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Macomb County man with history of arrests given $500 bond in sexual assault case

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A man with an alleged history of sexually assaulting women was given a $500 bond after reportedly sexually assaulting a woman.

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Chief โ€˜shockedโ€™ at low bond for drunk Macomb County driver who tore through neighborhood

Read full article: Chief โ€˜shockedโ€™ at low bond for drunk Macomb County driver who tore through neighborhood

Police said she was released after posting $500 bond after reportedly hitting multiple parked cars, ramming police cruisers, and driving at pedestrians and through backyards in an effort to escape officers.

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Man arrested for exposing himself to Target shoppers in Macomb County

Read full article: Man arrested for exposing himself to Target shoppers in Macomb County

A man was arrested in Macomb County for exposing himself inappropriately to Target customers, police said.

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Contractor doesnโ€™t build pool or refund money after Shelby Township woman pays him $60,000

Read full article: Contractor doesnโ€™t build pool or refund money after Shelby Township woman pays him $60,000

A contractor refused to start construction on an in-ground pool or refund the money of a Shelby Township woman who paid him $60,000 up front for the job, police said.

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โ€˜Recklessโ€™ motorcyclist gives Shelby Township officer middle finger before speeding away

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A motorcyclist who drivers have been complaining about for weeks gave a Shelby Township officer the middle finger before speeding away, police said.

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โ€˜This was an injusticeโ€™: Lawsuit filed against police, prosecutor in activistโ€™s Macomb County arrest

Read full article: โ€˜This was an injusticeโ€™: Lawsuit filed against police, prosecutor in activistโ€™s Macomb County arrest

A well-known local activist believes he was wrongly arrested and charged for exercising his right to protest. Two years later, heโ€™s taking that claim to federal court.

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Detroit Will Breathe calls on Macomb County prosecutor to drop charges against protestors

Read full article: Detroit Will Breathe calls on Macomb County prosecutor to drop charges against protestors

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. โ€“ Detroit Will Breathe is calling on the Macomb County prosecutor to drop felony charges against five people arrested during a protest in October. โ€œWe are prepared to keep showing up and demanding accountability,โ€ said Detroit Will Breathe organizer Sammie Lewis. Shelby Township police said they made arrests after marchers disobeyed orders to remain on the sidewalk and started blocking traffic. โ€œAt the end of the day, those who break the law should pay for their crimes, and those that donโ€™t break the law will never get charged,โ€ said Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido. Detroit Will Breathe said it was protesting in Shelby Township after Police Chief Robert Shelide posted inflammatory comments against Black Lives Matter protestors.

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Shelby Township police arrest several people in protest march against racism, police brutality

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ€“ Police arrested several people participating in a protest in Shelby Township. Demonstrators have held multiple protests in Shelby Township after Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide made racist comments about protests on social media. They were violating people.โ€Detroit Will Breathe reported a woman who was protesting was strip searched by the Shelby police. Detroit Will Breathe said protesters they marched to the Shelby Township Police Department for jail support -- to check on detainees, see if they post bail and have a lawyer -- where they said they were attacked by police. Shelby police said they would release its footage of the protest soon.

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Tense night in Shelby Township as protesters are confronted by police, counter protesters

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ€“ Another tense night in Shelby Township as protesters stood outside township offices and marched. In recent weeks there have been a handful of counter protesters, people who support the Shelby Township Police Department and president Donald Trump. Shelby Township police made it clear to protesters that they would not tolerate anyone in the street stopping traffic. The protests were centered around Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelideโ€™s conduct. READ: More Shelby Township protest coverage

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Tense night in Shelby Twp. as protesters were confronted by police, counter protesters

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Another tense night in Shelby Township as protesters stood outside township offices and marched. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

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Michigan AG to review 2018 case of Shelby Township police killing of 25-year-old man

Read full article: Michigan AG to review 2018 case of Shelby Township police killing of 25-year-old man

A Shelby Township police officer is on leave after a deadly shooting at an apartment complex. On Nov. 3, 2018 a Shelby Township police officer shot and killed 25-year-old Kanwarbir Malhi, who was allegedly armed and acting aggressively toward police. Officials say Malhi, of Shelby Township, had stolen a car from his parents, who called police to report the theft. Protesters in Portland have already been facing off with federal agents over the last few days, and tensions are rising in Chicago. AdThe White House released on Wednesday that federal agents are expected to be sent to Detroit over the next three weeks.

