10 years ago
July 14, 1993
The Department of Natural Resources spent much of the last week probing groundwater looking for the contamination source of the southwest corner of M-24 and Drahner.
An eyewitness led police to a Madison Heights man who was attempting a breaking and entering in Addison Township.
Bill Parkhill is the new president of Oxford Board of Education.
Roger Knapp has the 12-month Class C resort liquor license he sought for the restaurant he’s developing on the northeast corner of M-24 and Burdick St.
Nathan Hoard, of Oxford, was surprised to see his picture in ‘Teen Magazine’s national “Guy of the Year” contest this spring.
25 years ago
July 13, 1978
While a search goes on for a new superintendent of Oxford schools, Assistant Supt. Gordon Schils has agreed to serve interim
The School Board voted Roger Kukkola as its new president.
Liz Wager, 17, of Thomas, brought four 10-day-old raccoons home to their new mother – her 8-month-old Norweigan Elkhound, Timber. The raccoons don’t have their eyes open and are too young to know the difference and Timber has mother’s milk for them.
Addison officials voted to buy the property they have been renting for their hall, 3-5-7 East Elmwood from Hiram Terry.
The title “Gravel Man of the Year” goes to Louis Parkhurst. He’s worked at Koenig’s on Lakeville Road for 32 years.
Fire destroyed the Donald Hickmott barn on Noble Road July 6.
50 years ago
July 17, 1953
In the Oxford School election, District No. 5, Gerda Houck received 20 votes and Carl Buechler 21 of the 23 votes cast.
Dr. Neil Kitchen, formerly of Oxford, was chosen as the new vice president of the American College of Osteopathic Internists.
Wendell Cocking, Oxford, was the announcer for the radio play “Night Club” presented at the University of Michigan.
Detroit Red Wing television sportscaster Budd Lynch will be a guest speaker at Oxford Rotary July 28.
The first half-year report of assets at Oxford Savings Bank totaled $3,487,074.

Tuesday, July 15
Police investigated a suspiciou circumstance behind the Oxford Schools board of education offices.
Medical emergency on Hosner Rd.
A 61-year-old man on Kintyre reported to authorities that his 13-year-old son had run away after they had an argument. The youth was last seen wearing blue jeans, a camouflage t-shirt and a blue jean jacket. The youth is on medication and may become violent when not taking the prescription regularly.
Personal injury accident on Oakwood east of Metamora Rd.
Medical emergency on Hillcrest.

Wednesday, July 16
A 62-year-old Dennison resident reported receiving harassing phone calls from his ex-wife.
A Harwood resident called about some “intoxicated subjects on the lake in a boat.”
Family trouble between a husband and wife on Boulder Lake Dr.
Suspicious vehicle seen on S. Washington St.
Neighbor trouble on Mechanic St.
A resident near Oxford Lakes Dr. and Woodleigh Way called dispatch to complain about a barking dog.
A resident on Granger Rd., who has recently sold the home to a contractor, reported that two of the property’s out buildings were into. The man did not know all that had been stolen at the time of the report.
Red Knapps contacted police for assistance with a troublesome customer.
Suspicious vehicle seen on Glaspie St.

Thursday, July 17
Domestic assault between a boyfriend and girlfriend on S. Washington St.
A daughter requested for officers to go to Pineridge Court to check on her ill parents after receiving a disturbing phone call from the residence.
Cross Roads for Youth reported a 16-year-old male truant.
An area resident found a CD case with numerous CDs at the intersection of S. Washington and Ensley streets.
Medical emergency on Market St.
A 37-year-old Lincoln Rd. resident reported that her 1990 Yamaha 4-wheel ATV and a mini-bike were stolen from the back of her home.
An Oxford Schools employee reported that a laptop has been stolen from one of the high school classrooms.
The owner of A.F.E.C. Escavating reported that several tools were stolen from his construction trailer while it was parked on Fountain View Ct. The latch and lock were pried from the trailer.

Friday, July 18
Dispute between a landlord and tenant on N. Washington St.
A woman on N. Coats Rd. called 911 because her ex-husband is “attempting to pick up the child and it’s not his weekend.”
Abandoned auto on Glaspie St.
Police received a call on a reckless driver that forced another vehicle off the road and onto the curb while traveling southbound on S. Washington St.
Medical emergency on Shummard Branch.
A Brentwood resident called 911 because an intoxicated man was standing outside his home threatening to beat people up.
Neighbor trouble on Broadway.
A suspicious person was seen in the southeast quadrant parking lot.
Police assisted a motorist with a vehicle lockout on S. Washington St.

