Thursday, February 28, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Bank Card Fraud Reported
A Bingham Township man reported Tuesday to the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office that his bank account had been compromised. A detective contacted the victim's bank and learned that the suspect used the account information to create a bank card and had somehow learned the victim's PIN number as well. $2,500 was withdrawn from ATMs in Florida using the bogus card. The incident remains under investigation pending contact with Florida law enforcement authorities.Home Invasion Investigated
Deputies are investigating a Cleveland Township home invasion that was reported at 5:40 pm Tuesday. The homeowner reported that a safe was taken from the home on Hlavka Road. Responding deputies believe that an unlocked door was used by the suspect(s) to get into the house. Nothing else was reported stolen and the investigation is continuing.Citizens are reminded that locking house and car doors is often enough to deter many would be thieves. If you have any information about this home invasion please call the confidential tip line at 231-256-8696 or tips@co.leelanau.mi.us.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Kasben begins jail sentence
William E. Kasben began a 90 day jail sentence Monday for Allowing Livestock to Run at Large. Kasben, 71, of Maple City, has a long history with Leelanau County Animal Control Deputies and the Leelanau County Court system regarding his livestock and how he cares for them. 45 days of the maximum sentence that was imposed on Kasben will be held in abeyance, meaning he will only serve the first 45 days.On February 1, Kasben was found guilty on three cases of Livestock at Large stemming from 3 reports of his cattle being at large and in the roadway in August 2012. The jury trial was before 86th District Court Judge Mike Stepka, who imposed the maximum sentence on the 90 day misdemeanor charge.
Suttons Bay Youth Arrested for Assault
Deputies responded to a Suttons Bay Township residence at 8:09 pm Monday for a report of domestic violence. After an investigation, they arrested a 17 year old male who witnesses say assaulted his girlfriend and another man. He is being held in the Leelanau County Jail awaiting an appearance with the magistrate.5 Lodged for Contempt/ Bond Violations
3 people were arrested Monday on Contempt of Court bench warrants and 2 more for bond violations. Those arrested for contempt are being held without bond pending a Friday court appearances in District Court. The 2 arrested for bond violations will see the magistrate today for bond review and possible modification.Bench warrants for contempt of court are issued for deliberate disregard or disobedience of a court order, often after a defendant is convicted of a crime. Examples would be failure to pay fines/costs or failure to attend an alcohol or drug assessment or counseling as ordered.
Bond violations occur after the magistrate or judge has set bond conditions for a defendant and one or more of the conditions are not abided by. Examples would be having contact with a person who is protected as a bond condition or consuming alcohol contrary to a bond condition not to drink.
Those arrested were:
- Christopher L. Covert, 28, Northport. Surrendered on bond violation for Operating While Intoxicated charge
- Rebecca A. Winowiecki, 39, Maple City. Arrested for second bond violation for domestic violence charge
- Michael A. Neddo, 18, Maple City. Arrested on bench warrant for contempt charge after Malicious Destruction of Property <$200 conviction
- John W. Turnquist, 34, Traverse City. Surrendered on bench warrant for contempt charge on OWI second charge
- Elias R. Wreford, 30, Empire. Surrendered on bench warrant for contempt charge after Operating While Impaired conviction
Monday, February 25, 2013
Sunday February 24, 2012
Car in the Ditch is a Drunk Driver
Deputies located a car in the ditch on Cherrybend Road near S. West Bay Shore Drive in Elmwood Township at 4:00 am on Sunday. They discovered that the 20 year old driver from Traverse City was intoxicated. She was arrested and had a Datamaster breath test reading of .23. She is free on bond pending a court appearance.Saturday February 23, 2013
Stolen Handgun recovered by Traverse City Police
The .40 caliber handgun stolen during a recent Elmwood Township home invasion has been recovered. Traverse City police responded to a city residence Saturday night after it was reported that a 29 year old man produced a gun. People at the gathering overpowered the man, took the weapon away from him and called police. The man fled before City police arrived. Police discovered that the gun had been entered as stolen by Leelanau County deputies after it was stolen on February 17. The investigation continues by both agencies.Benzonia Man Arrested on Warrant
Deputies stopped to check on a man walking on S. West Bay Shore Drive near Send Road in Bingham Township at 5:36 am Saturday. The 18 year old Benzonia man had a warrant for his arrest from Benzie County. After the arrest, the man was searched and deputies found marihuana. He is lodged in the Leelanau County jail on the drug charge pending transfer to Benzie County.Tribal Police Arrest Alanson Man
