🌱 Why a Macomb County man faces seven armed robbery charges

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Macomb County man faces seven armed robbery charges
• How a minor crash landed this Macomb County driver in jail
• How much have Macomb County traffic tickets really dropped since 2006?

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Low clouds, with a high of 38 and low of 27 degrees.
• Friday: Freezing rain in the morning, temps: high: 32, low: 26.
• Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 36 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man accused of robbing multiple people at gunpoint in Macomb County business (clickondetroit.com) — A Macomb County resident from Clinton Township is facing numerous felony charges after police say he robbed employees and customers at gunpoint inside an Eastpointe business on Dec. 5. Investigators allege he forced seven people to the ground, stole cash and cards, then fled before later being arrested and arraigned. His next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 6.
   

2. Macomb County driver arrested for OWI after crashing into a police car (macombdaily.com) — A Macomb County man was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after allegedly turning his Cadillac into a stopped Michigan State Police SUV at Kelly Road and Groesbeck. No one was hurt, but troopers say he showed clear signs of impairment, failed roadside tests, and was taken for a blood draw before being lodged in the county jail. Police are urging residents to plan sober rides.
   

3. Parking, other tickets plunge in Michigan. Are speed traps vanishing? (themorningsun.com) — Drivers in Macomb County are part of a statewide trend seeing far fewer traffic and parking tickets than 20 years ago, even as crashes decline slightly. Courts across Michigan, including those in the tri-county area of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb, are processing dramatically fewer traffic cases, a shift officials link to fewer officers, COVID-era changes, and new parking technologies.
   

4. Liquor sales at Schoolcraft, Macomb and Wayne community colleges OK'd under new law (macombdaily.com) — Macomb Community College will soon be able to sell liquor at its Expo Center and John Lewis Student Community Center without applying for one-time permits, thanks to a new state law. The change is meant to simplify hosting major events on campus and aligns with similar permissions for Schoolcraft and Wayne County community colleges. Lawmakers also bundled in broader liquor-law tweaks and other statewide measures.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• All Aboard! Model Railroad Exhibit presented by the Stoney Creek Model Railroad Club
  Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm , 1005 Van Hoosen Road , Rochester Hills
  12:00 pm
• Fresh Rootz Game Night
  Fresh Rootz , 1322 Walton Blvd. , Rochester Hills
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Holiday Pickleball Tournament - Beginner Level
  Sterling Heights, MI Calendar , 40250 Dodge Park Rd. , Sterling Heights
  11:00 am
• Holiday Pickleball Tournament - Advanced Level
  Sterling Heights, MI Calendar , 40250 Dodge Park Rd. , Sterling Heights
  2:00 pm
• Room Full of Hendrix - The Ultimate Jimi Hendrix Experience
  Diesel Concert Lounge , 33151 23 Mile Rd , New Baltimore
  7:00 pm
• Rochester Mills
  Rochester Mills Beer Company , 400 Water St , Rochester
  9:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Haven Place Winter Camp
  Haven Place , 58575 Main St , New Haven
  9:00 am
• Create your own Pizza!
  The Flavor Lab , 812 N. Main St. , Rochester
  5:00 pm

Monday December 29

• 50+ Programming in Pictures
  Sterling Heights, MI Calendar , 40200 Utica Road , Sterling Heights
  10:00 am
• Chair Yoga at First Congregational Church
  First Congregational Church , 1315 N. Pine Street , Rochester
  10:30 am

Tuesday December 30

• Toddler Classes - Little Eagles
  Eagle Creek Academy , 3739 Kern Road , Lake Orion
  9:30 am
• Romeo at Almont
  Almont High School , 4701 Howland Rd , Almont
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A vehicle fire on the westbound I-94 exit ramp to 12 Mile has been cleared.
  1:38PM on Dec 23: A vehicle fire is blocking the exit ramp on westbound I-94 at 12 Mile in Macomb County. (Nextdoor )

• Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader - 2nd Shift - $19.00/Hour in Macomb. Apply here.
• Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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