Saturday, July 19
Suspicious vehicle seen on Church St.
A Lake Orion man reported that his vehicle’s passenger side vehicle was broken out while parked in Oxford’s southwest quadrant parking lot.
Fireworks on Burdick St.
Police assisted with an intoxicated female resident on Park St. who attempted to commit suicide. According to a witness, the woman took a handful of pills. She was combative with officers and finally transported by American Medical Response to a hospital.
Medical emergency on Kingston Rd.
Medical emergency on E. Elmwood.
A caller complained about a loose dog on S. Washington and Lincoln streets.
A landlord with property on East St. complained that a previous tenant caused damage to his property.
Personal injury accident on Seymour Lake Rd. near Baldwin.
Overdose at Glaspie and Broadway.
Police were called to stop a group of juveniles seen smoking in Scripter Park.
Residents complained of a solicitor working Lakesedge Drive.
Medical emergency on Romeo Rd.
A female resident on Thomas St. reported an “unknown subject in her yard urinating on her tree.”
Suspicious Circumstance – An Oxford police officer investigated an unusual situation when he found shoes and clothing laying on Scripter Park beach, but no individuals around.
Fireworks around Dayton and Pleasant Streets.

Sunday, July 20
A local resident walked into the Oxford Village Police Station and informed authorities that he didn’t know what to do with an intoxicated individual he picked up.
Overdose on N. Drahner Rd.
Suspicious vehicle seen on Baypointe Drive.
A resident on Thornehill reported a cell phone and wallet that may have been stolen from his vehicle.
Medical emergency on Thornehill Trail.
Medical emergency on W. Drahner.
Thefts – Authorities are investigating two vehicles thefts that took place on Seven Oaks. A Thornehill Trail resident and Seven Oaks resident each had items taken from their cars.
Police were called to have four or five motorcycles parked on the sidewalk outside of Rob’s Place move.
Fireworks on East St.
A Cross Timbers St. resident found that a rock had been thrown through his driver’s side window sometime during the night.
Cross Roads for Youth reported an 18-year-old male truant.

Monday, July 21
Suspicious auto seen at the intersection of Pontiac and Pocohontas streets.
Medical emergency on Hidden Lake in Leonard.
A 57-year-old Laurel Leah resident reported that his 27-year-old son stole his car. The man told police that when his son is found, he wants him arrested.
Medical emergency on Dequindre Rd.
Abandoned auto found in the northwest quadrant parking lot.
Family trouble on Laurel Leah.

Tuesday, July 22
Assault and battery reported in the southeast quadrant parking lot between two juveniles.
Medical emergency on Yule Rd.
Police received a report of a dog locked in a vehicle with the windows rolled up in the northwest quadrant parking lot.
Abandoned auto found in the southeast quadrant parking lot.

Wednesday, July 23
The village police responded to a call from an E. Burdick St. resident who reported “several subjects at the house wanting them to come out to beat them.” No one was near the property when authorities arrived.
Suspicious circumstance reported on Pontiac St.
A suspicious person reported on S. Washington St. turned out to be a driver taking a nap.
Medical emergency on S. Lapeer Rd. south of Metamora Rd.
Parking Complaint – A white van with a trailer was seen taking up several spots in the southwest quadrant parking lot.
Abandoned auto found on W. Burdick St.
Family trouble on Gill.
A suspicious circumstance on Abingdon and Thornehill Trail turned out to be window washers looking for an address.
Medical emergency on Pleasant.
A witness reported a suspicious circumstance by Scripter Park woods where a homeless person may be living.
Family trouble on Gill St.
Deputies received a report from a 17-year-old Cross Timbers St. resident that the back window of his truck had been broken out sometime during the night.
Thursday, July 24
Police received a call from a girl on Pontiac St. who wanted to see if the authorities have had any contact with her brother or his girlfriend. The couple had been gone for three hours on a walk by this point.
Medical emergency on Romeo Rd. at Addison Oaks.
Witnesses saw an intoxicated subject on Thornehill Trail looking for his shoes.
A Lakeville Court resident called in to complain about the neighbor’s dogs tearing up her backyard.
Suspicious vehicle seen on Pontiac St.
A door at Oxford High School was found open around 10:30 p.m.
Oxford Police Chaplain David Gerber assisted authorities with a suicidal subject. The chaplain spoke with the Orion Township man on his cell phone, and then again at the man’s home, until help and medical attention could arrive. The subject was taken away for treatment with little incident.

