.
12-year-old Farmington Hills girl says ‘strange man’ offered her candy as she walked home from bus stop
Read full article: 12-year-old Farmington Hills girl says ‘strange man’ offered her candy as she walked home from bus stopThe parents of a 12-year-old Farmington Hills girl said their daughter encountered a “strange man” who offered her candy as she walked home from the bus stop.
‘I couldn’t breathe’: Lawsuit says Farmington Hills police tackled innocent man during pursuit
Read full article: ‘I couldn’t breathe’: Lawsuit says Farmington Hills police tackled innocent man during pursuitA man has filed a federal lawsuit against the Farmington Hills Police Department after he said an incident left him fearing for his life.
Man killed in hit-and-run in Farmington Hills, police ask for help identifying driver
Read full article: Man killed in hit-and-run in Farmington Hills, police ask for help identifying driverThe Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian hit and run that took place on 12 Mile Road near Balmoral Way Road in Farmington Hills.
Farmington Hills police chief addresses photo controversy of only using targets of Black men
Read full article: Farmington Hills police chief addresses photo controversy of only using targets of Black menPolice training in Farmington Hills has come under scrutiny after images of Black men used for what appeared to be target practice showed up in pictures taken during a Boy Scouts tour of the department.
Man fails to steal pickup that was left running, unattended at Farmington Hills gas station
Read full article: Man fails to steal pickup that was left running, unattended at Farmington Hills gas stationA man tried and failed to steal a pickup truck that had been left running and unattended outside a Farmington Hills gas station, police said.
Project Safer Streets: Farmington Hills Police Department uses old, new tactics to change policing
Read full article: Project Safer Streets: Farmington Hills Police Department uses old, new tactics to change policingThe Farmington Hills Police Department is mixing old and new tactics and facing a bit of controversy. The chief believes everyone will benefit.
Farmington Hills resident shot Southfield man, called 911, waited for police, officials say
Read full article: Farmington Hills resident shot Southfield man, called 911, waited for police, officials sayA Farmington Hills resident shot a Southfield man in the parking lot of a gas station and then called 911 to report the incident, police said.
Morning Briefing Jan. 30, 2022: 2 hurt in shooting at Farmington Hills hookah lounge; Officer-related shooting under investigation in St. Clair Shores
Read full article: Morning Briefing Jan. 30, 2022: 2 hurt in shooting at Farmington Hills hookah lounge; Officer-related shooting under investigation in St. Clair ShoresHere are this morning's top stories.
2 hospitalized, 2 suspects wanted after shooting at hookah lounge in Farmington Hills
Read full article: 2 hospitalized, 2 suspects wanted after shooting at hookah lounge in Farmington HillsA preliminary investigation indicates that a man was provided a gun by another man inside the lounge, and then physically assaulted and shot the victims, who were hospitalized for their injuries.
Suspect arraigned in connection with abduction, sexual assault of 9-year-old girl in Detroit
Read full article: Suspect arraigned in connection with abduction, sexual assault of 9-year-old girl in DetroitAaron Deneal McDonald was charged Friday with one count of kidnapping, three counts of sexual conduct with a minor, one county of strangulation and one count of torture.
Parents charged after 14-month-old boy found dead at Farmington Hills motel
Read full article: Parents charged after 14-month-old boy found dead at Farmington Hills motelThe parents of a 14-month-old boy who was found dead at the Farmington Hills motel where the family was living have both been charged, police said.
Armed robbers take Farmington Hills gas station clerk into back room, steal money
Read full article: Armed robbers take Farmington Hills gas station clerk into back room, steal moneyA pair of armed robbers took a Farmington Hills gas station clerk into the back room and got away with money, police said.
Parents arrested after 14-month-old boy found dead at Farmington Hills motel where they were living
Read full article: Parents arrested after 14-month-old boy found dead at Farmington Hills motel where they were livingThe parents of a 14-month-old boy were arrested after the child was found dead at the Farmington Hills motel where the family was living, police said.
Farmington Hills murder victim identified his ‘lifelong friend’ as shooter before death, chief says
Read full article: Farmington Hills murder victim identified his ‘lifelong friend’ as shooter before death, chief saysA Farmington Hills man who was murdered late last week identified his lifelong friend as the shooter before he died from his injuries, the city’s police chief said.
Couple accused of Metro Detroit crime spree, bringing their children with them
Read full article: Couple accused of Metro Detroit crime spree, bringing their children with themFARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – A couple was arrested by Farmington Hills police Wednesday, accused of breaking into about 30 businesses across Metro Detroit. The man and woman have children together and police said they brought the children with them in their car while they committed crimes. The officer knew there were people breaking into multiple businesses, night after night, and he stopped the car. Police said a hammer was found inside the car and the couple admitted they had been spending nights driving with their children, breaking into businesses and grabbing about $100 each time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Farmington Hills Police Department at 248-871-2610.
Police investigating reports of fight, shots fired at Retreat of Farmington Hills apartment complex
Read full article: Police investigating reports of fight, shots fired at Retreat of Farmington Hills apartment complexFARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating a report of a fight and shots fired in the parking lot of the Retreat of Farmington Hills apartment complex. One person ran away from responding officers and is described as a Black man in his 20s, of medium height. He was wearing black jogging pants with a white stripe down the side and carrying a black backpack. Police said there are no reports of any injuries and no information that indicates there’s a threat to the public. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Farmington Hills Police Department Command Desk at 248-871-2610.
Farmington Hills police investigating suspicious man who approached child
Read full article: Farmington Hills police investigating suspicious man who approached childFARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. The Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating a report of a suspicious person who approached a child on Sunday at around 4 p.m. in the area of Dohany Drive in a subdivision between Power Road and Ten Mile Road. The child refused and left the area to contact a parent who called 911. The child reported that the man drove away as he left the area. The child reported that no physical contact was attempted or made. Anyone with information is asked to call Farmington Hills police at 248-871-2610.
2 men wanted for breaking into home in Farmington Hills subdivision, police say
Read full article: 2 men wanted for breaking into home in Farmington Hills subdivision, police sayFARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Police are searching for two men who were caught on video breaking into a home in a Farmington Hills subdivision, according to authorities. The break-in happened around 6 p.m. Friday at a home on Pebble Court in the subdivision near Orchard Lake and 11 Mile roads, officials said. Two men were caught on video breaking into the home before police arrived, authorities said. The other man was black, in his 20s and wearing a black shirt with orange writing, officials said. Anyone with information is asked to call Farmington Hills police at 248-871-2610.
2 arrested by Farmington Hills police on suspicion of possession of stolen vehicle
Read full article: 2 arrested by Farmington Hills police on suspicion of possession of stolen vehicleOfficers were dispatched at 3:48 a.m. Friday to the area of Pine Cone Drive and Mystic Forest Drive near 14 Mile and Haggerty Road after a resident reported a car alarm was going off. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - Farmington Hills police arrested two men Friday on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and larceny from auto. When officers arrived in the area, they located an occupied vehicle that had been reported stolen June 17 in Madison Heights. The two occupants of the stolen vehicle, an 18-year-old Detroit resident and a 19-year-old Detroit resident, were taken into custody. Evidence recovered from the stolen vehicle was linked to a larceny from a vehicle near where the Detroit residents were found in addition to recent thefts from vehicles in Wixom and Livonia.