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NOVEMBER 24, 2025 Vol. 45, No. 24
Warren police: Program to curb domestic violence showing results BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
WARREN — Four months after first announcing it, the Warren Police Department is seeing success in an initiative aimed at combating domestic violence in the city. The initiative, called Operation Cycle Break, aims to reduce the number of domestic violence calls by enhancing victim safety, streamlining the justice process and ensuring greater offender accountability. Officials said the initiative is built on four key pillars: victim protection and empowerment, swift justice and deterrence through understanding consequences, making resources accessible and creating pathways for change, and holding offenders accountable and preventing further harm. In a Nov. 18 press conference, Warren Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins said the department has seen progress thus far. “Four months into this program, we are already seeing significant and positive changes that reflect our dedication to protecting victims, holding offenders accountable and making this community safer,” Hawkins said.
Here comes Santa Claus ABOVE: Santa and Mrs. Claus, portrayed by Joe and Kathy Burlager, traded in their red sleigh for a red antique Ford during a fundraiser Nov. 16 at Ed’s EMS Classic Car Care in Warren. Money raised from donations will benefit the Ed and Emica Syrocki Legacy Scholarship through the Macomb Community College Foundation. The scholarship assists MCC students who want to pursue a career in the skilled trades, which includes automotive trades.
LEFT: Santa Claus, played by Joe Burlager, left, and the Grinch, portrayed by Mike Nirganakis, agree to make the holiday season merry and bright. Photos by Liz Carnegie
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