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Rev. W.J. Rideout arrested after protesting in Shelby Township

Read full article: Rev. W.J. Rideout arrested after protesting in Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ€“ A well-known activist was arrested on Wednesday night in Shelby Township. Rideout was arrested in connection with Mondayโ€™s protest outside the police station. Rideout and dozens of other protesters blocked the intersection of 23 Mile Road and Van Dyke. They were calling for police chief Robert Shelide to be fired for social media comments he made about the George Floyd protests. READ: Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelideโ€™s suspension endsRideout was taken into custody on a warrant for failure to obey the lawful order of a police officer.

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Rev. W.J. Rideout arrested after protesting in Shelby Township

Read full article: Rev. W.J. Rideout arrested after protesting in Shelby Township

A well-known activist was arrested on Wednesday night in Shelby Township. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

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Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelideโ€™s suspension ends

Read full article: Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelideโ€™s suspension ends

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ€“ Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide is back on the job after being suspended for comments he made on social media about the George Floyd protests. Shelide returned to work on Friday and protesters showed up on Monday in opposition. At one point, protesters shut down a major intersection. On Monday, protesters marched up and down Van Dyke. The march culminated at Van Dyke and 23 Mile Road, where protesters shut the intersection down.

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Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelideโ€™s suspension ends

Read full article: Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelideโ€™s suspension ends

Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelideโ€™s suspension endsPublished: July 20, 2020, 11:16 pmShelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide is back on the job after being suspended for comments he made on social media about the George Floyd protests.

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Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- July 20, 2020

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Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 11:Protesters shut down major intersection in Macomb CountyShelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide is back on the job after being suspended for comments he made on social media about the George Floyd protests. Shelide returned to work on Friday and protesters showed up on Monday in opposition. At one point, protesters shut down a major intersection.

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Shelby Township police chief returns to work after social media posts spark protests

Read full article: Shelby Township police chief returns to work after social media posts spark protests

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ€“ Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide is back on the job after being suspended for comments he made on social media about the George Floyd protests. READ: Shelby Township trustees vote to suspend police chief after anti-protest tweetsOn Monday, Shelide went to work and several protesters showed up to voice their opposition to that. Shelide was suspended in June, he was ordered to go 30 days without pay and was ordered to go to cultural and sensitivity training. READ: Opposing protesters face-off in Shelby TownshipShelide had a personal Twitter account where he posted inflammatory statements regarding the civil unrest around the country. The township supervisor said that the Tweets were unprofessional and could be considered racially insensitive and derogatory.

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Protests against police chief, trustee escalate in Shelby Township

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ€“ Protests took a turn in Shelby Township when people calling for the firing of the cityโ€™s police chief were met by counter protesters. Protesters gathered in front of Shelby Township Municipal Offices to call for the firing of police chief Robert Shelide and trustee John Vermeulen. READ: Opposing protesters face-off in Shelby TownshipThe fence immediately got trampled down. It led to some heated exchanges with counter protesters. Including, an incident where a man shoved a bottle of water in a young womanโ€™s face and then she punched him.

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Protests against police chief, trustee escalate in Shelby Township

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Protests against police chief, trustee escalate in Shelby TownshipPublished: July 1, 2020, 11:13 pmProtests took a turn in Shelby Township when people calling for the firing of the cityโ€™s police chief were met by counter protesters.

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Opposing protesters face-off in Shelby Township

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ€“ A protest was held on Wednesday along Van Dyke near the Shelby Township offices to call attention to comments posted on social media by Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide and trustee John Vermeulen. Shelide has apologized and will go 30 days without pay and he will have to go to cultural and sensitivity training. READ: Shelby Township trustees vote to suspend police chief after anti-protest tweetsShortly after the protest began, another group of protesters with a different message joined them. Protesters calling for the firing of Shelide almost immediately saw signs and flags flying that they werenโ€™t expecting. Eventually, the groups settled on opposite sides of Van Dyke, campaigning for the support of passing cars.

