8/20/25 Sterling Heights Sentry

BEHIND THE WHEEL

Warren, Sterling Heights seek defense advisor for Arsenal Alliance

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

MACOMB COUNTY — Several months after the mayors of the two largest cities in Macomb County signed an agreement aimed at bolstering the defense industry’s ties to the region, they have collaboratively

launched a national search to fill a key leadership position.

The two cities are working together to conduct a search for a defense industry economic development advisor to drive the work of the Arsenal Alliance, a regional initiative aimed at growing the defense industry

ADVISOR on page 21A

The cities of Warren and Sterling Heights have launched a national search to fill a key role for the Arsenal Alliance, a $500,000 agreement between the two cities signed in April aimed at growing the defense industry in southeast Michigan.

The city of

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

City Council votes to update, modernize ‘Lifestyle’ magazine

Residents of Sterling Heights will soon be getting the city’s lifestyle magazine in a new, modernized format.

At its Aug. 6 meeting, the City Council voted to accept a proposal for the design and print production of a new magazine.

The city’s Community Relations Department, in

an attempt to evolve and maximize the channels and formats for reaching and engaging with residents and businesses, has created a plan to replace the Sterling Heights Magazine, which gets mailed to residents three times a year.

The new magazine, which will be named Sterling Heights Lifestyle, will be mailed to residents four times a year and will be a high quality, full-color magazine integrating the city’s quality-of-life programming and See LIFESTYLE on page 18A

SECOND FRONT PAGE

NEWCOMER TOWNSEND

OUT OF CITY COUNCIL RACE

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

A newcomer to the Sterling Heights City Council election won’t be moving to the November contest.

Johnnie Townsend, who ran for office in Sterling Heights for the first time, was the only named candidate to not receive enough votes in the August primary elections to move ahead to the general elections.

Townsend received 2,633 votes, or 4.24% of the votes, falling behind Moira Smith, with 3,631 or 5.85% of the votes.

Townsend, 52, is a three-year resident of Sterling Heights and is the former president of iCARE, a nonprofit organization aimed at helping provide food to local food banks, churches and homeless individuals.

Despite not receiving enough votes to move forward, Townsend said the election was a positive experience.

“It was a first-time experience running as a candidate, just being involved in something political. I mean, it was wonderful, especially the amount of votes that I received, which is outstanding, especially being my first time,” he said.

Townsend said he learned how to run a more effective campaign if he decides to run again in the future. He also said he can now focus on being involved in more things in the community.

“It takes over a year to get settled into your house before you get involved in any activities. Now we’re settled … I can find myself in more activities and more community activities, see how everything is run,” he said. “Get to meet people and stuff, engage in more conversations.”

A total of 13 Sterling Heights City Council candidates were on the ballot in the primary election but only the top 12 vote-getters will appear on the ballot in November. Those 12 candidates will be competing for six seats.

The general election is Nov. 4.

Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

THE FULL RESULTS OF THE PRIMARY WERE:

Liz Sierawski, 6,880 votes (11.07%)

Henry Yanez, 6,388 votes (10.28%)

Michael V. Radtke Jr., 6,305 votes (10.14%)

Barbara A. Ziarko, 5,515 votes (8.87%)

Maria G. Schmidt, 5,382 votes (8.66%)

Robert Mijac, 5,277 votes (8.49%)

Deanna Koski, 4,831 votes (7.77%)

Jakie Ryan, 3,837 votes (6.17%)

Teri Brinker, 3,836 votes (6.17%)

Daniel Acciacca, 3,822 votes (6.15%)

Rick McKiddy, 3,760 votes (6.05%) Moira Smith, 3,632 votes (5.84%)

Johnnie S. Townsend, 2,636 votes (4.24%) Write-in, 50 votes (0.08%)

DETROIT METRO FOOTBALL CLUB JOINS DETROIT SPORTS SCENE

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

BRIGHTON — The sports landscape in Southeast Michigan has added a new team to the mix after a successful inaugural season from the Detroit Metro Football Club.

DMFC is in its first calendar year of existence and is already making a name for itself as a desirable destination for players, fans and sponsors.

The club plays out of Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton and has received great feedback on the facility and the product of play.

DMFC plays in the United Premier Soccer League, which is in the fourth tier of the U.S. Soccer pyramid. The UPSL is the largest

and most competitive pro-development league in North America with around 400 teams. The league is just one tier below professional soccer.

“We have a vision of assembling a roster to help players become professionals. … Some will become soccer professionals, and some will use our program to become professionals in all walks of life,” said Alex Lubyansky, general manager and head coach of DMFC. “We had one player go on trial at an MLS club, and another player just got signed professionally in Germany.”

The club’s official team website lists each player’s position on the field, and their occupation or field of study off the field.

“We have built a roster with folks who have

NEWS & NOTES

Sterling Heights launches new online apparel shop

TIME TO ‘SPARKLE’

A new line of apparel is now available for anyone who wants to show their love for Sterling Heights.

“The new Wear Sterling Heights shop is your go-to for cozy crewnecks, soft tees, hats and more,” the city said in a Facebook post.

The shop, which is designed in partnership with E.A. Graphics, can be found online at wearsterlingheights.com.

“It’s more than apparel — it’s a new way to show off your Sterling Heights pride,” the post said.

Date announced for State of the City

Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor will deliver his annual State of the City address Sept. 12.

The program begins with breakfast at 8 a.m., with the address and Sterling Edge Awards presentation beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The event will be held at MJR Marketplace Cinema, 35400 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights. Tickets cost $30 for chamber members and $40 for nonmembers and can be purchased online at connectma comb.com.

METRO DETROIT — The Sparkle Network will again hold its Dress Into A Dream homecoming dress sale for high school students by providing new and gently-used homecoming dresses for $10 each. There are dresses of all sizes and lengths for homecoming dances and special occasions. For the first time this year, the organization will have separate pants, tops and skirts in limited sizes for $5 each. All proceeds will benefit the Prom Closet Project Tour 2026, which provides prom dresses to local high school students.

The following Dress Into A Dream dates and locations have been confirmed: Aug. 22-23 at American House East 1, 17255 Common Road in Roseville. Time: 3-7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Aug. 24 at Front Door Housekeeping, 11255 Hall Road Unit #104 in Utica. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 29 Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences, 811 Oakwood Drive, Suite 303, in Rochester. Time 3-7 p.m.

