Arsonist's Grass Fire Out When Help Arrives: Police

ROYAL OAK, MI — A 39-year-old Royal Oak man was arrested earlier this month for fourth-degree arson after authorities received a 911call alleging he had set the grass in frot of a residence on fire with with a lighter.

When officers arrived at the scene on the 300 block of W. Parent about 12:59 p.m. on July 7, the fire was already out, according to the weekly police blotter released by the Royal Oak Police Department.

An area of grass between the sidewalk easement and curb, about 8-feet b10-feet, was burned, police said.

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Fourth-degree arson is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Officers located the suspect in the immediate area and detained him while they investigated the

Also on the blotter for the week of July 7-14:

Larceny

200 N. Main (Emagine Theater), 7-10-16, 7:15 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.: Complainant reported he locked his tan and black Beach Cruiser to a bicycle rack in front of the business. When he returned he discovered an unknown suspect had stolen his bicycle. 16-24401

Larceny from an Automobile

400 block of Main St., 7-11-16, 3:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect had entered his unlocked vehicle and stole a Galaxy mobile phone, sunglasses, and loose change. 16-24517

Additional Incidents

29806 Woodward (Palms Motel), 7-8-16, 3:00 a.m.: Officers conducted a motel check and located a subject with a misdemeanor warrant for Domestic Assault and Battery. The subject was arrested without incident. 16-23864

Arrests

• One (1) Felony Warrant
• Seven (7) Misdemeanor Warrant
• One (1) Assault and Battery, Malicious Destruction of Property, & Obstructing Police
• One (1) Arson One (1) Possession of Cocaine
• One (1) Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia, & Misdemeanor Warrant
• Three (3) Operating While Intoxicated
• One (1) Operating While Intoxicated 2nd Offense
• Two (2) Drove While License Suspended
• One (1) Drove While License Suspended & Misdemeanor Warrant
• One (1) Possession of Marijuana
• Two (2) Possession of Marijuana & Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia
• One (1) Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia & Misdemeanor Warrant
• One (1) Retail Fraud 3rd Degree
• Three (3) Public Intoxication
• One (1) Consuming Alcohol in Public
• Two (2) Urinating in Public

Total Arrests: 3