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Opposing protesters face-off in Shelby Township

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Opposing protesters face-off in Shelby TownshipPublished: June 24, 2020, 11:12 pmA protest was held on Wednesday along Van Dyke near the Shelby Township offices to call attention to comments posted on social media by Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide and trustee John Vermeulen.

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Shelby Township trustees vote to suspend police chief after anti-protest tweets

Read full article: Shelby Township trustees vote to suspend police chief after anti-protest tweets

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ€“ Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide was suspended. The decision was made on Tuesday night by the Shelby Township Board of Trustees in a vote of 5-2. READ: Shelby Township police chief on paid leave, could face further disciplinary action over social media postsA meeting was held on Tuesday night where the Township Board decided if chief Shelide will keep his job or not. The township supervisor said that the Tweets were unprofessional and could be considered racially insensitive and derogatory. READ: Shelby Township police chief on paid leave over social media comments about George Floyd protests

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Shelby Township trustees vote to suspend police chief

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Shelby Township trustees vote to suspend police chiefPublished: June 16, 2020, 11:30 pmShelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide was suspended. The decision was made on Tuesday night by the Shelby Township Board of Trustees in a vote of 5-2.

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Shelby Township trustees to make decision on police chief accused of posting inflammatory tweets

Read full article: Shelby Township trustees to make decision on police chief accused of posting inflammatory tweets

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ€“ Shelby Townshipโ€™s police chief was placed on paid administrative leave during an investigation into alleged comments he made on social media about the George Floyd protests across the country. UPDATE: Shelby Township trustees vote to suspend police chiefA meeting was held on Tuesday night where the Township Board is expected to decide if chief Robert Shelide will keep his job or not. The township supervisor said that the Tweets were unprofessional and could be considered racially insensitive and derogatory. READ: Shelby Township police chief on paid leave, could face further disciplinary action over social media postsThose who support Shelide view those tweets as directed at rioters and looters. READ: Shelby Township police chief on paid leave over social media comments about George Floyd protests

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Shelby Township trustees to make decision on police chief accused of posting inflammatory tweets

Read full article: Shelby Township trustees to make decision on police chief accused of posting inflammatory tweets

Shelby Township trustees to make decision on police chief accused of posting inflammatory tweetsPublished: June 16, 2020, 11:14 pmShelby Townshipโ€™s police chief was placed on paid administrative leave during an investigation into alleged comments he made on social media about the George Floyd protests across the country.

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Shelby Township police chief on paid leave, could face further disciplinary action over social media posts

Read full article: Shelby Township police chief on paid leave, could face further disciplinary action over social media posts

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. Shelby Townships police chief was placed on paid administrative leave during an investigation into alleged comments he made on social media about the George Floyd protests across the country. READ: Shelby Township police chief on paid leave over social media comments about George Floyd protestsA meeting is being held inside Shelby Township City Hall. Because the hall is closed to the public, part of the meeting is being held on a Zoom audio call. Shelide had a personal Twitter account where he posted inflammatory statements regarding the civil unrest around the country. The township supervisor said that the Tweets were unprofessional and could be considered racially insensitive and derogatory.

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Protesters shut down Hall Road for hours in Sterling Heights

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DETROIT The streets of Macomb County were quiet Saturday night. Its hard to believe that nearly every inch of Hall Road was covered with protesters marching hours earlier. RELATED: George Floyd protesters gather across Metro Detroit for second weekendThousands took to the streets in Sterling Heights for yet another wave of protests that literally shut down traffic for hours on Hall Road. "Im just proud of this generation, because they are standing for truth today. Theyre standing for truth.At one point, a handful of armed members from the Michigan Militia silently appeared.