Aug. 30-31 T-Tech Solutions, 1172 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Sept. 3 at Romeo High School, 62300 Jewell Road in Romeo. Time: 4-8 p.m. Students do not have to go to Romeo to participate.

Everyone who signs up for a dress must fill out an application ahead of time by going to sparklenetwork.org and clicking the Dress Into A Dream icon.

MDOT HOSTS OPEN HOUSES TO DISCUSS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE STUDY FOR TRI-COUNTY AREA

DETROIT/ROSEVILLE — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is holding two open houses for the public to provide their input on how they use pedestrian bridges in their community.

The first open house will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Adams Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon St., in Detroit. The second open house will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Recreation Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe (RARE) at 18185 Sycamore St., in Roseville. Both presentations begin at 5:45 p.m.

Attendees will be able to view posters, take a survey, and view a presentation outlining MDOT’s efforts through this study to better understand the usage of state-owned pedestrian bridges in the region. The study team will collect data on current conditions and travel patterns, perform onsite observations, and engage with people across the region to identify priorities and better understand community needs.

For comments or questions regarding the study, email MDOT-Metro-Communications@Michigan.gov. Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at (517) 241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan. gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

Council approves purchase of Flock cameras, despite opposition

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

Despite one councilman’s objection, the Sterling Heights City Council voted to approve the purchase of more Flock Safety cameras.

At its Aug. 6 meeting, the City Council voted to approve the purchase of six additional Flock cameras designed to read license plates and note vehicle descriptions, to be installed throughout the city.

Sterling Heights Chief of Police Andrew Satterfield said the cameras are an outstanding tool, and a city the size of Sterling Heights should have more cameras.

“Shelby Township actually just got approved for 50 cameras,” he said. “I say it’s a great tool. We’ve had some great success stories.

With the additional six cameras, the city would have 28.

Satterfield cited a recent example where, during a reported assault, using just the vehicle description, investigators were able to identify the suspects and have them in custody “literally within hours,” he said.

“We wouldn’t have had this without this tool,” he said.

Satterfield also said the department had safeguards in place to make sure the cameras weren’t misused — officers and dispatchers can only access the cameras after going through training and for legitimate purposes, he said. The footage is also purged after 30 days unless being used for investigative purposes, and it’s never sold or transferred to a third party.

Mayor Pro Tem Liz Sierawski said she was OK with the purchase of the cameras, as long as there were safeguards in place to prevent it from being misused.

“I know it’s a wonderful investigative tool, and as long as we do have safeguards in place to prevent it from being misused, and if it is misused, I know that there are repercussions for whomever does,” she said.

Councilwoman Maria Schmidt also agreed that the cameras are a valuable tool for police, and she said she would be voting to support the purchase of additional cameras.

“I think this is an amazing tool that we have, and I know since we’ve gotten the

Flock cameras, I’ve heard that it has helped catch a lot of undesirable people that were in our city, and that’s what this is all about,” she said.

Contradicting the support from the rest of the City Council was Michael Radtke, who said he was concerned that the department wanted additional cameras.

“I’m not going to be voting for this. It’s an increase in this real estate,” he said. “It’s shocking to me when our police chief says, ‘I want 50 cameras. I want 100. I want 200. I want 5,000. I want a camera on everyone’s house.’”

Radtke said it’s an increase in the surveillance of residents of the city, and that even though no wrong has been done with the cameras thus far, that doesn’t mean it won’t happen in the future.

“In Russia and China, they use it to disappear people off the street, and we’re just setting up a system so some other government one day could use this against us,” he said.

Radtke also argued that the camera doesn’t just monitor people coming in and out of the city; it monitors the people who are already living there.

“It’s not just the edges of our city that we’re monitoring. It’s the people traversing inside of our city,” he said. “And if you live by one of these cameras over 30 days, it might capture your car 30 times, 60 times, 40 times.”

While Radtke recognized that there were some important uses for the system — such as in a kidnapping — he still wouldn’t be voting for it.

“I think this causes problems. I think it’s a slippery slope. I’m proud to oppose mass surveillance, and I’m going to be voting no,” he said. “And you know what? I’m going to lose this though, like I lost all the rest of them, but I’m going to still stand on principle and vote no, because I don’t think we should be monitoring Americans.”

In the end, the City Council voted to approve the purchase 6-1, with Radtke being the only vote in opposition.

The cameras are expected to cost $19,300 in the first year, funded entirely by federal forfeiture funds.

Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

LUNCH

LUNCH AND LEARN

LUNCH AND LEARN

INVITED TO SOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT

YOU’RE INVITED TO SOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT

YOU’RE INVITED TO SOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Please join Michelle O’Hara, Advance Funeral Planner at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors, for a thoughtful discussion about the many benefits of early planning. Lunch will be served.

Please join Michelle O’Hara, Advance Funeral Planner at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors, for a thoughtful discussion about the many benefits of early planning. Lunch will be served.

Please join Michelle O’Hara, Advance Funeral Planner at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors, for a thoughtful discussion about the many benefits of early planning. Lunch will be served.

Please join Michelle O’Hara, Advance Funeral Planner at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors, for a thoughtful discussion about the many benefits of early planning. Lunch will be served.

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Detroit man facing charges following shooting at rehab center

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

A Detroit man is facing charges related to a shooting and assault involving his wife that occurred in July in Sterling Heights.

At approximately 8 a.m. July 29, Sterling Heights police received multiple 911 calls about a shooting that occurred at the Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation Center, 34643 Ketsin Drive.

According to Sterling Heights Police Capt. Mario Bastianelli, when officers arrived, they found a female victim with multiple gunshot wounds.

According to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, the victim attempted to take cover in a coworker’s vehicle, but the suspect, 37-year-old Deshawn Flood, prevented the door from closing and shot at her several times. The victim, who is Flood’s wife, and her coworker exited the vehicle through the driver’s side door and

ran toward the building; however, Flood caught his wife and “pistol-whipped her several times in the head,” the release states.

Officers located Flood and took him into custody, Bastianelli said. The press release states Flood’s wife was taken to the hospital and her injuries did not appear to be lifethreatening.

The coworker was uninjured.

Flood was arraigned by 41A District Court Magistrate Jean Cloud July 31. He is facing two counts of assault with intent to murder, a felony punishable by up to life in prison, and various weapons-related charges.

Flood is scheduled for a probable cause conference at 1 p.m. Aug. 28. His attorney, Robyn Kennedy, did not return a request for comment.

Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

BEHIND THE WHEEL

Rockin’ Robin

THREEWHEELER GETS LOTS OF ATTENTION ON LOCAL ROADS

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — If you made it out to the Woodward Dream Cruise Aug. 16 in Oakland County, you might have spotted Sami Abu-Soud in his 1997 Reliant Robin.

At press time, he planned to take it to the annual car cruise that brings together car buffs and spectators who spend the day reliving the golden age of the automobile.

Abu-Soud has owned the Reliant Robin for a few years and loves to take it to car shows and cruises. The British car has three wheels, one in the center front and two in the back. The car can fit two people in the front seat, two passengers in the back seat and there is a trunk where Abu-Soud keeps a spare tire and speakers that play his music of choice — electronic.

“The car is something else,” the Royal Oak resident said. “They haven’t changed the car style much since the ’70s and ’80s. This is the van model of it. It’s technically a motorcycle, so I have a motorcycle license.”

Abu-Soud, 38, purchased the three-wheeler directly from England. It traveled the Atlantic Ocean by ship, and all the parts for maintenance are ordered from across the pond. The Reliant has a stick shift, and because the car is British, the steering wheel is on the right side, unlike American cars in which the steering wheels are on the left side. Abu-Soud had no trouble adjusting to driving with the steering wheel on the opposite side.

“It’s actually pretty natural,” he said. “It keeps up with traffic for the most part.”

Abu-Soud has other cars, including a 1998 Dodge Viper, a 2001 Chevrolet Corvette and two Subaru WRXs. But the Reliant is his favorite vehicle to drive in the warmer months around town, visiting downtown Detroit or when running errands.

“I wanted something different. Anytime I don’t have to use the highway,

See RELIANT ROBIN on page 11A

Reliant Robin

I try to drive it as much as possible. It gets a lot of looks. As I’m driving, people take pictures of me all the time,” Abu-Soud said. “Even non-car people stop me and ask me about it.”

Abu-Soud also lets friends and even strangers drive the car, usually in parking lots or around the block. They just have to know how to operate a stick shift.

“I bought it to have fun,” said AbuSoud, who always makes sure to go with guest drivers. “Everyone has been able to drive it, no problem.”

One of Abu-Soud’s neighbors who works in the automotive industry helped him tune up the Reliant Robin.

“It’s pretty solid otherwise,” he said. “I haven’t done too much to it.”

The ’97 model, which has more than 80,000 miles on it, does not have power steering or power brakes.

“Basically, no frills,” Abu-Soud said. “It’s all fiberglass, so it’s really light. The car weighs less than 1,000 pounds.”

The four-cylinder Reliant is equipped with an 850 cc engine that produces 40 horsepower. When looking at the rear license plate, it reads “Flipy,” because the cars have a reputation for flipping onto their sides. That has not happened to Abu-Soud, but he saw it on the British Broadcasting Corp. television show “Top Gear.”

The ’97 Reliant Robin owner has always been into cars. Abu-Soud, who now works in real estate, worked as a mechanical

engineer for 13 years.

“When I was a little kid, I started tinkering with cars,” he said. “I would fix cars. I try to do all the work myself on all my cars.”

There may be a reason why he is so comfortable driving the British car. AbuSoud was born in England, and his family moved to the U.S. when he was just 1 year old. He also has his own version of a mascot for the car: a tiny stuffed robin he keeps in the front seat. One highlight this past year was displaying the 1997 Reliant Robin at the Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place.

“It was pretty exciting,” Abu-Soud said.

According to reliant.website, which is the official website for the Reliant Motor Club, the Reliant Motor Co. was formed in 1935 when Tom Lawrence Williams built the first prototype vehicle in his garden in the U.K. along with E.S. Thompson. A number of different Reliant styles were built over the years, including the Scimitar GT, Rialto and Kitten.

According to the website, the Reliant Robin was introduced in November 1973 and replaced the Reliant Regal 3/30. The Robin had different variations: the Standard Robin, the Super Robin, the Robin Estate and the Robin Van.

The Reliant Robin had become one of the most famous three-wheelers in the U.K. until 1981, when it was replaced by the Reliant Rialto. But in 1989, Reliant brought back the Robin with a new look, including a new fiberglass body attached to a galvanized chassis and a single, central windscreen wiper.

The website states that the company’s last Reliant vehicle was built in February 2001.

HUMAN ELEMENT CONSIDERED A BENEFIT AT LOCAL SHOPPING PLAZAS

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — For those who have active roles in various business spaces in the metro Detroit area, shopping plazas can provide some benefits for in-person shopping as opposed to buying online.

A survey conducted by the International Council of Shopping Centers notes that there are around 115,000 shopping centers in the U.S. with nearly 90% being small, neighborhood and convenience store centers. Also, about 83% of Americans visit a shopping center at least once a week and 20% go to a shopping center more than 10 times a week.

According to statistics compiled by CapitalOne Shopping, American consumers spent $5.927 trillion in retail stores and $1.337 trillion online in 2024, though this value does not account for seasonal adjustments.

The Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce works with major retail centers around the Maple Road/Telegraph Road, Telegraph Road/Square Lake Road, and 13 Mile Road/Southfield Road intersections, around both east and west ends, as well as the Adams Square Shopping Center. The plazas feature a combination of local retail stores, restaurants and chain stores.

Chamber President Joe Bauman says the

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ters. The business manages the Tech Plaza at 12 Mile Road and

as well as other centers in Detroit and Dearborn, among other locations. ABOVE: The BirminghamBloomfield Chamber of Commerce works with major retail centers in its area, including the Adams Square Shopping Center on South Adams Road, south of Maple Road and east of Woodward Avenue. The plaza features a combination of local retail stores, restaurants and chain stores.

Briarwood Heating & Cooling, a family-first business.

Founded in 1998, Briarwood Heating & Cooling has always been a family- rst kind of business. We’re Lee and Renee Deel, and we started Briarwood with a simple mission: do right by people, x what needs xing, and treat every customer like they’re our neighbor.

We’re proud to serve customers all over Oakland and Macomb counties, from Rochester Hills to Shelby Township to Royal Oak and beyond. Whether we’re xing a furnace in Birmingham or installing an AC system in Clinton Township, our team of licensed, NATE-certi ed technicians are known for showing up on time, solving the problem right, and standing by our work.

