8/21/25 Macomb Township Chronicle

New firefighters sworn in amid staffing level concerns

House fire injuries ‘shot across the bow’ says union official

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — As concerns surrounding staffing levels in the Macomb Township Fire Department escalate, five new part-time firefighters were sworn in on the morning of Aug. 14.

Tyler Miller, Joshua Palmer, Derek Gapczynski, Joshua Morton and Trevor Lesnau were sworn in by Township Clerk Krisit Pozzi and given their helmets by Fire Chief Robert Phillips during a ceremony held in the Township Hall’s meeting room. Families and friends of the sworn-in firefighters attended the ceremony and were

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Priority Waste fees delayed as township sees improvement

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After a month of observation, the Macomb Township Board of Trustees on Aug. 13 found Priority Waste’s performance improved enough

to keep its waste hauler contact, at least for another month.

Trustees voted 6-1 to delay implementing fines for missed pickups for 30 days. The decision came after a public hearing where residents aired their grievances with Priority Waste, a discussion with Priority Waste

CEO Todd Stamper and a month’s worth of results from Priority that showed service improvements.

“I do think they’ve made a very strong effort to get things right,” Township Supervisor Frank Viviano said. “I am still disappointed that we got in this position to begin

with, and we’ve had that discussion, but I can’t in good conscience say that we are back on par with the expected level of service given that we’ve had a few larger misses in the last week. But I am inclined to delay an imposition of liquidated damages for anoth-

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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 in southeast Michigan.

The advisor will be tasked with leading stakeholder engagement across business, government and military sectors; developing a strategic plan aligned

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.

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

DETROIT METRO FOOTBALL CLUB JOINS DETROIT SPORTS SCENE

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

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Trustees

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er 30 days while we monitor their progress. Things have gotten better. I am very hopeful they will continue to get better and ultimately those liquidated damages won’t be necessary.”

Township officials noted that the number of calls from residents complaining about Priority’s service had gone down, but they were unprepared to let the Clinton Township-based sanitation firm off the hook just yet. Macomb Township Treasurer Leon Drolet was interested in seeing how Priority handles leaf pickup season. He also sought clarification for some billing issues brought up by residents.

“What we noticed last year is that in the transition, some people paid a year early and paid GFL,” Stamper said. “So then we didn’t know what data they sent us.

“What we saw last year was a lot of folks showing up right at our office over on Hall Road and saying, ‘Hey, I paid my bill. This is my check I gave to GFL.’ We would call and verify and take care of it,” Stamper added. “I don’t know how many on the tax roll were (in) that case, but I do know that in any size transition there will be hiccups, and the fact is we will honor anything that happens. If somebody can prove they paid and there is any mistake on our behalf, we absolutely would credit that back.”

Stamper chalked up many of the issues to the transition’s difficulty, specifically placing equipment issues from the vehicles based out of the company’s Sterling Heights yard. That was in line with statements given to Viviano in the past and with what he has said about the same issues not being present for Priority’s Oakland County customers, which use vehicles from a different yard.

The decision to stick with Priority for now reflects a desire from the board to balance the cost of trash collection services with the level of service provided. Township Clerk Krisit Pozzi cited a survey sent to about

Priority Waste CEO Todd Stamper, left, speaks to the Macomb Township Board of Trustees about the waste hauler’s performance on Aug. 13. Priority Waste was issued a notice of default by the board in July for performance issues and given a public hearing at the Aug. 13 meeting to discuss how the company was addressing the issues.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

20,000 residents where responses were in favor canceling the contract but not in favor of paying more for trash, which would possibly be the case if the township seeks bids for a new trash services provider.

“We are in a position where we need to take Mr. Stamper’s word,” Pozzi said. “He gave us a word 30 days ago and he did show progress. Tremendous progress. It’s unfortunate that some of you still have had some complications, but my hope is for all of you that they get on track and we get back to the service that we’re accustomed to, and we have the ability to continue to review that and decide what type of consequences come with the inability to deliver.”

Trustee Frank Cusumano provided the lone vote against the motion to delay fines. Cusumano asked Stamper for his opinion about what the township should do if Priority’s service does not meet residents’ expectations.

Stamper said Priority will perform to the expectations of the contract.

Ponds ordinance

Trustees approved a new ordinance governing the creation and safety standards for artificial ponds in the township on Aug. 13.

