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Police Blotter: Jan. 6 - Jan. 10

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Jan. 6 through Jan. 10.

Ypsilanti robbery occurs southwest of campus

By Tyler Gaw · Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020

The Eastern Michigan Police sent out an email to all students and staff early Wednesday about an off-campus robbery that occurred on the night of January 7. The suspect hit the victim with an unknown object and stole cash. The suspect fled the scene in a pickup truck.

Police Blotter: Dec. 2 - Dec. 7

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Dec. 2 through Dec. 7

Suspect in Country Meadows apartment complex faces charges

By Tyler Gaw · Monday, Nov. 25, 2019

26-year-old Ajay Tremaine Stovall has been arraigned of two charges. Victim’s condition is still unknown.

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Opinion: Ypsilanti is Ann Arbor’s affordable housing policy

By Marcus Lawniczak · Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019

Ann Arbor’s shortage of affordable housing causes real world consequences among citizens, including a lower life expectancy and higher crime rates.

Ypsilanti engineer accused of allegedly sharing confidential information with Iran

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019

Ypsilanti engineer, Amin Hasanzadeh is being accused of allegedly sharing confidential information with his brother in Iran, who has connections with Iran’s cruise missile research. Hassanzadeh is said to have been a senior hardware engineer and had access to highly sensitive confidential information.

Local non-profit organization, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, building broken into; safe stolen

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019

A non-profit organization, Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels was broken into the morning of Oct. 25.,with the safe being stolen. The staff reported the incident to the community on their Facebook page. No further updates have been released.

Police Blotter: Oct. 21 - Oct. 26

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Oct. 21 through Oct. 26.

Police Blotter: Oct. 14 - Oct. 19

By Tyler Gaw · Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Oct. 14 through Oct. 19.

City Council approves ordinance that will allow recreational marijuana businesses in the city

By Ashlee Buhler · Friday, Oct. 18, 2019

Ypsilanti City Council voted on Tuesday, Oct. 15 to allow recreational marijuana businesses in the city. The ordinance passed 5-2, with Mayor Pro-Tem Lois Richardson and Councilman Anthony Morgan voting against it.

Police Blotter: Oct. 7 - Oct. 12

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

The Police Blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of Oct. 7 through Oct. 12.

Local non-profit organization, The Cream, offers much to urban communities

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019

Local organization, The Cream, is here to help out urban communities in various ways. Ypsilanti is one of the many focuses.

Renovation of the Rutherford Pool bathhouse anticipated for 2020

By Ashlee Buhler · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

After 46 years of business, the Rutherford Pool bathhouse will undergo a major renovation at the end of the year that will include plumbing and electrical upgrades as well as adding gender neutral and family changing rooms.

Police Blotter: Sept. 30 - Oct. 4

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of September 30 through October 4.

Suspects In Pease A-1 Lot Armed Robbery and Carjacking Incident Arrested

By Tyler Gaw · Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019

The two suspects in the Pease A-1 lot armed robbery and carjacking incident have been arrested. The stolen vehicle, a 2010 Dodge Charger, was recovered.

Police Blotter: Sept. 23 - 29

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University during the week of September 23 through September 29.

Police Blotter: September 16 - September 21

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

The police blotter is a report of criminal activity going on in Ypsilanti and Eastern Michigan University, during the week of September 16 through September 21.

Lil Baby performs at 2019 NVRCH Music Festival

Rapper Lil Baby headlined inaugural NVRCH Music Festival in honor of fallen EMU student

By Ashlee Buhler · Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019

The music festival was created by two former EMU students in honor of their friend, Jayquon Tillman, who was murdered at a party in 2017.

One dead, one injured in shooting outside Tom's Party Store on Ballard and Cross St.

By Tyler Gaw · Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019

Shooting Outside Tom’s Party Store on Ballard and Cross Currently being investigated by Ypsilanti Police

Police Blotter: September 9 - September 14

By Tyler Gaw · Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019

The police blotter is a report of crime that has taken place in Ypsilanti or at Eastern Michigan University, during the week of Sept. 9 through Sept. 14.