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26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan (248) 796-5500
Acting Chiefs of Police
Brian Bassett & Nick Loussia
March 11, 2019 – March 17, 2019
Prepared by
Mark Malott
Neighborhood Watch Coordinator
248-796-5415
Commercial Burglaries:
Date/Time Address (block range) Method of Entry Description/Suspect Information
From: 03/15/2019 5:00pm To: 03/16/2019 8:00am
24000 W Nine Mile Rd. (Commercial- Hotel Supply)
Rock through east side window.
R/P (Building Manager) stated an unknown suspect broke into the business during the overnight hours. An office window on the east side of the building was broken out. A large rock had been thrown through the window allowing access to the closed business. The interior of the business was searched and nothing was disturbed or taken. Note: The same business was broken into 03/08/2019 at 1:42am. In that incident, the suspect was observed on surveillance video breaking out the south door window. He fled over the wall to the rear of the business. Suspect Description: One subject wearing a black and grey striped zip up jacket, black sweatpants with a diamond design on the calf and white gloves.
Tips: ❖ Do not display valuable items in windows when closed for business ❖ Contact the Southfield Police Crime Prevention Bureau for a free security inspection (248) 796-5409
Home Invasion:
Date/Time Address (block range) Method of Entry Description/Suspect Information
None Reported:
Tips: ❖ Let trusted neighbors know if you are not going to be at home
❖ Be cautious about who you let in your home for service and repairs
❖ Contact the Southfield Police Crime Prevention Bureau for a free home security inspection (248) 796-5409
Automobile Thefts:
Date/Time Address (block range) Year, Make, Model Details
03/12/2019 12:47pm
19000 W Ten Mile Rd. (Commercial- Restaurant)
Status
RS – Recovered Stolen Manufacturer
HYUNDAI Model
AZERA Color
PLE - Purple Vehicle Year
2006 Body Style
4D - 4 Door State
MI License Year
2020 Description
2006 Purple Hyundai Azera
Officers were dispatched to the 19000 Block of Ten Mile (Restaurant) to recover a stolen vehicle out of Detroit. Dispatch advised that the car was sitting in the parking lot for the past four days. The vehicle was located by Officers, it was recovered and DPD was notified on the recovery.
03/15/2019 10:23pm
27000 Northwestern Hwy. (Hotel)
Status
RS – Recovered Stolen Manufacturer
Audi Model
A6 Color
SIL - Silver or Aluminum Vehicle Year
2007 Body Style
4D - 4 Door State
OH License Year
2019 Description
2007 4DR Silver Audi A6
Officer was on routine patrol traveling through the parking lot of Hotel in the 27000 Block of Northwestern Hwy when he observed a 2007 Silver Audi A6, backed into a parking space. The vehicle was unoccupied. Officer ran the plate through LEIN and discovered the vehicle was reported Stolen out of Columbus Ohio on 03/01/2019. The vehicle was confirmed stolen by Columbus PD. Officer conducted surveillance on the vehicle for a period and did not see anyone occupy or approach the vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered and Columbus PD was advised of the recovery. Officer spoke to the owner of the vehicle who gave Officer suspect information of who possibly stole the vehicle. No suspect was located at this time.
From: 03/12/2019 9:00pm To: 03/13/2019 7:30am
26000 Franklin Pointe Dr. (Residential- Condo’s)
Status
S - Stolen Manufacturer
GMC Model
Yukon Denali Color
BLK - Black Vehicle Year
2003 Body Style
4D - 4 Door State
MI License Year
2019 Description
2003 Black Yukon Denali Notes
Equipped with aftermarket fog lights and headlights. DVD player equipped inside.
Victim states his vehicle was parked & locked in his carport at his Condo Complex in the 26000 Block of Franklin Rd. Sometime between 9:00pm and the following morning at 7:30am someone stole his 2003 GMC Yukon Denali. No suspect information.