Friday, July 25
A 58-year-old Crawford St. resident reported receiving numerous hang-up phone calls every day, at all times of the day, over the past month.
Assault and battery reported between a 40-year-old woman and her daughter’s ex-boyfriend in the Village Manor Apartments on Crawford St.
A group of youths standing in the southeast quadrant parking lot and thought to be violating curfew were actually just waiting for their rides after seeing a late night movie.
Neighbor trouble on Powell turned out to be a small party going on in a backyard where the resident is losing his hearing.
A Park St. resident complained about people speeding down the street now because of the construction on Pontiac St.
Medical emergency on Winding-brook Circle.
A resident on Sommerville Dr. called 911 to make a dog complaint.
An area resident called in to report minor damage to her vehicle while it was parked behind the Oxford 7 Cinemas.
Three dogs were reported running loose on Pearl St. They were returned to a home on Glaspie.

Saturday, July 26
Assault and battery reported on E. Burdick St. between a 40-year-old Oxford man and a 9-year-old youth.
Domestic assault and battery between a boyfriend and girlfriend on Stanton St.
A 20-year-old Leonard man has accused an 18-year-old Oxford man of stabbing him in the head and face with a pocket size knife while at a party. Authorities were not called at the time and the victim refused to be taken for medical treatment by friends.
Medical emergency on Market St.
Medical emergency on Humphrey Dr.
Three juveniles were caught by an Oxford Lakes Rd. resident trying to flip over and sink a pontoon boat.
Suspicious circumstance reported on East St.
A 44-year-old Thomas Rd. resident reported that her son’s bank card had been stolen from their home by one of his friends and that $508.75 had been withdrawn from the bank account without authorization.
Medical emergency on Howard Lake.
Disturbing the Peace – A Mill St. resident called to complain about a truck in the nearby parking lot creating large amounts of noise by revving the engine and spinning around.
A 44-year-old female reported that the driver’s side door of her son’s car had been broken sometime during the night.

Sunday, July 27
A Lakes Edge Dr. resident reported finding the sprinkler heads on his watering system broken off.
Police found graffiti spray painted all over Clear Lake Elementary’s sign.
Slip and fall on Delano.
A noise complaint was filed against a resident yelling out of an apartment window on N. Washington Rd.
Medical emergency on Sebek.
Medical emergency on Pontiac St.
An area resident reported that someone had caused minor damage to his vehicle while he was in Red Knapp’s American Grill.
Several motorists reported two subjects throwing objects onto and at vehicles traveling around the M-24 and Indian Lake Rd. intersection. One couple reported golf balls hitting their car and another man reported a rock.

Monday, July 28
Police stopped a brown Ford F-250 after several motorists reported the vehicle driving recklessly down N. Washington St., cutting people off and making obscene hand gestures.
Medical emergency on N. Baldwin Rd.
Medical emergency on W. Romeo Rd.
Slip and fall on Driftwood.
A female resident on Chari requested assistance from authorities with removing her ex-boyfriend from the property.
Police were asked by a resident to investigate a suspicious Consumers Energy vehicle on Center St.
Residents on Spring Lake and Baypoint drives complained about solicitors selling new alarm systems.
A female resident on E. Burdick complained about kids teasing her dog in her backyard.
Family trouble between a mother and daughter on Lakes Edge Dr.
Suspicious circumstance reported on Crawford St.
Attempted breaking and entering at Christ the King Church on Drahner Rd.

Tuesday, July 29
After being stopped on Lakeville Rd. for speeding, a 39-year-old Leonard man was arrested for an outstanding warrant, driving with a suspended license, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.
Medical emergency on Hunters Rill.
Assisted a disabled motorist at the intersection of N. Washington and East streets.
Deputies arrested a 58-year-old Oxford man for operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor after he struck another vehicle on S. Lapeer Rd.
An employee of the Oxford Party Store reported a cell phone stolen by a coworker.
Neighbor trouble on East St.
Abandoned auto found in Scripter Park.
A resident on W. Drahner Rd. reported damage to his truck and two tractors by unknown individuals.
Medical emergency on N. Lapeer Rd.
Medical emergency on Driftwood.
A 12-year-old playing on Drahner Circle called officials to report his backpack stolen.
Slip and fall on Mill St.
Medical emergency on Pembroke.
Tampering With Mail – An Oxford Township man contacted authorities to report that someone had forced open his mailbox and taken his mail. A group of children later returned some of his crumpled items which they found in the roadway.

