Outstanding warrants, drunk driving and more

Rochester Hills resident turns himself in for outstanding warrant On Thursday, April 17 around noon, a 57-year-old Rochester Hills resident came to the police station to turn himself in for a misdemeanor drug warrant from Huron County. The subject posted $350 in bond, the Huron County Sherriff’s Office canceled the warrant, and the man was released. Stolen headphones and wallet from car on Ross Lane Also on Thursday, April 17, around 7:30 a.m., Rochester Police officers responded to the … [Read more...]

Stolen golf clubs; drunk driving and more

Stolen golf clubs from storage unit On Sunday, March 30, a resident told police someone had stolen golf clubs from their local storage unit. The last time the owner notice the clubs was earlier in the month. Officers are currently investigating the possibility of burglary but there are no suspects at this time. Missing GPS and phone charger leads owner to believe it was theft Also on Sunday, March 30, Rochester Police officers responded to a complaint of theft from a car. The Parkdale … [Read more...]

Crime Files: man cuts off tether, turns himself in; local phone scam and more

Here are some of the latest police reports shared by the Rochester Police Department. Take a look: 88-year-old resident falls victim to phone scam On Tuesday, March 18, Rochester Police learned of a case involving fraud. The 88-year-old resident told police he received a phone call about winning $500,000 and a new Mercedes vehicle. According to the report, the man was convinced to send $3,500 to a money card to cover the cost of taxes on his winnings. The victim was suspicious when the … [Read more...]

Stolen hunting gear from unlocked car, bottle bombs and more

Here is a look at some of the latest police reports, provided by the Rochester Police Department: Hunting equipment stolen from unlocked vehicle This week, Rochester Police officers responded to a larceny from a vehicle report on Watson Circle. The owner’s vehicle was parked on Saturday, March 8 and found by the owner on Sunday, March 9. It was reported that unknown suspects entered the unlocked vehicle and took some bow hunting equipment and a pair of sunglasses. The total value taken … [Read more...]

Crime Files: Forged probation signatures; stolen fur coat and more

Speed sign knocked over on Parkdale Ave. On Sunday, Jan. 26 around 2:30 a.m., a Rochester resident told police about a downed digital speed limit pole on Parkdale Ave. After the resident heard a loud bang outside their home, they saw the pole on the ground but were unable to identify the car that hit the speed sign. According to the report, vehicle tracks were seen leaving the roadway onto the sidewalk where the pole was found, disconnected from the base. Officers have no further … [Read more...]