From: 03/14/2019 5:00pm To: 03/15/2019 7:15am
26000 Pebbleview Dr. (Residential- Apartments)
Status
S - Stolen Manufacturer
CHEVROLET Model
Trailblazer Color
SIL - Silver or Aluminum Vehicle Year
2008 Body Style
SW - Station Wagon State
MI License Year
2019 Description
2008 Silver Chevrolet Trailblazer
Victim states sometime between 03/14/2019 5:00pm- 03/15/2019 7:15am someone stole her 2008 Chevy Trail Blazer. Victim offered information regarding who she bought the vehicle from. She suspects they took the vehicle. Incident is under investigation.
03/16/2019 8:57am
21000 Rampart Cir. (Residential- Apartments)
Status
S - Stolen Manufacturer
GMC Color
MAR - Maroon or Burgundy Vehicle Year
2009 Body Style
4D - 4 Door State
MI License Year
2019 Notes
Had a car seat and stroller inside. There is red tape over passenger side tail light.
Victim states she parked her vehicle at 10:30pm at her Apartment Complex in the 21000 Block of Rampart Circle. Victim’s father went to start the vehicle the following morning at 8:45am and the vehicle was gone. There was broken glass in the snow where victim’s car was parked. Victim stated that her vehicle was just recently in for repairs. Unknown if its related.
Tips:
❖ Never leave your vehicle running unattended
❖ Park in areas where your vehicle is viewable if possible
❖ Use commercially available security devices
Larceny:
Date/Time Address (block range) Item Taken Details
03/11/2019 12:48pm
29000 Telegraph Rd (Commercial- Office)
Status
S - Stolen Description
Prescription Drug Drug Type
16 - Other Drugs (Antidepressants, Tranquilizers, Etc.)
Victim came into the front desk to report a bottle of prescription medications were stolen out of her purse at her office on Monday March 11, 2019. The incident occurred sometime between 11:23am & 12:15pm. No suspect information. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens while at their work place should be certain to lock up their valuables, especially your purses, cell phones and wallets. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
03/11/2019 7:50pm
20000 Eight Mile Rd. (Commercial- Food)
Status
S - Stolen Description
Wallet containing: Cash, Credit/ Debit Cards, Social Security Card, Drivers License.
Victim stated he parked his vehicle in the 20000 Block of Eight Mile Rd. (Fast Food Restaurant) at approx. 7:30pm on 03/09/2019. He went into the business to get a sandwich and when he got to the cash register he realized he had forgotten his wallet in the center console of his vehicle. When he went to retrieve his wallet, it was gone. Victim states he left his vehicle unlocked. No suspect information.
From: 03/11/2019 6:00pm To: 03/11/2019 6:30pm
28000 Telegraph Rd. (Commercial- Grocery & Home Goods)
Status
S - Stolen Manufacturer
Apple Model
MacBook Pro Description
Laptop Computer Notes
Inside a Gray Back Pack
Victim stated on Monday March 11, 2019 he parked his car at business in the 28000 Block of Telegraph Rd. Sometime between 6:00pm- 6:30pm his laptop computer was stolen out of his unlocked vehicle. No suspect information. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens should never leave anything of value in the interior of their unlocked vehicle! Especially Laptops, Cell Phones, Wallets, Purses & Handguns. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
From: 03/12/2019 2:00am To: 03/12/2019 2:30am
24000 Southfield Rd. (Gas Station)
Status
S - Stolen Description
Brown leather Guess Wallet Notes
Wallet Contained Debit Card, Credit Card, Driver's License, School ID, Health Insurance Card, Red Cross Donor Card, and a Gift Card.
Victim reports on 03/12/2019 at approx. 2:00am he placed his wallet on the counter at the Sunoco Gas Station. He left the gas station and realized later he forgot his wallet. He went back to the gas station and his wallet was gone. The clerk showed victim surveillance video of someone taking the wallet. He could not provide a description of the suspect at the time of reporting incident.
03/12/2019 1:56pm
25000 Woodvale Dr. S (Residential- Townhouses)
Status
S - Stolen Description
Credit Cards & Driver’s License.
R/P states she was talking to her sister in law and got into an argument over an up-coming birthday party. At some point during the dispute it got physical between victim and her sister in law. The sister in laws daughter attempted to break the fight up. R/P’s cell phone (3 credit cards and driver’s license attached on the back) ended up on the floor and the daughter picked it up and threw it over a wall in their parking lot into the woods. The phone was recovered. Victim is leaving the state and doesn’t wish to prosecute.
