DEARBORN, Michigan – The public is invited to watch Dearborn police officers and firefighters, and veterans from across the state, come together on Saturday, Oct. 25 to compete for the first Michigan Warriors vs. Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Game. Gates open at 5 p.m. for the 6 p.m. game at King Boring Field, adjacent to the Ford Community and … [Read more...]
Scam Artist Dealing Fake Tiger Tickets in Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan — As with any major sporting event, criminal elements will attempt to capitalize on the upcoming World Series games. Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad would like to remind citizens to use caution when purchasing tickets and memorabilia from private parties, and to report any fraudulent activity to the their local police … [Read more...]
Police Are Ready for Dr. Terry Jones Visit to Edsel Ford H.S.
DEARBORN, Michigan — City of Dearborn news release: "In response to several inquiries from concerned parents, community leaders and the media, Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad wants to reassure the community that his department is fully prepared to facilitate the peaceful and safe visit of Terry Jones to the Dearborn area while providing seamless public … [Read more...]
Police from Netherlands Study Dearborn Policing Model
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Police Department hosted the FIANNA GROUP on April 16, 2012. FIANNA is a network of senior police chiefs, who are working at a strategic level in the Netherlands. The focus of the group is to gain valuable insight on best practices and innovative concepts on Community Policing. The Dearborn Police Department has been … [Read more...]
Judge Denies Request to Dismiss 2010 Arab Festival Case
Michigan Federal Judge Denies City of Dearborn’s Request to Dismiss Civil Rights Claims Brought by Christians Who Were Arrested at 2010 Arab Festival DETROIT, Michigan — Today, a U.S. District Court Judge in Detroit, Michigan denied the City of Dearborn’s request to dismiss the civil rights claims brought by several Christian missionaries arising out of … [Read more...]
Dearborn Must Pay $103,401 Legal Fees in Free Speech Case
DETROIT, Michigan - On Friday, January 27th, U.S. Magistrate Judge R. Steven Whalen recommended that Robert J. Muise, the attorney for Christian Pastor George Saieg, be awarded $103,401 in fees and costs for successfully challenging the City of Dearborn’s restriction on the Christian’s right to freedom of speech at the 2009 Arab Festival held in the … [Read more...]
Missing Person – Alzheimer’s Patient from Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan - Dearborn Police are asking the assistance of the public in locating a missing person. The missing person is an Alzheimer’s patient and walked away from the medical clinic located at 5050 Schaefer yesterday at around 12:00 noon. Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad is asking the assistance of the public in locating this missing … [Read more...]
Dearborn Police Arrest 3 Men for Home Invasion
DEARBORN, Michigan - On January 6th at approximately 1:39pm, Dearborn Police were summoned to the 5100 block of Reuter Street on report of a home invasion in progress. Officers responded to the scene and spotted the suspects leaving in a silver Honda four door vehicle. Neighbors and other witnesses were able to supply a description of the suspects and … [Read more...]
Dearborn Officials Face Federal Court Lawsuit
DEARBORN, MI – The Thomas More Law Center (TMLC), a law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, announced that the City of Dearborn, Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Chief of Police Ronald Haddad, 17 City police officers, and two executives of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce were named as defendants in a ninety-six page federal civil rights lawsuit filed in the … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Mosque Bomber Foiled Like Fawkes
DEARBORN, MI - On this day in 1606, Guy Fawkes was executed after his conviction in the Gunpowder Plot against the English Parliament and King James the First. The conspiracy was thwarted before any explosion occurred. During a search of the House of Lords at about midnight on November 4, 1605, Fawkes was discovered guarding 36 barrels of gunpowder – … [Read more...]