Chesterfield Twp. Police Officers were requested to assist St Clair County Sherriff Deputies on Mar 25, 2021 at 11:18 PM. The Sherriff Deputies were attempting to apprehend a suspect who was fleeing from them at high speeds westbound on I-94 approaching Chesterfield Twp. The suspect, who was later identified as a 19- year- old Warren MI man, was fleeing from law enforcement after stealing a 1999 GMC Jimmy in Port Huron MI. The Chesterfield Twp. K-9 Officer took up a safe position on westbound I-94 near New Haven Rd. waiting for the GMC to enter Chesterfield Twp. The suspect passed the officer at high speed and lost control of the GMC as he drove around an innocent westbound I-94 motorist. The GMC veered into the I-94 median and struck the median barrier cable causing the SUV to spin and roll many times. The Chesterfield Officer ran to the heavily crash damaged GMC and discovered the male had climbed out of the window and was now fleeing on foot east across I-94. The Chesterfield Officer ordered the male to stop but he ignored the orders and climbed over the cable barrier into eastbound I-94 traffic lanes. The Chesterfield K-9 Officer was able to remotely release his police dog from his patrol car. The dog was directed towards the fleeing suspect and was able to engage him in the eastbound I-94 lanes. The K-9 Officer was able to quickly take the suspect into custody. He was turned over to St Clair County Deputies on their charges.
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Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
(Chesterfield Township, Macomb County, MI) A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) will arrive on February 23 & 24, 2021 to examine all aspects of the Chesterfield Township Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief Bradley A. Kersten announced today.
“Verification by the team that the Chesterfield Township Police Department meets the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission’s “best practice” standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence”, Chief Bradley A. Kersten said.
As part of this final On-Site Assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the Assessment Team. They may do so by telephone or email. The public may call 586-949-4252 or 586-949-4292 on February 24, 2021, between the hours of 10am-12pm to speak directly to assessors. Comments can also be written and sent to assessors at contact@chesterfieldpolice.org or emailed directly to Accreditation Program Manager Neal Rossow at nrossow@michiganpolicechiefs.org or write the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 3474 Alaiedon Pkwy, Suite 600, Okemos, MI 48864.
Telephone comments are limited to five (5) minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the Commission’s standards. A copy of the standards are available for inspection at the Chesterfield Township Police Department 46525 Continential Drive, Chesterfield Twp., MI 48047. Please contact Captain Brian McNair at 586-648-5137 for more information.
The Chesterfield Township Police Department must comply with 105 standards in order to achieve accredited status. Chief Bradley A. Kersten indicated, “Accreditation results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposure, stronger defense against civil lawsuits, increased community advocacy, and more confidence in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to community needs.”
The Accreditation Program Manager for the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police is Ret. Chief Neal Rossow. “The assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar Michigan law enforcement agencies. The assessors will review written materials, interview agency members, and visit offices and other places where compliance with the standards can be observed. Once the assessors complete their review of the agency, they will report to the full Commission, which will then decide if the agency is to be granted accredited status”, Neal Rossow stated.
Accreditation is valid for a three-year period during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting to their continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.
The MACP, through its Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, is the legitimate authority and accreditation agency in the state of Michigan. For more information regarding the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, please write the Commission at: MACP, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 3474 Alaiedon Pkwy, Suite 600, Okemos, MI 48864 or email at nrossow@michiganpolicechiefs.org.
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Apartment Building Fire
On Oct 19, 2020 at 6:36 PM Chesterfield Township Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the 47000 block of Jefferson Ave for an apartment building fire. Witnesses reported there may be residents trapped in the basement and there were residents trapped on second floor balconies.
Fire crews were sent into the basement to attack the working fire and rescue anyone that may be trapped. Fire crews were able to rescue the victims from the second floor balconies. Once the fire was controlled and extinguished Chesterfield Police Arson Investigators began their investigation.
