Crime & Safety

Home Invasions, Indecent Exposure and More Crime Nearby

Find out what crimes made headlines in neighboring communities over the past week.

The following information was supplied by area police departments. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP

Police Respond to Multiple Bloomfield Twp. Home Invasions Wednesday

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Police believe the same individuals struck homes on four streets within a few hours. Residents urged to be vigilant about reporting suspicious vehicles.

ROYAL OAK

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Known Sex Offender Arrested in Downtown Royal Oak

Donovan Joseph Butkovich, 19, faces indecent exposure charges.

BIRMINGHAM

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

FERNDALE

Ferndale Police Arrest Home Invasion Suspect

Police say the 19-year-old man confessed to a Nov. 1 home invasion on Edgewood Place in Ferndale.

TROY

Troy Police Begin Year with DUI Arrests

The following information was obtained from the Troy Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

BERKLEY

Vehicle Hits Crossing Guard Outside Anderson Middle School

The man was hospitalized with non-life threatening injures after the incident Friday morning, according to the Berkley Public Safety Department.

ROCHESTER HILLS

Man Arrested for Weekend Robbery at Rochester Hills Meijer

John Schaff Carter, 33, remains jailed following his arrest.


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