From: 03/12/2019 10:15pm To: 03/12/2019 10:20pm
29000 Southfield Rd. (Commercial- Restaurant)
Status
S - Stolen Description
Undisclosed amount of cash.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Obviously in this scenario you should never leave your cash or the businesses cash out in an area that makes it easy for anyone to take it. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Victim states he walked to the back of the kitchen and set an undisclosed amount of cash on a cart. The business was very busy and victim had to go back out front to wait on a customer. When he came back some of the cash that he had set down had been taken. The manager interviewed all the employee’s and had them empty out their pockets. No money was recovered. Victim states that some of the cash was businesses and some was his personal money. No suspect information.
03/13/2019 12:37pm
22000 Fairway Dr. Status
S - Stolen Manufacturer
From 2004 Honda Accord Description
Catalytic Converter
Victim believes incident occurred at 5:11am per her security camera. Video does not show suspect, however suspect used a snow shovel which is now missing to push the camera in an upward position. Suspect also broke the garage security light while pushing the video camera. Victims catalytic converter was taken from her 2004 Honda Accord.
From: 03/11/2019 10:30am To: 03/11/2019 12:00pm
25000 Telegraph Rd. (Secretary of State)
Status
S - Stolen Description
Wallet* Notes
*Contents: Driver License, Credit/Debit Cards
Victim states his wallet was stolen out of his coat pocket while he was at the Secretary of State Office on Monday March 11, 2019. Incident occurred sometime between 10:30am & 12:00pm. The suspect made two transactions with victim’s credit card and attempted a third at another location @1:06pm. No suspect information.
03/14/2019 6:08pm
26000 Franklin Rd. (Church)
Status
S - Stolen
Dell Description
Dell Latitude Laptop, Vehicle Keys, Hand Tools, Testing Meters Keys, Batteries, Rigid Tool Cases & Shop Vac.
Victims advise they were working in the 26000 Block of Franklin Rd. (Church) They started collecting up the tools they were using and placed them into the trucks and forgot to lock the vehicles. Someone opened the sliding door on one of their vehicles and took several items including the keys for the vehicle. The second vehicle was also unlocked and the suspects took tools out of this vehicle also. There were no witnesses, no cameras, and no suspect information.
From: 03/15/2019 12:30am To: 03/15/2019 1:56pm
28000 Franklin Rd. (Residential- Apartments)
Status
S - Stolen Description
Wedding Band with Diamonds
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens that have loved one’s in any type of assisted living arrangement should be certain to make sure that the loved one’s valuables are secured on sight or in some cases, no valuables should be kept on sight. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Victim states that she had taken her wedding band off at approx. 12:30am and placed it on the night stand with her earrings and other ring before going to bed. The only individual to come into her room was a staff member who cleans the apartments for residents. (Assisted Living) This person came to her apartment at approx. 11:30am to change the sheets and had placed the TV remotes from the bed on the night stand that contained victim’s jewelry. Victim went to get dressed for the day after the staff person left and noticed her wedding band missing. Victim advised that no other persons were in her room between the times that her ring came up missing. The cleaning person has been identified and incident is under investigation.
From: 03/13/2019 8:30pm To: 03/14/2019 8:00am
23000 Sargent Ave. Status
S - Stolen Description
Stolen Catalytic Converter from 2001 Cadillac. Unknown Model.
Victim states sometime between 8:30pm and the following morning at 8:00am someone cut off the catalytic converter from his 2001 Cadillac. No suspect information.