Approved unanimously, chapter 14 of the Macomb Township code of ordinances outlines artificial ponds as landscape (100 square feet or less) or recreational (exceeds 100 square feet) and sets the setbacks, depths, slope grades and other requirements for the respective pond types.

FAN settlement allocation

Trustees also approved the allocation of $100,000 in opioid settlement funds to Face Addiction Now, a Clinton Township nonprofit formerly known as “Family Against Narcotics.”

FAN will use the funds to provide family support services and community-based prevention and education programs.

Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.

Firefighters

invited to a second ceremony and orientation at a fire station later that day.

The five part-time firefighters were sworn in less than a week after an Aug. 9 house fire left two Macomb Township firefighters with injuries requiring hospitalization, which has put a new focus on the staffing levels within the township’s Fire Department. Both injured firefighters were released later that day.

“If you look at our initial response, we only had two guys on the first engine,” said Andy Saucedo, a Macomb Township firefighter and the secretary for Macomb Township Professional Firefighters Local 5023. “If we would’ve had four, the search and rescue aspect of what was supposed to happen could’ve went better.”

With the new part-time firefighters, Phillips says the township’s fire suppression division has 30 full-time members with 22 part-time members. As the part timers were being sworn in, Saucedo said there were only eight firefighters working with a parttime firefighter joining them overnight. The full-time staffing issue is at the point where all fire suppression calls are automatically designated as mutual aid calls, requiring neighboring communities to send their fire suppression teams and equipment to aid the Macomb Township Fire Department.

“If you look at (National Fire Protection Association code) 1710, it says that you need 15-17 firefighters on an initial response to a residential structure fire,” Saucedo said. “We’re only bringing eight, which is way below national standards. If you think about it, one firefighter has to do the job of what two

or three people should be doing. That makes us have to rely on mutual aid from other cities and townships, which bring their staffing levels down because they have to send trucks to our community. Whereas you look at bigger cities — Sterling Heights, Shelby (Township) and (Clinton Township) — they don’t rely on mutual aid as much as we do. We’re keeping our staffing levels low right now and we’re taking from other communities, and that’s not right.”

Saucedo says an eight-person response is more akin to having a five-person response as one person works as the incident commander and at least one other person has to run pumps, reducing the number of firefighters that can attack the fire or handle search and rescue efforts.

“You’re putting guys in a dangerous position in the first couple minutes of the fire scene,” Saucedo said.

Phillips says he and Fire Department leadership are working on possible solutions to present to township officials to address the issue. The requirements needed to become a full-time firefighter are no different than the requirements for part-time firefighters in the township — completing state firefighter and national EMT certifications — though the difficulty of hiring full-time firefighters has led to the department shaping its part-time program to be as inviting as possible.

“Unfortunately, it’s a nationwide issue, this shortage not only we are facing. Most departments across the country are in the same position,” Phillips said. “As the demographics are changing, trying to get people who want to do something part time — have something full time and do this part time and commit to the training that’s necessary, the hours that are involved, time away from their family (and) sports with their kids

NEWS & NOTES

Lawmakers ask Apple to not close Partridge Creek store

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 7, 16 state legislators from Macomb County called on Apple to reconsider its decision to close its Apple Store at The Mall at Partridge Creek.

The letter, addressed to Apple’s Cupertino, California headquarters, cites population demographics and the local business environment that supports the store and other businesses at Partridge Creek.

“Over the last 15 years, Macomb County has experienced one of the most sustained population growths in the state,” the letter states. “From 841,350 residents in 2010 to more than 875,000 today, the region is one of few locations in Michigan — and the midwest — that are actively growing. Clinton Township alone where the mall is located has seen explosive growth, rising from 79,580 in 2010 to nearly 100,000 residents today. This growth reflects a unique sense of vibrancy and demonstrates a thriving suburban community.”

The letter states the Apple Store was one of the first businesses to open at The Mall at Partridge Creek. The mall opened in 2007.

“Thank you for your consideration, and for the years of service you have already provided our community,” the letter says. “We ask you to continue your investment in a stable, growing community in the heart of Macomb County.”

Metroparks rolls out new water safety equipment

METRO DETROIT — Even with summer wrapping up, Huron-Clinton Metroparks announced on Aug. 5 it is adding throw bags, rescue boards and equipping parks police with LUCAS devices in order to improve water safety at all of its parks.

“With new life-saving equipment like the rescue throw bags and rescue boards, the public is better equipped to respond quickly and effectively in emergencies,” Metroparks Chief of Police Michael Reese said via press release. “These tools can truly mean the difference between life and death. The addition of the LUCAS devices then assist our officers in better responding to emergencies at the scene. Collectively, they represent a major step forward in our work to prevent drownings and protect lives across the Metroparks.”