A 39 year old Alanson man wanted by Grand Traverse Band Police on a domestic violence charge was arrested in Eaton County. GTB officers picked up the man Saturday and he remains in the Leelanau County Jail pending a Tribal Court appearance.Driver arrested for Driving with Suspended License
Deputies arrested a 28 year old Traverse City man for driving with a suspended license. He was stopped for a traffic violation on E. Traverse Highway near Bugai Road in Elmwood Township at 11:29 pm Saturday. The man's license was suspended and he was arrested because of a prior driving while suspended conviction. He is free after posting interim bond pending a court appearance.Friday February 22, 2013
Suicide Investigation nets 15 pounds of Marihuana
On Friday at approximately 5:20 am, the Leelanau County Sheriff's office received a call regarding the suspected suicide of a 55 year old man at his home in Kasson Township. During the course of the investigation, deputies seized approximately 15 pounds of processed marihuana and discovered evidence of a large grow operation at the residence. Upon completion of the investigation, the report will be submitted to the Leelanau County Prosecutor's Office for review.Lake Leelanau man Lodged for Probation Violation
Randy Roman, 19, of Lake Leelanau was taken into custody after a positive result on a preliminary breath test at 9:00 am Friday. The daily tests were ordered after he was convicted of being a Minor in Possession of Alcohol in Grand Traverse County. He was released after being given credit for 3 days served on the probation violation with daily PBTs to continue.Suspicious Vehicle reported, Driver arrested
Employees at an Elmwood Township gas station called the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office to report a suspicious man who had been sitting in his vehicle in the parking lot for a couple hours. The employee also reported that they could smell burning marihuana coming from the van.Deputies responded and discovered the a 24 year old Traverse City man was in possession of marihuana. He was arrested and posted bond pending a court appearance.
Empire man Sentenced after Crash
Loren J. Faucher, 26, of Empire was sentenced to 3 days community service work after being sentenced for Use of Marihuana and Failure to Report an Accident. Faucher pleaded guilty to not reporting the crash after his vehicle was discovered rolled over off W. Traverse Highway near S. Martin's Lane at 4:58 am on February 3, 2013. Foot tracks were followed from the crash to Faucher's home but deputies were unable to get anyone to come to the door. Faucher reported the crash the following morning.Deputies found a small quantity of marihuana during an inventory search of the vehicle prior to it being towed from the scene. Faucher pleaded guilty Friday to using the drug in addition to failing to report the crash.
Traverse City man Arrested for Driving Suspended
Roger W. Paupore, 52, Traverse City was arraigned, booked and released on bond Friday for Driving while Suspended. Michigan State Police cited Paupore for driving suspended on February 15, 2013.Lake Ann man Accused of Damaging Tires
A 58 year old Lake Ann man was arraigned on charges he cut two valve stems on a truck that belonged to his estranged wife's boyfriend. David L. Price is free on bond after an initial court appearance on a Malicious Destruction of Property < $200 charge. Price's wife told deputies that she and her boyfriend were in her home and their vehicles were parked outside on November 12, 2012 when her husband arrived. After Price left, two of her boyfriend's valve stems on his vehicle were discovered to have been cut.Man Driving Without a License Charged
A 20 year old Suttons Bay man was charged in 86th District Court Friday with driving and never obtaining a license. Alexander E. Conley was stopped on February 8 for defective equipment and admitted that he had never completed the process to get a driver's license. He remains free on bond pending his next court appearance.Friday, February 22, 2013
Probationer detained for violation
Martin R. Roman, 27, Northport, was arrested Thursday. He registered a positive reading during a court ordered daily preliminary breath test. Roman is on probation for an arrest for Operating While Intoxicated.Parolee lodged for violation
Christian B. Andrews, 42, Lake Leelanau, was lodged Thursday for a 3 day detainer after violating on of his parole conditions. He is on parole for Operating While Intoxicated Third Offense.Thursday, February 21, 2013
Bystander Arrested on Warrant
A 35 year old Elmwood Township man was arrested Wednesday at 8:35pm at the scene of a 2 car crash. A family member of Kevin D. Dexter was involved in a crash on E Cherry Bend Road near E. Pickwick Court. Dexter was summoned to the scene and it was learned that there was a warrant for his arrest. The bench warrant was issued for failing to appear for a collection hearing after being convicted of driving in violation of license restrictions.Dexter was released after posting $360 bond.
