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Shelby Township bust of counterfeit money, stolen guns lead to arrests of 4
Read full article: Shelby Township bust of counterfeit money, stolen guns lead to arrests of 4The Shelby Township Police Department has arrested three adults and one teen who were in possession of counterfeit money and stolen guns.
Mount Clemens man fires shots at police, barricades himself inside home, officials say
Read full article: Mount Clemens man fires shots at police, barricades himself inside home, officials sayOfficials say a man has fired gunshots at police and then barricaded himself inside a home in Mount Clemens. The man has fired multiple gunshots at officers from his garage, police say. He then fired more shots from his window.
Shelby Township police look for missing 17-year-old girl who was picked up by people in Ford Taurus
Read full article: Shelby Township police look for missing 17-year-old girl who was picked up by people in Ford TaurusPolice in Shelby Township are looking for a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen near the pool/clubhouse area of the Shelby West mobile home park.
Shelby Township teen arrested for threatening to shoot, kill students at Texas school
Read full article: Shelby Township teen arrested for threatening to shoot, kill students at Texas schoolA Shelby Township teenager has been arrested after he threatened to shoot and kill students in Texas the morning after 21 people were killed at an elementary school in the state.
There will be a ‘strong police presence’ at Eisenhower High School after threats were made on social media
Read full article: There will be a ‘strong police presence’ at Eisenhower High School after threats were made on social mediaDetectives with the Shelby Township Police Department are investigating threats on social media that were directed toward Eisenhower High School.
Police investigate fatal crash involving pickup truck, car at Shelby Township red light
Read full article: Police investigate fatal crash involving pickup truck, car at Shelby Township red lightPolice are investigating a fatal crash involving a pickup truck and a car at a red light in Shelby Township.
Shelby Township police seek missing 52-year-old man
Read full article: Shelby Township police seek missing 52-year-old manSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are searching for a missing 52-year-old man named Scott Caswell who was last seen leaving work on 23 Mile and Mound roads March 11. According to police, Caswell was driving a 2011 white Ford Super Duty with the Florida plate number JXIZ75 northbound on Mound Road. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 586-731-2121 and dial extension number three. Read more: Missing in Michigan stories
Michigan AG’s office clears Shelby Township officer in 2018 fatal shooting of 25-year-old man
Read full article: Michigan AG’s office clears Shelby Township officer in 2018 fatal shooting of 25-year-old manLANSING, Mich. – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has cleared a Shelby Township police officer on Tuesday of any criminal wrongdoing related to a 2018 fatal shooting. On Nov. 3, 2018, officer Jason Zuk shot and killed 25-year-old Kanwarbir Malhi, who was allegedly acting aggressively toward police. AdThe shooting happened about 1 a.m. on Nov. 3, 2018, when Shelby Township police responded to reports of an occupied stolen vehicle in the parking lot of the Spring Lane apartment complex. Police said that although Malhi told officers he was armed, it was determined that he did not have a weapon. AdAG’s office files charges against Lowell officerIn addition to reviewing the case in Shelby Township, Nessel reviewed and moved to file charges on Tuesday against Lowell police officer Jason Diaz.
Father, 12-year-old daughter killed in crash in Shelby Township
Read full article: Father, 12-year-old daughter killed in crash in Shelby TownshipSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 45-year-old Macomb Township man and his 12-year-old daughter were killed in a crash in the area of 21 Mile Road and Van Dyke in Shelby Township. Shelby Township police and fire departments were dispatched at about 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday to a crash involving two vehicles. Police said one of the vehicles, a Dodge Ram, was engulfed in flames. A preliminary investigation revealed that the Dodge Ram was traveling northbound on Van Dyke, turning left onto 21 Mile Road when a commercial truck was southbound on Van Dyke, traveling through 21 Mile Road. Anyone who was in the area and witnessed the crash is asked to contact Traffic Services Bureau Sgt.
Police search for man in Shelby Township bank robbery
Read full article: Police search for man in Shelby Township bank robberySHELBY TOWNSHIP – Police are searching for a man in connection to a bank robbery in Shelby Township. Police responded to an alarm at about 1:24 p.m. on Monday at the PNC bank on Hayes Road. Police said the man then left the bank on foot after given an undetermined amount of money. The suspect was seen running south across Hall Road into Sterling Heights. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Shelby Township Police Department at 586-731-2121.