The lifesaving equipment is paired with Metroparks’ “Everyone in the Pool” initiative, which aims to limit drowning by providing free swimming and lifesaving lessons. Over 1,900 people have attended lessons this summer.

“Too many families in our region have experienced the heartbreak of losing a loved one to drowning and we’re determined to change that,” Metroparks CEO Amy McMillan said in a press release. “From free swim lessons to life jackets at every beach and now new life-saving equipment for our officers, we’re taking real, proactive steps to protect every visitor. Everyone deserves to feel confident and safe when they step into the water and we’re working every day to make that a reality.”

CMPL holding new reading challenge, September events

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — As the Clinton-Macomb Public Library works on its fall events schedule, the library announced a new reading challenge for adults.

Reader’s Choice runs from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31 with two reading prompts per month. Participants choose which of the prompts they prefer and earn a badge for reading that month. Those who complete all eight prompts will receive a raffle ticket and a bonus badge. Those who complete four badges will be invited to a pizza party and book discussion in January. Interested parties can sign up for the reading challenge at cmpl.beanstack.org/ reader365.

On Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m., the first meeting of the new Teen Library Ambassador program will be held at the South Branch in Clinton Township. The group aims to give teens a chance to have their voice heard in the library while learning what the library offers. No registration is required.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Oscar Quiroz will lead a workshop on Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, one of colonial Latin America’s most prolific writers on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m. at the Main Library in Clinton Township. The presentation aims to offer an immersive experience into the rich tradition of Hispanic Golden Age Drama through the lens of the 17th century Mexican playwright.

For the full list of events and registration, go to cmpl. libnet.info/events.

Soccer

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 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 season 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, presi-

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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS

HUMAN ELEMENT CONSIDERED A BENEFIT AT LOCAL SHOPPING PLAZAS

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

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 personal service of in-person shopping may be more

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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. ABOVE: The Birmingham-Bloomfield 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.

The Landscaping Authority Offers Inspiration For All Seasons

Whether it’s a design-build plan for new construction or “landscape rejuvenation” of an existing yard, The Landscaping Authority brings vision, expertise and a dedication to positively transforming properties to each and every job. “Our passion is to change things for the better, to improve the curb appeal of someone’s place,” said Jason Iras, the owner of The Landscaping Authority, based in Shelby Township. “We love to do before-and-afters. It motivates us to do an amazing job. To see something that’s down and drab, and turn it into something that’s very photogenic and very pretty to look at, that’s what we love.”

Serving metro Detroit’s northern suburbs, The Landscaping Authority works on new or preexisting projects. “We’re a design-build and maintenance company. We’ll design new construction landscape. We can do everything from sprinklers, sod, hardscape, brick pavers and retaining walls, all that stuff. We can pull weeds, remove stumps and put in trees to give a property a fresh look,” Iras said.

A designer by trade, Iras said a project starts with a free consultation where goals and a plan are discussed. “We implement that by taking a look at the property, seeing what they have, what’s available, and seeing what we can reuse to beautify the property,” Iras said. Creating borders and lines to complement the existing architecture, incorporating desired colors and maximizing their impact is all part of the plan.

“We do annuals and perennials, fall mums and tulip bulbs. We do outdoor kitchens and living spaces,” Iras said. “It adds tremendous value to someone’s home when we can increase that curb appeal.”

When the winter winds blow and the yard goes to sleep for the year, The Landscaping Authority’s team transitions to commercial snow and ice management. “That’s a very big part of our business, making sure we keep our clients and customers and employees safe from the hazards of Michigan winters,” Iras said.

879-5947 or go to thelandscapingauthority.com.

To set up a consultation or for more information, call

Travel Time Vacations & Cruises: Trips built for you

Trip planning can feel overwhelming, from navigating too many booking sites to having no clear way to know if the price is truly a good deal. at’s where Je rey Leonardi comes in.

As owner and operator of Travel Time Vacations & Cruises, he brings 29 years of travel experience to the table—including a No. 1 ranking with AAA Travel and a top-10 worldwide ranking with American Express Travel. For more than 15 years, his o ce has been conveniently located on Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township.

He has helped clients arrange everything from escorted tours and cruises to fully independent travel. “I love creating trips for people who know they want to go somewhere but don’t know where or how,” he said.

