Articles tagged: Washtenaw County sheriff's office

Stats: Home invasions, animal complaints and juvenile issues on the rise in Washtenaw County

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Posted: Jun 18, 2013

Residents who live in areas policed by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office were slightly more likely to have their homes robbed in 2012 compared with 2011, according to crime statistics. Read more »

Vulgar words spray-painted on cars and windows broken in rash of vandalism

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Posted: Jun 17, 2013

Vandals in Ypsilanti Township spray-painted numerous cars and broke out windows at several businesses over the past couple of days, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. Read more »

With video: Deputies: Man wanted for setting girlfriend's car on fire last month

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Posted: Jun 12, 2013

Deputies suspect a 21-year-old Ypsilanti Township man set his girlfriend's car on fire last month and are seeking information on his whereabouts. Read more »

Deputy rescues 7 ducklings from storm drain and then helps them cross road

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Posted: Jun 12, 2013

Seven ducklings are back with their mother after a Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office deputy rescued them from a Scio Township storm drain. Read more »

TVs and laptops swiped in 2 separate home invasions

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Posted: Jun 10, 2013

Two home invasions were reported to the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office starting Friday, according to a news release. Read more »

Sheriff's office increases presence at Ypsilanti, Willow Run high schools

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Posted: Jun 06, 2013

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office has increased its presence at Ypsilanti and Willow Run high schools ahead of Friday, the final day of school before the two districts officially consolidate. Read more »

Taylor police officer found dead in apparent suicide in Ypsilanti Township

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Posted: May 24, 2013

A Taylor police officer was found dead from a gunshot wound Thursday in an Ypsilanti Township parking lot, but there was no indication of foul play, a Washtenaw County sheriff’s spokesman said. Read more »

Washtenaw County law enforcement agencies begin 2 week crackdown on safety belt use

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Posted: May 20, 2013

Ann Arbor-area police agencies will be looking for seatbelt scofflaws during a two-week stepped-up enforcement period surrounding Memorial Day. The increased enforcement, which began Monday and continues through June 2, is part of the Click It or Ticket campaign, which began in 2005 to increase awareness of Michigan safety belt laws. Read more »

Silverware set stolen during home invasion

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Posted: May 13, 2013

Someone stole a silverware set from a Salem Township home during a home invasion Saturday, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office deputies said Monday. Read more »

School burglary: Thieves swipe electronic gear at former Cheney Academy

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Posted: May 13, 2013

Police are investigating a break-in at the former Cheney Academy elementary school in the 1500 block of Stamford Avenue in Superior Township. Read more »

Smash-and-grab car radio thefts reported in Ypsilanti Township

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Posted: May 01, 2013

A thief or thieves smashed windows in three Chrysler vehicles and swiped radios overnight Tuesday in Ypsilanti Township, sheriff's deputies said. Read more »

Man accused of ordering graduation partiers to strip naked during robbery takes plea deal

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Posted: Apr 25, 2013

A 35-year-old Ypsilanti Township man who police say robbed a graduation party at gunpoint last summer and ordered people to strip took a plea deal in the Washtenaw County Trial Court Monday. Read more »

Police looking for 2 men wanted for stealing credit cards from vehicles

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Posted: Apr 25, 2013

Police released a wanted poster Thursday for two men wanted for stealing credit cards from vehicles. Read more »

Deputies: Runner beaten and robbed by 4 men near Ford Lake

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Posted: Apr 22, 2013

Four men beat and robbed a 23-year-old man as he ran near Ford Lake in Ypsilanti Township Friday afternoon, a Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office official said Monday morning. Read more »

Sketch of suspect in sexual assault released

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Posted: Apr 18, 2013

Washtenaw County sheriff’s deputies have released a composite sketch of one of two suspects sought in the sexual assault of a woman Monday in Ypsilanti Township. Read more »