We o er a full range of services: AC and furnace repair, maintenance and installation, boiler service, water heater installs, air quality solutions, and smart thermostat installs. We serve both residential and commercial customers, and we’re proud to be a Trane Comfort Specialist and multiple-time Top Performance Dealer award winner.

But what truly sets us apart? Our people. We have a phenomenal team of techs and installers, as well as an administrative team who care deeply about our customers and each other. When

something goes wrong, we make it right — fast. We don’t cut corners, and we don’t walk away from tough jobs.

A er more than 27 years, we’re still proudly family-owned and operated. We believe in doing the right thing, treating people fairly, and making sure your home stays safe, comfortable, and energy-e cient.

With winter fast approaching, we recommend scheduling a furnace clean and check for the season. is ensures lters are clean, the unit is safe, without carbon monoxide leaks, and running e ciently so it’s not increasing your energy costs for the season. For $69.95, the service also covers checking both the humidi er and water heater. We are also one of the few licensed companies in the area specializing in boilers, and o er boiler clean and check services for $79.95.

We’d be honored to serve your home or business — and we’re always just a call away.

Briarwood Heating & Cooling is located at 46851 Dequindre Rd. in Rochester Hills.

To schedule or get more information, call (248) 299-8126 or visit briarwoodheatingandcooling.com

WUJEK-CALCATERRA & SONS: Round-the-Clock Compassion since 1913

With 15 licensed funeral directors, totaling 350 years of combined experience, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is uniquely qualifed to bring peace and comfort to grieving families in their time of need. And these aren’t ordinary funeral directors. Each one was specifcally sought out by the Wujek and Calcaterra families based on their individual talents and expertise.

Licensed funeral director Dominick Astorino, managing director at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, is honored to be a part of this exceptional team. “My colleagues and I are career professionals,” stated Astorino. “Most of us have been with Wujek-Calcaterra for over 20 years. We are dedicated to our career in a long-standing way.

“We also have an excellent collection of younger funeral directors. As the embalming professor at Wayne State University School of Mortuary Science, I have taught many of them. I see their potential from the frst day I meet them and watch them develop.”

Tese devoted individuals represent a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. Tey have formed enduring relationships with local families and the community. Tey are familiar with the neighborhood churches and have worked alongside their pastors. Tis allows them to connect with all types of families, putting them at

ease at a most difcult and overwhelming time.

Furthermore, their compassion isn’t strictly confned to business hours. Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is one of the few funeral homes in the area where there is someone present 24/7.

According to Astorino, “We have never taken a day of since opening our original location in Detroit back in 1913. Christmas, holidays, brownouts, the worst snow storms – there has always been someone here to pick up the phone. We treat our families the way we would like to be treated. Tey never have to talk to an answering machine, and they know their loved one is never lef unattended.”

In addition to the 15 funeral directors, there is a support staf of 35 capable and compassionate individuals to complete the team at Wujek-Cacaterra & Sons. “We can serve all of our families, giving them everything they need – much like a personalized concierge.”

From preplanning to afercare services, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is available seven days a week, 365 days a year. Tey ofer two welcoming locations: 36900 Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, phone (586) 588-9117; and 54880 Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township, phone (586) 217-3316. For more information, visit wujekcalcaterra.com or follow Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons on Facebook.

HOMES

MAKE THE MOST OF LIMITED SPACE IN A DORM ROOM

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — College dorms are starting to fill up with students for the fall semester. For many, it will be their first time living away from home, and the limited space of their dorm room can be a puzzle. What’s the best way to furnish it so it’s both comfortable and functional?

Shelving Inc. specializes in storage solutions, doing more with less space. The company was founded in Detroit in 1960 and today takes several forms, including two e-commerce sites and a retail outlet in Madison Heights.

According to Sandy Ison, a representative for Shelving Inc., verticality is key.

“It’s about how you can use the extra space around you,” Ison said. “And if you’re looking for extra space, look up.”

She said one popular space-saving solution is a special cart that keeps mini-fridges off the floor while holding other snacks and kitchen essentials.

“To create kitchen space to prep meals and late-night snacks, we also have kitchen carts and islands, which can be moved out of the way when needed,” Ison said.

Wall shelves, bookcases and filing cabinets can provide ample floor-to-ceiling storage in a small footprint. Over-the-door shelving and hanging closet organizers provide even more options.

“Our heavy-duty wire shelving is offered in a wide variety of hard-to-find sizes, like 8 inches deep for tight spots, and 96 inches high to maximize vertical space,” Ison said. “Our wire shelving is modular, meaning you can purchase preconfigured units or build your own unit by selecting the shelf size and post height you want.

“Our wire shelving is also adjustable, so you

can always adjust or add shelves,” she said. “The ability to tailor your storage is ideal for students, growing with them as they move dorms or switch schools.”

One may also consider using adjustable bed risers to elevate the bed higher off the ground. This creates space to slide storage bins under the bed — a great way to tuck away seasonal clothes, extra bedding and other items that are seldom used. Shelving Inc. offers a pull-out pantry organizer that serves a similar purpose, and over-thebed storage units, as well.

“For shoe lovers, you can go vertical with our variety of shoe racks,” Ison said.

Multifunctional furniture, such as storage ottomans, offer both storage and seating. There are also miniature lockers that can be used as side tables, and wire shelving that can be paired with enclosures for storing TVs, consoles and other items.

bles, and wire shelving that can be paired with en-

There are also many storage solutions for smaller items such as toiletries and office supplies — items that can quickly clutter a desk, table or countertop over time.

“For a student’s workspace, we have file carts, printer stands, carts that tuck under desks, and desk organizers that maximize space,” Ison said. “Corner wire shelving can take advantage of unused corner space.”

Shower caddies can keep toiletries organized and safely separated — a must in communal bathrooms shared by roommates or suitemates.

Just about every nook and cranny can be made into additional storage space, and without leaving a mark on a room that is borrowed space.

“Our wire shelving is a great way to add storage without needing to put holes in the wall,” Ison said. “Instead of hanging coat hooks or garment said.

and safely separated — a must in communal bathholes said. “Instead of hanging coat hooks or garment

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DMFC

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9-to-5 (jobs) and are developing, and that’s been awesome,” Lubyansky said. “I’d say it’s unique to our club. We have this vision.”

The club’s support of players on and off the field is key. DMFC wants to be integrated in the community and make the game of soccer accessible to all.

