Monday, January 21, 2013
Signs that indicate the prohibition between 2 and 6 a.m. were erected last week to keep spaces clear for events, as well as for snow disposal during major storms, the Public Safety Department says.
Berkley has banned overnight parking in spaces reserved for public parks, according to the Public Safety Department. Signs that indicate parking is not allowed between 2 and 6 a.m. were erected last week to keep spaces clear for visitors to the city's parks, as well as for snow disposal in the event of major storms, Public Safety Deputy Director Robert North said. North said the department has received complaints from neighbors about people using the spaces to park boats, semi-cabs and extra cars for extended periods. "Taxpayers pay for those spaces to provide parking for events," he said. "They also are used as a place to dump snow during big snowfalls." Barb VanSlambrouck, who lives on Griffith near Community Park, said her son uses one …
Friday, January 11, 2013
The man was hospitalized with non-life threatening injures after the incident Friday morning, according to the Berkley Public Safety Department.
A crossing guard was hospitalized Friday morning after a vehicle struck him outside Anderson Middle School in Berkley. Berkley Public Safety Department Deputy Director Robert North said the man was hit at approximately 8 a.m. and taken to Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak with non-life threatening injuries. The motorist involved in the incident, who was not injured, was issued citations, North said. "We had an unfortunate accident this morning at Anderson Middle School as our crossing guard was hit by a car," principal Vince Gigliotti wrote in a note to parents. "Thanks to the quick action of students, staff and parents Berkley Public Safety and emergency medical staff were on the scene to assist within minutes. "Please be assured that we …
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Find out what incidents made headlines in neighboring communities over the past week.
The following information was supplied by area police departments. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions. FERNDALE Woman Attacked After Leaving Bus in Ferndale Police said the woman used her keys to free herself from the attacker. TROY Teen Steals Candy, Eats It in Store; Men Steal 20 Packs of Red Bull; More Troy Crime News The following information was obtained from the Troy Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. BIRMINGHAM Woman Driving Wrong Way Nabbed for Drunken Driving, Decorative Fence 'Decapitated' Birmingham Police arrested several drivers in Birmingham over the past week for drunk driving; plus more recent police news from Birmingham. …
Monday, December 10, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Berkley Public Safety Department.
A resident reported at 8:24 a.m. Dec. 4 that his vehicle was stolen from a parking space in the 2880 block of Cummings. The man said he parked and locked his gold 2000 Grand Voyager Chrysler van at 8:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and discovered it was missing the next morning, according to a Berkley Public Safety report. The man told the department he had both sets of keys to the vehicle. Shortly after filing the report, the man contacted the department to say he had located the van in the 2840 block of Thomas, according to the report. The responding officer noted damage to the driver's door lock and the steering column and that the ignition had been broken out. The vehicle had been issued a BPS parking violation at 4:47 a.m. according to the report. The…
The move is a key part of the department's succession plan, Director Richard Eshman says.
Berkley Public Safety Officer Andrew Hadfield recently was promoted to the rank of sergeant, with an outpouring of support from his colleagues and family. BPS Director Richard Eshman praised Hadfield's professionalism and dedication to community service when he made the announcement during the Nov. 19 City Council meeting. Hadfield has worked his way up since joining the department as a dispatcher 12 years ago, with the following accomplishments, Eshman noted. "He has served admirably for 8 years as an officer," Eshman said. "His work ethic and enthusiasm led to three Mothers Against Drunk Driving awards." Eshman also noted Hadfield's dedication to community service, including helping to initiate the Behind the Badge cable show, …
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Monday, December 3, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Berkley Public Safety Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
A resident reported to the Berkley Public Safety Department that the catalytic converter was removed from her vehicle while it was parked in her driveway in the 1400 block of West Boulevard the morning of Nov. 23. The woman reported that she parked her vehicle at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 when she returned from work and when she took the car out at 11 a.m. Nov. 23, her exhaust was very loud. Her husband looked under the vehicle and discovered the converter was missing, according to the report. There are no suspects in the incident and, as of Nov. 23, no similar incidents had been reported recently, the report said. Residents or business owners who have information to report or who notice something unusual in their neighborhood can call the Berkley…
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Berkley Public Safety Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
A woman reported that someone used a golf club to smash a passenger side window of her vehicle on Nov. 18 while it was parked in a driveway in the 2220 block of Columbia in Berkley. The woman reported to the Berkley Public Safety Department that the incident occurred at approximately 7 p.m. and that a GPS device on her dashboard and another that had been purchased as a gift and left on the floor were taken from the locked vehicle. There are no known suspects, according to the Public Safety report. Residents or business owners who have information to report or who notice something unusual in their neighborhood can call the Berkley Public Safety Department at 248-658-3380 or the Huntington Woods Public Safety Department at 248-541-1180. …
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
A man was hospitalized and released after a single-vehicle crash Saturday that sheered off a utility pole at the corner, according to the Berkley Public Safety Department.
The Berkley Public Safety Department is investigating an accident that forced the closure of the 12 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway intersection for several hours Saturday. A man who was driving southbound on Coolidge Highway at 4:30 p.m. was involved in a single-vehicle crash in which he struck a utility pole near the intersection's northwest corner, according to BPS Detective Sgt. Mike Crum. "The electric pole was sheered off and we were afraid it was going to fall into Coolidge," and could cause death or serious injury to people in the area, he said. The corner was closed for several hours while DTE Energy shut off power and installed a new utility pole, according to Crum. The driver was hospitalized and released after the accident, …
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Berkley Public Safety Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Two residents reported to the Berkley Public Safety Department that valuables were taken from their locked vehicles in Berkley. There are no suspects in either case, both of which are under investigation. A resident in the 2420 block of Oakshire reported that he parked his work van in his driveway at approximately 5 p.m. Oct. 31 and when he returned to the vehicle at approximately 12:45 a.m. Nov. 4, the driver's side door was not fully closed. The man reported that the driver-side seat was pushed up and clothing that had been between the front seats was thrown on the passenger seat. The dash panel also was open and things were strewn about, according to the report. A portable air compressor and two nail guns were missing, the man reported…
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Monday, November 12, 2012
The Berkley Public Safety Department supplied the following information. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The owner of Matrix Motors reported to the Berkley Public Safety Department that two hubcaps were taken from a wrecked Cadillac parked outside the 11 Mile Road business. The man reported that at 2 p.m. Nov. 8, he informed a man who inquired about buying the hubcaps that they were not for sale. According to the report, the owner discovered at 8 p.m. Nov. 9 that the hubcaps were missing. The case is under investigation. Residents or business owners who have information to report or who notice something unusual in their neighborhood can call the Berkley Public Safety Department at 248-658-3380 or the Huntington Woods Public Safety Department at 248-541-1180. Public Safety officials encourage residents and business owners to keep their doors …
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James Town
8:52 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Whether you've done it for 5 years or 20 years, I don't understand why someone would expect to be able to park in a public lot overnight. If anything, you should have to pay a daily fee to park in a public lot. Quite the entitlement mentality. more ›