Crime & Safety
Scuba Diver Drug Smuggling, Indecent Exposure at Dream Cruise and More Crime Nearby
Here's a look at what crimes made headlines in neighboring communities over the past week.
Marine City
Scuba Diver Charged With Smuggling Drugs Across St. Clair River From CanadaA 24-year-old Windsor man was charged Wednesday in Marine City's district court for smuggling marijuana into the United States by scuba diving across the St. Clair River, according to police.
St. Clair Shores
Kilpatrick Relative Arrested for Driving Stolen Vehicle, Police SayDaniel Ferguson, whose cousin is married to Kwame Kilpatrick's sister, faces additional charges in St. Clair Shores for driving a stolen truck. Ferguson was originally arrested in July by police after he was found sleeping in the driver's seat of his truck at a green light at Harper and 11 Mile.
Ferndale
Two Men Arrested for Indecent Exposure During Woodward Dream Cruise
On Saturday, a Ferndale man on a bike yelled racial slurs, pulled down his shorts and held his penis in his hand after he was hit from behind by another bicyclist, according to Ferndale police. The man faces charges of indecent exposure and disorderly conduct.
On Sunday, an Oakland Township man was arrested after witnesses reported that he was masturbating in his car near the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Lewiston.
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Rochester Hills
Man Arrested After Holding Knife to Brother's Throat
According to the police report, the two brothers were arguing over a vehicle being moved.
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Lake Orion
Man Claims Starbucks Served Him Cleaning Fluid
John Canine said he's suffered health issues since he drank nearly an entire cup of what police say was commercial cleaning solution from a store in Bloomfield Hills.
Trenton
Police Discover Marijuana Grow Operation, Seize 180 Plants
Police also found 3.4 kilograms of harvested marijuana, grow equipment and various records pertaining to the growth and selling of marijuana.
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