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Press Release
Date: February 1, 2010
Nature: 2 Armed Robberies
Authority: Adrian City Police Department & Lenawee County Sheriff Department
NARRATIVE:
Crime Stoppers of Lenawee is asking for information concerning 2 armed robberies that occurred on Friday January 29th in the City of Adrian and in Madison Township. The first robbery occurred at 8:50pm at the Motel 6 located on Maumee St. near US 223. A lone male subject entered the motel lobby with a silver colored handgun. Once inside the lone gunman demanded the clerk give him all the money. The suspect was inside the motel lobby less than 1 minute and fled out the front door with the cash drawer and ran toward US 223 on foot
The second robbery occurred at 9:12pm at the Motel 8 on US 223 near M 52. A lone male subject entered the motel lobby with a silver colored handgun. Once inside the lone gunman demanded the clerk give him all the money. The suspect was again only inside the motels lobby for a minute or less and fled out the front door with the cash drawer and ran toward US 223 and M 52.
The suspect is described as a white male, about 6' tall, medium build, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark colored mask, faded blue jeans, tan work style boots, gloves with a silver colored handgun. No one was injured during this incident.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: January 26, 2010
Nature: Snowplow Theft
Authority: Adrian City Police Department & Madison Township Police
NARRATIVE:
Crime Stoppers of Lenawee is asking for the public's help in identifying the subject(s) responsible for the theft of a Boss XT 8'2 V-Snow Plow and the attempted theft of a second identical Boss V-Snow Plow from another location. On the evening of November 19th or early morning of November 20th, someone entered a fenced- in business lot by cutting the lock from a gate located in the 1100 block of Treat Hwy in the City of Adrian. Once inside the fenced in area, the suspect(s) drove up to the snow plow and hooked the snow plow up to their vehicle and drove off with the snow plow.
The second location is located in the 2600 block of Treat Hwy in Madison Township. The suspect(s) attempted to saw the lock that secured the gate to the fenced in business lot. The suspect(s) were not able to gain entry into the lot. Investigators at both locations observed the same tire impressions at both locations and believes these incidents are related.
Investigators have learned that Hillsdale County Michigan, Fulton County & Lucas County Ohio have had thefts of the same Boss brand snow plow.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: January 11, 2010
Nature: Theft of Trailer/Snowmobile
Authority: Hudson Police Department
NARRATIVE:
Crime Stoppers of Lenawee is asking for information about the theft of a 2004 Black 24' Triton enclosed snowmobile trailer with Michigan registration A036232 that was stolen from the M & S Complex located on M-34 in the City of Hudson. The trailer and snowmobiles were stolen sometime between September 29, 2009 and October 15; 2009.This trailer was parked on the Complex's property behind a building and could not be seen from the road. Inside the trailer were 5 Arctic Cat snowmobiles. 1-F8 green in color with a VIN of 4UF08SNW47T126674, 1-F6 Black, white and bright pink in color with a VIN of 4UFO7SNW47T126674, 1 Saber Cat 500 black in color with a VIN of 4UF06SNW06T128200, 1-ZL 800 black in color with a VIN of 4UF03SNW83T158677and 1 ZR 800 also black in color with a VIN of 4UF03SNW53T163108. All of the snowmobiles had MI registration tags.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: December 28, 2009
Nature: Two Home Break-ins
Authority: Lenawee County Sheriff Department
NARRATIVE:
Crime Stoppers of Lenawee is asking for the public's help in identifying the subjects responsible for two Residential Break-Ins on Crockett Hwy. near US 223 in Palmyra Township. On December 25th or 26th while the homeowners were out of town, at least 2 suspects broke into two homes and out-buildings stealing a pick-up truck, jewelry, 4 wheeler, mini bike, mechanics tools and tool boxes, gun safe, and several firearms. The suspect used the 4 wheeler and a yard cart from one home to move the stolen items from one break-in to a corn field a mile away to where the suspects vehicle was parked. At the other home, the suspects used the homeowner's pickup which was parked in the garage to transport the gun safe and firearms to the suspects vehicle in the corn field mile away.