Snowdrift captures Drunk Driver
A snowdrift on S. Center Highway helped Leelanau deputies corral a suspected drunk driver. The 21 year old Elmwood Township man's vehicle was stuck in a snowdrift in the roadway. A Leelanau County Road Commission plow reported the traffic hazard to law enforcement at 4:21am.When deputies arrived, they determined the driver was intoxicated and he was arrested for operating while intoxicated with a high blood alcohol content >.17. He is lodged in the Leelanau County Jail pending bond being set by the magistrate.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GAYLORD MI
439 AM EST WED FEB 20 2013
...LAKE EFFECT SNOW DIMINISHING TODAY...
.HIGH PRESSURE AND DRIER AIR WILL SLOWLY START TO BUILD INTO THE
GREAT LAKES THROUGH THE DAY. HEAVIER LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS
WILL PERSIST IN PARTS OF NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN THIS MORNING...
MAINLY AROUND THE GRAND TRAVERSE BAY REGION...ALONG WITH GUSTY
NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW.
MIZ020-021-025>027-032-201700-
/O.CON.KAPX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-130220T1700Z/
LEELANAU-ANTRIM-BENZIE-GRAND TRAVERSE-KALKASKA-WEXFORD-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...NORTHPORT...MANCELONA...FRANKFORT...
TRAVERSE CITY...KALKASKA...CADILLAC
439 AM EST WED FEB 20 2013
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER...
* LOCALLY HEAVY SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS MORNING
BEFORE DIMINISHING THIS AFTERNOON. AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 3
INCHES OF NEW SNOW ACCUMULATION IS EXPECTED THROUGH TODAY
WITH STORM TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS SINCE TUESDAY RANGING FROM 5
TO 10 INCHES.
* GUSTY WINDS WILL PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING
SNOW...REDUCING THE VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO AT TIMES.
IMPACTS...
* SNOW COVERED AND SLICK ROADS WILL RESULT IN VERY HAZARDOUS
TRAVEL CONDITIONS.
* ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES POSSIBLE DUE TO STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
* A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE
EXPECTED. STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED. THIS WILL RESULT IN
VERY DIFFICULT TRAVEL CONDITIONS.
In addition, all Leelanau County Schools are closed today.
Deputies arrest walking man
Deputies checked the welfare of a man walking on S West Bay Shore Drive near Crain Hill Road at 1:25 am Tuesday morning. There was a misdemeanor warrant out of Grand Traverse County for William Joe Christensen II, 35. He was turned over to Grand Traverse County authorities.Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Monday February 18, 2013
Arrests are plenty on President's Day
4 arrests were made Monday on Leelanau County warrants. Nicole L. Taylor, 26, Traverse City, and Jonathan T. Henderson, 47, Cedar, were both arrested on Friend of the Court warrants. Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police arrested Donna M. Petoskey, 24, and Jerome P. King, 26, both of Suttons Bay. Both remained lodged on GTB Tribal Court contempt charges.Sunday February 17, 2013
OWI arrest for High Blood Alcohol Content
a 48 year old Maple City woman was arrested by Leelanau County deputies at 8:44 pm for operating while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content over .17%. The incident occurred on W. Traverse Highway near Solon Road in Solon Township.Handgun stolen in Home Invasion
Deputies are trying to locate the person or people responsible for a home invasion on S Jeannine St. in Elmwood Township. The incident was reported at 9:39 pm Sunday. The victim reported that a .40 caliber pistol was stolen. Authorities are continuing the investigation and information about the crime can be sent to tips@co.leelanau.mi.us or the tip line at 231-256-8696.Saturday February 16, 2013
Warrant Arrest made
A 22 year old Traverse City man remains lodged after being arrested on a Friend of the Court warrant Friday. Matthew C. James was picked up in Grand Traverse County and later transferred to the Leelanau County Jail.Friday February 15, 2013
Circuit Court defendant now District Court defendant
A 77 year old Lake Leelanau orchardist who was sued in Circuit Court is now on the District Court docket. Terry B. Stanton was one of 4 defendants with Stanton Farms, LLC in a recent Circuit Court civil suit which resulted in a judgement for the plaintiff of approximately $650,000.