From: 03/11/2019 4:53pm To: 03/11/2019 6:00pm
27000 Franklin Rd. (Residential- Apartments)
Status
S - Stolen Manufacturer
APPLE Model
IPHONE XS MAX Serial No. License No. Color
BLK - Black Description
IPHONE XS MAX, BLACK IN COLOR
Victim states on 03/11/2019 at approx. 4:53pm she received a confirmation from her Common Carrier that a package was delivered to her address. Victim returned home at approx. 6:00pm and there was no package. Victim contacted Common Carrier to see if the package was at the apartment office. They advised her that it was not, that it had been delivered directly to her apartment. No suspect information. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> How to avoid this from happening to you: Citizens should arrange to be home when the package is delivered or decide to pick up packages from Common Carrier Distribution Center. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
03/14/2019 10:53pm
30000 Southfield Rd. (Commercial- Home Goods)
Status
S - Stolen Description
I Phone 7 in a Rose Gold Case Notes
Was in a metallic holder contained a Starbucks Card, Bed Bath & Beyond Coupons, and misc. papers.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> This is a common M.O. for persons to take your phone, take something out of your purse or pick pocket something from you. When they bump into you it distracts you. This is when they take something from you. Always keep your valuables secured to your person. Women with purses should keep them zippered and not hanging over their shoulders. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Victim states she was in line at business and had placed her phone on the counter. A female was hovering behind her. The female then came very close to her and practically shoved her over. Victim wasn’t paying attention to her phone. When she left the store, she realized she did not have her phone. Victim went back in and spoke with the manager. He called her phone and heard it ring, but they could not figure out where it was coming from. The female that was hovering around victim was still in the store. She was waiting for the cashier. Victim thinks when they called her phone the ring came from this person. Surveillance video from store confirmed that the person that was hovering around victim is responsible. Victim, later was advised by her father that he received a phone call from a child in Detroit that stated he found the phone. No further information at this time. Suspect Description: Last Name
SUSPECT First Name
UNKNOWN DOB (Age) Sex
F Race
BLACK Hair Color
Black Build
Thin Height
5' 3" - 5' 4"
From: 03/15/2019 7:15am To: 03/15/2019 6:15pm
40000 Galleria (Commercial- Office Center)
Status
S - Stolen Manufacturer
Michigan License Plate Description
Taken from 2016 Ford F-150.
Victim stated he parked his 2016 Ford F-150 at the 400 Galleria Office Building on 03/15/2019 at approx. 7:15am. Victim returned to his vehicle the same day at approx. 6:15pm and drove home. Once home he realized that his license plate was missing. Victim believes his license plate was stolen while parked at the 400 Galleria Officer Complex.
From: 03/11/2019 1:50pm To: 03/11/2019 7:00pm
20000 Harbor Ln. Status
S - Stolen Description
Stolen Package Containing Xbox One Steering Wheel
Victim states on 03/11/2019 at approx. 1:50pm a package was delivered to his home by Common Carrier. When victim returned home at 7:00pm the package was not there. Victim contacted Common Carrier who stated that the package was signed for and handed over to a person. Victim stated he did not sign for the package, nor did he authorize anyone to do so on his behalf. No suspect information.
03/17/2019 11:20am
25000 W Twelve Mile (Residential- Apartments)
Status
S - Stolen Description
Fail to Pay Cab Fare.
Officers were dispatched to the 25000 Block of Twelve Mile (Apartments) reference a welfare check. A cab driver dropped off a woman at that location. She left a credit card and boarding pass from her flight with the driver. She told the driver she was going to check on an Airbnb she was staying at and she would be right back. She gave an address where she was going but never returned. Officers arrived on scene and were unable to locate female. Victim attempted to run the subjects credit card and it came back declined. The credit card and boarding pass were placed into evidence. Suspect Description: Last Name
SUSPECT First Name
UNKNOWN DOB (Age)
25 Sex
F Race
BLACK Eye Color
Brown Complexion
Medium Attire
Blue T-Shirt, Black Jeans Street Address
UNKNOWN Notes
Long Black Hair to Middle of Back
Tips:
❖ Ensure your vehicle is locked at all times and valuables are out of sight.
❖ Thieves wait for the right time and will move quickly
❖ Even if playing sports at a park ensure your vehicle is locked
Armed Robbery:
Date/Time Address (block range) Item Taken Details
None Reported:
Tips:
❖ Always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious incidents or persons to your local police.