Detectives have linked these two break-ins to the break-ins at Shoemaker Heating & Plumbing and the Palmyra Recyclers on US 223 within the last two weeks.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: July 7, 2009
Nature: Wheat Field Fires
Authority: Lenawee County Sheriff Department
NARRATIVE:
Crime Stoppers is requesting the publics help in trying to catch the person or persons responsible for burning wheat fields. During the month of July over the last several years Lenawee County has experienced several standing and stubble wheat field fires that have occurred in the southern part of Lenawee County. These fires usually occur in rural areas, along lightly traveled roads and these fires have been determined to be arson, these fires have cost farmers several thousands of dollars in crop loss. These wheat field fires have also occurred in counties that border Lenawee County in Michigan, as well as Ohio. Crime Stoppers is requested that people who drive back roads to and from work or live in a rural area to watch for suspicious activity in and around areas where wheat is planted and if you observe something suspicious report that activity to your local police.
If you know anything about these wheat field fires that have occurred over the last several years you are requested to contact Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: June 18, 2009
Nature: Aggravated Assault
Authority: Adrian Police Department
NARRATIVE:
Crime Stoppers of Lenawee is asking for the publics help regarding an assault that occurred on August 31, 2008. The assault took place in the 200 block of Sarah St. in the city of Adrian. During the assault, 4 unknown black males approached the victim and his wife near the intersection of Sarah St. and Frank St. After making several verbal threats one, of the suspects struck the male in the face causing serious injury. The 4 suspects then ran a short distance on foot before getting into a silver Dodge Intrepid that had stopped on Church St. The suspects are described as ranging in age from 20-30 years old.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: May 13, 2009
Nature: Theft from Vehicles at Devils Lake
Authority: Lenawee County Sheriff Department
NARRATIVE:
Crime Stoppers is asking for information, concerning several vehicles that were broken into while parked in their driveways on Devils Lake. On April 9th during the night time hours, at least 3 vehicles were broke into and several items were stolen from these vehicles in the Wildwater Beach/Round Lake Hwy area. On April 14th during the night time hours, at least 7 vehicles were broken into and several items were stolen in the Walnut Hill/Devils Lake Hwy area. Some of the items that were stolen during these break ins are GPS units, radar detectors, car radios, money and tools. At one of the locations the home owner had a working surveillance system which caught parts of the break in and showed the suspect vehicle. This vehicle is a 2 door, light colored car with a sunroof.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: May 8, 2009
Nature: 1982 Fatal Fire near Deerfield
Authority: Lenawee County Sheriff Department
NARRATIVE:
Help Crime Stoppers find suspects in a 1982 fatal fire near Deerfield
Lenawee County Crime Stoppers needs your help to find the person or persons responsible for a fatal fire that claimed the lives of two 17 yr. old Deerfield High School sophomores, more than 27 yrs. ago.
At 12:43 a.m. on May 10th, 1982, firefighters were dispatched to a house fire at 5118 Pieh Hwy., located about three miles from the Village limits of Deerfield. Upon their arrival, firefighters found the two-story home fully engulfed by flames.
The bodies of David Ray Cole, who lived at the house, and his best friend, Timothy Paul Fowler, were found in the windowless bathroom of the house. The bathroom was located adjacent to the kitchen, where fire investigators believe the blaze started.
Cole's mother Sandra Hall, and his stepfather, Matt, were out of the State visiting relatives when the fire took place.
Both youths were found in their street clothes, according to fire investigators, indicating that they may have been awake when the fire started. Police ruled the fire "suspicious" in nature and were unable to determine why the boys sought refuse in the bathroom of the structure and didn't leave the house after the blaze began.
