Crime Report: Object Dropped From U.S. 23 Overpass Damages Vehicle

made a traffic stop after receiving an anonymous tip that two males were smoking marijuana in a green Plymouth near the around 2:30 a.m. March 29.

An officer saw the men smoking what appeared to be marijuana and received permission from the men to search the vehicle, finding a small amount of the drug and paraphernalia, Fenton Police Chief Rick Aro said.

The Fenton residents, ages 18 and 20, were issued a ticket for possession of marijuana and given a notice to appear in court.

Destruction of property

Police are investigating a complaint that three males dropped a large object from the overpass on U.S. 23 near Owen Road and damaged a vehicle.

Aro said a man reported he was driving on U.S. 23 around 1:30 p.m. on March 27 when he saw three males throw a large object that struck the front of his vehicle. He told police he received an estimate of $2,000 to repair the damage.

Police went to the scene, but could not locate the suspects. Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident.

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