❖ If something doesn’t appear right or someone looks like they are up to no good, call the police immediately
❖ Trust your intuition
Unarmed Robbery:
None Reported:
Tips:
❖ Always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious incidents or persons to your local police
Be on the Look Out Highlights: Arrests by SPD Officers:
Special Attention- Road Rage Incident A&B/ Poss. Felonious Assault 03/12/2019 9:48am Lahser Rd. & W Nine Mile Rd. Several Officers received dispatched information regarding a Road Rage Incident involving three separate vehicles that occurred at 9 Mile & Lahser Rd. A witness reported that one of the subjects had a gun and pointed it one of the other drivers. This vehicle and subject were located by Officers and the vehicle was stopped. The driver made admissions that he had a gun in the glovebox of his vehicle. The driver stated he observed Road Rage Incident and one of the drivers was assaulting the other driver. He yelled at the driver to stop but he didn’t stop his assault on the other driver. Subject stated he pulled out his handgun so the subject could see that he was armed, (didn’t point it at anyone) and told him to stop again. This time the subject stopped his assault on the other driver, got back in his car & left. The driver that was assaulted stated the other driver was driving erratic because he was texting on his cell phone. The two exchanged unpleasantries while stopped at the intersection of 9 Mile & Lahser. The other driver then exited his vehicle, opened his driver’s door and punched him in the face several
OWI= Operate While Impaired OUIN= Operate Under Influence Narcotics LFA= Larceny from Auto R&C= Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property DWLS= Driving with Suspended License A&B= Assault & Battery CSC= Criminal Sexual Conduct CCW/CPL= Carrying Concealed Weapon NOLOP= No Operator License on Person R/A= Robbery Armed RNA= Robbery Not Armed PWID= Possession with Intent to Deliver PPO= Personal Protection Order PBT= Preliminary Breath Test R/P= Reporting Party VCSA= Violation Controlled Substance Act
times. Everyone from incident has been identified and incident is under further investigation. The handgun was confiscated from the witness.
Special Attention: Larceny of Packages that were ordered and delivered via Common Carrier. How to prevent this from happening to you! Recently several citizens have had packages that were delivered to their residences and apartments stolen prior to them retrieving the packages. Citizens can prevent this from happening by scheduling a specific time to have the package delivered and be waiting for the package. Citizen can also schedule the package to be picked up by themselves at the common carrier facility
Minor in Possession of Marijuana- Civil Infraction issued. 03/11/2019 10:41am 24000 Block of Lahser Rd. (High School) Southfield Police Liaison Officer was summoned to the Assistant Principal Office regarding a 12th Grade Student who was in possession of suspected marijuana. Officer was advised by the Asst. Principal that while questioning student about a separate incident she discovered that the student was in possession of suspected marijuana. A Southfield Police Evidence Technician Field Tested a sample of the suspected marijuana and the result was positive for possible presence of marijuana. The student was issued a Civil Infraction for Possession of Marijuana 18-20 Years Old. School Administration will be handling any student disciplinary action.
Special Attention: UDAA’s Chevy Trail Blazers In the last couple week’s several older model Chevy Trail Blazers have been stolen: All the incidents occurred during the late night to early morning hours in the 12 Mile & Northwestern area.
Locations: -26000 Block of Pebbleview Dr. (Apartment Complex) 2008 Chevy Trail Blazer
-26000 Block of W Twelve Mile Rd. (Apartment Complex) 2006 Chevy Trail Blazer
-25000 Block of Magic Dr. (Condo Complex) 2004 Chevy Trail Blazer
Disorderly Person- 1- Arrest 03/14/2019 02:34 26000 Evergreen Rd (Lobby- Police Department!) Officer was working the front desk when subject entered the police lobby. Subject seemed very irate and was very upset and had his hands in his pockets. The subject stepped in front of citizen that Officer was helping and stated, "arrest me!" Officer asked the subject why he should arrest him and he stated, "Cause I'm going to whoop your ass." The subject made numerous other threatening comments. The citizen that Officer was helping immediately walked away from the area. The subject stated, "come out here and find out what happens." The Desk Officer notified Southfield Dispatch regarding Disorderly Person in the Police Lobby. Several Officers responded to the lobby and took the subject into custody for Disorderly Person. The subject was highly intoxicated. Officers questioned subject and attempted to obtain information from him so they could possibly help him. They asked him if he wanted to go to the Hospital. He refused any help and refused to give Officers his name. Incident and subject are under further investigation.