“Our vision (is) to provide free soccer. There’s no youth component to this and there’s no pay-to-play component to this,” Lubyansky explained. “It’s to create opportunity. That was kind of our mission statement going into this thing.”

It’s also important to give the players as many opportunities as possible. The UPSL has spring and fall seasons every year, and DMFC participates in the U.S. Open Cup and the Merit Cup. Make no mistake about it: this organization wants to win, and it wants to win badly.

“We want to make the playoffs and make a deep run in the UPSL,” Lubyansky said. “It’s a very high level and it’s very competitive. … We want to compete, and we want to win.”

In DMFC’s first season this spring, the team ended with a 4-1-5 record and a +13 goal differential. That was good enough for a fifth-place finish in the UPSL Midwest East division.

The team also hosted the Merit Cup, an event that allows anyone to try and beat the club for a $10,000 prize. In the first DMFC cup final, the team lost to a challenger.

Aside from a successful inaugural sea-

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racks on the wall, we have wire closet shelving. For kitchen space, add any of our hook accessories to wire shelving to store pans and utensils.”

Ison said that Shelving Inc. often hears from parents trying to strike the right balance with their child’s dorm room, creating an environment that is relaxing and suitable to study.

“We hear parents express concerns about ensuring their children feel comfortable and prepared for their life in their home away from home,” Ison said. “There are often a lot of items to bring and store in this small space, and it can feel overwhelming. And that’s where we come in — we’re committed to helping our customers go the extra mile with each project.”

Kelly Garnett, assistant director for

son on the pitch, the club also immediately established itself as a destination for players around the league thanks to its fanbase, facilities, and the way management treats its players.

“No one is doing it quite like we are in the league that we’re at,” said Jeff Tripoli, president of DMFC. “We’re going to create an atmosphere that attracts different talent. … Other players look around and say, ‘Wow.’”

That’s a crucial area of focus for Tripoli. He has lofty long-term goals for what the experience will be like at the DMFC.

“I envisioned something more around a campus, not necessarily a stadium,” Tripoli said. “A campus with significant training, open free soccer, and then from that, the best rise above, and we’ll give you a pathway to the team.”

Soccer is unique because it allows fans to watch their teams rise through the ranks. DMFC is in its inaugural year, but the longterm goal is in place, and the people that start supporting the team now can follow along for the ride.

“(The goal) is a moonshot, and that’s OK. It’s being the first non-MLS team in this century to win the U.S. Open Cup,” Lubyansky said. “In the modern era, no one has done it. That is our goal. To demonstrate that this model can actually put something competitively together that will produce the best team in U.S. Soccer.”

DMFC will release its fall schedule in the coming days. To learn more about the DMFC, visit detroitmetrofc.com, and follow detroit.metro.fc on Instagram.

Call Staff Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.

housing enrollment at Oakland University, said that for many students, the dormitory is their first time sharing a room, which can be a bit of an adjustment, especially if they’re used to abundant storage at home.

“Early communication with your roommate is key,” Garnett said in an email.

“Be sure to take the time to discuss expectations for cleaning schedules, visitor preferences, and personal organizational styles to avoid misunderstandings later. … Respect, compromise, and good organization go a long way in creating a positive and comfortable shared living environment.”

The Shelving Inc. websites are theshelvingstore.com, geared toward residential customers, and shelving.com, serving businesses. The brick-and-mortar site is The Shelving Store, located at 29275 Stephenson Highway in Madison Heights. It can be reached by calling (877) 831-8885.

Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

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amenities into a new format.

According to the meeting agenda packet, the primary objective of the new magazine is to effectively communicate all that Sterling Heights has to offer its residents and businesses without clouding the messaging with too much scheduling content that can be found on the city’s website.

“For years, we’ve talked about the limitations of the current class magazine, schedule magazine that we send out. It’s not in full color. It looks very dated,” said Councilman Mike Radtke.

Radtke added that the city has worked to change how it’s viewed in recent years — through things such as rebranding and other campaigns — and he thinks the magazine should reflect that. The new publisher, Studio Communications, publishes several other magazines that do a good job of that, he said.

According to Community Relations Director Melanie Davis, the current cost to publish the magazine is about $78,000 and that would increase to $86,500, which she said they hope to be able to offset with additional ad revenue.

Mayor Pro Tem Liz Sierawski said the current magazine contains a lot of valuable information for residents, but that it feels dated.

“It has a lot of valuable information. It gives us times on classes, but it does feel like my old high school newsletter,” she said. “It’s like the paper is less expensive. It’s not glossy. So to get a much better product that’s much more engaging for the residents, for a $9,000 investment, I think that’s a great deal.”

While the magazine would continue to have a lot of the same information, it would be published in a new format and include more content and a higher focus on storytelling that would appeal to residents.

“So instead of saying here’s two pages of a course catalogue of all the things that we’re offering at the community center, what we might do instead is go and find somebody who took a yoga class because they had back issues and now they’re an avid user of our yoga programs … and they want to talk about it, and so we tell their story, and then we provide a way for them to find all the information on every yoga class that we have on the website,” Davis said.

While it will continue to have important content, such as information on elections, passports, dog licenses and refuse collection, the new magazine will have it in a more concise format, Davis said. Not only will this cut down on space, but it will also increase readability, she said.

Davis said all of the content will be created internally by existing staff members.

However, Council member Deanna Koski voiced concern over the reduced amount of content.

“My question, bottom line is, how much of that information is going to be gone, and where is it going? Are you putting it on the website? Is that the only access that there will be to that information?”

Davis said that one option is to keep the listing of a class, but move most of the information to the website.

“Every single yoga class has like a paragraph description of what it is. What we might do is leave the listing of the yoga classes in there, but take that paragraph of information that is very specific about each class and put that online,” she said. “So you’ll see all the

yoga classes we have in a very short, concise area, and then there might be a link or a QR code that would take you to the website that would have all the details about those yoga classes, but you’ll still see the classes that we have available in the magazine.”

The City Council voted unanimously to accept the proposal for the new magazine.

Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

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personal service of in-person shopping may be more appealing than the convenience of online shopping.

“There is a much greater chance you are going to be satisfied with your purchase when you can see and feel it before you buy it,” Bauman said in an email. “And if a problem does occur, it is much more likely to be resolved if you have established a relationship with the local retailer.”

“There is no denying the level of competition being brought by these massive, online retailers. But there are still plenty of people who want to deal with another human rather than a computer screen,” Bauman added.

