Wednesday, March 6, 2013
White Lake Township Board of Trustees approved the purchases last month.
The White Lake Township Board of Trustees approved purchases for both the Police and Fire Departments at its meeting last month. The Police Department requested permission to purchase six Colt patrol rifles, six Remington shotguns, six patrol rifle sights, slings and additional magazines as well as ballistic shields for a total of $19,536.52 using drug forfeiture funds. Police Chief Edward Harris said in a purchase request that the equipment is needed to ensure officers have the proper weapons and equipment when responding to situations similar to that of Columbine. Harris said that since the tragedy in 1999, police around the country - including White Lake officers - are being trained to immediately enter the scene and engage an active …
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Home on Hill Road featured in the movie "The Wicked" was damaged in a fire Sunday night in White Lake.
The White Lake Fire Department is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for any information leading to the arrest of a suspected arsonist in White Lake. According to the department, an unknown person intentionally set fire to a home on the 1800 block of Hill Road in White Lake. Capt. Ted Lilley with the White Lake Fire Department confirmed it was the home featured in the movie The Wicked. Lilley said the fire started around 7 p.m., and that crews were on the scene for two hours. "The fire started at the back of the home, and we do think it was intentionally set," Lilley said. There were no reported injuries, nor were there any estimates on the amount of damage. Lilley said an addition at the back of the home had been damaged, and most of the …
Monday, November 26, 2012
Exercise caution and avoid fire hazards as you and your family prepare for the holidays.
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Monday, November 26, 2012
A shimmering tree, the glow of candles, and a warm burning fireplace, we are all getting ready for the holidays. The season is upon us and it can also be a dangerous time of the year for fires. White Lake Township Fire Chief, Tony Maltese is urging homeowners to be cautious with fire hazards in their homes during this festive season. According to the Nation Fire Protection Association, every year, fires caused by chimney fires, Christmas tree lights, candles, and cooking cause millions of dollars in damage to homes and are responsible for numerous deaths and injuries. Christmas tree fires account on average cause 13 deaths, 27 injuries and over $16 million in property damage each year according to NFPA’s statistics. Fireplaces, wood-…
Monday, November 19, 2012
White Lake Fire Chief Tony Maltese has a holiday message for area residents.
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Monday, November 19, 2012
The following was submitted to White Lake Patch by the White Lake Fire Department. White Lake Township Fire Chief Tony Maltese and the Deputy State Fire Marshal are urging consumers to use extreme caution when preparing their holiday meals with a turkey fryer because of the dangers frequently associated with the devices. Tests have shown that fryers have a high risk of tipping over, overheating, or spilling hot oil, leading to fires, burns, or other injuries. The cooking method, which has become increasingly popular in recent years, requires placing the turkey in three gallons or more of oil, heated by propane. Some opt for frying, believing it delivers better taste and cuts down on cooking time; but the units have come under scrutiny as …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
The following information was supplied by White Lake Township Police. Arrests and charges do not indicate convictions.
A 50-year-old man from Commerce and a 32-year-old man from White Lake were arrested on charges of marijuana possession Oct. 5. According to a report filed with the White Lake Police Depatment officers were dispatched to a home on Round Lake Road after the 911 dispatcher received a call from the 32-year-old. The report states the man "butt dialed" 911 on accident. The dispatcher told officers, the report states, that two men appeared to be discussing marijuana and heroin during the duration of the call. When police arrived at the residence where the call was made, they found the two men in a car in the driveway. The report states both men were arrested on charges of possession of marijuana, after police found marijuana in the car, and also …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
In 2011, 68 people in Michigan died in home fires and firefighters throughout the state responded to 15,578 home fires.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed October 7-13 Fire Prevention Week in Michigan to encourage individuals and families to develop and practice home fire escape plans, and to ensure homes are equipped with working smoke alarms or automatic fire sprinkler systems for additional preparedness. This year’s theme is “Have 2 Ways Out.” “Having a practiced home escape plan is critical because fire is unpredictable and moves fast. You may have only seconds to escape safely,” said state fire Marshal Richard Miller. “In less than three minutes, your home could be totally engulfed in flames, so every family member should know how to react quickly and calmly." In 2011, 68 people in Michigan died in home fires and fire departments throughout the state …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
The White Lake Township Fire Department will be hosting an open house Oct. 14. The event is open to the public and free.
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
The White Lake Township Fire Department will be hosting its annual Open House on Sunday, October 14, 2012, at its main station located at 7420 Highland Road at Porter Road in White Lake Township. This follows fire safety assemblies where students in grades kindergarten through 3rd grade learned the importance of knowing how to respond, particularly in the middle of the night to a smoke detector going off, and going directly to a predetermined meeting place outside of their residence. Firefighters visited the following 6 schools: Brooks, Dublin, Houghton, Lakewood, Oxbow, and St. Patricks. The Open House runs from 1-4 p.m. Children and their families will be able to meet firefighters, see fire apparatus and equipment, vehicle extrication …
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
For a second year, the White Lake Fire Department is parking trucks in school zones reminding drivers to slow down and watch for kids as the 2012-13 school year kicks off.
If you see flashing lights and fire trucks near your child's school, don't panic. It's all part of a program provided by the White Lake Fire Department that aims to remind drivers, as the school year starts, to slow down when driving in school zones. Firefighter Steve Hanneman started the program in 2011 after hearing about a similar program in Texas. "I took a training class with a fire chief from Texas who's department ran a similar program, I thought it sounded like a great idea so the department discussed it and we implemented it in 2011," Hanneman said. And the response has been positive. "We had great feedback the first year," Hanneman said. "We had several parents email us or call us to let us know how much they appreciated us being…
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The following information was supplied by the White Lake Township Police Department. Arrests and charges do not indicate convictions.
Three cars were reported taken from homes in White Lake in the last week, according to White Lake Police. The first car was taken in the early morning hours of Aug. 12. The report states that the car was parked in the driveway of a home on the 5000 block of Cedar Island. The owner told police his 2000 Honda Accord had the keys in the glove-box when it was taken, the report states. Lt. Don Nankervis said the man drove around the township looking for the missing car and found it parked in the parking lot of a business on M-59. Nankervis said the man and his brother were able to transport the car back to his house, but the keys are still missing. There was no damage to the car. Sometime during the early morning hours of Aug. 13 a 2008 Dodge …
Saturday, August 4, 2012
The following information was supplied by the White Lake Township Police Department. Arrests and charges do not indicate convictions.
White Lake Police were called to the Salvation Army on Highland Road in White Lake following a reported breaking and entering. According to the report, a window was broken out sometime between Aug. 1 and Aug. 2. The report states it appears someone entered the building through the broken window, kicked open the door to the store's office and rummaged through the office. Lt. Don Nankervis said some items were taken, but that police didn't want to release that information yet. Evidence was collected from the seen, but there are no named suspects at this time. The incident remains under investigation. A GPS unit was reported stolen to White Lake Police on Aug. 3. The owner told police, according to the report, that she had left the GPS unit …
Highland_Citizen
1:35 pm on Monday, October 15, 2012
@Uknowimright - "..According to the report, all but one of the cars had been locked...." This has happened multiple times at my parent's subdivision in Waterford. Even if nothing is in sight, they'll break in to see if something is in the glovebox or under the seats. More patrol cars on duty, please! more ›