Citizens should be aware of Scams that are out there! Especially be Careful of Tax Scams. It’s that Time of Year. Report Scams to the Federal Trade Commission. 1-877-382-4357 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Someone calls to ask for money. Are they who they say they are? Stop! Check it Out. Don’t wire money if someone asks you to! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Tax Scams in the past involve unexpected refunds that are deposited into personal bank accounts. Scammers then impersonate IRS agents, alter the Caller ID information and contact the refund recipient advising them the money must be returned before facing arrest, deportation or suspension of their driver’s license. The target will be asked to return the refund through a gift card or wire transfer or the caller will attempt to get personal information from the target.
Citizen’s Beware- The IRS will not do the following: • Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift
R&O- 1- Arrest 03/17/2019 5:18am 22000 Telegraph Rd. (Motel) Officers were dispatched to the 22000 Block of Telegraph Rd. (Motel) in response to an intoxicated subject that was being disorderly. Officers arrived on scene, located subject and spoke to the manager. The manager advised that the subject just checked out of his room and was upset because he couldn’t get a taxi to come and get him. Prior to Officers arrival subject knocked chairs over in the lobby. Officers contacted subject. He was highly intoxicated and when asked to remove his hands from his pockets he refused to do so. For Officer Safety reasons, Officers had to forcefully remove subject’s hands from his pockets. Subject continued to be disorderly and refused to give Officers any information. Officers took subject into custody for Disorderly Person.
card or wire transfer. Generally, the IRS will first mail you a bill. • Threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. • Demand payment without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe. • Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. Should you receive an unexpected /erroneous tax refund – contact the IRS either through their website www.irs.gov Tax Topic Number 161 - Returning an Erroneous Refund or Call the IRS toll-free at 800-829-1040 (individual) or 800-829-4933 (business). The FCC further warns that criminals have used imposter tax preparation sites. Look alike Tax Preparation Services capture your personal information while you believe they are e-filing your tax return. Your information is now used to commit fraud. Always use trusted sites and be careful when clicking. When using an online tax preparation service, look for the tax preparer identification number. The IRS requires all paid tax preparers to have one before filing any returns.
CCW- 1- Arrest 03/15/2019 12:11am Beech Rd. & Shiawassee Rd. Officers observed vehicle E/B on 8 Mile Rd. The driver looked over at Officers and immediately looked away and hit the turn around to go W/B on 8 Mile Rd. It appeared that the driver was attempting to avoid Officers. Officers ran plate on vehicle and the Electronic Insurance Verification (EIV) on vehicle came back “No” on vehicle. Officers stopped the vehicle. The driver appeared very nervous and was shaking as Officers were talking to him and he kept looking down between his legs at the seat. Officers asked the driver if there was anything in the vehicle that they should be concerned with. The driver stated he had some marijuana and there was a gun under the front seat. The handgun was recovered from under the front seat. It was confirmed that the driver didn’t have a CPL and he was taken into custody w/o incident for CCW.
Domestic Felonious Assault- 1- Arrest 03/15/2019 11:26pm 23000 Telegraph Rd. (Hotel) On 03/15/2019 at approx.11:00pm, Officers were dispatched to 23300 Telegraph Rd (Hotel) on a Domestic. The R/P works for a food delivery service, he was delivering food on the second floor and overheard a female screaming for help. He determined the screams were coming from a specific room. Upon arrival, Officers went to the room in question and could hear a female voice screaming for help. The female sounded as if she was in distress. As Officers approached the hotel room door, a male opened the door and appeared to be leaving. Officers observed a small laceration above the males left eye. The laceration appeared to be fresh. Officers could still hear the female in the room crying. Officers Investigation: Female was in the room with her 3- Children, 2- Children in common with the male on scene. Victim states that her boyfriend and she got into a verbal argument and like always it escalated to the point it got physical. The male got on top of her and started choking her until she nearly passed out. Victim fought back and struck the male once in the face. Victim attempted to call 911 but her boyfriend took the phone from her and ripped the cord from the phone. Victim kept crying for help until the Police arrived. Victims injuries and damage to the phone were consistent with victim’s statement. The male subject was taken into custody for F/A and interfering with 911 call. A Southfield Police Evidence Technician was on scene and took photos of scene and victims injuries.
