"We've got to strengthen and refortify our unions," Ypsilanti's mayor said, as city officials urged lawmakers to act under the new Democratic majority in Lansing. A Washtenaw County Circuit judge will decide whether or not to hold the owners of Brandy's Liquor Source in contempt of court for failing to comply with a 2008 order to address problems at their store.. Ypsilanti City Attorney John Barr is alleging the owners failed to comply with a number of stipulations, including regularly meeting with neighborhood groups, installing proper surveillance . WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A teen accused of fatally shooting another teen in Ypsilanti Township is no longer facing murder charges. The homes three adult occupants had already evacuated the home prior to fire crews arriving, officials said. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A man was killed Tuesday morning in a shooting in an Ypsilanti Township neighborhood. We have two bombshell stories to bring you in today's article and Situation Update podcast (show. Authorities believe Bashid Bristol-Davis, 28, helped put the 21-year-old victim's body in the trunk of a car in Ypsilanti Township before driving to Detroit and setting the car on fire on Nov. 11, 2022. The sheriffs office commended the efforts of the community violence retaliation prevention member and the program in aiding in the teen turning himself in. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - It wasnt on the agenda, but that didnt stop a group of residents from showing up to give Ypsilanti Township leaders an earful about a plan under consideration to install automated license plate readers for use by police throughout the Ypsilanti area. Kawaun Deshawn Robinson, 17, was arraigned Monday, Aug. 22, on one count of open murder in connection with the shooting death of Deshawn Patterson, 17, court records show. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 734-483-9510 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- SPEAK UP. Marshals on Nov.7, Washtenaw County Sheriffs Spokesman Derrick Jackson said. The judge found there was probable cause for the case to move forward to the Washtenaw County Trial Court. While township leaders discussed the technology in work sessions last year, they have so far not considered any action item or taken any vote on implementing or purchasing license plate readers. The Ann Arbor City Fire Department has been called for service nearly 300 times as of Thursday morning, said Fire Chief Mike Kennedy. This generation has to remember what we did, said Ellen Kushnir, Riveter Desoto Chrysler. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. TheRides 2.38 mil property tax aims to improve and expand public transit service in the area. At least six demolition contractors have sized up the Gault Village Shopping Center in Ypsilanti Township this year, preparing bids for township officials to bring it to the ground. People that dont have resources dont always feel represented, and people who dont always have access to participate dont feel represented. EDUCATION: What should Michigan do, if anything, to 1) provide an equitable, quality public education for all students and 2) address the shortage of teachers? BRIGHTON Five women charged in connection with organized retail crime and police shooting at the Ulta Beauty store in Green Oak Township have been bound over to Livingston County Circuit Court, and now face additional charges. Police found a 17-year-old Ypsilanti Township boy inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds, they said. YPSILANTI TWP., MI - Two men accused of killing a man during a botched robbery at an Ypsilanti Township park in mid-January are heading to trial. Ann Arbors Best Food: Its hard to beat sitting outside and eating a Frita Batidos chorizo frita, Roundabout construction closing busy intersection outside Ann Arbor for 8 weeks, Ann Arbor-area road closing for most of summer for reconstruction. The fifth, The Shop on Cross Street, a family-owned business which has been in operation since 2011, just had to take care of some unpaid property taxes. The March 31 hearing, as well as additional hearings, was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused many state operations to temporarily shut down. No arrests have been made, and there. The Ypsilanti Fire Department and the Superior Township Fire Department assisted at the scene. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The shooting remains under investigation. The investigation is ongoing and the mans body has been turned over to the Washtenaw County Medical Examiners Officer to determine the cause of death, police said. The fatal incident was reported around 7:10 p.m. in the 500 block of W. Huron Street, according to Ann Arbor police. