Crime & Safety
Parolee Arrested with Open Beer After High-Speed Chase; Man Points Handgun at Troy Cigar Store
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.
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Of Interest: Bloomfield Township: Bogus Credit Card Used to Buy Cartier Sunglasses; Purses Stolen
Bloomfield Hills: Homeless Man Promised Money to Cash Bogus Check
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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.
ROCHESTER HILLS
Break-In Reported at Rochester Hills Apartment
Two sets of footprints in the snow were found at the scene, police say.
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