On the final day of the trial, the 16 year old victim's family reported that their backpack was missing from a conference room they had been using during the trial. Courthouse surveillance cameras showed Stanton going into the conference room and removing a black backpack before leaving the building.
When shown the surveillance footage by a deputy, Stanton admitted to taking the backpack. He later returned its contents to the investigator but said he threw the backpack away.
He was arraigned on Friday on a charge of Larceny over $200 but less than $1,000 and remains free on bond. Larceny over $200 is a 1 year misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $2,000.
Second Leelanau's Wanted Suspect Arrested
After being told by a friend that his photo was on the Leelanau's Wanted portion of this blog, Gregory A. Laylin, 24, Traverse City, surrendered to Leelanau County authorities. He was given 3 days for a probation violation on an original charge of OWI with High BAC over .17%.4 car Crash injures 1 Driver, causes 2 other wrecks
Slick roads led to a rear end collision on S West Bay Shore Drive near Cedar Cove resulted in 6 cars damaged and one person being transported to Munson Medical Center. The 4 car crash happened at 11:15 am when a northbound vehicle driven by Jessica Allington, 34, Lake Leelanau, was unable to stop in time to avoid rear-ending a car waiting to turn left onto Cedar Cove. That vehicle was driven by Hunter Bell, 17, Lake Leelanau. He was uninjured.
After Allington's vehicle struck the rear of Bell's van, it slid across the southbound lane where it was stuck by two other vehicles which were unable to avoid the collisions. Those vehicles were driven by Meganne McCardel, 63, Traverse City, and Lynn Enyart, 71, Northport, and neither driver was injured.
There were two single car crashes as a result of the 4 car pile up. Both lost control attempting to slow as they came upon the crash scene. One slid off and stuck a mailbox and the other struck a guard rail.
Friday, February 15, 2013
TC teen helps save woman
A quick thinking Traverse City youth may have saved a woman he found laying next to her vehicle. She was in a private drive on W Traverse Highway across from Carter Road. He called 911 at 8:38 pm to report that the woman was "frozen" and disoriented. The temperature was approximately 27 degrees at the time.A deputy arrived minutes later and helped the 53 year old Cedar woman into his patrol car to warm up until paramedics arrived. Medical personnel determined her core temperature was 91 degrees, even after having been in the patrol car for approximately 5 minutes.
The woman said she was house sitting at that location and was walking to her car to drive home to Cedar. She didn't know how long she had been laying on the ground and it was not known why she was not able to get into her vehicle. She was transported to Munson Medical Center for evaluation and treatment.
Traverse City man jailed for illegal hunting
Walston was sentenced to the maximum penalty of 90 days in the Leelanau County jail and ordered to pay $1000 restitution for the illegally killed deer and $1000 fine. He also lost his hunting privileges in Michigan.
Kelsey remains on bond pending resolution of his charges in 86th District Court.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Foreign Lottery Scams are Regular Occurrence in Leelanau County
Citizens report nearly every day that they receive unexpected checks for large amounts or that they have been notified they have won a foreign lottery. Yesterday was no exception, when a 57 year old Leelanau Township man attempted to cash a $4570 check he unexpectedly received in the mail. Bank employees determined that it was counterfeit and they did not cash the check. The bottom line is, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.Scammers use a variety of ploys to convince unsuspecting citizens to cash counterfeit checks for them. Some are overpayments for on-line purchases through Craig's List or eBay. The scammer will purchase your item and send a check for much more than the sale price. He will ask you to cash the check, take out the price of the item, costs for shipping and a little extra for your trouble, and wire the remainder to him by Western Union.
Red flags should be: 1.Not that your snowblower isn't real nice, but why would someone from another country or Atlanta, GA be so interested? 2.Why would they send you a check for $3500 for an $800 item? 3.Why would they pay hundreds of dollars for shipping your item to them overseas? 4.Nearly any transaction involving wiring money via Western Union is suspect. Again, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Another regular ripoff is the foreign lottery scam. You are notified by mail, phone or email that you have won the Australian or Spanish or Jamaican lottery. You know, the one you never bought a ticket for! That should be the first red flag. After you are notified that you won millions of dollars without ever even buying a ticket, the scammers will ask for hundreds or thousands of dollars for various fees or taxes before you can collect your big winnings. You are to send them the money, you guessed it, via Western Union, in order to receive the winnings that will never come.
