Articles tagged:Crime

Posted: Thu May 24 5:57 a.m. by Rich Kinsey AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
There's no such thing as easy overtime for police

Once or twice a week the phone rang in the wee hours of the morning. “Hello,” I answered as I pull myself out of the covers and took the cordless phone out of the bedroom so as not to disturb my wife. I wake quickly, have good night vision and ...

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Posted: Thu May 17 11:58 a.m. by Rich Kinsey AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
It's a real dilemma for cops when it comes to enforcing marijuana laws

Police work is not as easy as one might think. After college and the police academy, I was pretty brain damaged and thought that things were black or white. They were right or wrong, either against the law or lawful. WRONG! The best police officers operate in the gray shades ...

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Posted: Thu May 3 5:57 a.m. by Rich Kinsey AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Neighbor's help past 'snake alley' inspires career in police work

The 5- or 6-year-old little boy crying must have been a sad sight for the cop down the road. He had probably seen the kid before in the neighborhood, but obviously something was wrong with the little guy that day. Clearly he was lost or scared of something. The off-duty ...

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Posted: Thu Apr 26 5:59 a.m. by Rich Kinsey AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Rainy, cold weather a blessing for cops having to police annual Greenwood Avenue party

Sorry to hear the weather and keg laws dampened the spirits of revelers on Ann Arbor's Greenwood Avenue this past weekend. I’m betting my brothers and sisters in blue were not as bummed out. In fact, if they had a chance to stop for a piping hot cup o’ joe ...

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Posted: Thu Apr 19 9:59 a.m. by Rich Kinsey AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Spring brings a troubling new crime trend - hold on tight to your iPhones

One day, I was in the locker room of the Ann Arbor Police Department getting ready for an afternoon shift. I was in a really good mood because it was one of those perfect spring days. The sun was out, it was getting really warm out and I had gotten ...

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Posted: Sat Apr 14 10:14 a.m. by Steve Pepple Print Director

A thief forced open the front door of an apartment and stole numerous electronic items, Ypsilanti police said.

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Posted: Sat Apr 14 8:14 a.m. by Steve Pepple Print Director

A 24-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly pulled a large hunting knife during fight inside a downtown Ypsilanti restaurant, police said.

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Posted: Thu Apr 12 8:59 a.m. by Rich Kinsey AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
For parents hosting teen parties this spring -- let's talk

Spring is upon us and the school year is dwindling down. In many households with high school students, there will be parties and celebrations for proms and graduations. Parents of high school students I am going to ask you a favor that could potentially save a life — do not ...

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Posted: Thu Apr 5 5:59 a.m. by Rich Kinsey AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
A smoke - but no mirrors - performance at U-M's Hill Auditorium

Badges really do open a lot of doors that otherwise would not be opened. Some doors open to unspeakable horror, but other doors open to magic.

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Posted: Thu Mar 29 5:59 a.m. by Rich Kinsey AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Crowd 'Control' II - Ducking bottles and concrete while fending off an angry mob

Last week's column centered on the events on South University during "March Madness" in years gone by when the University of Michigan Men's Basketball team made it into the Final Four in 1992 and won the National Championship in 1989. Alcohol-fueled crowds of revelers took to the streets to celebrate, ...

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Posted: Wed Mar 28 5:53 a.m. by Kyle Feldscher Crime and courts reporter
Ann Arbor police urge residents to take precautions against break-ins during warmer weather

As the weather gets warmer and residents have reveled in unseasonably warm temperatures for March, Ann Arbor police are reminding residents to still shut and lock their windows to avoid break-ins.

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Posted: Fri Mar 23 9:10 p.m. by Steve Pepple Print Director

Three people were reported shot on the eastern edge of the Eastern Michigan University campus on Friday night. All three victims were transported to a local hospital with what were believed to be non life-threatening injuries, EMU spokesman Geoff Larcom said. Ypsilanti police have identified the suspected shooter, but he ...

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Posted: Fri Mar 23 8:18 p.m. by Steve Pepple Print Director

Eastern Michigan University issued an alert shortly before 8 p.m. Friday about a reported shooting on Jarvis and Lowell streets, near campus. The alert urged people to avoid the area while police investigate.

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Posted: Fri Mar 16 5:47 p.m. by Kyle Feldscher Crime and courts reporter

A 44-year-old state licensed limousine driver allegedly sexually assaulted a 19-year-old woman after he drove her and her friends around Ann Arbor to dinner and a local bar.

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Posted: Fri Mar 16 5 a.m. by Ask Dr. K

DEAR DOCTOR K:

I have cataracts. What are my treatment options?

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