Crime & Safety
MSU Student From Rochester Fatally Stabbed 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.
TROY
Police: Man Pointed Handgun at Troy Cigar Store Following Dispute
Find out what's happening in Ferndalewith free, real-time updates from Patch.
There is little known about man who fired gun into air before fleeing late Saturday night.
FERNDALE
Find out what's happening in Ferndalewith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Ferndale Police Arrest Parolee with Open Beer After High-Speed Chase
The driver was on parole for convictions including armed robbery, according to Ferndale Police.
ROYAL OAK
'Serial Bank Robber' Strikes in Royal Oak for Third Time
A man who robbed a Main Street bank on Friday is believed to be a suspect in five other area robberies.
BIRMINGHAM
This week, the Birmingham Police Department released its 2012 Annual Crime Report, breaking down crime across the city during the past year.
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP
Police: Intimate Webcam Shots Lead to Extortion; More Identity Thefts Reported
This information was provided by the Bloomfield Township Police Department.
ROCHESTER
MSU Student From Rochester Fatally Stabbed
A 23-year-old Michigan State University student from Rochester was fatally stabbed, according to reports.
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