GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Police as of Dec. 20 were looking for a suspect believed to be responsible for breaking into a home in the 1900 block of Prestwick Road at around 8:20 a.m. Dec. 18.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Police Department has welcomed an addition to the team, a 19-month-old, 60-pound black Labrador Retriever named Raider.

NOVI — Several members of Novi’s Police and Fire departments took time out of their busy schedules to take underprivileged youth shopping for clothing and other necessities at Kohl’s on Dec. 14.

WARREN — The National Fire Sprinkler Association partnered with the Warren Fire Department for a live demonstration of two identically decorated rooms catching on fire on Dec. 9 and gave fire safety tips for the holiday season and year-round.

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — December is a popular time of year for gift giving, which many turn to e-commerce options such as Facebook Marketplace. 

MADISON HEIGHTS — Three years ago, the Madison Heights Police Department applied for accreditation through the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.

ROSEVILLE — During a Dec. 10 meeting that lasted fewer than 10 minutes, the Roseville City Council approved the purchase of a truck for one of its K-9 officers.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — This past year has included two life-changing events for West Bloomfield Police Department Deputy Chief Dale Young.

DETROIT — A Warren man pleaded guilty Dec. 3 in U.S. District Court in Detroit to spray-painting racist graffiti on a predominantly Black Roseville church.

METRO DETROIT — While winter recreational activities provide a cool time, it’s important to remember safety when venturing out on the ice.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At its meeting on Nov. 18, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved the purchase of bunker gear for the city’s firefighters in a 6-0 vote.

WARREN — The Busch Branch of the Warren Public Library, located at 23333 Ryan Road, will remain closed after school hours until Feb. 28, 2025, per the Warren Library Commission.

WARREN — Officer David Chapman and Cpl. Daniel Rose of the Warren Police Department were awarded the Carnegie Medal for heroism during a ceremony at City Hall Nov. 21.

NOVI — Novi police transparency with the community regarding home invasions led to the rare arrest of an alleged member of an elusive transnational gang Dec. 2.

SOUTHFIELD — “I was tricked into a sex trafficking situation.” That was part of a 911 call that the Southfield Police Department said it received at 11:58 p.m. Nov. 21 from a 32-year-old woman.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Two people are alive thanks to the quick thinking of an off-duty fire lieutenant in Rochester Hills.

GROSSE POINTES — A group of teenage suspects has been arrested after the teens reportedly committed more than a dozen larcenies from unlocked autos in Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe City over a period of a couple of days.

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department has arrested a 23-year-old Oak Park man who investigators believe has committed multiple thefts from porches.

CLAWSON — Clawson police officer Aundreana Beydoun was taught growing up to always respect the elderly.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township police Officer Heather Glowacz was recently named the Bloomfield Township Police Department’s new community relations officer.