Second Competency Hearing Begins for Joe Gentz

Joe Gentz will appear in 36th District Court in a few minutes for his second competency hearing in the January strangulation death of Jane Bashara.

Motion in Bashara Case Denied by Court of Appeals

The Michigan Court of Appeals denied a Motion for Superintending Control filed by Bob Bashara's attorney David Griem.

Joe Gentz Competency Exam to be Held Wednesday

The handyman charged in the January strangulation death of Grosse Pointe Park resident Jane E. Bashara will have a competency exam Wednesday before 36th District Court Judge Kenneth J. King.

Grosse Pointe Farms Police Reunite Boy, 12, with Bike

Within minutes of a 12-year-old boy reporting his bicycle stolen by a man he believes followed him to a business on the Hill, Grosse Pointe Farms police tracked down the thief and returned the bike to the resident.

2 Tire, Rim Thefts Likely Related in Farms

Grosse Pointe Farms police are investigating the thefts of tires and rims taken from two different residents overnight in which the thieves brought their own landscaping blocks to hoist the SUVs.

Police Blotter: 5 Arrested in 2 Drug Cases

The following information is gathered from the Public Safety Departments of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Power Restored for Many in Grosse Pointes

Power has been restored for nearly 1,500 DTE customers throughout the Grosse Pointes but 531 remain without late Sunday--the majority in Grosse Pointe Shores.

Repairs Have Failed in Woods, No Restoration Estimate

Grosse Pointe Woods public safety officers are hand-delivering letters to residents northeast of Mack and Vernier early Sunday alerting them of failed repairs by DTE and no estimation on the return of power.

Police Blotter: Woman Leaves Crash, Lies to Police

The following is gathered from the Public Safety Departments of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Police Blotter: Caretaker Identified as Suspect in Theft

The following is gathered from the Public Safety Departments of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Sherwin Williams, Mack Ave. Grille Building to be Fixed This Week

Grosse Pointe Woods Building Inspector Gene Tutag said construction to repair the facade of the Mack Avenue commercial property are slated to get underway this week.

Police Blotter: Business Owner Reports Fake IDs

The following information is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety from the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Arrests Halt Rash of Vehicle Crimes in Woods

Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety officers arrested three men this week believed to be responsible for two rashes of vehicle related crimes near Hollywood and Marter.

Volunteer Farms Officer Retires After 35 Yrs

The Grosse Pointe Farms Emergency Support police force recognized one of its longest-serving fellow members, Tony Prohownik, Wednesday. He is retiring from the volunteer position after 35 years.

$15M Cash-Only Bond Set for Bob Bashara

Bob Bashara appeared in 36th District Court via video-conference Wednesday for his arraignment for soliciting someone to kill Joe Gentz. He will appear in court again July 24.

Prosecutor: Bob Bashara Paid to Have Gentz Killed

Bob Bashara faces a single charge of solicitation of murder, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said Wednesday in a press conference that drew dozens of media outlets to downtown Detroit.

Police Blotter: Remove Valuables, Lock Cars

The following information is gathered from the Public Safety Departments of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Coast Guard Rescues Boaters on Lake St. Clair Before Fireworks

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued four people from a cabin cruiser that was sinking near Grosse Pointe on Monday.

Bashara Charges to be Detailed Wednesday

The Wayne County Prosecutor will host a press conference Wednesday to announce the charges against Bob Bashara, who was arrested Monday outside of one of his Grosse Pointe Park commercial properties.

Bob Bashara Arrested for Conspiracy to Murder Witness

Grosse Pointe Park Director of Public Safety David Hiller told Grosse Pointe Patch on Monday that Bob Bashara was arrested Monday. He is accused of conspiracy to murder an unidentified witness.

Justice 4 Jane Hosts Private Memorial Birthday

An anonymous group that has formed to support the continued investigation of the January strangulation death of Jane E. Bashara held a private memorial birthday celebration Friday, when she would have turned 57.

Underage Drinking Party, Host Under Investigation

Grosse Pointe Farms detectives are investigating a party involving several teenagers from throughout the five communities believed to be hosted by a 54-year-old Farms woman.

Farms, City Investigate Wave of Burglaries

The burglars in both cities used the stolen credit cards to purchase gasoline for multiple people at Detroit gas stations for a fee. Detectives are still investigating whether the crimes are related.

Police Blotter: Woman Reports 'Pick-Pocketing'

The following is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Yikes! 3-Foot Snake Found at Grosse Pointe Woods Home; Lou's to the Rescue!

A Grosse Pointe Woods family found a 3-foot-long snake in the bushes in front of their home. They called the police, a brave neighbor, but it was Lou's Pet Shop that came to the rescue.

Grosse Pointe South Choir Director Won't Face Charges

Grosse Pointe Farms police said Grosse Pointe South choir director Ellen Bowen, who is on administrative leave after allegedly hitting a student with a cell phone, will not face charges, according to a report in the Detroit News.

Police Blotter: Home Invasions Investigated

The following information is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Interrupted Burglar Causes Lockdown at Trombly

Trombly Elementary School was put on lockdown this week after a nearby homeowner encountered a burglar, spurring him to run away. Grosse Pointe Park police instructed school officials to lockdown for student safety while they searched the area.

Joe Gentz Found Competent to Stand Trial in Jane Bashara Murder Case

The handyman charged in the January strangulation death of Grosse Pointe Park resident Jane E. Bashara will undergo a second competency evaluation by an independent doctor at the request of his attorney.

Police Blotter: Unlocked House in Grosse Pointe Park Burglarized

The following information is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Confessed Burglar Waives Exam in Grosse Pointe Farms

The 21-year-old arrested in several of the recent daytime burglaries appeared in Grosse Pointe Farms court Wednesday stemming from his charges there. He is likely to be arraigned on charges in the City of Grosse Pointe Thursday.

Teen Appears in Wayne County Juvenile Court

A 16-year-old teenager who strenuously resisted being arrested earlier this week will face charges in the Wayne County Juvenile Court related to selling marijuana and battering two officers.

Police Blotter: $8K Fraudulent Transaction Reported

The following information is gathered from the Public Safety Departments of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Police Blotter: Burglar Breaks Window, Steals Bikes

The following information is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety from the Grosse Poitnes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

GP Farms Police Arrest Teen for Dealing Drugs

The 16-year-old resident led Grosse Pointe Farms police on a chase Monday afternoon refusing to follow officers commands and fighting them during several attempts to arrest him.

Police Blotter: Fuel Spill, Marijuana Possesion

The following is gathered from the Departments of Public Safety of the Grosse Pointes. Arrests do not indicate conviction.

Grosse Pointe Farms Break-in Suspect Arraigned

A 21-year-old Eastpointe man was arraigned Friday on four counts of home invasion for his involvement in a series of break-ins in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Man in Custody for Series of Break-ins in Grosse Pointe Farms

Grosse Pointe Farms police have a 21-year-old man in custody Friday in connection with a series of break-ins earlier this week.

Man Accused of Streaking Down Mack Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods Arraigned

A man accused of running naked down Mack Avenue was arraigned in Grosse Pointe Woods Municipal Court on Thursday.

'Click It or Ticket' Campaign in Full Force in Grosse Pointe Woods

Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety officers will be out the next two weeks making sure drivers are buckled up.