We know about some Leelanau County residents that have sent hundreds of thousands of dollars to foreign scammers in these and other types of ripoffs in the recent past. Don't be the next victim. Call the Sheriff's Office if you have questions regarding an offer or lottery winning. Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it is!
The Federal Trade Commission warns citizens with the following article:
Scam operators — often based in Canada — are using the telephone and direct mail to entice U.S. consumers to buy chances in high-stakes foreign lotteries from as far away as Australia and Europe. These lottery solicitations violate U.S. law, which prohibits the cross-border sale or purchase of lottery tickets by phone or mail.
Still, federal law enforcement authorities are intercepting and destroying millions of foreign lottery mailings sent or delivered by the truckload into the U.S. And consumers, lured by prospects of instant wealth, are responding to the solicitations that do get through — to the tune of $120 million a year, according to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, says most promotions for foreign lotteries are likely to be phony. Many scam operators don’t even buy the promised lottery tickets. Others buy some tickets, but keep the “winnings” for themselves. In addition, lottery hustlers use victims’ bank account numbers to make unauthorized withdrawals or their credit card numbers to run up additional charges.
The FTC has these words of caution for consumers who are thinking about responding to a foreign lottery:
· If you play a foreign lottery — through the mail or over the telephone — you’re violating federal law.
· There are no secret systems for winning foreign lotteries. Your chances of winning more than the cost of your tickets are slim to none.
· If you purchase one foreign lottery ticket, expect many more bogus offers for lottery or investment “opportunities.” Your name will be placed on “sucker lists” that fraudulent telemarketers buy and sell.
· Keep your credit card and bank account numbers to yourself. Scam artists often ask for them during an unsolicited sales pitch.
The bottom line, according to the FTC: Ignore all mail and phone solicitations for foreign lottery promotions. If you receive what looks like lottery material from a foreign country, give it to your local postmaster.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Leelanau's Wanted first arrest made in Traverse City
One of the subjects shown in Leelanau's Wanted was arrested in Traverse City this morning. Thanks to information received at tips@co.leelanau.mi.us, Dale Edward Sensabaugh, 21, of Traverse City was arrested without incident by the Traverse City Police Department.
Sensabaugh was wanted in 3 jurisdictions on bench warrants out of Leelanau County ( probation violation for OWI), Grand Traverse County ( failed to appear for sentencing for False Pretences under $200) and Wayne County ( Failed to appear on Home Invasion 1st degree). Sensabaugh is being held in the Grand Traverse County Jail without bond pending appearances in all three jurisdictions.
Domestic violence arrestee brought in for bond violation
Rebecca Ann Winowiecki, 39, of Cedar, was arrested on a bond violation warrant at 1:50 Tuesday pm by Leelanau County deputies. She failed to submit to daily preliminary breath tests as ordered in her bond conditions. Winowiecki was on bond after being arrested for assaulting a family member in their Solon Township home as reported here on February 1, 2013. She is in the Leelanau County jail without bond.Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Northport man arrested for felony
A 53 year old Northport man was arrested at his home at 5:53 pm yesterday. A felony aggravated stalking warrant was issued by the Prosecutor's office after review of a report that the man was contacting the protected party in violation of a personal protection order. Aggravated stalking is punishable by up to 5 years incarceration, and a $10,000 fine. He remains lodged without bond pending a court appearance.Monday, February 11, 2013
Icy roads closes some schools
Rain and freezing temperatures have caused Northport and Suttons Bay Schools to close today. Glen Lake Community Schools, Leland and Lake Leelanau St. Mary's are on 2 hour delays. Traverse City Schools are in session and deputies responded to 3 TCAPS buses that were stuck in Elmwood and Solon Townships due to icy road conditions. The Leelanau County Road Commission responded to sand the areas.Sunday February 10, 2013
Charges sought in unreported crash
A crash that was reported by a passerby at 8:07 am may lead to charges against a 23 year old Leland man. A southbound car left the roadway and rolled over into the ditch on N Manitou Trail just south of Sugarbush Lane in Leland Township. No one associated with the vehicle was at the crash site when a deputy arrived. The driver reported the crash later that afternoon at 1:30 pm and said he swerved to avoid a deer 12 hours earlier at 1:00 am. The case has been presented to the prosecutor's office for review with a failure to report an accident charge being requested.Lake Leelanau drive off solved
Deputies located a 34 year old Suttons Bay Township woman who drove off without paying for fuel from the Lake Leelanau BP Station. An employee at the gas station reported the drive off at 8:35 am and gave a vehicle description and registration. 50 minutes later, a caller on French Road reported that a female who he did not know had stopped at his house and was acting strange.Deputies responded and determined it was the vehicle which had driven off from the BP station. Because of the women's behavior, deputies requested Leland Rescue to evaluate her. Her boyfriend agreed to return to the gas station and pay for the fuel as well as seek treatment for her.
