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  • Public Safety Director Kersten Appointed To Public Safety Communications Interoperability Board

    Public Safety Director Kersten Appointed To Public Safety Communications Interoperability Board

    Congratulations to our Public Safety Director, Brad Kersten, on his recent appointment by Governor Rick Snyder to the Public Safety Communications Interoperability Board!

    The board oversees Michigan’s 800 MHz radio system and telecommunications network, which provides statewide interoperability in digital clarity to its members. The group also adopts procedures governing the organization and operations of the Michigan Public Safety Communications System. Additionally, the board is responsible for advising the governor on all interoperability aspects of current and future technology in the state to ensure the public safety community is well prepared today and in the future with the emergency communications ecosystem.

    Brad will serve a four-year term expiring April 30, 2022

    For more information, visit
    https://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_57657_59871-480581–,00.html

  • Deceased Man Found in Lake Tranquility

    Deceased Man Found in Lake Tranquility

    On Friday (08/31/2018), at approximately 5:45pm, a kayaker on “Lake Tranquility” called 911 to report that he observed a body floating in the middle of the lake. Chesterfield Township and Harrison Township Fire Units recovered the unidentified deceased male. During the subsequent investigation Chesterfield Township Detectives have tentatively identified the man as a 63 year old lakefront resident of the Fairchild Lakes mobile home community. At this time investigators do not suspect foul play.

    **”Lake Tranquility” is located in the center of the Fairchild Lakes mobile home community, which is on Fairchild Road between 22 and 23 Mile Road.**

  • Fatal Pedestrian Accident On I-94

    Fatal Pedestrian Accident On I-94

    On Thursday (08/16/2018), at approximately 12:15am, Chesterfield Township Police and Fire Units, along with MedStar and MCSD units responded to multiple 911 calls of a female pedestrian struck by a vehicle on east bound I-94, east of 23 Mile Road. Upon arrival, the victim Lindsey Neville, a 21 year old Chesterfield Township woman, was pronounced deceased at the scene. I-94 was shut down in both directions for several hours while Chesterfield Township accident investigators began reconstructing the crash sites.

    At this preliminary stage of the investigation it has been determined that the victim was originally driving her 2008 Dodge Caliber west bound on I-94 and rear-ended a Pontiac Fiero that was also traveling west bound on I-94 (driven by a 36 year old Grant Twp. Mi. man). When the vehicles came to rest on the side of west bound I-94, the Grant Twp. man advised the victim he was calling 911. When the victim heard the man was calling 911, she then left the scene of the original accident on foot and shortly thereafter attempted to cross both west bound and east bound lanes of traffic on I-94. While in the roadway on eastbound I-94, the victim was struck by a 37 year old Fort Gratiot Mi. man driving 2016 Chevy Equinox.

    Both the Grant Twp. driver and the Fort Gratiot driver remained at the scene and have cooperated with the investigation. It is not suspected at this time that alcohol or drugs were contributing factors in their involvement in the accidents.

    Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has additional information is urged to call Chesterfield Township Detective Jason Dawidowicz at 586-949-4265.

  • Chesterfield Man Critically Injured In Motorcycle Accident

    Chesterfield Man Critically Injured In Motorcycle Accident

    On Tuesday (08/14/2018) afternoon, at approximately 4:15pm, Chesterfield Township Police and Fire Units responded to 21 Mile Road just west of I-94, where 911 callers were reporting a serious accident involving a motorcycle and a pick-up truck. Although the investigation is ongoing, it appears at this time that a 61 year old Chesterfield Township man was driving his 2001 Harley-Davidson motorcycle west bound on 21 Mile Road (just west of I-94), when a 58 year old man from Redford Mi., driving his 2015 GMC pick-up east bound on 21 Mile Road, made a left hand turn in front of the motorcycle, causing the collision. The Chesterfield man was thrown from his motorcycle and sustained life threatening injuries. He was conveyed by MedStar ambulance to McLaren Macomb Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.

    The Redford man remained at the scene and told Officers that he simply did not see the motorcycle as he attempted to turn into the Speedway gas station from 21 Mile Road. There was a helmet located in the roadway after the accident, but it is unknown if it was being worn at the time of the crash. At this time it is unknown if alcohol or drugs were contributing factors in the crash.

  • 2017 Annual Report

    2017 Annual Report

    It is with great pride that we may present to you the Chesterfield Police Department Annual Report for 2017.
    Hopefully this report will illustrate a continuation of our efforts to provide the residents of Chesterfield
    Township with the most modern, professional police department possible – whilst continuing to make efforts
    to be as cost effective as possible.

    As  indicated in the 2016 report, we still have a lot of work to do – but those efforts will be continuous in our ultimate goal of the betterment of this organization.

    As you will see, for comparison purposes – we have included data from 2016 as well. It is our hope that as you read through this report, you may identify for yourself the progress made by the Chesterfield Township Police Department over the past 12 months.

    You may download and view the annual report by clicking here

  • Brothers Arrested for 7/11 Robbery Attempt

    Brothers Arrested for 7/11 Robbery Attempt

    On Wednesday (05/02/2018), just after midnight, a Chesterfield Township Officer on patrol observed Jake Smith back his 2008 Ford Explorer into the parking lot of the closed “Leslie Tire” business, located at 24 Mile and Gratiot. The Officer surveyed the suspicious vehicle and observed the driver (Jake Smith) turn off the vehicle lights and exit the vehicle. The driver then pulled his hood over his head and face and walked south bound across Gratiot and into the front door of the 7/11 convenience store. The Officer radioed for back-up Officers and approached the 2008 Explorer. Seated in the front passenger seat the Officer located and identified Nicholas Smith, the brother to Jake, who could not give the Officer a logical explanation as to why they had parked in the closed “Leslie Tire” lot.