2 children in hospital after father crashes ATV into Macomb County home, police say
Read full article: 2 children in hospital after father crashes ATV into Macomb County home, police saySHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Two children and their father were taken to the hospital after an ATV crash in Macomb County. The crash happened around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday at Wren and Cardinals streets in Shelby Township, according to authorities. Police said two children, ages nine and 12, were riding the ATV with their father when it slammed into a home on Cardinal Street near 22 Mile and Shelby roads. Officials believe the driver of the ATV was speeding on Wren Street and lost control in the dark at Cardinal Street and struck a house. “I had to make sure that kid was OK.”The crash investigator for Shelby Township police was worried the children might not survive.
Shelby Township police searching for driver in hit-and-run that killed 21-year-old woman
Read full article: Shelby Township police searching for driver in hit-and-run that killed 21-year-old womanSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 21-year-old woman in Shelby Township. Shaw was killed at about 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 1. I understand it’s from fear but there’s no excuse," said Shaw’s other coworker, Ayla Coates. She deserves it,” said Shaw’s coworker, Cerise Coates. Anyone with information is asked to contact Shelby Township police at 586-731-2121 ext.
Police, family plead for clues in deadly hit-and-run in Shelby Township
Read full article: Police, family plead for clues in deadly hit-and-run in Shelby TownshipSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police continue to investigate a hit-and-run that killed a 21-year-old woman in Shelby Township last week. Mya Shaw had just gotten off of work at about 10:20 p.m. last Thursday. That’s a little harder to swallow.”Shelby Township police are looking for a 2015 to 2020 light colored Dodge Challenger that was heading southbound on Schoenherr Road when it hit Mya Shaw. We have the video, the investigation continues," said Shelby Township police Lt. Patrick Barnard. Anyone with information is asked to contact Shelby Township police at 586-731-2121 ext.
Tense night in Shelby Township as protesters are confronted by police, counter protesters
Read full article: Tense night in Shelby Township as protesters are confronted by police, counter protestersSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – 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 Shelide’s conduct. READ: More Shelby Township protest coverage
Tense night in Shelby Twp. as protesters were confronted by police, counter protesters
Read full article: Tense night in Shelby Twp. as protesters were confronted by police, counter protestersAnother 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.
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 manA 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.
Dana Nessels office to review evidence in fatal Shelby Township police shooting
Read full article: Dana Nessels office to review evidence in fatal Shelby Township police shootingSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. The officer of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has agreed to revisit a deadly officer-involved shooting in Shelby Township. On Nov. 3, 2018 a Shelby Township police officer shot and killed 25-year-old Kanwarbir Malhi. Video of the shooting was handed out by people protesting the Shelby Township police chief for his controversial comments he made on social media. RELATED: Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelides suspension endsProtesters raised questions about the shooting to Macomb County Sheriff Tony Wickersham. His office investigated the shooting and people want to know why charges werent brought by the prosecutor.
Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelide’s suspension ends
Read full article: Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelide’s suspension endsSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – 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.
Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelide’s suspension ends
Read full article: Protesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelide’s suspension endsProtesters gather in Shelby Township after police chief Robert Shelide’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.
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 protestsSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – 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.
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 tweetsSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – 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
Shelby Township trustees vote to suspend police chief
Read full article: Shelby Township trustees vote to suspend police chiefShelby 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.
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 tweetsSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Shelby Township’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
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 tweetsShelby Township trustees to make decision on police chief accused of posting inflammatory tweetsPublished: June 16, 2020, 11:14 pmShelby Township’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.
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 postsSHELBY 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.
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 commentsSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Shelby Township’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 “wild savages” and talked about “body 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 “an apology is insufficient and an insult to the gravity of my comments." He asked for the “courtesy of forgiveness” 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.
Shelby Township police chief on leave after inflammatory tweets surface
Read full article: Shelby Township police chief on leave after inflammatory tweets surfaceShelby Township police chief on leave after inflammatory tweets surfacePublished: June 4, 2020, 6:10 pmShelby Township’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.
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 protestsSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Shelby Township’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, “This makes me want to vomit. Please pray.”Shelby Township police Chief Robert Shelide (Shelby Township Police Department)“I would hit them with tear gas and water cannons, rubber bullets,” Bobby S. replied. It’s a for of surrender.”The Bobby S. account replied, “100% agree. “The 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,” Shelby Township spokesperson Brad Bates said.
Woman escapes Shelby Township house fire, son dies
Read full article: Woman escapes Shelby Township house fire, son diesSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A house caught on fire Saturday evening near Shelby Road and 25 Mile Road, officials report. Shelby Township Police and Fire responded to the house fire around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday. According to police, the 73-year-old woman homeowner woke up to her home on fire and attempted to help her 36-year-old son out of the home unsuccessfully. The woman was forced to leave the home and call 911 at her neighbor’s home, police said. The home owner’s son was later found dead in the home, officials said.