At Petzold Enterprises, Tom Petzold and members of his family manage a portfolio of neighborhood shopping centers. The business manages the Tech Plaza at 12 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue in Warren as well as other centers in Detroit and Dearborn, among other locations. His grandfather started the business in the 1960s.

“We try to focus on being in ... central(ly) located, convenient locations,” Petzold said.

“We are a small family business, and we have shopping centers that we lease out to a combination of tenants, some of whom are small family businesses like us and others are more corporate,” he added.

In terms of the comparison of in-person shopping versus online shopping, Petzold says the positivity of the staff and the environment are really important to the consumer experience.

“When you think about when you’re creating a shopping center, one thing I’ve learned is that one of the constituencies that you’re competing for is the staff that work inside the stores and when I say that I mean you want to make your shopping center attractive, safe, inviting and even a place that someone could be proud to go to work,” Petzold said. “Like, it’s clean and you attract better personnel that work in the stores when you build a better shopping center and that ultimately benefits the customer to have the best people in the stores.”

Scott Marcus owns two locations of a franchise called Restore Hyper Wellness, one

of which is located in a strip area at 643 S. Adams Road in Birmingham. The other is located in Northville. The business offers wellness services like intravenous fluids, cryotherapy, compression therapy, red light therapy and a hyperbaric chamber.

Marcus has had the locations for about four years. He says the Birmingham location is the busiest but that both spots are fairly busy.

“For us it feels like the parking is excellent, so that’s definitely great for us because people come in and out and want ease of access,” Marcus said. “So for us it’s a great spot.”

Because the business offers health services, there is not a huge concern about online business affecting them. The products have to be delivered in person.

“Because most of what we do is therapytype services, so not something you can do online,” Marcus said. “You know, if someone wants to do cryotherapy for instance, that’s a cold chamber for three minutes. They’re not going to be able to buy something on Amazon to do that.”

The Golden Fig Gallery of Fine Arts and Antiques is located in the Adams Square

Shopping Plaza in Birmingham, at 725 S Adams Road, No. 170. It is an art gallery that offers a wide variety of artworks and antiquities that has been in business for over 30 years.

“I did shows for contemporary artists, but I didn’t find that was working as a business model for me, so I moved into just vintage art and pretty much everything in the gallery is old and most of the artists have passed away,” owner Ron Povlich said.

Povlich works with a wide variety of older and younger customers. He previously did online sales before but, due to the cost of shipping and other sales factors, he found that it was not profitable.

“This is a very funny market,” Povlich said. “You can’t tell online if something is real. I mean, it can look like a painting but in fact when you get it, it’s either a print, a very good lithograph print laid onto a canvas, embellished with clear paint strokes to make it look like a real painting, whereas people who come in here, they really want to put their hands on it and see it and know what they’re getting.”

Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.

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in southeast Michigan.

The advisor will be tasked with leading stakeholder engagement across business, government and military sectors; developing a strategic plan aligned with emerging defense priorities; identifying and pursuing state, federal and private investment opportunities; and amplifying the region’s presence in national policy and procurement conversations.

An Aug. 11 press release states the role is “a first-of-its-kind regional blueprint designed to secure southeast Michigan’s place at the forefront of national defense readiness and innovation.”

“This isn’t just about hiring a director of defense policy, strategy and advocacy — it’s about choosing the right partner to help us build the future,” Warren Mayor Lori Stone said in a statement.

The Arsenal Alliance is a $500,000 agreement between Warren and Sterling Heights, which was signed in April. It aims to build on the strong defense industry already present in Macomb County by driving development, job creation and retention.

“It’s long past time that we collaborate on more issues like this for the benefit of our people and for the betterment, really, of the

nation,” Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor said at the April press conference.

The agreement, he said, takes funding from both cities to create a joint venture to support the contractors that are already here while also helping to find new government contracts through the Department of Defense.

In the Aug. 11 press release, Arsenal Alliance Executive Advisory Committee Member Mark Pasik said the agreement ensures that local defense companies, supplies and workers remain at the forefront of innovation.

“But this partnership is about so much more than economic development,” he said in a statement. “It’s a commitment to protecting American security, growing goodpaying jobs and building the advanced capabilities our warfighters depend on right here in our own community.”

The executive advisory committee, which is made up of public officials, private industry leaders, academic institutions and veterans advocates, will guide the selection process for the defense industry economic development advisor position.

A request for proposals opened Aug. 11 and will remain open until Sept. 16. In addition to being posted on both city’s websites, the RFP will be distributed through local, state and national networks and will be posted on BidNet Direct.

Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

22A/ STERLING HEIGHTS SENTRY • AUGUST 20, 2025

AUG. 21

Macomb Ballet Company audition: Expand training through rehearsals and perform in classical productions while continuing at primary studio, 4:30-6:15 p.m. (ages 13-19 as of Jan. 1, 2026), 6:30-7:45 p.m. (12 and older) and 6:30-7:30 p.m. (7-11), 51504 Danview Technology Court in Shelby Township, macombballet.org/auditions

AUG. 23

Back to School Bash: Features bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, yard games, prize wheel, raffle for $50 Visa gift card, light refreshments and ice cream, 1-4 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, free admission with donation of school supply item for Roberts Elementary (use QR code on school’s Facebook page for list)

AUG. 24

Widowed Friends movie and lunch: Show and time TBD, AMC Forum 30, 44681 Mound Road in Sterling Heights, also lunch TBD, RSVP to Pat at (586) 2952804 by Aug. 20 (leave phone and email in message), widowedfriends.com

Wedding Garage Sale: Sell used items to new couples, 1-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, (586) 739-4800, packardprovinggrounds.org

AUG. 25

SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Macomb Seniors, led by Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office,2:30-3:30 p.m., Pine Ridge of Plumbrook, 8350 Plumbrook Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 469-5642, heather.esposito@macombgov.org, macombgov.org/ departments/prosecutors-office/senior-scams

AUG. 26

Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Wing Lee Chinese Restaurant, 13701 19 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Gerry at (586) 566-9471 by Aug. 24, widowedfriends.com

SEPT. 2 & 9

Metropolitan Detroit Chorale open auditions: 7 p.m., rehearsals continue on Tuesdays, choir room at Fraser High School, 34270 Garfield Road, performances scheduled for December, March and May, (586) 7927464, metropolitandetroitchorale.org

SEPT. 6-7

Utica Antiques Market: Browse thousands of items from approximately 100 dealers from around country, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 6 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 7, Knights of Columbus Grounds, 11541 21 Mile Road in Shelby Township, (586) 254-3495, uticaantiques.com

