Weekend 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

Burglar evades police, gun used in verbal dispute

By Dan DuChene
Jun. 30, 2009 · 12:48 p.m.

Burglary
A burglary suspect evaded police by running on foot after abandoning his stolen car Sunday.

Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Deputies responded burglary in progress on the 1500 block of Harvest Lane in Superior Township at 4 a.m.

Police said the homeowner reported that she awoke to noises in her front room, and discovered the suspect in her window. Police said the suspect fled the area in a red SUV when she yelled.

Police said a deputy later located the vehicle and pursued it in Ypsilanti Township.

“The suspect ditched the vehicle and fled on foot, evading capture,” a report issued by the department this afternoon said.

Police said the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Ypsilanti Township.

The suspect is described as a black male between the ages of 15 and 19. Police said he had a husky build with medium-length hair. He was wearing a brown shirt and shorts.

Felonious assault
A 48-year-old Ypsilanti Township resident was arrested Saturday after allegedly pulling a gun during a verbal argument.

Deputies responded to the 700 block of Ford Boulevard at 10:05 p.m. It was reported that a “verbal argument between acquaintances” escalated to where the suspect pulled the gun.

A report issued by the department this afternoon said the suspect “threatened to kill the other person and her boyfriend.”

No injuries were reported. The suspect was transported to the Washtenaw County Jail.

Stolen vehicle
A tan 1996 for Windstar van was reported stolen in Ypsilanti Township Sunday.

Deputies responded to the 2400 block of Grove Road at 6:30 p.m., where it was reported the vehicle had been taken during the night.

Suspects are unknown at this time.

Burglary
A flat screen TV, cell phone, fur coat, multiple purses and shoes were reported stolen from a Superior Township home Sunday.

Deputies responded to the 1800 block of Norfolk Avenue at 8 p.m., where it was discovered entry had been gained through an unlocked rear window.

Suspects are unknown at this time.

Stolen vehicle
A silver 2000 Nissan Altima was reported stolen when the owner went to pick it up from repair work.

At 2 p.m. Saturday, deputies responded to the 3000 block of Washtenaw Avenue, where the owner said he had dropped of the vehicle three days prior.

Police said the business did not know anything about the vehicle. Suspects are unknown at this time.

Burglary
A safer with jewelry, passports, birth certificates and cash was reported stolen from a Superior Township home Saturday.

Deputies responded to the 4000 block of Berry Road at 7:30 p.m., where entry had been gained by kicking in the side garage door and the inside door to the residence.

Suspects are unknown at this time.