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CBS News
07-08-2025
- CBS News
Huron Township police issue 51 texting while driving citations in one day
Huron Township police in suburban Wayne County, Michigan, issued 51 citations in one day over texting and driving violations. "Distracted driving is an epidemic that affects all of us and is something we believe needs to be seriously addressed," Huron Township Director of Public Safety Everette Robbins said in the press release. The police department conducted on Wednesday what it called a "proactive distracted driving initiative" aimed at motorists who were in violation of the Michigan Distracted Driving Law. It's part of a series of special enforcement days on matters such as impaired driving and school bus passing rules that the department has enacted lately. Except for very specific circumstances such as calling 911 during an emergency, a driver in Michigan cannot use a personal cell phone or other mobile electronic device to send or receive text messages, phone calls or post to a social networking site. Drivers are allowed to use a communications device that is mounted or installed for hands-free usage and also can use a citizens band radio that might be installed in the vehicle. Violations result in fines and/or community service, with the amounts depending on the circumstances and whether it is a repeat offense. During Wednesday's special enforcement, Huron Township issued the following: "The level of focus, professionalism, and teamwork displayed by our officers throughout this detail was outstanding. Their hard work today not only resulted in meaningful enforcement, but also helped raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving in our community," Huron Township Traffic Services Sgt. Vincent Price said in the press release. The above video originally aired May 10, 2023.
CBS News
15-07-2025
- CBS News
Huron Township crash results in fatality for Belleville man
A Belleville man died as a result of a single-vehicle crash about 2 a.m. Saturday in Wayne County, Michigan. The victim, Ethan Michael Ryal, 26, was found unresponsive and died at the crash scene in the area of West Huron River Drive and Middlebelt Road, the Huron Township Department of Public Safety reported. The Michigan State Police Downriver Crash Team is assisting Huron Township with the investigation. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Ryal's family and friends," Huron Township said in its press release.
CBS News
15-07-2025
- CBS News
Huron Township police K-9 Chief gets final roll call
The Huron Township (Michigan) Public Safety Department reports that its K-9 Chief has died. The Wayne County police agency posted the announcement Monday on its social media. Chief was the first K-9 added to the department, introduced to the New Boston community in 2015. His name was picked by fourth graders at Brown Elementary School. "From the moment we saw him for the first time that early morning in Ohio in K9 selection day, it was clear he was the K9 we wanted to represent this community," the department said. "Although credited with more than 1500 arrests, he had a bigger value to Huron Township in the way that he interacted with the residents of the community, especially the kids! From Halloween events to Applefest he always enjoyed the love, attention, and the treats from our residents!" Chief retired due to medical conditions in 2023. Since that time he spent his days with his handler, Sgt. Kenneth Hickman and his family, with treats, naps and plenty of attention. A final roll call ceremony took place Friday before he was laid to rest, with the participants including Chief's handler, family and other officers from the Huron Township Police Department. "Out of honor and respect to what he meant to us all, Dispatch Supervisor Jill Evans delivered his final radio call as "Chief" sat quietly at attention for the final time while watching Sgt. Hickman's every move," the notice said. The roll call can be heard on the social media video presented by the department.
CBS News
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Huron Township police seeking tips on attempted vehicle theft, high-speed pursuit
Two suspects sped off early Wednesday along Interstate 275 after trying to steal a vehicle in Huron Township, and police are seeking tips on the case. The Huron Township Police Department reported its officers were called about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 37000 block of Lorrina Lane, New Boston Woods area, on a report of an attempted vehicle theft in progress. A resident of that area reported that their security camera footage caught signs of the theft attempt. The video showed two men attempting to get into his vehicle. The resident "made his presence known, prompting the suspects to run off." Attempted vehicle theft June 4, 2025, in Huron Township, Michigan, as seen on residential security camera. One of the suspects is climbing through the window in this screen image. Huron Township Department of Public Safety There was resulting damage to the vehicle's windows. A Huron Township police officer who responded to the call saw the suspect's vehicle, a black Chevrolet Equinox, as it sped off. The officer then began a vehicle pursuit that drove onto northbound I-275. "Due to the dangerous high speeds by the suspect vehicle and the danger that it could present to the public, the pursuit was terminated prior to the suspect's being apprehended," the report said. Detectives are actively investigating and following up on multiple leads. Police ask that anyone with information on the theft attempt call the Huron Township Police Department Detective Bureau at 734-753-4400. "We are asking the community to stay vigilant and report any suspicious vehicles, persons, or activity. We can never assume they will drive the same vehicle if they return. Most importantly, please do not confront these thieves yourself as a vehicle or other property is simply not worth putting yourself in a deadly conflict situation. In this case, we were able to respond quickly enough to catch the suspects leaving the neighborhood," Everette Robbins, Huron Township Director of Public Safety, said.
