Crime & Safety

Dog Bites Man's Tongue, Teens Set Fire and More Crime Nearby

Here's a look at what crimes made headlines in neighboring communities over the past week.

The following information was supplied by area police departments. A criminal charge is only an accusation, and does not indicate convictions.

ROCHESTER: Pit Bull Bites Off Part of Rochester Man's Tongue
Sheriff's officials: Dog bit man when he stuck tongue out in attempt to befriend pet.

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OAKLAND TOWNSHIP: Cancer Doctor Faces Charges in $35 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
FBI alleges Farid Fata of Oakland Township, who operates Michigan Hematology Oncology in Rochester Hills, misdiagnosed cancer patients.

ROYAL OAK: Teens Set Fire Near Churchill Community Education Center
The following information was supplied by the Royal Oak Police Department.

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TROY: Troy Man Arrested and Charged in Sexual Assault Case from Church Preschool
A former volunteer at St. Augustine Lutheran Church's preschool facility has been arrested and was arraigned on one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, a 25-year felony, at Troy's 52-4 District Court.

CLAWSON: Drunken Driving, Larcenies Reported to Clawson Police
Highlights of recent reports from the Clawson Police Department.

BIRMINGHAM: Home Invasion on Eton, Wallet Stolen at Townhouse
The Birmingham Police Department provided the following information.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP: Fight Between Employees at Pasta Fagioli
Officers with the Bloomfield Township Police Department forwarded their report to the township for possible assault charges.


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