SEPT. 12

SEPT. 14

Simply Unique Market: Indoor/outdoor event held during night in fall, 5-10 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org/events

Carbs & Coffee: See cars, motorcycles, trucks and more, also java and doughnuts, 9 a.m.-noon, Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, free but donations benefit Kiwanis Club of Macomb, (586) 977-7300, wecare@ bcfh.com

SEPT. 15

Birth Trauma: What to Expect at Each Stage: Free workshop about emotional distress, coping strategies, risk factors, advocating for yourself, resources available and more, plus gift for mom and baby, noon-2 p.m., Macomb County Community Mental Health West, 6555 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, register at bit.ly/45IZNtD

SEPT. 18

Medicare 101 educational seminar: Presented by Medicare Learning Services, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, also held Oct. 28, registration required, (586) 465-0588

SEPT. 20

Mom-to-mom sale: Raises money and awareness for Friends of Foster Kids of Macomb County, includes 50-60 tables, $1 admission and strollers welcome, 8 a.m.-noon, Sterling Heights High School, 12901 15 Mile Road, (586) 854-7987, shhs.psk.nhs@gmail.com

SEPT. 23

Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Healthy Coping Skills: Free workshop also covers considerations for partners, destigmatization of mental illness, importance of community, self-care tips and personal stories from others, plus gift for mom and baby, 10 a.m.-noon, Macomb County Community Mental Health West, 6555 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, register at bit.ly/45IZNtD

ONGOING

Dodge Park Farmers Market: 3-8 p.m. Thursdays until Sept. 25, Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, find special events, music lineup and more at sterlingheights.gov/1236/dodge-park-thursdays

Dodge Park Splash Pad: Noon-8 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays until Sept. 1 (Labor Day), 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 446-2711 (weather hotline), sterling-heights. net/1631/splash-pad

Sterling Heights Skate Park: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily through September, 40111 Dodge Park Road (between 41A District Court and Sterling Heights Public Library), sterlingheights.gov/1607/skate-park

Upton House Museum tours: Visit 1860s Michigan Historical Landmark, 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday and second Sunday of month, 40433 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 446-2495, sterlingheights. gov/789/upton-house-museum

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.

Concerts at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre: Hear Coheed and Cambria and Taking Back Sunday with Foxing Aug. 22, Simple Plan with 3OH!3, Bowling For Soup and LØLØ Aug. 23, Rob Thomas with A Great Big World Aug. 24, Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge Aug. 26, Leon Bridges with Charley Crockett and Noeline Hofman Aug. 27, Ice Nine Kills with Dayseeker, Kim Dracula and The Funeral Portrait Aug. 29, The White Concert: A Tribute to Frankie Beverly featuring Dru Hill, Ginuwine, Stokley and TMF Aug. 30, Ted Nugent with Tommy’s RockTrip Aug. 31, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas with Willie Watson Sept. 6, Quinn XCII with Wild Rivers Sept. 12, Goose Sept. 19, Kevin Gates hosted by DJ Chose Oct. 10, and Seether and Daughtry with P.O.D. and Kami Kehoe Oct. 11, Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights, 313presents.com

Book clubs: Meetups for teens, early birds, those who want to snack and chat, others who want to discuss books they own, and new book and movie discussions, Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, (586) 446-2665, sterlingheights. gov/2136/library

Northern Toastmasters meetings: 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Mondays of month, Leo’s Coney Island, 33577 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, (248) 828-7481, samcrowl@comcast.net

Summer Sounds: Free concerts from 5-8 p.m. FridaysSaturdays and 3-6 p.m. Sundays until Aug. 31, also 3-6 p.m. Sept. 1 (Labor Day), Center Court at The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, see lineup at shoppartridgecreek.com/events

Wellness Wednesdays: Free yoga classes sponsored by Henry Ford Health, 9-10 a.m. Aug. 20 and 27, Center Court at The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, shoppartridgecreek. com/events

United Shore Professional Baseball League: See Birmingham-Bloomfield Beavers, Eastside Diamond Hoppers, Utica Unicorns and Westside Woolly Mammoths on select Wednesdays-Sundays until Sept. 6, Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Road in Utica, (248) 601-2400, uspbl.com

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS Planning Commission

Meeting Date, Time, and

Location: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

City of Sterling Heights – City Council Chambers 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

Under Consideration: PSP25-0023 – Freskia Ice Cream – Nuisance Mitigation

Request for a nuisance mitigation plan for an outdoor patio space in a C-2 Planned Comparison District and Lakeside Overlay District.

Property Address: 43702 Schoenherr Road

Location: East side of Schoenherr, north of Canal Road

Current Zoning: C-2 Planned Comparison District and Lakeside Overlay District.

PPCM -1358- Gordie’s Auto

Requesting special approval land use to permit an automobile repair garage in an M-1 Light Industrial District.

Property Address: 6331 and 6381 Metropolitan Parkway

Location: North side of Metropolitan Parkway, east of Mound Road

Current Zoning: M-1 Light Industrial District

PPUD25-0003 – Sheetz

Request for a planned unit development which if granted would allow for a gasoline service station as a commercial use in an M-1 Light Industrial District.

Property Address: 36900 Mound Road

Location: Southeast corner of Metropolitan Parkway and Mound Road

Current Zoning: M-1 Light Industrial District

PSP24-0032 – Maplehurst Village

Request for a site plan approval for a multi-family development containing 102 units in an RM-2 Multiple Family Low Rise District.

Property Address: 14652 Nineteen Mile Road

Location: South side of Nineteen Mile Road, east of Saal Road

Current Zoning: RM-2 Multiple Family Low Rise District

The list of parcels can be viewed at the Offce of Planning or in the upcoming meeting packet to be posted at the Agenda Center.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any interested person may appear and comment upon the requests in person, or by agent or attorney during the public hearing to be held on the date and time, and at the location set forth above. Pertinent information related to the application may be reviewed at the Sterling Heights Offce of Planning, during regular business hours. Questions regarding the application can be directed to the Offce of Planning at 586-446-2360. Written comments may be submitted to the Sterling Heights Offce of Planning, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, or to the City Planner at shplanning@sterlingheights.gov up to 4:30 p.m. of the meeting date.

Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the City’s Community Relations Offce at 586-446-2370, seven days prior to the meeting date. Staff will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.

