Crime Nearby: Beware of the 'Grandma Scam,' Warns Rochester Police

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

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

A 2004 Dodge Neon crossed center line on Orchard Lake Road in Sylvan Lake on Sunday morning; alcohol is possibly a factor in the crash.

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.

Birmingham

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

Shelby Township

Alleged Drunken Driver Charged After Hitting Family of 4 on 23 Mile Road

Brandon Ostipow, 19, of Shelby Township faces six felony charges and one misdemeanor related to the Sunday morning accident in Chesterfield.

Royal Oak

Gun Malfunctions at Target Sports

An employee was assisting a customer with a handgun that malfunctioned. While the employee was unloading the weapon it discharged. The bullet grazed his abdomen causing a minor superficial injury.