🌱 How an iPhone alert led police to a hidden Macomb County crash

Coffee in hand, Macomb? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How an iPhone alert led police to a hidden Macomb County crash
• Which three Macomb County neighbors just gained new state-level influence?
• Why Macomb County prosecutors may send this ex-cop to Veterans Court

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Frigid with a flurry, with a high of 20 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Morning flurries; very cold, temps: high: 21, low: 18.
• Tuesday: Some brightening; not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Driver injured after Jeep leaves road, hits trees in Macomb County following iPhone crash alert (clickondetroit.com) — A driver was seriously hurt when a Jeep left 21 Mile Road in Chesterfield Township, Macomb County, and plowed about 150 feet into the brush after an iPhone crash alert. Police say speed and possible alcohol were factors and are asking anyone who saw the Wednesday night crash to contact Chesterfield Township police or Crime Stoppers with anonymous tips.
   

2. Three Macomb residents reappointed to commission (macombdaily.com) — Three Macomb County residents from Shelby Township and Sterling Heights have been reappointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission, with terms running through late 2029. Their work spans engineering, bilingual education for the Macomb Intermediate School District, and statewide Asian American civic engagement, giving local voices a direct line into state-level discussions on education, community services, and representation.
   

3. Ex-Detroit cop seeking Veterans Court entry for his criminal case (macombdaily.com) — Macomb County prosecutors are handling a misdemeanor case against a former Detroit police officer accused of harassing his estranged wife and damaging his stepdaughters’ vehicles, while his attorney seeks placement in the county’s Veterans Treatment Court. The specialty court, based in Clinton Township, could allow him to complete a lengthy program in hopes of having charges dismissed, with another hearing set for February.
   

4. Detroit rapper Sada Baby faces felony drug charge (mlive.com) — Macomb County prosecutors have bound Detroit rapper Sada Baby’s drug case over to Circuit Court after Sterling Heights police reported finding oxycodone pills during a January traffic stop. He’s charged with low-level controlled substance possession and faces possible enhanced penalties as a third-time habitual offender. An arraignment date in Macomb County Circuit Court has not yet been set.
   

📸 Around Macomb

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macomb

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Monday December 15

• Exercise
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  8:30 am
• Tech Tutoring
  North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Group Study Room C
  1:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Mystery Book Discussion
  North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - North Branch Conference Room
  10:00 am
• Pups to the Rescue: Paw Patrol Party
  North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  11:00 am
• Belle's Heritage Concert
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  1:00 pm
• Planning Commission
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  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Monthly Blood Pressure Checks
  Macomb, MI Calendar Macomb, MI 48042
  10:30 am
• Pizza & Bingo
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  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 14

• Shelby Township Jingle Bell Run
  Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center , 4101 River Bends Dr , Shelby Township
  9:00 am
• Drinks with Shrinks
  Sherwood Brewing Company , 45689 Hayes Rd , Shelby Township
  10:30 am
• PET PHOTOS W/ SANTA & RUFF LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY | DETROIT
  Premier Pet Supply , 13723 23 Mile Rd , Shelby Township
  2:00 pm
• Snowman Workshop~Pick Your Favorite!
  Painting with a Twist , 50336 Schoenherr Rd , Shelby Township
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chippewa Valley Schools posted a job opening for Child Care Director in Macomb. Apply here.
• Oakland University posted a job opening for Microbiology Lab instructor - CDS in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.

Ok Macomb! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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