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Emergency Incidents
Alarm with interior motion detected near Elm Street
Break-In
Elm St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a building near Elm Street after an interior motion sensor was triggered and the keyholder did not answer when contacted.
Ex confronts worker and tries to take her phone at bar
Domestic Dispute
W Jefferson Ave, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that her ex-partner entered a bar on West Jefferson Avenue, attempted to assault her, and tried to steal her phone before leaving the scene. She requested a police report and said video footage from the bar was available.
Shoplifting report at Family Dollar store
Theft Report
Coolidge Hwy, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was asked to meet another unit at a Family Dollar store on Coolidge Highway in River Rouge for a report of a young man possibly trying to steal. The suspect was described as wearing a black jacket with yellow writing.
Officers conduct civil standby at Beechwood residence
Other Non-Crime Event
Beechwood St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a civil standby involving a child at a residence on Beechwood. They discussed whether a weapon previously seen at the location had been confiscated; units indicated it was still there and associated with a resident. Officers advised they should be fine without additional units.
Person needs assistance to get up near River Rouge
Medical Emergency
Kleinow Ave, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible lift assist at a location on Kleinow Avenue in River Rouge.
Police search for theft suspect near Visger Road
Theft Report
Visger Rd, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are searching for a man near Visger Street after a report that he may have stolen money from a woman. Units are checking nearby streets and the area of the tracks, and there is concern a gun may have been left at an apartment.
Alarm at vacant home on East James Street
Break-In
E James St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a general alarm at a home on East James Street. The homeowner, who was not on scene, said the home was supposed to be vacant and mentioned possible break-ins to rental properties in the city.
Elderly man unresponsive after Narcan given at home
Medical Emergency
E Pleasant St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near East Pleasant Street for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly man who was not waking up. People were reported at the house, and Narcan had reportedly been administered.
Elderly man unresponsive, Narcan given near Pleasant Street
Medical Emergency
E Pleasant St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location on East Plaza for a medical emergency involving an elderly man who was initially reported as not waking up. The man was later reported to be slightly breathing, and Narcan was administered. Rescue was told to stand by at the scene.
Woman causing disturbance near gas station
Disturbance
W Jefferson Ave, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of a woman at a gas station who was previously refusing to leave and has reportedly been knocking on random doors throughout the night.
Hit-and-run delivery truck damages parked vehicle
Traffic
Summit St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible hit-and-run property damage incident near Summit Street, where a delivery truck allegedly struck and left a parked gray Ford Escape. Neighbors across the street reportedly have pictures of the event.
Suspicious drug activity reported on Richter Street
Suspicious Activity
Richter St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of possible drug-related activity near Richter Street, where a caller described a blue four-door car parked for about 10 minutes and a black vehicle arriving, with people moving between the vehicles. Officers planned to circle back and make contact with the vehicles.
Suspicious vehicles reported in front of home
Suspicious Activity
Richter St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious vehicle situation near Richter Street after a caller reported prior drug activity in front of her home. A blue four-door car had been parked there for about ten minutes when a black vehicle arrived and the driver from the first car moved to the second car with other people in the rear seat.
Woman reported with a knife near Richter Street in River Rouge
Weapons
Richter St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible complaint involving a woman reportedly carrying a knife near Richter Street in River Rouge.
Group of juveniles disperses near Beechwood Center
Disturbance
Beechwood St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible fight involving about ten juveniles near Beechwood Street and the Beechwood Center. The group reportedly moved toward the Alfred and Hall area, with no active fight observed, and most were later seen walking down Palmerston.
Group of juveniles preparing to fight near center
Assault Report
Beechwood St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible fight involving about ten juveniles near Beechwood Center on Beechwood Street.
Unfamiliar car left in driveway on Morrow Street
Suspicious Activity
Morrow St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible suspicious unoccupied white four-door vehicle parked in a driveway on Morrow Street that does not appear to belong to any neighbors.
Man passed out from possible overdose near East Pleasant
Medical Emergency
E Pleasant St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible overdose involving an unresponsive man near East Pleasant Street, with EMS units en route.
Disabled female with spinal fluid near Leroy Street
Medical Emergency
Leroy St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched to a possible medical issue involving a disabled woman near Leroy Street.
Disabled female showing spinal fluid in brief near Leroy
Medical Emergency
Leroy St, River Rouge, MI 48218
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a disabled woman with spinal fluid in her brief near Leroy Street in River Rouge.