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GROSSE POINTE CITY — Police said they arrested a 22-year-old Grosse Pointe Park man July 24 at The Village Kroger store after the suspect had reportedly stolen an unlocked light blue Giant ATX mountain bike from that location July 18. The victim contacted police after seeing his missing bike outside of Kroger July 24, only now, it was painted black. Police said the suspect was a person who worked in The Village. He was expected to face larceny charges.

Thousands in merchandise stolen

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Three unknown female suspects are said to have picked up a total of $3,582 worth of clothing from The Village Lululemon store at around 2:30 p.m. July 26 and exited without paying. The suspects — who could be facing retail fraud charges — are said to have fled the scene in a light blue Chevy Blazer.

Woman found with drug paraphernalia

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police were called to a gas station in the 19000 block of Mack Avenue at around 10:57 a.m. Aug. 1 about a woman who was asking customers for money. The suspect — a 31-yearold Detroit woman — reportedly told police that even though the gas station clerk had asked her to leave, she remained at the business because she needed help. A check of the woman’s identification found that she was wanted on a misdemeanor warrant out of Ferndale for possession of narcotic paraphernalia, for which she was arrested. While police were searching her, they said they found traces of copper-colored scouring material commonly used as a filter for smoking crack cocaine. Police asked the woman if she had any crack cocaine on her. According to a police report, she said she didn’t, stating, “If I did, I would have smoked it already.” Police also found a portion of a glass pipe that contained suspected crack residue. The woman was cited for possession of narcotic paraphernalia.

Stolen liquor recovered

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 26-year-old Detroit man is facing possible third-degree retail fraud charges after he allegedly stole a bottle of Lunazul tequila worth $23.99 and a bottle of Mezza Corona Pinot Grigio worth $15.99 from a store in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue at around 1:55 p.m. July 24. A store employee told police she saw the suspect take the bottles off a shelf and put them in his backpack and leave the store. Police canvassing the area found and arrested the suspect, who was said to have had the stolen bottles in his possession. The alcohol was returned to the store.

Suspect arrested, found with stolen property

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A resident in the 21000 block of River Road called police at around 5 p.m. July 25 after discovering that cash and baseball equipment had been removed from his vehicle while it was parked in the driveway. The Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Department stated in a report that St. Clair Shores police arrested someone for fleeing and eluding in a stolen vehicle, and the missing baseball gear was found in the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect was expected to face larceny from auto charges in conjunction with the Woods incident.

Generator grabbed

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A resident in the area of Devonshire Road and Mack Avenue called police at 12:14 p.m. July 23 after seeing unknown male suspects take his orange generator out of the bed of his pickup truck and put it inside their small white SUV. The generator is valued at $300, the resident told police.

Parole absconder arrested

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police were called to the 1400 block of Berkshire Road at around 8:30 a.m. July 23 about an unknown man who was walking up to homes in the area and claiming to be lost.

Police investigated and discovered that the man was a 38-year-old from Detroit who had a warrant against him for being a parole absconder.

He was arrested on the warrant.

Boat threats

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On July 21 at around 4:20 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 37000 block of Winkler Street to speak with a 36-year-old Harrison Township man about threats he was receiving.

Earlier in July, the man sold a boat to a 37-yearold Warren man. The Warren man contacted the Harrison Township man alleging he had been sold a broken boat and that he should keep an eye on his car’s wheels.

Deputies contacted the Warren man, who claimed he never threatened the Harrison Township man and that he was just “making him aware” of possible problems with his car. The Warren man maintained his belief he was sold a broken boat.

Mismatched license plate

MOUNT CLEMENS — While on patrol at around 1:30 a.m. on July 22, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies pulled over a truck near the corner of Crocker Boulevard and First Street.

Deputies stopped a Ram truck after a database

to a different vehicle. The driver, a 40-year-old Detroit man, was arrested after not being able to present a driver’s license. Deputies noticed the smell of intoxicants while arresting him and later asked him to perform field sobriety tests. After agreeing to the tests, he took a breath test that reportedly registered a blood alcohol content level of 0.208.

The man was taken to the Macomb County Jail.

Two vehicle break-ins

MOUNT CLEMENS — On July 21 at around 9:16 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 170 block of Court Street for a larceny report.

Deputies spoke with a 42-year-old Mount Clemens man who said he and his daughter’s vehicles were broken into overnight. The daughter reported nothing was stolen from her vehicle, while the father had $800, a checkbook and a credit card stolen. The vehicles were locked.

Security camera footage showed a man approach the cars at around 11:45 p.m. the prior night, covering his face before breaking into a truck and taking items from the center console. The man returned at around 1:40 a.m. with a bag, breaking into an SUV before breaking into the truck a second time.

Burgled basses

MOUNT CLEMENS — On June 19 at around 6:50 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a residence in the 200 block of Hubbard Avenue for a larceny report.

Deputies spoke with a 67-year-old Mount Clemens man who said his two bass guitars and a laptop computer were missing. He recently returned from a multiweek hospital stay and said nobody had access to the apartment while he was away.

The bass guitars were not found in their holders, while the man took the laptop to the hospital but was unable to locate it. The man was unsure about who could have stolen the bass guitars.

Assault reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 3:04 a.m. on July 29, an assault was reported in the area of Harper Avenue and Masonic Boulevard.

Officers checked the area for the suspect before meeting with the victim, a 20-year-old man. He stated he was driving a friend home when he became involved in a road rage incident. The other vehicle, which he thought held around four people, “brake checked” him and the occupants reportedly yelled slurs and profanities at him. The victim attempted to

When they reached Harper, the vehicle pulled into a parking lot and the victim proceeded to drop off his friend. He came back down Harper, noticed the suspect vehicle parked in a business parking lot and he decided to confront the suspects. One suspect got out of the vehicle and kicked the victim’s passenger door while another got out and pointed an AR style rifle at the victim with a laser pointer on it. The victim then called 911 and drove to another business parking lot where the clerk observed the whole altercation.

Items stolen ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 10:22 a.m. on July 27, a case of retail fraud was reported in the 22000 block of Harper Avenue. Dispatch said a man concealed liquor in his backpack and indicated that he was reportedly still in the store by the frozen foods section. He also allegedly took a blue T-shirt off the rack and put it in his backpack.

Officers confronted the man at an entrance to the store and he tried to re-enter the business. The man was placed under arrest and handcuffed. A total of $296.70