‘You Can’t Police Stupidity,’ Cop Says After Moms, Toddlers Hit by Car: Patch PM

DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Michigan Patch:

‘You Can’t Police Stupidity’: Moms, Toddlers Hit by Car

• Motorist was “gunning his motor, drawing attention to himself” when he lost control of his vehicle and jumped the curb, police said.

Biker Busted After Boasting of High-Speed Chase on Facebook: Police

• Police had little to go on until someone sent them a screenshot of a Facebook post where the suspect allegedly bragged about the chase.

Those @% Left-Lane Drivers: Move Over, or Get Ticket

• Move over. Michigan State Police troopers are taking names, writing tickets to “southpaw drivers” who spend too much time in the left lane.

County Execs Accused of Playing Politics on $4.65B Transit Plan

• Transit advocates say plan addresses gaps making it difficult for some residents to get to and from work school and other activities.

Tri-County Voters Asked to Renew Detroit Zoo Millage on Aug. 2

• Though the tax renewal is expected to pass, detractors say folks who can't afford to visit the zoo end up subsidizing those who can.

Also Worth a Read

• Cranbrook Educator Died Doing What He Loved
• Canton Combines National Night Out, Not In Our Town Movements
• ‘Back the Badge’ Rally Saturday in Royal Oak
• Meijer Recalls Fresh Salads, Sandwiches Due to Salmonella Risk
• Updated: Pence Brings Trump-Pence Republican Presidential Campaign to Novi
• Joel Osteen Tags Along With Clinton Township Teen’s Charity
• Stroh’s Bohemian-Style Pilsner Long-Awaited Return to Detroit is Aug. 22
• Fiat Chrysler to Invest $1.48B in Sterling Heights Assembly Plant
• Wayne Commissioners Blast State Fireworks Law
• 3rd Grosse Ile Lacrosse Player Charged in Guinea Pig Slaughter
• Canton Teen Blames Bizarre Behavior on LSD, Pot: Police
• Bloomfield Hills Father, Son Create Robotic Dining Device
• Teen Critical After Stabbed in the Heart in Large Fight: Police
• Auto Dealership Worker Dies After Found Pinned Between Vehicles

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