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Washtenaw County Sheriff Office Tip Line at 734-973-7711 or Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP. Robinson contacted the violence prevention member while police investigated the shooting. It is unclear what led up to the shooting which remains under investigationRobinson remains lodged in the Washtenaw County Juvenile Center without bond. Around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, sheriffs office deputies responded to a reported shooting on the 1700 block of Smith Street. Ann Arbor remains the commercial cannabis capital of Michigan. The township could also commission an optional assessment of the former dry cleaner location in the shopping center, since those businesses are often associated with soil contamination. A 17-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting in Ypsilanti, authorities said. He remains lodged in the Washtenaw County Jail without bond. Robinson contacted the violence prevention member while police investigated the shooting. Related: 30 Ann Arbor developments to watch in 2023, including more high-risesWASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - From marijuana dispensaries to solar farms and new affordable housing, 2023 is likely to be busy year for development in Washtenaw County. Anyone with information about the shooting is. The fatal incident was reported around 7:10 p.m. in the 500 block of W. Huron Street, according to Ann Arbor police. MLive. Matthews, or Trey as his friends and family called him, was found shot at about 8:19 p.m. Jan. 11 at Nancy Park in Ypsilanti Township by police responding to a possible shooting near Margarita and Marcus streets, Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office spokesman Derrick Jackson said previously. Brian Koscielniak, 35, of Ypsilanti Township, was found dead Jan. 5, after. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Meanwhile, the townships six preliminary bids for razing the shopping center, removing the parking lot and restoring the site range from roughly $874,000 to $2 million, according to township meeting documents. By comparison, there were 14 total homicides reported in Washtenaw County in 2021 and 12 homicides in 2020. The original owner of the crematory was not charged for failing to cremate the womans body in a timely manner, but Swanson was, the lawsuit states. The investigation is ongoing and the mans body has been turned over to the Washtenaw County Medical Examiners Officer to determine the cause of death, police said. Share Condolences . When was suspicious box turned out to be more than a dozen Amazon packages accidentally left behind in an Ann Arbor neighborhood, one police officer stepped up to make sure they all got to their destinations. During a Zoom meeting on June 16, Bashert said that she would be "crucified" for not voting to reappoint city human relations commissioner Ka'Ron Gaines. YPSILANTI, MI - An Ypsilanti man died Wednesday morning after being shot while sitting in a parked car in Ypsilanti, police say. MLive reached out to Ford Motor Company for comment, but was directed to this press release. If you would like to see records beyond 60 days you must contact the EMU PD at 734.487.1222 The crimes are listed by date. Southeast hoped to stay in Ypsilanti-area ZIP codes but was unable to find a suitable location meeting its needs, its director said. All rights reserved (About Us). BRIGHTON Five women charged in connection with organized retail crime and police shooting at the Ulta Beauty store in Green Oak Township have been bound over to Livingston County Circuit Court, and now face additional charges. New bus routes at Lincoln Consolidated Schools have parents concerned for their childrens safety. Both video boards were removed days after the 2022 season ended, and crews soon began pouring the foundation for new pillars. Police were called at 11 a.m. June 28, to the area of Nash Avenue and Tyler Road in Ypsilanti Townships West Willow neighborhood for multiple reports of shots fired in the area, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office. Earlier in April, the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office started gathering community input about using the technology to curb crime. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A teen accused of fatally shooting another teen in Ypsilanti Township then turning himself into police has been arraigned on murder charges. Brian. Here's a schedule of when and rules to follow. The man was taken to an area hospital where he is currently listed in critical condition, police said. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Vacant property in Superior Township will one day be home to more than 50 fruit trees and a market for local produce if the vision of one local agricultural educator becomes a reality. Were telling residents that if you dont have to travel, dont, Ann Arbor police Sgt. All rights reserved (About Us). Police were called at 8:52 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, to a home in the 2000 block of Holmes Road for a report of shots fired, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Read more: Democrats hold on to all 9 Washtenaw County board seats for 3rd election in a rowHodge will step into the role filled for the previous two years by former Commissioner Sue Shink, now kicking off her first term in the state Senate. A driver was killed and a passenger was injured Monday in Ypsilanti Township when the car they were in went into a ditch, swerved back on the road, and then rolled over, police said. YPSILANTI, MI - If a proposal to blanket Ypsilanti Township with automated license plate readers for use by police moves forward, the city of Ypsilanti would be surrounded by the devices capturing information from passing vehicles. The owner of a crematory in Ypsilanti Township has been charged with improperly disposing of dead bodies, officials said. The district has been researching the move from a letter grade scale to numbers based on mastery of specific topics within a subject. DEARBORN The Rev. All I can say is Im sorry and ask for mercy and forgiveness on my soul.Read more from The Ann Arbor News:Passenger charged in police chase crash pleads no contestDeveloper defends decision to not include solar for proposed Ann Arbor buildingScammers are pretending to be Washtenaw County sheriff deputies again. In early March, the township Zoning Board of Appeals granted a temporary six-month permit for the testing site, which collects saliva samples. In the heavily Democratic district covering all of the city of Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township and pieces of Pittsfield and Superior townships, Wilson holds a strong advantage. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. James Solomon Warren and Stevie Lynn Brooks. City staff had denied annual permits for four dispensaries in various stages of development and another family-run business that has been open since 2011. A show cause hearing was held for a 79-year-old woman, who says shes growing multiple marijuana plants for those in pain. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI An 18-year-old Ypsilanti Township man is in critical condition after suffering a gunshot wound to the head Wednesday afternoon. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Theres no shortage of residents hoping to take a seat alongside elected leaders on the Ypsilanti Township board. The sexual abuse case against defrocked Catholic Priest Timothy Crowley has been bound over to circuit court following a preliminary examination Thursday, according to court records. The stabbing suspect, a 30-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene and taken to the Washtenaw County Jail where she was later released. Read more: Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti transit tax proposal headed to votersRead more: How a big tax increase could reshape public transit in Ann Arbor areaMeanwhile, Ypsilanti Township, the second largest municipality deciding the millage behind Ann Arbor, wants its voters to know the improvements come at a significant cost. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI A dog is dead and a man faces a felony charge after allegedly shooting his wifes dog in an Ypsilanti Township home Sunday morning. Michigan Works! In April, the township board unanimously OKd a roughly $23,000 proposal to modernize board room audiovisual capabilities. Robinson, 17, was charged with one count of open murder in connection with the shooting death of fellow teen Deshawn Patterson, 17, who was found fatally shot in August. Were lucky to be surrounded by some amazing outdoor parks in Michigan. Read more: Sheriff greenlights Ypsilanti-area license plate reader plan with strict guidelinesSo when will the proposal next be on the townships agenda? . Joseph Jack Baker, a Catholic priest who served at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 1997, was found guilty of sexual assault of a child 20 years ago. Martita Bonner, 41, and Jermia Castion, 25, were both previously arraigned on charges of conspiracy to commit open murder and are currently lodged in the Washtenaw County Jail on $1 million bond each. The rationale for the no contest plea, which is treated as a guilty plea, was Finney stated he had no memory of the incident. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI Police have identified a man who was fatally stabbed in an Ypsilanti Township apartment community Saturday. MLive.com. I hope that this seat, an appointed seat, can be a community voice.Hunter will serve a term running through the 2024 election cycle. WASHTEANW COUNTY, MI After more than decade of false starts and breakdowns, plans to construct a new $30-million recreation center benefiting the Ypsilanti-area are gaining momentum. Following an investigation into a potential ethnic intimidation incident, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy stated in a news release that no charges will be filed in connection with a paper noose that was discovered in a Panera Bread in December. There were no other shooting victims located and no suspects have been identified at this time, police said. Ann Arbor remains the commercial cannabis capital of Michigan. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI Officials want an Ypsilanti Township home rigorously cleaned and sanitized by professionals after a routine rental inspection revealed more than 100 birds inside it. Stumbo praised Hunters work on the AAATA board, particularly representing township officials concerns over the timing and magnitude of a public transit tax hike that passed on the August 2022 ballot. Ypsilanti has a 2020 population of 20,890. . A new grocery store for Ypsilanti Township? The vacant Gault Village Shopping Center at 1005 Emerick Street in Ypsilanti Township on September 27, 2022.Lucas Smolcic Larson | lsmolciclarson@mlive.comIts been nearly four years since the latest developer purchased the now-vacant and deteriorating Gault Village Shopping Center in Ypsilanti Township. All rights reserved (About Us). At the time of the shooting, Smith was broadcasting himself live on Facebook, police said. As part of that mission, we want to set the standard for approachable, clean and safe indoor gun ranges. Angela Renee McConnell, 39, was pronounced dead Sunday, Feb. 26, two days after she was ANN ARBOR, MI A man accused of killing his neighbor in her downtown Ann Arbor apartment is heading to trial for