Police believe people in the Lenawee and Monroe areas have knowledge of who is responsible for this incident.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: March 9, 2009
Nature: Theft of Anhydrous
Authority: Lenawee County Sheriff Department & Michigan State Police
NARRATIVE:
Crime Stoppers is asking for information relating to the theft and attempted theft of anhydrous ammonia from 13813 Munson Hwy in Munson, MI. Attempted thefts were discovered on December 29, 2008, February 19th and 23rd of 2009. Thefts of anhydrous ammonia occurred on January 2nd and January 8th of 2009. These types of thefts are usually related to the manufacturing of Methamphetamine.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: March 9, 2009
Nature: Damage to Digital Sign
Authority: Lenawee County Sheriff Department
NARRATIVE:
Crime Stoppers of Lenawee is asking for information relating to the damage of a digital sign at the Sand Creek High School located at 6518 Sand Creek Hwy. This sign was installed in mid January, 2009 and has been damaged 3 times since it was installed. On February 13, 2009 someone threw a blunt object at the sign, causing at least $1,500.00 damage. On February 20, 2009 someone again threw an object at the sign, causing damage again. On March 7, 2009 it is believed that 2 people walked up to the sign and threw a blunt object at the sign, and removed some of the light panels from the sign, causing $2,000.00 damage to the sign.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: December 28, 2008
Nature: Break In at Convenience Store
Authority: Lenawee County Sheriff Department
NARRATIVE:
On November 23, 2008 at 5:30am police units responded to PS Food Mart located at 10995 W. Carleton Rd. Clayton, MI. for a glass breakage alarm. Upon arrival, officers found that someone had pried on the window removing the window glass from the frame, but did not get into the building, due to a security gate covering the window. The suspect was driving a full size van and fled before police arrived.
On December 23, 2008 at 2:30am police units responded to PS Food Mart located at 10995 W. Carleton Rd. Clayton, MI. for a glass breakage alarm. Upon arrival, officers found a glass window broke out, and the rear door open. Officer watched the surveillance video and observed a lone subject broke out the window, crawled thru the security gate and entered the office area , then entered the store area. The suspect then stole cigarettes and fled out the back door. The suspect was only in the store for 3 minutes. The suspect then fled to a vehicle parked a short distance away
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: November 21, 2008
Nature: Break In at Connvenience Store
Authority: Lenawee County Sheriff Department
NARRATIVE:
Crime Stoppers of Lenawee County is requesting information regarding a Breaking & Entering that occurred on November 14, 2008 in the early morning hours in Madison Township at the Short Stop Party Store. The suspect(s) kicked the glass out of the front door to the business. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole Cigarettes, Bic Lighters, Beer, Whiskey and a cash box with an undetermined amount of cash in it.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: November 18, 2008
Nature: Suspicious Barn Fire
Authority: Michigan State Police Fire Marshall's Office
NARRATIVE:
Crime Stoppers of Lenawee is requesting information and the publics help in trying to catch the person or persons responsible for the burning of two barns in Fairfield Township. On November 11, 2008 about 3 am fire crews responded to a suspicious fire in the area of Arnold Road and Staup Road. When fire crews arrived, they discovered 2 barns were totally engulfed in flames. These buildings were a total loss.
If you know anything about this barn fire or any of the other suspicious fires, please contact Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: October 18, 2008
Nature: Breaking & Entering of a Business and Safe
Authority: Madison Township Police
NARRATIVE:
Crime Stoppers of Lenawee is requesting the publics help in solving a business break-in that occurred during the late night hours of October 17th or the early morning hours of October 18th. Someone broke into the Farm Bureau Oil located at 4021 S. Adrian Hwy in Madison Township. The suspect(s) entered the building by breaking out a window. Once inside the building the suspect(s) broke into the safe and stole an undetermined amount of cash, checks, and a 17" computer flat screen monitor.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stopper.
Press Release
Date: July 15, 2008
Nature: Wheat Field Fires
Authority: Lenawee County Sheriff Department
NARRATIVE:
Crime Stoppers is requesting the publics help in trying to catch the person or persons responsible for burning wheat fields. On July 15, 2008 about 2:45pm fire official responded to a standing wheat field fire which burnt 35 acres of wheat on Horton Rd Near Neuroth Hwy in Ogden Township. This fire was confirmed to be arson by the Monroe County Sheriff Department fire investigation unit.
During the month of July over the last three years Lenawee County has experienced several standing and stubble wheat field fires. These fires usual accrue in rural areas, along lightly traveled roads and these fires have been determined to be arson; these fires have cost farmers several thousands of dollars in crop loss. These wheat field fires have also occurred in counties that border Lenawee County in Michigan as well as Ohio. Crime Stoppers is requested that people who drive back roads to and from work or live in a rural area to watch for suspicious active in and around areas where wheat is planted and if you observe something suspicious report that activity to your local police.
If you know anything about this wheat field fire or any of the other wheat field fires that occurred over the last three years you are requested to contact Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stopper.