Chesterfield Police Detectives interviewed residents and witnesses, and it was determined this fire was accidentally ignited. There were no injuries suffered during this apartment fire. All pets were rescued and turned over to owners. All of the apartment residents were able to obtain alternate accommodations for the night.
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Police Chase Ends in Arrest
A Chesterfield Township Police Officer discovered a vehicle traveling on Gratiot Ave. near 21 Mile Rd without a license plate at 2:28 in the morning on Aug. 11, 2020. The driver of the 2003 Chevy Impala ignored the emergency lights of the fully marked patrol car after an attempted traffic stop. The driver (later identified as a 31 year old male from Davison, MI) then fled at excessive speeds southbound on Gratiot Ave.
The Chesterfield Officer pursued the male into Clinton Twp, as he ignored red traffic lights and continued to flee at high speeds. A cement curb was struck by the fleeing driver which blew out a front tire, and caused car parts to fall from the Chevy. The pursuit lead to westbound Wendell St. in Clinton Township, to northbound Groesbeck Highway with sparks flying from the car. The male continued fleeing at excessive speeds and ignoring traffic lights up North Ave, then turning eastbound on 23 Mile Rd heading back into Chesterfield Township.
The pursuit continued into the Meijer parking lot at 23 Mile Rd. and Gratiot Ave. The driver attempted to avoid officers, recklessly driving through the Meijer lot and across Gratiot into the Little Caesar’s pizza parking lot – jumping a curbed and landscaped island with the Chevy.
The pursuit came to and end and the male jumped from the Chevy and fled from officers on foot. The male continued to flee and was soon captured in a grassy area near the Burger King on 23 Mile Rd. without incident. A 21 year old white female from Lapeer, MI. was also taken into custody as she stepped out of the car. It was later discovered she had misdemeanor warrants out of Lapeer County.
The female was later released from the Chesterfield Police Dept without new criminal charges. The male is currently being held at the Chesterfield Police Department. He is charged with Felony Flee and Elude, Misdemeanor Operating Under The Influence of Drugs, and Misdemeanor Transport Open Intoxicants. He will be arraigned at 42-2 District Court Wednesday Aug. 12, 2020.
The pursuit lasted 13 minutes and covered almost 18 miles.
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2019 Annual Report
The Chesterfield Public Safety Annual Report for 2019 is now available to download or view online. The report includes a wide variety of statistics and information related to staffing changes, community programs, new equipment, maintenance and upgrades for both the police and fire departments.
You may download a PDF copy of the report by CLICKING THIS LINK
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2019 Chesterfield Public Safety Annual Report
The Chesterfield Public Safety Annual Report for 2019 is now available to download or view online. The report includes a wide variety of statistics and information related to staffing changes, community programs, new equipment, maintenance and upgrades for both the police and fire departments.
You may download a PDF copy of the report by CLICKING THIS LINK
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Is a scammer getting unemployment benefits in your name?
In a large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, imposters are filing claims for unemployment benefits, using the names and personal information of people who have not filed claims. People learn about the fraud when they get a notice from their state unemployment benefits office or their employer about their supposed application for benefits.
If this happens to you, it means someone is misusing your personal information, including your Social Security number and date of birth. Act fast. Here are steps that can help you protect your finances and your credit:
- Report the fraud to your employer. Keep a record of who you spoke with and when.
- Report the fraud to your state unemployment benefits agency. You can find state agencies here.If possible, report the fraud online. An online report will save you time and be easier for the agency to process.
Keep any confirmation or case number you get. If you speak with anyone, keep a record of who you spoke with and when.
- Visit gov to report the fraud to the FTC and get help with the next important recovery steps. These include placing a free, one-year fraud alert on your credit, getting your free credit reports, and closing any fraudulent accounts opened in your name. IdentityTheft.gov also will help you add a free extended fraud alert or credit freeze to your credit report. These make it more difficult for an identity thief to open new accounts in your name.
- Review your credit reports often. For the next year, you can check your reports every week for free through com. This can help you spot any new fraud quickly.