Fire damages Kasson Township home
A chimney fire reported at 10:42 pm damaged the attic of a home but there were no injuries. The two occupants were out of the residence when fire crews from the Cedar, Glen Arbor, Leland and Elmira Fire Departments responded.Saturday February, 9, 2013
Suttons Bay man arrested
A 37 year old Suttons Bay Township man was arrested by Traverse City police for a friend of the court warrant. The man was tranferred to the Leelanau County Jail and was released after posting $2,500 bond.Caller reports hunters
4 pickup trucks with hunters and dogs were reported to Leelanau County Dispatch at 10:58 am. The hunters were along Duck Lake Road in Leland Township and were believed to be coyote hunting according to the caller. The DNR conservation officer was made aware of the situation.Money missing in Maple City
$40 along with identification and a money clip was reported taken from a Kasson Township kitchen. There were no signs of forced entry and deputies are investigating.Friday February 8, 2013
Home Invasion suspect arrested
A 19 year old Traverse City woman was arrested in Ogemaw County on a Leelanau County statewide felony warrant. She was picked up by Leelanau County deputies and released after she was given a $10,000 personal recognize bond for the second degree home invasion charge.At 1:18 pm on 1/5/13, Mauricio Southbird, 18, and Cameron Schocko, 22, were arrested shortly after leaving an Empire Township home carrying items. The incident was reported by an alert neighbor. The Traverse City woman was driving the vehicle that the men were in when they were arrested. Southbird remains lodged and Schocko has been released on bond pending further court appearances.
Traffic stop results in needed medical attention
A traffic stop in Leland Township was a welcome event for a 86 year old man. After being stopped at 3:55 pm for erratic driving, a Leelanau County Sergeant discovered the man to be incoherent and possibly having a diabetic episode. Suttons Bay Rescue was summoned to attend to the driver.TC man jailed for driving violations
A 45 year old man was jailed after being stopped for a traffic violation in Suttons Bay Township. It was discovered that he was driving under the influence of intoxicants and his license was suspended when he was stopped at 8:40 pm on S West Bay Shore Drive near McCallister Road. He was later released on a $5,000 personal recognize bond.Friday, February 8, 2013
Winter storm not as bad as elsewhere
Although Leelanau County took another blast of winter last night, no county schools were cancelled and there were no reports of injury crashes. Winter road conditions are still present so drivers need to continue to exercise caution.There were six cars that were reported in the ditch in the last 24 hours, one upside down. But the winter weather wasn't as much of a factor for everyone. A local high school basketball player wearing shorts was walking home when he was given a ride home by a deputy at 7:00 pm. A 66 year old Florida man and his cat were given a ride to Traverse City by Tribal Police at 2:35 am. He was walking southbound from Peshawbestown.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Nixle Community Information Service now available
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Lt. Clint Kerr
IMMEDIATE RELEASE ckerr@co.leelanau.mi.us
February 7, 2013 231-256-8610
(Suttons Bay, Michigan) – Effective today, the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office will utilize a new communications service that allows us to send important, valuable community information directly to residents using the latest technology.
The Nixle Community Information Service allows us to create and publish messages to be delivered to subscribed residents instantly via cell phone text message and/or email. Notifications can also be accessed online at Nixle’s web site at www.nixle.com.
Messages may include lost child alerts, weather advisories, traffic related issues as well as other relevant safety and community event information.
There is no cost to receive the service which is secure, reliable and easy to use. Subscribers will not be able to relay information to the Sheriff’s Office using Nixle.
