Crime & Safety
Birmingham Student Tweets Threat and More Crime Nearby
Find out what crimes 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.
BIRMINGHAM
Police Respond to Threatening Tweet From Groves Student
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Police and school officials were alerted overnight to a Groves student writing "tweets of a threatening nature" and later took the student into custody. Groves principal says student safety is a top priority.
BERKLEY
Find out what's happening in Ferndalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Christmas Grinch Slashes Snowmen
The Berkley Public Safety Department supplied the following information.
FERNDALE
Indecent Exposure Reported in Ferndale
A man reportedly exposed himself to a woman in the area of Romeo and Orchard on Dec. 13.
ROYAL OAK
Police Blotter: Police Shoot Pit Bulls Attacking Small Dog
The following information was supplied by the Royal Oak Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
TROY
Troy Police: Sears Janitors Fight in Parking Lot
The two women are no longer allowed on Sears property.
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