A dual citizen of the United States and Italy, Je rey specializes in travel throughout Italy, Europe, the United States and the Caribbean. He also has extensive rsthand knowledge of the Mediterranean, as well as ocean and river cruises worldwide.

Domestic cruises surged in popularity during the pandemic. “I’m one of the few agencies that stayed open during COVID,” Je rey said. “People couldn’t leave the country, so I booked trips on the Mississippi, the Missouri, the Snake River/Columbia River and the Great Lakes.”

Currently, his focus is on Alaska. Although many cruise lines have sold out for 2026, he

secured group pricing across multiple departures every week from late May to mid-September. “Even if someone isn’t part of a group, I can still get them the group rate or better,” he said.

anks to his long-standing relationships with major travel suppliers, Je rey nds value others might miss. “I work hard to get my clients the best deal I possibly can,” he said. “I sell everything from basic to luxury.”

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Whether planning ocean or river cruises, escorted tours, individual trips to anywhere in the world or bucket-list vacations—Je rey works to match each traveler with the right itinerary and the right timing to help them get the most for their money. “I want people to feel like they’ve spent their money wisely—and come home with a trip they’ll never forget,” he said.

Travel Time Vacations & Cruises is located at 46235 Van Dyle Ave. in Shelby Township. To book a trip, call (586) 323-6211 or visit 586travel.com.

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Every dog deserves to have its day at Wag n Tails Studio

Dogsare special creatures.

When it comes to caring for them, terms like “community” and “mindfulness” are more than just words. ey’re a blueprint for successful pet parenting, and for creating a bond that will last a dog’s lifetime.

Wag n Tails Studio, based in Shelby Township, has followed that philosophy for decades, o ering a full

spectrum of dog grooming and training services. Training is available through inhome and group settings.

“I’ve been teaching people how to teach their dogs since 1999,” said Christine Fox, founder and owner of Wag n Tails Studio. “I teach people how dogs think, learn and communicate.”

ey’re pet been with years. our on fourth employees, Fox said steps groomers and trainers at Wag n Tails have an extensive hiring process followed by a 90-day probationary period for

Training among the sta is the secret to success at Wag n Tails Studio.

“We focus a lot on mindfulness in our approach. We do team-building events for our groomers and trainers,” Fox said. “Our values are very important to us. Our purpose is very important to me.”

Fox said that approach has yielded the trust of the clients at Wag n Tails Studio.

“I’ve been in this business a long time. I’ve been through the nancial crash of 2008. We were here for 9/11. We’re still growing strong. ere’s something to be said for building teams that have a professional mindset and what that does not only for the animals we care for but for the community we’ve built,” Fox said. “I love our clients. ey’ve been with us for many years. A lot of our clients are on their third or fourth dog with us.”

When it comes to employees, Fox said steps are taken to make sure the groomers and trainers at Wag n Tails have the right stu . She said there is an extensive hiring process followed by a 90-day probationary period for the sta .

“I’m very fussy about who we hire. It takes a long time to work at Wag n Tails. It’s not like we take the rst professional groomer that applies,” Fox said. “We’re like the American Idol of dog groomers. We have to see if you make the cut.”

New hires work under the

direction of professional groomers where they are assessed, trained and tested.

“It’s not easy to be a dog groomer. I’m not sure people realize that,” Fox said. “It’s not only a di cult expertise, they have to be exquisite body language readers, so they don’t get bit. It’s very di cult. ey’re very skillful, special people.”

On Sundays, the sta takes care of elderly dogs, puppies and dogs with special needs.

e “Sunday Special Date” at Wag n Tails is perfect for dogs with anxiety.

“It’s di cult for dogs that have those special needs of any sort to get the attention they need in very busy or larger salons,” Fox said. “ ose days have been doing well because it’s quiet and it’s designated just for those special dogs who need us.”

Wag n Tails Studio is located at 53153 Hayes Road in Shelby Township. To set up an appointment or for more information, call (586) 781-6400. Clients can also book services through the convenient Vagaro app for iPhone and Android, or through the Wag n Tails website at wagntails.net.

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.

Be a Dancin’ Star!

Raedene’s Dancin’ Stars (commonly known as RDSS) opened in 1995. For the last 30 years, the studio has proudly fostered thousands of aspiring dancers. Under the direction of founder, Ms Raedene (Mac Arthur) Schriner, the studio was built on positive and educated encouragement.

