Looking forward to the weekend?Did you know that this is a Operation C.A.R.E weekend! We will have extra patrols in construction zones, high crash areas and working Click it or Ticket through Monday. Our goal is to have zero fatal crashes across the district!
What is Operation C.A.R.E you ask? Well, Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness and Reduction Efforts) began in 1977 as a collaborative effort between the Michigan State Police and the Indiana State Police and is one of the nation’s longest-running traffic safety initiatives. 2/
Operation C.A.R.E. was formed to deter the three key causes of highway fatalities: speeding, impaired driving and failure to use occupant restraints. 3/
Today, all 50 states (state police/state patrol), American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, U. S. Virgin Islands, and the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec are actively involved in C.A.R.E., making it an international traffic safety program. 4/
For us that means we focus on patrol and all non essential report writing and investigative follow up is not done till after the weekend! We hope everyone has a safe holiday weekend!#DriveMichiganSafely 5/
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Laser Strike:
5/22 at 10:45 PM
Location:
Hickory Ridge Rd. & Clyde Rd in Highland
Synopsis:
Trooper 2 was flying during a joint training exercise with the Oakland Co. Sheriff's Department Aviation Unit. 1/
The Tactical Flight officer (TFO) observed a green laser pointed at the aircraft. The TFO was able to identify the residence as well as the specific window where the laser was emitted. 2/
Troopers and Oakland County Deputies were directed to the residence and contacted the 53 year old male suspect. The suspect was interviewed on scene and the green laser device was seized. The incident pends prosecutor review for charges. 3/
Traffic Crash:
05/23 at 6:30 AM
Location:
West I-96 Local near Evergreen
Synopsis:
Metro South troopers were dispatched to a single car crash and car fire. 1/
***Preliminary Investigation*** revealed that a 20 year old driver from Lincoln Park was traveling at a high rate of speed, lost control, hit the center median, and struck a light pole. The driver was not wearing his seatbelt. 2/
The car caught fire after the crash resulting in the driver suffering 3rd Degree burns over 80 percent of his body. He is currently listed in critical condition at a local hospital. 3/
Patrol Activity:
5/22 at 10:45 PM
Location:
Grand River and W. Grand Blvd
Synopsis:
While on patrol a sergeant was informed by the Detroit Regional Communication Center of a “Be on the Look Out” for a suspect in a assault with intent to murder out of the city of Southfield. 1/
Approximately 40 minutes later the sergeant located the suspect vehicle on Grand River near W. Grand Blvd. The description and registration plate matched the suspect vehicle given by Southfield PD. 2/
A felony stop was conducted by the sergeant and back up troopers and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. The bloody weapon (Hatchet) was still inside of the suspect vehicle. 3/
So here is the skinny on the cow:
5/21/23 at 2:50 PM
Location:
I 75 near Belford Rd.
Synopsis:
Troopers were requested for traffic control along I-75 near Belford Rd. as a precaution in the event that a runaway cow managed to escape and run onto I-75. 1/
A team of wranglers
comprised of men and women comparable to the cast of Yellowstone attempted to wrangle a cow that was stuck in a gravel pit on Belford Rd. Troopers stayed on standby to stop traffic on I 75 if necessary. 2/
The wranglers were on the shoulder of I-75 with horses and four wheelers when they attempted to capture the suspect bovine but
were unsuccessful in their attempts. 3/
Narcotics Investigation: On Monday, March 13, the County of Macomb Enforcement Team (COMET) and St Clair Shores Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the City of Detroit. 1/
Discovered during the search was over a kilo of fentanyl, 85 grams of crack cocaine, one semi-automatic pistol and $4800 in US currency. The kilo of fentanyl had been divided up into doses of .1 grams and packaged separately in lottery ticket folds for individual sale. 2/
The kilo had been divided into over 5000 individual doses. Each dose is estimated to be worth approximately $10 to $20 dollars, which represents a minimum street value of over $50,000. It should be noted any one of the doses could be fatal, 3/
Traffic Crash/Felonious Assault:
3/12 at 3:40 PM
Location:
North Southfield Fwy and Lyndon, Detroit
Synopsis
Preliminary investigation, subject to change, revealed that two drivers were involved in a crash. After the crash they both got into an argument with each other. 1/
One of the drivers then fled the scene of the crash. The other driver had a relative come to the crash and was waiting in their car for a tow truck. The driver that left the crash came back to the scene and fired several rounds into the relatives vehicle. 2/
One of the shots struck the second driver in the left bicep. The freeway was closed for the investigation. Canine units recovered seven (7) 9mm casings. The second driver was transported to a local hospital for his injuries. 3/