The messages can be sent specifically to residents registered within a ¼ mile radius, giving them the opportunity to receive trustworthy information relevant only to their neighborhood. Subscribers can also choose the way in which alerts are received, whether it is by email, text message, or over the web.
Nixle builds on the foundations of other public-to-public communication services, such as Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace, but adds a key component: security. When citizens receive information from our agency via Nixle, they know it is from the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office and can be trusted.
Residents and those interested in Leelanau County can immediately begin receiving pertinent information via text message, email, and web by registering at www.nixle.com. You can also click on the Sign Up button on the Nixle widget which is located on the bottom of the blog home page.
We are very excited to have you experience it for yourself.
About Nixle
Nixle is a community information service provider built exclusively to provide secure and reliable communications. It is the first authenticated and secure service that connects municipal agencies and community organizations to residents in real time, delivering information to geographically targeted consumers over their cell phones (via text messages), through e-mails and via Web access. Nixle has secured a partnership with Nlets (the International Justice and Public Safety Network), allowing local police departments nationwide to send immediate alerts and advisories. For more information, visit www.nixle.com.
LARCENY OF JEWELRY REPORTED
The theft of a jewelry box was reported by a Leland Township resident at 12:25 pm. The victim said a jewelry box containing valuable watches, rings and a necklace was last seen around Thanksgiving. There was no forced entry into the residence and the exact value of the stolen items has not yet been determined. The case remains under investigation.FREEZING RAIN MAKES DRIVING DIFFICULT
Warming temperatures and freezing rain has made roads in Leelanau County a challenge. There have been several vehicles that have slid off the road but no reported crashes. Drivers are reminded to clear snow and ice off all windows for maximum visibility and to replace worn wiper blades.Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Winter weather continues to affect driving
Snow and icy road conditions continue to be a concern for drivers. Although there were no reported crashes, there were several reports of cars in the ditch. Many of the drivers in the ditch would have been involved in a crash had there been other vehicles in the area when they lost control.Drivers are reminded to slow down and allow extra time and distance to stop. Clear roads now doesn't mean there won't be slippery conditions on the next curve.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
NUMEROUS VEHICLES ENTERED IN SUTTONS BAY
There were 6 reports of vehicles being entered Sunday night in the Village of Suttons Bay. Cash, change and personal electronics were taken from only unlocked vehicles. Evidence indicated that the suspect attempted to enter other vehicles but moved on after discovering the doors were locked.Suttons Bay Police Chief Del Moore is investigating the thefts. Information can be passed on to him at 271-3051 or the Silent Observer tip line at 231-947-TIPS (8477).
Citizens are reminded that something as simple as locking your vehicle or home can often deter thieves who are not willing to physically break in.
Monday, February 4, 2013
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2013
Cold and snowy with no injury accidents or substantial law enforcement calls for service.SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2013
Driver goes in the ditch, then to jail
A 28 year old Leelanau Township man was uninjured when his northbound car left the roadway and struck some metal poles at 2:20 am. The incident happened on S West Bay Shore Drive north of Carter Road in Elmwood Township. Deputies arrived and determined that the man was intoxicated. He was arrested for operating while intoxicated.Crash lands Leland man in jail, passenger with MIP ticket
A 20 year old Leland Township man had possible injuries from a rollover crash on S Manitou Trail near Sugar Loaf Mountain Rd. The crash occured at 6:15 am and the driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated after an investigation by deputies. His 16 year old passenger from Interlochen was transported to Munson Medical Center for possible injuries and was cited for being a minor in possession of alcoholSUNDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2013
Unreported crash under investigation
Deputies are investigating a crash which occurred on W Traverse Highway east of S Coleman Rd. At 4:57 am a citizen reported a vehicle off the road and on its roof with no one around. Deputies followed foot tracks in the fresh snow from the vehicle to a nearby residence but were unable to get anyone to answer the door. The incident remains under investigation.MONDAY FEBRURARY 4, 2013
Another rollover, another arrest
A rollover crash on S Maple City Road near W Kasson Center Road landed a 22 year old Traverse City man in jail. The crash occurred at 1:40 am when the southbound vehicle left the roadway and rolled over, hitting a mailbox in the process. The driver declined medical attention for possible injuries from the incident. He was arrested for operating while intoxicated.Friday, February 1, 2013
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