Crime & Safety
Man Points Handgun at Troy Cigar Store 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
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There is little known about man who fired gun into air before fleeing late Saturday night.
FERNDALE
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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.
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 HILLS
Break-In Reported at Rochester Hills Apartment
Two sets of footprints in the snow were found at the scene, police say.
ROYAL OAK
The following information was supplied by the Royal Oak Police Department.
FARMINGTON
Armed Robber Hits Farmington Radio Shack
No one was injured in the Wednesday night incident, a Farmington Public Safety commander said.
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