    As the Officers were investigating Nicholas Smith, Jake Smith returned to the lot on foot and attempted to re-enter the driver’s door of his vehicle as if nothing out of the ordinary had transpired. At this same time Chesterfield Township 911 Dispatchers advised the Officers at the scene that they were on a 911 line with the 7/11 clerk, and that the clerk was advising that a male (matching the description of Jake Smith) has just attempted to rob her. She added that the suspect held his hand in his pocket, implying he was armed, and demanded she “empty the register”. The clerk added that she confused the suspect by telling him he needed to scan items for purchase before the register would open and that the suspect then possibly became concerned with another customer that was in the back of the store preparing a coffee, causing him to flee on foot before obtaining any money.

    Officers detained both brothers and a search of Jake Smith disclosed that he had a knife in his jacket pocket. Both suspects were placed under arrest and during a search of the vehicle Officers located a baggie of suspected marijuana in the vehicles ash tray. After review today by the Macomb County Prosecutors Office, Jake Smith was charged with: “Assault With Intent To Rob While Armed” (a 15 year felony), and “Possession Of Marihuana” (a 1 year misdemeanor). Nicholas Smith was charged with: “Assault With Intent To Rob While Armed” (a 15 year felony). The brothers were both arraigned this afternoon via video at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore. They were both assessed $25,000.00 cash bonds and are currently being held in the Macomb County Jail.

    SUSPECTS:

    • Jake Andrew Smith, a 19 year old resident of Macomb Township MI
    • Nicholas Ryan Smith, a 21 year old resident of Macomb Township MI

    SUSPECT VEHICLE:

    • 2008 Ford Expedition, silver in color.
  • Gift Of Life – Remembering and Honoring Fallen Heroes

    Gift Of Life – Remembering and Honoring Fallen Heroes

    Every day, first responders put themselves in harm’s way to serve and protect the public.  For some, their service to the community continues even after they are gone.

    Our department is joining forces with dozens of police departments and first responders across the state to honor our fallen heroes who have given their final gifts through organ, tissue and eye donation.

    It’s important to know that everyone can sign up to donate life, regardless of age or medical history.  Donors can save up to eight lives by providing organs for transplant and improve the lives of up to 75 others through the gifts of tissues and corneas.

    You can help us to honor the fallen heroes among us and provide hope to the more than 3,300 people in the state waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. Join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry today at giftoflifemichigan.org/go/fallenheroes.

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  • CVS Larceny Suspects

    CVS Larceny Suspects

    On 12/25/2017, 19:15 hrs.,  two suspects entered the CVS drug store at the N/W corner of 21 Mile Rd. / Gratiot Rd and returned a bag of returnables.  The suspects then left the store and returned a few minutes later and entered the employee locker room area of the store. While in the employee locker room,   suspect #1 (green jacket)   stole a purse that belonged to an employee, concealing the purse underneath his jacket.  Both suspects then left the store in an unknown direction (No vehicle info.)

    SUSPECT DESCRIPTIONS:

    • W/M, mid 30’s, 6’00”, 180 lbs., green jacket, dark colored knit cap, clean shaven.
    • W/M, 6’00”, 180 lbs., blk. hoodie with blue/white/silver logo, flannel shirt underneath hoodie, blk. knit cap.

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  • Fire Destroys Vacant Home

    Fire Destroys Vacant Home

    On Thursday morning (01/04/2018) at approximately 3:00 a.m., Chesterfield Twp. firefighters, along with firefighters from Harrison Twp., Mount Clemens, and Macomb Twp., battled a totally engulfed single home fire in the 46900 block of Rose Lane (Chesterfield Township).

    The fire was called in by a neighbor who spotted the flames.  The home was described by neighbors as recently purchased and under renovations, but not yet occupied. Investigators are currently combing through the scene. The cause and/or origin of the fire are yet to be determined.

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  • Armed Robbery – Holiday Inn Express Hotel

    Armed Robbery – Holiday Inn Express Hotel

    On Monday (11/13/2017), at approximately 5:20am, (2) unknown suspects entered the Holiday Inn Express, located at 45805 Market Place Blvd., in Chesterfield Township. Both suspects immediately jumped over the front desk upon entering. Suspect #1 confronted the night clerk in the office area behind the counter and ordered her, at gunpoint, to sit down on the floor. Suspect #2 meanwhile located the cash drawer at the front desk and removed all the cash (an undisclosed amount at this time). Both suspects then fled southbound on foot from the main entrance.

    Suspects (as described by clerk working front desk)

    1. A black male, early to mid 20’s, medium build, wearing a black ski mask, black hoodie, and black pants. Armed with a black handgun.
    2. A light skinned black male with possible freckles, in his early 20’s, wearing a red hat or hood, mask covering lower half of face, and a red and gray hoodie with an unknown design on the front.

    The investigation is ongoing and the Chesterfield Township Police Department urges anyone with information to contact Detective Joseph Feld at 586-949-4324, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.