RDSS provides a structured dance space... where every child can be a STAR. Inside its 7,500 sq. ft state-of-the-art facility, there are four large classrooms, a retail boutique, and dancers’ lounge, providing the perfect training home for students and families. You will always find a smiling face at the front desk and a feeling of family throughout the hallways.

RDSS o ers recreational classes for all ages, an early childhood program

called Kindermusik, and a multi-level competitive program, known as the RDSS Company. The RDSS Company dancers are among the best in the nation. In June, they competed at StarQuest Nationals in Orlando, Florida, earning national titles and runner up to the prestigious Apogee award.

Parents appreciate the professionalism and consistency that comes with over three decades of experience. From the moment you enroll your child, to the day you watch them take their final bow as a senior, you know you are part of something special.

Register today to secure your spot and become a part of the RDSS family!

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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 therapy-type 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.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

In Case of Fire adaptive program: Ages 5-12 with cognitive disabilities can learn about fire safety through games, activities and craft, 1:30-4 p.m., Macomb Township Fire Station #3, 47711 North Ave., register at macombtwp.org/44koupn

AUG. 21-22

Benefit on the Bay: Fundraiser for Capuchin Soup Kitchen, VIP night includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar, desserts and visit with Capuchin Ministries brothers, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 21, Hook Restaurant, 24214 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, then main event with food, entertainment, performance by Capuchin Show Choir, silent and live auctions, ice cream and frozen espresso cart, appearance by Detroit Lions legend Herman Moore, Ryan Ermanni of Fox 2 Detroit as emcee and more, doors at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22, MacRay Harbor, 30675 N. River Road in Harrison Township, benefitonthebay.org, read story at candgnews.com

AUG. 23

Golf outing: Charlie Brown Memorial for Care House 2025 presented by Odd Fellows Eastwood Lodge #496, registration from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with shotgun start at 2 p.m., Cracklewood Golf Club, 18215 24 Mile Road in Macomb Township, call Tom at (810) 343-1098 or Dan at (734) 260-0554

AUG. 27

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

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

Operation Breast Density Gala: Dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and celebration of breast cancer survivors, event highlights nonprofit’s mission to educate about issue leading to delayed or missed detection while raising funds for supplemental imaging, 6 p.m.-midnight, The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, density.cbo.io

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. 11-14

Metro Boat Show: Find boats as long as 60 feet, outdoor recreation exhibits, live music, food trucks, special promotions and more, 1-7:30 p.m. Sept. 1112, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 14, Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, metroboatshow.net

SEPT. 13

Orphan Car Show: See and learn about vehicles built by defunct automakers, inaugural event also includes food trucks, family-friendly activities, live music and awards, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Stahls Motors & Music Experience, 56516 North Bay Drive in Chesterfield Township, stahlsauto.com/event/orphan-car-show

SEPT. 14

Home in One: Inaugural charity golf outing supports Humane Society of Macomb, scramble starts at 2 p.m., Cracklewood Golf Club, 18215 24 Mile Road in Macomb Township, humanesocietyofmacomb.org

SEPT. 27

North Gratiot Cruise & Craft Fair: Also 5K, tailgating with college football on big screen, food trucks, live music, kids zone with bounce house, inflatables, fire truck and K-9 dogs, car show and awards, car parade, cornhole tournament, and vendor tables featuring local businesses, interactive displays and event-only discounts, headquarters in Kohl’s parking lot, 50500 Gratiot Ave. in Chesterfield Township, see times and other locations at cruisegratiot.com

ONGOING

Summer Sounds: Free concerts from 5-8 p.m. Fridays-

See CALENDAR on page 22A

CRIME WATCH

Fraudulent detective

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 1 at around 6:30 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 54000 block of Waubay Drive for a fraud report.

Deputies spoke with a 53-year-old Macomb Township woman who said she was contacted by someone claiming to be a detective from the sheriff’s office. The “detective” said the woman had an outstanding arrest warrant for missing jury duty. She was then directed to go to a drug store kiosk to wire money to an unknown account. The woman became suspicious when the “detective” sent her a barcode to “wire all funds in her account” to.

Firefighters

from page 6A

it’s becoming more difficult. We’re trying to do everything we can to make it as easy on them. They’re allowed to pick when they’re available to work and based on availability we assign the spots. We’ve tried everything possible to make it so we work around their work and life schedules.”

One possible solution to the issue, a direct-to-full-time program where the department would pay for recruits’ training, had been tried in the past to less-than-desired results.