Press Release
Date: April 11, 2008
Nature: Day Time Home Breaking and Entering
Authority: Lenawee County Sheriff Department
NARRATIVE:
Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help with three daytime home break-ins. The first break-in occurred on March 13, 2008 on Ogden Hwy near Gorman Rd and jewelry, computer and guns were stolen. The second break-in occurred on April 1, 2008 on Lipp Hwy, near US 223 and gift cards and personal identification papers were stolen. The third break-in occurred on April 10, 2008 on Briggs Hwy near US 223 and a Mahogany colored jewelry stand with jewelry inside the stand was stolen.
All the break-ins occurred after the homeowners left for work and before the returned home from work.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stopper.
Press Release
Date: March 18, 2008
Nature: Day Time Breaking and Entering
Authority: Lenawee County Sheriff Department
NARRATIVE:
On March 13, 2008 between 12:30pm and 3:15pm a residence on Ogden Hwy near Gorman Rd. was broken into while the homeowners were at work. When the homeowner returned home and entered the residence, he noticed that someone had been in the home and the homeowner called police. Police searched the home and also had a Police K-9 search the area, but no one was located. During the break-in handguns, ammunition, jewelry, laptop, and money were stolen from the home.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stopper.
Press Release
Date: November 2, 2007
Nature: Field Fires
Authority: Michigan State Police/Adrian
NARRATIVE:
The Michigan State Police and the Palmyra Fire Department are asking for the public's assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for several corn field fires during the last couple of weeks. There have also been several similar corn field fires in two neighboring bordering counties close to the Lenawee County borders.
The first fire occurred on October 22, 2007 at about 4:05pm on East Mulberry near Arnold Hwy when 2 acres of standing corn was set on fire.
The second fire occurred on October 31, 2007 at about 3:45pm at 7503 Rouget Rd,. when someone set fire to a corn stubble field close to a standing corn field.
The third fire occurred on October 31, 2007 at 4:05pm on Fike Rd near Neuroth Hwy, when someone set fire to a corn stubble field close to a standing corn field.
A green GM type pick up was seen in the area of the first fire as well as a white car.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: July 10, 2007
Nature: Field Fires
Authority: Lenawee County Sheriff Department
NARRATIVE:
The Lenawee County Sheriff Department, Palmyra Fire Department, and the Riga Fire Department are asking for the public's assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for several wheat field fires during the last couple of days.
The first fire occurred on July 8th at about 10:00 a.m. on Ridgeville Rd., west of Loar Hwy.
The second fire occurred on July 8th at about 10:00 a.m. on Loar Hwy., south of Ridgeville Rd.
The third fire occurred on July 8th at about 10:00 a.m. on Lipp Hwy., south of Ridgeville Rd.
The fourth fire occurred on July 9th at about 3:26 p.m. on Pence Hwy. and Mulberry Rd. This fire consumed 45 acres of standing wheat and was extinguished before it reached a home and barn.
There has also been several similar wheat field fires in the two neighboring bordering counties close to the Lenawee County fires.
Anyone with information about these fires is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: June 2 2007
Nature: Bomb Threat
Authority: County of Lenawee
NARRATIVE:
The County of Lenawee is requesting your assistance inidentifying the person or person(s) that wrote a threat of a bomb on the bathroon stall wall on the 1st floor bathroom near the Michigan Works Area office on Thursday May 31, 2007 at 5:30pm at the Lenawee County owed Human Services Building at 1040 S. Winter St. Adrian, MI. The second bomb threat was written on June 1, 2007 at 11:30am in the bathroom near the Lenawee County Health Department and this bomb threat was written on a paper towel in the bathroom on the 2nd floor(main) floor, both of these threats were written in the woman's public bathroom.
This investigation is being handled by the Adrian City Police. If you have any information about either of these two bomb threats you are asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: May 4 2007
Nature: Suspicious Fire
Authority: Clinton Police
NARRATIVE:
On April 16, 2007 The Clinton Woolen Mill was destroyed by fire. The Woolen Mill is located at 305 W. Michigan Ave. in the Village of Clinton. The Clinton Fire Department was dispatched to the scene at approximately 1:15am and battled the fire through out the day with assistance from 9 area Fire Departments.