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Shelby Township police chief asks for forgiveness in statement regarding inflammatory comments

Read full article: Shelby Township police chief asks for forgiveness in statement regarding inflammatory comments

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ€“ Shelby Townshipโ€™s police chief was placed on paid administrative leave during an investigation into alleged comments he made on social media about the George Floyd protests across the country. One of the alleged tweets from Chief Robert Shelide referred to people in a photo as โ€œwild savagesโ€ and talked about โ€œbody bags for these vicious subhumans." READ: Shelby Township police chief on paid leave over social media comments about George Floyd protestsShelide released a statement on Thursday noting that โ€œan apology is insufficient and an insult to the gravity of my comments." He asked for the โ€œcourtesy of forgivenessโ€ regarding the inflammatory comments he made on Twitter. My record speaks to the commitment and professionalism that I have exhibited for more than 30 years without incident, both of which were compromised by my emotion.

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ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Thursday, June 4, 2020

Read full article: ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Thursday, June 4, 2020

One of the alleged tweets from Chief Robert Shelide referred to people in a photo as wild savages and talked about body bags for these vicious subhumans." Police chief James Craig called them outsiders and criminals, but hasnt offered details about who they are and what they are trying to accomplish. Gretchen Whitmer and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan joined a unity march through Detroit to honor the life of George Floyd. Whitmer and Duggan joined local clergy and law enforcement members, starting in Highland Park and ending on Woodward Avenue near Wayne State University. Read MoreWednesday, June 3, 2020 --

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Shelby Township police chief on leave after inflammatory tweets surface

Read full article: Shelby Township police chief on leave after inflammatory tweets surface

Shelby Township police chief on leave after inflammatory tweets surfacePublished: June 4, 2020, 6:10 pmShelby Townshipโ€™s police chief has been placed on paid administrative leave during an investigation into alleged comments he made on social media about the George Floyd protests across the country.

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Shelby Township police chief on paid leave over social media comments about George Floyd protests

Read full article: Shelby Township police chief on paid leave over social media comments about George Floyd protests

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ€“ Shelby Townshipโ€™s police chief has been placed on paid administrative leave during an investigation into alleged comments he made on social media about the George Floyd protests across the country. Police brutality protests prompted Twitter user Bobby S. to say, โ€œThis makes me want to vomit. Please pray.โ€Shelby Township police Chief Robert Shelide (Shelby Township Police Department)โ€œI would hit them with tear gas and water cannons, rubber bullets,โ€ Bobby S. replied. Itโ€™s a for of surrender.โ€The Bobby S. account replied, โ€œ100% agree. โ€œThe core of all of our beliefs as Americans is due process, presumption of innocents and equal protection under the law and the right of freedom of expression,โ€ Shelby Township spokesperson Brad Bates said.

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Man fatally shot by Shelby Township police claimed to be armed, acted aggressively, officials say

Read full article: Man fatally shot by Shelby Township police claimed to be armed, acted aggressively, officials say

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ€“ The man shot and killed by a Shelby Township officer was claiming to be armed and acting aggressively at the time of the shooting, according to police. Officials said Kanwarbir Malhi, 25, was in a stolen car, ignored commands, said he had a gun and made violent gestures. Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide said the incident happened around 1 a.m. Saturday near the Spring Hill apartments at Ryan and Utica roads. They called police and reported the car stolen, officials said. AdOfficers on patrol overnight saw the stolen car and did what's called a "felony stop."

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Sheriffโ€™s Office identifies man shot, killed by Shelby Township police officer

Read full article: Sheriffโ€™s Office identifies man shot, killed by Shelby Township police officer

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ€“ The Macomb County Sheriffโ€™s Office has released the identity of a man who was shot and killed Saturday morning by a Shelby Township police officer. The man has been identified as 25-year-old Kanwarbir Malhi, of Shelby Township. The Sheriff's Office said in statement that Malhi was an Asian/Indian man. Shelby Township police say as a result of the man's noncompliance, an officer fired his weapon to stop the man's "aggressive action." AdThe investigation has been turned over to the Macomb County Sheriffโ€™s Office, and the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave.

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