Dearborn Heights News

02/15/2022

The kids at Highview Elementary School "pawsed" to celebrate Valentine's Day a with the help of the Dearborn Heights Police Department.

Officers Chami, Mazloum, and Younis visited recently with the city's favorite four-legged celebrity, Twix from the K-9 Unit. The students thoroughly enjoyed their visit and couldn't stop talking about the fun they had. Twix had a great time, too, telling the kids upon departing: "I woof you, Highview!" ❤️

02/15/2022

The kids at Highview Elementary School "pawsed" to celebrate Valentine's Day a with the help of the Dearborn Heights Police Department.

Officers Chami, Mazloum, and Younis visited recently with the city's favorite four-legged celebrity, Twix from the K-9 Unit. The students thoroughly enjoyed their visit and couldn't stop talking about the fun they had. Twix had a great time, too, telling the kids upon departing: "I woof you, Highview!" ❤️

10/29/2021

DHPD drive thru Trunk or Treat was a huge success!!!! Thank you to all of the Officers and Firefighters and Volunteers for making this a great event!!! Happy Halloween!!🖤🧡🎃👻

10/10/2021

DHFD team took 2nd place in the 2nd Annual US Marine Corps Challenge.

08/08/2021

07/23/2021

Stolen Vehicle at Citgo Gas Station on S. Telegraph.

06/29/2021

Due to flooding and power issues, Crestwood High School will be closed through July 9, 2021.

04/26/2021

Wanted by Dearborn Heights Police

04/08/2021

Strong Arm Robbery at 7/11

02/25/2021

The Dearborn Heights Police Department is the latest municipal government agency to partner with ACCESS to buck rising trends in communitywide substance abuse and mental health issues.

Chief Mark Meyers officially announced the alliance with the Dearborn-based social services agency at the Feb. 23 City Council meeting.

The goal of the ACCESS Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) is to empower the community, youth and families to combat the disease of addiction through prevention, treatment and recovery.

“This partnership will get people in substance abuse crises or mental health crises connected with the people to get them the treatment they need or the mental health care they need,” Meyers said. “We’re super excited about this. Many people don’t see the daily tragedies my office and the Police Department see every day with opioids and mental health issues and how they impact our community.”

In a companion video announcement posted to the city’s social media platforms, police Capt. Corey Smith said “these issues affect people from all walks of life and are a priority for all of our officers.”

Officer Hamze Younis will be the department’s point person for the program.

The ASAP Community Coalition consists of a network of community leaders, nonprofit representatives, health care professionals, and others who are committed to helping those struggling with addiction find help. At its inception several years ago, ASAP focused on alcohol, to***co, ma*****na and prescription drugs before expanding to address current issues.

One of those issues is opioid-related deaths, which accounted for more than 2,000 lives lost in Michigan in 2018. More recent 2020 data suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the trend.

Earlier this year, ACCESS was one of seven statewide agencies to share in $1 million in grants from the public-private Michigan Opioid Partnership to help survivors of a drug overdose get the resources they need to prevent future overdose mortality.

“We are here to help individuals who are looking for assistance when it comes to mental health and substance abuse,” said Mona Abdallah-Hijazi, ACCE... read more at pressandguide.com

Press & Guide

01/29/2021

Congratulations to Nadia Khan for being accepted to Detroit Mercy’s accelerated BS BIO/DDS dental program. This program enables high qualified applications to earn a doctor of dental surgery degree in addition to the baccalaureate degree in seven years. We are so proud of you Nadia!