murder. Brenda Stumbo, Ypsilanti Township supervisor, said the sites next steps with the township involve receiving site plan approval from the citys planning department and commission. Mahler noted the public transit agency is able to leverage each local tax dollar to collect another $1.40 in state and federal grants. Heres who wants the jobHow a failed theme park nearly turned Ypsilanti farmland into lunar coloniesCiting cost increases, Ypsilanti Township to review contract with county sheriff for policingThousands of toys bring holiday cheer to patients at C.S. ANN ARBOR, MI With plow crews still working to clear roads from the Friday snowstorm, Ann Arbor police are advising people to avoid travel unless necessary. The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission has also committed $3.5 million, and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Ann Arbor, this year secured a $3-million federal earmark for the east side recreation center. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy, Eastern Michigan University issues Notice of Default to Provident Group EMU Properties LLC for closure/failure to open University parking structure, Metro Detroit sees thundersnow in winter storm: What that means, Ypsilanti family makes mothers lifelong dream of appearing on Family Feud a reality, DTE outage map caused off-the-charts confusion, Ann Arbor official says. Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders lost power in storms last month, some of them for more than week. A former Burton police detective has been charged with Michigan's hate crime statute after he allegedly used a racial slur and slapped a man being arrested after fleeing a fender-bender with an unmarked police car. Ypsilanti Township will receive an investment to boost its recycling program. At the time of the shooting, Smith was broadcasting himself live on Facebook, police said. 81PG SWRT Swift Water Rescue Team Paging. YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - U.S. Vacant property in Superior Township will one day be home to more than 50 fruit trees and a market for local produce if the vision of one local agricultural educator becomes a reality. Ypsilanti Mayor Beth Bashert resigned on Tuesday after receiving criticism for controversial remarks about a Black city official during a virtual council meeting. ANN ARBOR, MI -- A construction worker was critically injured Thursday in a roughly 40-foot fall from an active worksite in downtown Ann Arbor. The countys press release says the councils goal is to outline the specific ways that County policies and practices have historically and continually harmed the lives of Black people." Joining them and making a return to the county board is Commissioner Yousef Rabhi, representing Ann Arbors District 8. Capture objective evidence 24/7 without the overtime pay, reads a promotional flyer from the company including in Ypsilanti Township meeting documents. ANN ARBOR, MI A former Ann Arbor and Jackson-area priest facing multiple sexual assault charges is one step closer to standing before a jury. The ANN ARBOR, MI DTE Energy has faced a fair amount of criticism for recent extended power outages impacting hundreds of thousands of people, and that includes many complaints in Ann Arbor about DTEs new outage map. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). This selection smorgasbord is particularly true in Ann Arbor, where you can throw a rock in any direction and hit a pizzeria. Read more Washtenaw County election coverage here. The prevention member was able to facilitate a connection to investigators and help him safely turn himself in, police said. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI --The Rosie the Riveter Craft Show is returning for a fifth year in an Ypsilanti park, bringing a variety of crafts, giveaways and real-life Rosies. BayoTech, a hydrogen production company headquartered in New Mexico, aims to produce these hubs in communities with a growing demand for hydrogen. Officials originally discussed installing the license plate readers only in certain areas, Ypsilanti Township Treasurer Stan Eldridge said at the township boards Tuesday, June 21 meeting. YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - U.S. Ford has a long history in Ypsilanti Township, Brenda Stumbo, Ypsilanti Township supervisor, said in an Ann Arbor SPARK press release. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. ypsilanti - mlive.com ypsilanti 11K still without power in Washtenaw County a week after winter storm The outages affect a little more than 6.5% of the county's DTE Energy customers. By. A Wayne County Circuit Court judge ordered Appling, 31, to serve 18 to 40 Dundee, MI The Dundee Police Department, with the assistance from the Lenawee County Sheriffs Office, arrested a 43-year-old Adrian woman this morning who was wanted on embezzlement charges for allegedly stealing over $200,000 from the Williams Brothers Dodge Jeep dealership in Dundee while she was employed there during 2019. Post author By ; stumpsquall hydra explained Post date July 1, 2022; chevy avalanche soft topper . A 43-year-old man was shot early Thursday morning in Ypsilanti Township, and police took another man into custody, officials said. The performance was canceled because of an equipment problem. Christopher Dean Finney, 50, was arraigned Monday, Dec. 5, on one count of reckless discharge of a firearm in a building in connection with the shooting of his wifes dog. