In October 2024, Deputies responded to 269 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, up from 221 the previous year, a 22% increase. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Oct) are 2,665, up from 2,408 for the same period last year, an 11% increase.
Officers conducted 90 traffic stops, down from 93 last year. Eight citations were issued.
Notable events from the police call log include:
- Two assaults
- Two larcenies
- Eight crashes
- Six medical assists
- Eight citizen assists
- Six welfare checks
- Two attempted suicides (juvenile)
- One death investigation
On October 3rd, Deputies investigated a larceny from an auto in the 7000 block of Dexter Ann Arbor Road. The victim stated that while they were at the location for a job interview, their vehicle was broken into, and a cell phone was stolen. The victim advised they may have left the vehicle unlocked. No suspects have been developed in this larceny.
On October 22nd, Deputies investigated a larceny from an auto in the 7300 block of W Huron River Drive. The victim advised that while at work, they left their vehicle unlocked, and a laptop computer was stolen. Deputies located surveillance cameras in the area. However, they learned that the property owner did not have access to the footage.
On October 24th, Deputies investigated a fraud (uttering and publishing) complaint in the 2200 block of Bishop Circle East. The complainant advised they learned that a business check had been altered and cashed in Florida. Deputies researched the information on the altered check and found the information to be fraudulent. The investigation was turned over to the Postal Inspector, as the theft most likely occurred during transit.
DEXTER CITY MONTHLY POLICE SERVICES DATA
October 2024
Incidents Month 2024 Month 2023 % Change YTD 2024 YTD 2023 % Change Traffic Stops 90 93 -3% 1291 1144 13% Citations 8 9 -11% 169 83 104% Drunk Driving (OWI) 0 1 – 8 3 167% Drugged Driving (OUID) 0 0 – 0 0 – Calls for Service Total 269 221 22% 2665 2408 11% Calls for Service (Traffic stops and non-response medicals removed) 143 99 44% 1127 1066 6% Robberies 0 0 – 0 0 – Assaultive Crimes 2 0 + 17 14 21% Home Invasions 0 0 – 1 3 -67% Breaking and Entering’s 0 0 – 0 1 – Larcenies 2 2 0% 19 16 19% Vehicle Thefts 0 0 – 2 5 -60% Traffic Crashes 8 8 0% 50 54 -7% Medical Assists 6 3 100% 61 36 69% Animal Complaints (ACO Response) 2 1 100% 11 17 -35% In/Out of Area Time Month (minutes) YTD (minutes) + = Positive Change – = Negative Change Into Area Time 301 3008 Out of Area Time 1007 10174 Investigative Ops (DB) 0 1235 Secondary Road Patrol 259 4676 County Wide 120 405 Hours Accum. Hours Used Balance Banked Hours 529 422.75 1089.75
8123 Main St Suite 200 Dexter, MI 48130
