03/08/2025
๐๐จWeekly Update from the Wyandotte Police Department ๐จ๐
Hello, Wyandotte! Another week has come and gone, and weโve been keeping busy keeping our community safe. Hereโs whatโs been happening:
While officers were dutifully conducting a routine traffic stop in the area of Fort St and Baumey, they were graced with the presence of a male standing in an alleyway, helpfully recording the entire situation. As the officers went about their business, the male, clearly eager to be part of the action, decided to walk behind them. Naturally, for the sake of officer safety, they asked him to identify himself. Instead of being cooperative, the male chose to be exceptionally uncooperative, expressing his desire to avoid any form of interaction. The officers, ever so helpful, reminded him of the local ordinance regulating alleyway use. Unfortunately, this was met with further resistance, including a delightful barrage of vulgar language directed at the officers. Not to be deterred, the officers proceeded to issue him a citation for his charming display of disruptive behavior. As the citation was being offered, the male decided to walk away from the officers in the most respectful manner possibleโignoring their attempts to hand him the citation like a true law-abiding citizen.
โญ๏ธDISRUPTIVE BEHAVIORโญ๏ธ
Any person whose conduct or activity causes a disruption to the good order, health, safety, welfare or peace of the public (including law enforcement) of the City of Wyandotte including but not limited to being loud, boisterous, quarrelsome, vulgar, threatening or disruptive, which the police determines not to be criminal in nature, is responsible for a municipal civil infraction subject to a fine not to exceed $500 together with court costs.
โญ๏ธ๐Chiefโs Statement: This man is well-known for his belligerent harassment of others, not only toward the police, but also toward citizens just minding their own business. Routinely, he and his โfriendsโ will stare through restaurant windows at people while theyโre eating in an effort to make them feel uncomfortable, or they will stand at the window of a banking institution to cause panic. They harass others while using the guise โItโs our constitutional right.โ Sure, we all have a constitutional right to the freedom of speech which we support 100% (Hence, my rant right now), but everyone also haves a RIGHT not to be harassed by people who have nothing better to do. Further, this particular man routinely makes false statements such as โI have a two-year law degreeโ (No, he doesnโt). Our officers often encounter self-proclaimed โ1ST Amendment Auditorsโ, and most of them are respectful and conduct their activity without harassing others. However, this man is not one of them. The officers did a FANTASTIC job dealing with this nuisance of a man.
while patrolling the area of Biddle near Oak, an officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a traffic signal. The officer, ever diligent in their duties, initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from the driverโs person. The driverโs eyes appeared glossy and bloodshot, and they were noticeably unsteady on their feet, which, of course, prompted the officer to conduct field sobriety tests. A preliminary breath test revealed a breath alcohol concentration that was double the legal limitโjust the kind of number that stands out. As a result, the female driver was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI).
While patrolling the area of Fort St and Ford Ave, officers observed a vehicle with dark front window tint, which is always a good sign that someone might be trying to hide something. Officers followed the vehicle and quickly noticed that there was no license plate affixed to the rear. Naturally, a traffic stop was initiated. Upon making contact with the driver, she informed officers that she had just purchased the vehicle. During the conversation, she also mentioned having prescription pills inside the vehicle. When officers checked the pills, they found that the prescription on the bottle didnโt match the pills inside. As a result, the female driver was arrested for possession of narcotics.
Officer spotted a vehicle with defective brake lights and, surprise, no visible license plate on Ford Ave and 13th Street. Clearly, a stop was in order. After a quick chat with the driver and passenger, both were happy to step out of the vehicle and consent to a search. Lo and behold, the passenger was found with several pillsโno prescription in sight. Apparently, paperwork wasnโt a priority. The passenger was issued a citation for possession of narcotics. Both individuals were then released at the sceneโno arrests, just a little paperwork and a court date to look forward to.
While patrolling Fort St and Ford Ave, an officer observed a vehicle driving in a parking lot, stopping and parking multiple times for no apparent reason. The vehicle also had illegal front window tint, making it an easy target for a stop. After continuing to drive, the vehicle finally pulled over. The driver explained he was "test driving" the vehicle, in case he wanted to buy itโan interesting choice of words. Both the driver and passenger appeared to be shaking as the officer spoke to them, which is always a sign of calm and collected behavior. The driver and passenger were asked to step out, and a search of the vehicle was conducted. Inside a pop can, the officer discovered a white bag containing several prescription pills. The driver was arrested for possession of narcotics, along with a few additional charges. The passenger was issued citations for their involvement and released on the scene.
While patrolling Fort St and Baumey, officers observed a vehicle sporting an unreadable paper plateโa classic move. The officers initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, who explained they had recently purchased the vehicle and were โjust waiting for the metal plate.โ A quick check of the driver revealed an outstanding warrant. The driver was taken into custody for the warrant without further incident.
While patrolling Biddle and Ford Ave, an officer noticed a vehicle with an expired license plateโbecause why not add that to the list of things going wrong? A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver explained that they had never had a driverโs license. Naturally, they were just driving their girlfriend home after her 16-hour shiftโwho, fortunately, did have a valid license. The driver was issued a citation and released on the scene.
While patrolling Fort St and Ford Ave, officers observed a male tampering with the door of a large box truck using power toolsโbecause thatโs totally what you do when you're โjust fixing a flat tire.โ Officers made contact with the male, who claimed it was his work truck and he was handling some tire issues. The male gave consent for a search of the vehicle, and surpriseโan open bottle of alcohol was found in the center console. The male was issued a citation for open alcohol in a parking lot and, after a quick exchange, was released on scene.
Officers were dispatched to the area of Biddle Ave and Cedar for a reported traffic crash. Before officers could even arrive, the suspect decided to make a bad situation worse by fleeing the sceneโafter hitting two vehicles and conveniently dropping off their passenger like it was a rideshare service. Officers quickly began searching for the suspect vehicle and, unsurprisingly, found it just a few miles away, swerving all over the road. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver initially acted as if they were going to complyโonly to change their mind and take off again, leading officers on a short pursuit through multiple neighboring cities. Thanks to the teamwork of our officers and assistance from a neighboring department, the suspect was taken into custody. In addition to the original hit-and-run, they now have a few extra charges to add to their collection.
While patrolling the area of Biddle Ave and St. Johns, an officer spotted a vehicle sporting a stolen license plateโnever a great way to avoid attention. Officers conducted a traffic stop, and the driver was taken into custody without incident. As officers conducted an inventory search of the vehicle, they discovered a Tupperware containerโnot filled with last nightโs leftovers, but instead a crystal-like substance suspected to be narcotics. The surprises didnโt stop thereโonce at the WYPD, officers searched the suspectโs wallet and found even more narcotics tucked inside.
Officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of 20th for a reported physical altercation. Upon arrival, they found a highly intoxicated female outsideโwithout shoes and definitely not dressed for the weather. While officers attempted to speak with her, she slurred her words before deciding that yelling was a better approach. Due to her disorderly behavior, she was taken into custody. However, the excitement didnโt stop there. Once at WYPD, she continued arguing and, for good measure, kicked an officer several times. The female now faces more charges.
While patrolling the area of Fort and Ford Ave, an officer encountered a driver who made a bold choiceโcutting off a fully marked patrol vehicle and nearly causing an accident. The officer conducted a traffic stop, and when asked for a driverโs license, the driver admitted they didnโt have one anymore. They were taken into custody for driving while license was suspended and during a search of the vehicle, officers discovered narcotics inside, gaining another charge.
