News Nearby: Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Royal Oak and More

Every Sunday, Patch will help you catch up with the big news happening in nearby towns, bringing you the big (and interesting) stories from Patch sites along Woodward Avenue and beyond.

Here's what's been happening nearby this week:

BLOOMFIELD:

A man was arrested in Bloomfield Hills for allegedly prowling outside the city's Public Works building. Meanwhile, a home was invaded on the 700 block of Westbourne in Bloomfield Township on Tuesday.

ROYAL OAK:

Police used Taser to subdue Brent M. Smetana after assault; victim had been beaten, stabbed and bitten.

TROY:

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Troy Police at 248-524-3447.

FERNDALE:

No one was hurt in the blaze, which occurred at a manufacturing processing plant on Northend.

WEST BLOOMFIELD:

The former presidential candidate visited West Bloomfield in support of GOP State House candidate Brad Hantler, who supports a part-time state legislature.

BERKLEY:

Erandy Pacheco of Ferndale claims she was singled out by bank employees because of her race and wrongfully arrested by Berkley Public Safety officers. She has filed a lawsuit against the bank, the city of Berkley and the Berkley Public Safety Department.

CLAWSON:

City officials hope to construct an elevated garden next year in the same lot.