Crime Nearby: Fake Cop Arrested, Beware of the 'Grandma Scam' and More

The following information was supplied by area police departments. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.

FERNDALE: Fake Cop Arrested in Ferndale

A pair of handcuffs and a hunting knife were found in a compartment of the driver’s car door, police said.

TROY: Police: Suspicious Man Claimed to be the Cable Guy

Suspicious man knocked on Troy resident's door on Tuesday afternoon.

ROCHESTER: Rochester Police Chief: Beware of the Grandma Scam

Rochester Police Chief Steve Schettenhelm said residents have been subject to phony calls in recent days: here's what you need to know

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP:

An unknown man tricked an elderly resident into thinking he was a Bloomfield Township employee and got away with jewelry in a matter of minutes, police said.

BIRMINGHAM:

In addition, Birmingham police arrested three drunk drivers last week and two residents say packages were stolen from their front porches.