Sheriff’s summary

Ypsi Freighthouse meeting scheduled for Wednesday
By Christine Laughren
Mar. 9, 2010 · 1:24 p.m.

Fourteen spaces on the west side of the Freighthouse will be removed to allow for a staging area for the contractor during Phase I of the project. Additionally, current two-way traffic lanes will become a one-way lane for northbound traffic.

The City of Ypsilanti will hold an informational session at 6 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall surrounding the renovation and construction of Ypsilanti's Freighthouse....read more

City Council denies extension for Thompson Block
By Dan DuChene
Mar. 3, 2010 · 2:09 a.m.

City Attorney John Barr, left, discusses the traffic control order of the Thomson Block's support scaffolding with Ypsilanti City Council Tuesday. Local developer Stewart Beal, the building's owner, is pictured left.

Ypsilanti City Council voted to deny a traffic control order for the scaffolding supporting the Thompson Block and initiate legal action to have it removed.

In...read more

YPD to save jobs by assigning additional officer to LAWNET
By Adrienne Ziegler
Feb. 26, 2010 · 11:37 a.m.

Facing $520,000 in cuts, YPD was able to save two jobs from layoffs by transferring and additional officer to LAWNET and eliminating a vacant lieutenant position. Additional savings came from transferring dispatch duties to the county.

With Ypsilanti budget deficits skyrocketing in 2011, the city planned to cut eight officers from the Ypsilanti Police Department on July 1.

However, YPD will be...read more

Ypsi facade projects selected for competitive grant
By David Gomez
Feb. 25, 2010 · 4:38 p.m.

The proposed changes to 128-130 W. Michigan Ave. include the replacement of windows and a fresh coat of paint. The total project is expected to cost $123,500 with a $61,750 match.

The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority’s Design Committee selected 128-130 W. Michigan Ave., 12-16 N. Huron St. and 601 W. Cross for inclusion in the DDA's...read more

Ypsilanti DDA board to re-post director job
By David Gomez
Feb. 19, 2010 · 4:03 p.m.

The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority’s Board of Directors will re-post its vacant director position March 1.

The DDA’s Ad Hoc Director Search Committee...read more

Armed robbery, shot fired, prostitution

By Dan DuChene
Jun. 24, 2009 · 1:43 p.m.

Armed Robbery
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office plans to release video footage in an armed robbery in Ypsilanti Township later today.

The incident took place at 3 a.m. at the 1700 block of Huron Street. Police said it was reported that the suspect walked into the store, implied he had a weapon and demanded money and Newport 100 cigarettes.

Police said the suspect left the store with a “small amount of cash” and cigarettes. No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a 25-year-old black male wearing blue work pants, a gray tank-top with a gray shirt wrapped around his face. He is described as 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighing 180 pounds.

Shots fired
A 26-year-old Ypsilanti Township resident was arrested Tuesday after deputies responded to a shot fired complaint in Ypsilanti Township

Deputies responded to the 2600 block of International at 1 p.m., where it was reported that a gunshot had been fired from within an apartment.

Police said residents in the location were in possession of a shotgun, marijuana and shotgun shells. No injuries were reported.

The arrested township resident was transported to the Washtenaw County Jail.

Prostitution
Three females were arrested in a prostitution sting conducted by deputies in Ypsilanti Township Tuesday night.

All three suspects, ranging in age from 29 to 35 years old, were transported to the Washtenaw County Jail. All but one suspect, who was from Ann Arbor, were Ypsilanti Township residents.

Police said the three suspects approached an undercover deputy, offering sexual acts for money.

A 33-year-old Ypsilanti Township resident was arrested at 5:30 p.m. on Michigan Avenue near Wiard Road. A 29-year-old Ypsilanti Township resident was arrested at 5:40 p.m. on Emerick near Maus Street. A 35-year-old Ann Arbor resident was arrested at 10 p.m. on Michigan Avenue near Spencer.

Police said the report will be forwarded to the prosecutor.

Burglary
A purse was reported stolen from an Ypsilanti Township home Tuesday.

Deputies responded to the 1900 block of Chevrolet at 8 a.m., where it was discovered entry had been gained through an unlocked window.

Suspects are unknown at this time.

Burglary
A potential burglar was scared away from an Ypsilanti Township home Tuesday when the resident inside screamed.

Deputies responded to the 1300 block of E. Cross Street at 11 a.m., where it was reported a subject was seen cutting the window screen with a knife. Police said the homeowner screamed and the subject was scared away.

Nothing was taken. Suspects are unknown at this time.

Burglary
An Ypsilanti Township resident awoke this morning to the sound of dishes breaking in her kitchen.

Deputies responded to the 1100 block of Redleaf Lane at 1:40 a.m., where it was discovered the kitchen window screen was removed, and the window was open.

“Other screens throughout the residence were also taken off the windows, but nothing was taken,” a report issued by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office today said.

Suspects are unknown at this time.