The Clinton Police Department is investigating the cause of the fire and the fire remains suspicious. We are asking anyone with information that may assist in the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: May 2, 2007
Nature: Bomb Threat
Authority: Tecumseh Police
NARRATIVE:
The Tecumseh Police Department is currently investigating a bomb threat against the Tecumseh High School located at 760 Brown St., Tecumseh, MI. The threat was discovered written on an interior school wall on May 1st, 2007. If anyone has information, which would assist with this investigation, please contact Lenawee Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: April 16, 2007
Nature: Day time Break-Ins
Authority: Raisin Twp/Michigan State Police
NARRATIVE:
The Raisin Township and Michigan State Police are investigating a series of burglaries in the Wilmoth Rd, Laberdee Rd, and Academy road area. On April 10th 2007 between the hours of 0830 am and 1450 pm several houses were burglarized. Items taken from the houses include guns, money, computer components, and medications. No forced entry was used. It appears that some of the homes were left unlocked by the property owners. One owner states that his door was locked and had a dog inside. When he returned home, he found the dog outside the house and the door opened.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: March 16, 2007
Nature: Home Invasions
Authority: Lenawee County Sheriff
NARRATIVE:
The Lenawee County Sheriff Department and The Morenci Police Department are experiencing an increase of Home Invasions and Larcenies from homes in the Morenci area since the first of the year. If anyone has any information about these crimes they are asked to call Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: February 23, 2007
Nature: School Break-Ins
Authority: Hudson Police
NARRATIVE:
The Hudson Police Department is investigating three breaking and entering complaints that occured at the Hudson Area Schools, and the Hudson Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in solving these crimes.
The 1st incident occured during the late evening hours on January 9, 2007 or the early morning hours on January 10, 2007 at the Hudson High School/Middle School building at 771 North Maple Grove Hudson. The building was entered and several offices were broke into along with a safe. Money and precscription drugs were taken during the break-in and several vending machines were also broken into and the money was removed from the vending machines.
The 2nd incident occured at the Hudson High School and Lincoln Elementary School in the late evening hours of February 13, 2007 or the early morning hours of February 14, 2007. Both buildings were forcibly entered and the offices were broke into and cash was taken from both buildings offices during these break-ins.
The 3rd incident occrured at 4:26am on February 20, 2007 when a Hudson Police officer on patrol observed a male subject dressed in dark clothing inside the Lincoln Elementary school building. The officer lost sight of the suspect and the suspect escaped from the south end of the school building. The school building was forcibly entered, but nothing was stolen during this break-in. The suspect in the last break-in was descrbied as being average height and weight and wearing dark clothing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: February 14, 2007
Nature: Two Arsons
Authority: Lenawee County Sheriff
NARRATIVE:
The Lenawee County Sheriff Department is investigating 2 Arsons of older abandoned barns used for storage that occured in the township of Deerfield. The first fire occured on January 26, 2007 at 12:30am at 1255 Keinath Rd near McMahon Rd. The second fire was February 10, 2007 at 11:32pm at 13341 Rouget Rd near Sterns Rd. Both of the barns were on lightly traveled roadways and set a distance from the roadway. These fires were reported to the Sheriff Department dispatch center by a person driving by the fires and called the fire in to the dispatch center. Anyone who might have seen any suspicious vehicles in the area prior to the fires on Kenneth and McMahon Rd or the Rouget Rd and Sterns Road area or have any information about these fires is asked to call Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Press Release
Date: February 7, 2007
Nature: Bomb Threat
Authority: Adrian Police
NARRATIVE:
On 01-26-07 at approximately 11:45am a call was recieved at the Lenawee County Vocational and Technical School stating that there was a bomb in the building. The caller further stated that the bomb was to be activated soon. Personnel from the school then notified the Adrian Police Department of the bomb threat. Officers from the Adrian Police Department with assitance from the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene.
School personnel and the responding police officers and deputies searched the building for anything suspicious. While the search was being conducted it was determined that the afternoon classes at the school would be cancelled. Students were then returned to their original schools. As a result of the search, nothing was located that appeared to be suspicious, and no bomb was located.
The Adrian Police Department is conducting the investigation in this incident. The Lenawee County Intermediate School District is offering a $500.00 reward for information leading to the identity and conviction of the person responsible for making the bomb threat. There is also a reward being offered through Crime Stoppers for information in the arrest and conviction of the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
