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Stolen vehicle
A vehicle reported stolen from Ypsilanti Township Monday morning was later recovered at Lincoln Middle School, with the two suspects still inside.
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 7700 block of Thornhill Drive at 8 a.m. to respond to a stolen vehicle. Police said a 2001 Lincoln Continental was reported stolen out of the victim’s driveway.
Police said the vehicle was located “a short time later” in the parking lot at Lincoln Middle School, with two Ypsilanti Township teenagers still inside. The 13-year-old suspect was arrested and turned over to his mother. The 18-year-old suspect was arrested and brought to the Washtenaw County Jail.
According to police, both suspects have hearings with the court today to follow up on the charges.
Marijuana possession
A 25-year-old Lenawee County resident was arrested and jailed early this morning, when deputies found suspected marijuana during a traffic stop in Ypsilanti Township
The suspect’s vehicle was stopped by police on Michigan Avenue near Center at 12:30 a.m. Police said they discovered the driver in possession of the drug. The suspect was then arrested and brought to the Washtenaw County Jail.
The case will be forwarded to the prosecutor.
Burglary
A coin collection was reported stole from a Superior Township home Monday night.
Deputies responded to the 5500 block of Vreeland Road at 6 p.m. and discovered that entry had been made through an unlocked door.
Suspects are unknown at this time.