Wednesday, July 30
Caller complained about motorcycles speeding on Lakeville Rd. and traveling in and out of a nearby subdivision.
A resident on Sebek reported that someone had spray painted her front lamp post.
A Leonard man was cited for driving with a suspended license after being pulled over for an expired license plate.

Thursday, July 31
A caller complained of several kids out front of a Lakesedge Dr. home being loud.
A 17-year-old Oxford Lakes Dr. resident was cited for reckless driving after a sheriff’s deputy saw the youth make a fast turn onto southbound M-24 from Drahner Rd. During the turn, “the tires broke free and the rear of the vehicle started to spin.” The youth regained control of his car and continued down M-24. The officer followed the youth, but could not pace him after traveling 70 miles per hour. While traveling down the road, the officer also saw the youth cut off another vehicle while changing lanes. The officer stopped the driver in front of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The youth later came to the Oxford Sheriff’s Substation to argue the citation stating “he was going to loose his car if he got a ticket. His parents would not believe him.”
Abandoned auto found on Baypointe.
Medical emergency on E. Manor St.
Unknown individuals broke into a model mobile home on E. Manor. Several items were either broken or stolen.
A village employee contacted police because a group of teens playing volleyball did not leave the park at closing time. The group told officers they were just finishing their game before leaving.
After being pulled over on W. Drahner Rd. for expired plates, a 31-year-old Oxford Township man was arrested for marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license.

Friday, August 1
A 31-year-old Leonard man was stopped for speeding on Lakeville Rd. and ended up being arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor.
Abandoned auto found on Crawford St.
A 48-year-old resident on Gill Rd. contacted sheriff’s deputies because her home had been broken into.
Possible child abuse reported on E. Burdick St.
An unknown individual threw pop all over a car parked on N. Baldwin Rd. The owner said the drink ate away the paint and the vehicle will have to be repainted.
Loose dog reported on W. Burdick St.
Village officers investigated a call claiming a group of youths behind Victoria’s Delights were smoking marijuana.
Suspicious person seen in the southeast quadrant parking lot.
A 911 caller reported hearing gun shots on Manlee.

Saturday, August 2
A Dennison St. resident reported receiving harassing phone calls between 3:00 and 3:45 in the morning.
Caller on Louck St. reported finding a bike in her yard.
A 26-year-old Oxford Twp. woman was pulled over for running a stop sign on Thomas Rd. and ended up being arrested for driving with an expired license.
Fight on Mechanic St.
A resident on Baypointe reported hearing loud explosions from the southeast corner of the lake.
Slip and fall on Worthington.
A 14-year-old female was reported truant from Crossroads for Youth.
Domestic assault between a husband and wife on E. Manor St.
Suspicious circumstance on Dennison St.
Domestic dispute on E. Manor St.
Suspicious vehicle seen at the intersection of Glaspie and Broadway.

Sunday, August 3
A resident on Oxford Lakes Dr. complained that his “landscaping lights were broken.”
Vehicle lockout on Dayton St.
Medical emergency on Lakeville Rd.
Medical emergency on Pleasant.
Suspicious circumstance at the intersection of Oxford Lakes Dr. and Thornehill Trail.
Medical emergency on N. Washington St.
Medical emergency on Market St.
Medical emergency on N. Lapeer Rd.
A resident on W. Drahner called 911 because he “sees a cloud spinning counter-clockwise – wants sirens set off.”
Wires down at the intersection of Drahner Rd. and Chirco.

Monday, August 4
Suspicious vehicle seen on S. Washington St.
Abandoned auto found on First St.
Bicycle accident reported on S. Washington St.
The owner of Precision Cut Construction reported several pieces of equipment stolen from a site on Cottonwood.
A female Oxford resident reported a cell phone lost in the southwest quadrant parking lot.
Medical emergency on Market St.
Medical emergency on Mallard Way.
A suspicious circumstance on Lakesedge Dr. turned out to be a group of solicitors with permits working after hours.
Residents on Broadway complained of rush hour traffic using their road as a bypass.
Medical emergency on Glaspie.
Medical emergency on S. Lapeer Rd.
A N. Glaspie resident complained of a boat parked on the sidewalk.
Suspicious circumstance on Cottage St.
Witnesses reported a suspicious person wearing black and walking northbound on the east side of Washington St.