One other thing: The unemployment payments usually are deposited to accounts the imposters control. But sometimes payments get sent to the real person’s account, instead. If this happens to you, the imposters may call, text, or email to try to get you to send some or all of the money to them. They may pretend to be your state unemployment agency and say the money was sent by mistake. This a money mule scam and participating in one could cause you more difficulties.
If you get benefits you never applied for, report it to your state unemployment agency and ask for instructions. Don’t respond to any calls, emails, or text messages telling you to wire money, send cash, or put money on gift cards. Your state agency will never tell you to repay money that way. Anyone who tells you to do those things is a scammer. Every time.
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Armed Robbery at Boost Mobile
On April 7, 2020, the Boost Mobile store on 23 Mile Rd. In Chesterfield Township was robbed by two black male suspects with a handgun. The two black males forced the lone clerk of the business into a bathroom and robbed her of her money, cellphone, and other personal items. The two suspects then stole money from the business cash register and numerous cell phones. The suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle.
Chesterfield Township Patrol Officers and Detectives responded to the robbery immediately and were quickly able to identify the suspects’ getaway vehicle. With this information, Chesterfield Township Detectives were able to identify a suspect who is a 22 year old, black male from Detroit. The suspect’s identity was provided to the United States Marshals Service who were able to locate this suspect in the City of Detroit, where he was taken into custody without incident and returned to the Chesterfield Police department. Chesterfield Township Detectives interviewed this suspect and obtained a confession from this suspect regarding this robbery.
A second black male suspect involved in this robbery is still at large and further investigative efforts are underway to locate this person. Anyone with additional information related to this matter is asked to contact D/ James Gates at 586-949-2450.
Both suspects are believed to be involved in the armed robberies of three other Boost Mobile locations in St. Clair County, Macomb County, and Wayne County.
More information will be provided after the suspects pending arraignment.
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First State Bank Robbery Suspect
UPDATE:
This subject has confessed to Chesterfield Twp Police Detectives to the First State bank robbery. He is in custody and is currently in the Macomb County Jail. The investigation is ongoing. The suspect will be identified once an arrest warrant is authorized and the suspect is arraigned on the criminal charge of bank robbery.
The First State Bank located at 53950 Gratiot Ave was robbed today just before noon. An unknown race or age male entered the bank wearing clothing that hid his identity (see photo below). The suspect fled the bank on foot with an unknown amount of cash. No weapon was seen but the suspect implied he had a gun.
Nearby L’Anse Creuse Schools were locked down for a short period of time. The lock down was released once Chesterfield Police Officers insured the suspect was no longer in the area.
The Chesterfield Police Detective Bureau is continuing the investigation. Please contact Det. Gates at 586-949-3304 if you have further information about the robbery.
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Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Lake St. Clair
Sunday Nov 3, 2019 at 11:32pm Chesterfield Twp Police Dept received a 911 call from the parents of a 16 year old Chesterfield Twp resident. The parents reported that their son had stolen their 2018 GMC Terrain and was making threats that he was going to kill himself. Chesterfield Twp officers quickly located the male driving on 23 Mile Rd in the area of Nicolette Dr. A high speed pursuit started westbound on 23 Mile and continued to the area of North Ave and 27 Mile in Lenox Twp, where the pursuit was terminated due to the suicidal male driving recklessly and at high speeds placing innocent motorists in danger. The troubled male returned to Chesterfield Twp minutes later and was again pursued by Chesterfield Twp Officers eastbound on 21 Mile from I-94. The 16 year old fled from officers and drove off the end of 21 Mile at high speed in the area of Jefferson Ave and Farwell Rd into Lake St. Clair. A Chesterfield Twp Police Officer immediately jumped into the lake attempting to save the young driver. The officer was eventually assisted by back up officers and Chesterfield Twp Fire Fighters wearing emergency water rescue gear. The GMC slowly sank while the 16 year old resisted being saved. He was taken into custody and transported to an area hospital for care. The GMC was removed from the lake by Ballors Towing. The case is currently being investigated by the Chesterfield Twp Police Detective Bureau.
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