Crime & Safety
Shed Catches Fire, Fire Department Able to Save Home
The following information was supplied by the White Lake Township Police Department. Arrests and charges do not indicate convictions.
The White Lake fire and police departments were called to a home on the 5000 block of Nicole on Thursday after a shed caught fire.
Police Chief Edward Harris said the shed was fully engulfed when police arrived, and it looked as if the home next to it could catch fire at any minute.
"When the firefighters arrived on the scene, they were able to contain the fire and save the home," Harris said.
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According to Harris, it was likely an accidental fire. "The guy was mowing his lawn and there were grass clippings. It's likely when he put the lawn mower away it was too hot and caught fire."
Nail polish thrown at car
Police are looking for information related to an incident that occurred on the 5000 block of Jon Paul on Thursday.
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Harris said sometime between 3 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., someone threw nail polish bottles at a 2003 Chevy Malibu.
The owner told police he's had some issues with his ex-girlfriend but was unsure if she was responsible.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 248-698-4400.
For questions about this crime report, email brooke.meier@patch.com.
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