Tuesday, August 5
A 20-year-old Oxford resident reported losing her cell phone somewhere in the southeast quadrant parking lot.
Civil matter between a landlord and tenant in Park Villa Apartments.
Medical emergency on Lakeville Rd.
Medical emergency on Lake George Rd.
Female resident on Woodleigh Way reported receiving harassing phone calls.
Civil matter between ex-roommates on Pearl St.
Domestic assault and battery between a husband and wife on Seymour Lake Rd.

Wednesday, August 6
A mother on Thornehill Trail reported her daughter and two friends, who were spending the night, missing. The three girls returned home that same night after police officers had left.
Parking complaint at the intersection of Broadway and Glaspie.
Suspicious vehicle seen on Glaspie.
A caller reported difficulties contacting Patterson’s Pharmacy and wanted officials to check on the store. Officers discovered the store was having problems with its phone line.
Suspicious circumstance at Scripter Park.
A suspicious person seen on Oxford Lakes Drive and Glaspie turned out to be a homeless man camping in the woods. Police had the man “move along.”

Thursday, August 7
An East St. apartment resident reported receiving harassing phone calls.
Suspicious person seen on S. Washington St.
Abandoned vehicle found on Crawford St.
Suspicious person seen on Glaspie St.
Abandoned auto found in the northwest quadrant parking lot.
Visitors at Scripter Beach reported a man who had been harassing them.
Medical emergency on Market St.
Medical emergency on Estate.
Medical emergency on S. Lapeer Rd.
Residents on Lakesedge Dr. complained of solicitors harassing them around 9 o’clock at night.
Medical emergency on Hummer Lake.
A Burdick St. resident reported a big dog running loose.
Suspicious vehicle seen on Pleasant St.
An Oxford Township woman asked deputies to check on the welfare of her son, whom she thought was being abused. Police looked into the situation, but found no proof of abuse at the time.

Friday, August 8
A female resident on S. Washington St. contacted police after the man who had been living with her for a week “stole stuff when she kicked him out, took clothes and pills.”
Medical emergency on Division St.
Medical emergency on Lakesedge Dr.
A Glaspie resident reported finding three mean-looking Irish setters in her from yard.
Medical emergency on Rochester Rd.
Suspicious person seen on Mill St.
A 45-year-old male on Keith contacted police because an unknown individual had broken into his home.

Saturday, August 9
A caller reported 8 to 9 juveniles driving around Oxford Lakes egging vehicles and houses.
Abandoned auto found on East St.
Suspicious circumstance on S. Washington St.
Suspected fireworks reported near Burdick St.
Officers assisted with a vehicle stalled on the northbound side of M-24 near Burdick St.
Medical emergency at Addison Oaks Park.
An animal complaint was filed when a caller saw a dog left in a vehicle behind the Oxford Tap.
Medical emergency on Maynard.
A resident at the intersection of Oxford Lakes Dr. and Woodleigh Way complained about several cars parked on the street making driving difficult.
Medical emergency at the intersection of S. Lapeer and Drahner roads.
Medical emergency on Franklin Lake.
A caller reported two car loads of kids in a parking lot near S. Washington St. who appeared to be smoking marijuana.

Sunday, August 10
Drivers called in to report a red Chevrolet Venture driving recklessly along S. Washington St. near Minnetonka.
Overdose on E. Manor St.
A renter on Pleasant St. reported that an unknown person was in her apartment. Police arrived at the scene, but found no one on the premises.
Medical emergency on Countryview.
Suspicious circumstance on Abingdon.
Family trouble between two brothers on Lakeville Rd. turned into a domestic assault.
Vehicle fire on M-24 north of Oakwood Rd.
Illegal burn reported on Countryview Dr.

Monday, August 11
Suspicious circumstance on N. Washington. St.
A resident called 911 after hitting a dog. The animal ran away apparently uninjured.
Police received a call about a motorcycle driving along the Pollyanne Trail.
A suspicious situation at Dunlap Collision turned out to be the owner putting garbage in the dumpster.
Unattended, open burn reported on Edith St.
A bicycle was reported stolen on Kirkwood Dr.
Family trouble between a boyfriend and girlfriend on Olive St.