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Members of the American Rosie the Riveter Association of Michigan and other veterans will also be in attendance. Ann Arbor remains the commercial cannabis capital of Michigan. Officers were called to the area at 3:51 a.m. where they found Patterson on the ground suffering a fatal gunshot wound, police said. The victim had become somewhat of a local celebrity because of those live feeds. 2022 Author: roe. A 27-year-old motorcyclist was killed Monday night when he crashed into an SUV that was turning left in front of him in Ypsilanti Township, police said. It is not clear if the five occupants are displaced from the residence, officials said. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - A current Ypsilanti City Council member hopes to unseat a three-term incumbent in the Democratic primary race for a seat on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners covering all of the City of Ypsilanti and parts of neighboring townships. Our story by Jordyn Pair highlighted some impassioned responses from folks who already own food trucks or aspire to. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI Three people were displaced from their Ypsilanti Township home Tuesday morning when a fire broke out inside one of their bedrooms. Two men from Detroit are facing charges for allegedly breaking into a dead mans home and robbing the place allegedly targeting the horse because they knew the resident had died. The district has been researching the move from a letter grade scale to numbers based on mastery of specific topics within a subject. mlive.com Police identify man killed by train in Ypsilanti YPSILANTI, MI - Police have identified the man who was found fatally struck by a train in Ypsilanti Thursday night. A 46-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday in Ypsilanti Township, police said. His body was found by deputies who were responding to a single vehicle crash in the northwest corner of the Ranches of Rosebrook apartment complex near Russell Boulevard in Ypsilanti Township. Read Obituary . Board meeting information, including agendas and meeting packets, can be found on the townships website. There have been no arrests and there is no additional information available at this time, police said. Read Obituary . Police confirmed the death of an 80-year-old Ann Arbor man after he was struck by a plow truck reversing out of a driveway in Fridays snowstorm. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Researchers with the school are currently working to determine solutions for stopping violence. It was noted in the inspectors report that the entire house was covered in newspaper, bird food and bird feces. mlive ypsilanti crime. Share Condolences . Ann Arbor hit with a 'hurricane of ice' as storm brings down wires, trees 81 CAFA Chelsea Area Fire Authority: Base 6 Dispatch. Here's a schedule of when and rules to follow. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Act now: battleforthenet.com. Let the crews work on the roads and let the conditions get a little bit better before you get out.. Deputies arrived and found one gunshot victim, a 46-year-old man, who was taken to an area hospital for emergency medical treatment, police said, adding the man later died from those injuries. Of the five denials, four of them were related to construction or renovation plans and had not yet begun operating. Under 200,000 residents in Metro Detroit are without power Saturday afternoon as clean up efforts continue more than 24 hours after wet, heavy snow rapidly accumulated on homes, roadways, powerlines and trees. The Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. A judge threw out the states case against the owner of a crematory in Ypsilanti Township who was charged with improperly disposing of bodies. WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - An Ypsilanti Township trustee is headed to Lansing in the new year as the Ypsilanti-areas newest state representative, leaving a hole on the township board. Election results for Ypsilanti Township races in the 2021 Michigan Primary Election on Aug. 3, 2021. Deputies began administering first aid to the 18-year-old until paramedics arrived, police said. Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit announced on Thursday that a defendant accused of shooting a 6-year-old boy in Ypsilanti Township on Sunday is back in custody. Authorities believe Bashid Bristol-Davis, 28, helped put the 21-year-old victim's body in the trunk of a car in Ypsilanti Township before driving to Detroit and setting the car on fire on Nov. 11, 2022. Brooks pleaded no contest to second-degree murder on Dec. 1, court records show. Amelia recently launched Art by Amelia, a website where she sells hand-crocheted items to raise money for Food Gatherers. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). As far as I know, the (license plate reader) issue isnt moving forward at this time, he said in an email to MLive/The Ann Arbor News on Monday. License plate readers are reactive, and we need more funding at a preventative level, said township resident and activist Alyshia Dyer. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. There have been no arrests and there is no additional information available at this time, police said. City and township officials will be doing a special collection of debris left behind by the winter storm.