“Probably 17, 18 years ago the township board decided to stop that,” Phillips said. “We would bring them on, we would train them and as soon as they received their training they would go to other full-time departments and full-time spots … We were essentially paying for other departments to have trained personnel.”

The woman contacted the sheriff’s office shortly after and did not send any money.

Suspicious circumstances

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 4 at around 8:50 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 21000 block of Martineau Drive due to suspicious circumstances.

The caller, a 31-year-old Macomb Township woman, believed someone may be messing with her. On Aug. 2, the woman found a deflated tire on her vehicle with no signs of a puncture. She then noticed a window screen on her home had been cut open and, one day later, found a razor blade stuck to the driver’s side of her car.

The woman was unsure who could be responsible for the activity.

— Dean Vaglia

Saucedo believes the issue could be resolved by opening up hiring to full-time firefighter positions as well as “rearranging” budget items to allow for more full-time hires. But before any of that can happen, Saucedo believes township officials need to recognize the severe issue being faced.

“Right now, we’re trying to just get them to talk to us and get some ideas from us. We’ve been running short-staffed for so long,” Saucedo said. “Last weekend was kind of like the shot across the bow to the township. There’s a problem, this was your warning, now you guys need to fix it before it happens because next time it may be worse. We may be planning a funeral.”

While Phillips would not divulge the plans he and Fire Department leadership are working on, he said he planned to present them to the township’s elected officials within the following week.

Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.

BEHIND THE WHEEL

Rockin’ Robin

THREEWHEELER GETS LOTS OF ATTENTION ON LOCAL ROADS

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

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, 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.”

See RELIANT on page 22A

Advisor

from page 3A

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.

Saturdays 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

Summer Concert Series: Hear Taylor Tucky (country) Aug. 24 and Larry Lee & the Back in the Day Band (funk, R&B and soul) Sept. 1, 6:30-9 p.m., Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, metroparks.com/lake-st-clairmetropark

Weekly car show: Also music, food trucks and prizes, 4-7:30 p.m. Thursdays (except third Thursday of month) until Sept. 4, Stahls Auto Collection, 56516 North Bay Drive in Chesterfield Township, (586) 7491078, stahlsauto.com

Armada Flea Market: 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays through October, 25381 Armada Ridge in Richmond, facebook.com/armadafleamarket

Richmond Artisan & Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m. Thurs-

Reliant

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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

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New Baltimore Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through October, Washington Street between Main and Front streets, newbaltimorefarmersmarket. com

Widowed Friends events: Breakfasts at 10 a.m. every third Friday of month, Dimitri’s Opa! Restaurant, 50875 Gratiot Ave. in Chesterfield Township, RSVP to Loree at (810) 335-2096, widowedfriends.com

• Breakfasts at 10 a.m. every fourth Monday of month, Amore’s Grill, 53100 Gratiot Ave. in Chesterfield Township, RSVP to Loree at (810) 335-2096, widowedfriends.com

• Lunches at 1:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Moni’s Restaurant, 16600 24 Mile Road in Macomb Township, RSVP to Sue at (586) 549-1041, widowedfriends.com

Macomb Motivators Toastmasters Club: Meets 6:308 p.m. every second and fourth Thursdays of month, St. Isidore Church, 18201 23 Mile Road in Macomb Township, 6104644.toastmastersclubs.org

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.

LUNCH

LUNCH AND LEARN

LUNCH AND LEARN

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.

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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Please RSVP to 586-731-2411 as seating is limited.

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Soccer

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dent 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 long-term 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 Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.

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Crown Castle Fiber, LLC is proposing to construct a 45-foot overall height small cell pole telecommunications structure near 35364 South Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan (42° 33’ 24.5” N, 82° 53’ 53.2” W). Crown Castle Fiber, LLC invites

comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Annamarie Howell, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, GA 30004 or via email to publicnotice@eca-usa.com. Ms. Howell can be reached at (770) 667-2040 x 108 during normal business hours. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice. 25-002720b/JET 0436-2534

Crown Castle Fiber, LLC is proposing to construct a 45-foot overall height small cell telecommunications structure near 44265 North Groesbeck Highway, Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan (42° 37’ 21.1”N, 82° 52’ 46.2”W). Crown Castle Fiber, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Annamarie Howell, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, GA 30004 or via email to publicnotice@eca-usa.com. Ms. Howell can be reached at (770) 667-2040 x 108 during normal business hours. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice. 25-002728/JMS. 0068-2534

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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