ment in theFBI andU.S. Attorney's
ongoing investigation into a bribery
scandal that involves the Romulus
injections wells has raised serious
concerns that Papas may have vio-
lated laws in receiving the right to
acquire the facility, according to
the legislator's office.
“TheDEQneeds to have greater
flexibility in its decision making
process when it comes to the con-
sideration of criminal activity,” said
Geiss. “We intend to further clarify
the statute which currently only
makes specific mention of a permit
denial for environmental crimes.”
The final permit decisions from
the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the DEQ were
originally expected by Aug. 29
according to the terms of the 2010
settlement agreement between
Papas' company EGT and the two
agencies. The EPA did request an
extension, to which EGT has
agreed, that postpones the decision
until Sept. 26. The DEQ determi-
nation will also be postponed so
that both agencies' decisions are
made simultaneously, according to
Geiss' office.
Romulus detectives have arrest-
ed two suspects in a shooting at a
local apartment.
According to police reports of
the incident, officers responded to
a 911 report of shots being fired at
an apartment in the 6000 block of
Middlebelt Road on Sept. 16. Upon
arriving at the scene, officers dis-
covered that the apartment had
been riddled with gunfire from an
AK-47 rifle. A woman inside the
dwelling had been struck by gun-
fire multiple times and medical
emergency responders transported
her to a local hospital for treatment
of her injuries.
Her condition remained
unknown at press time.
After speaking with witnesses,
Romulus Police detectives were
able to identify and locate the two
suspects whose identities have not
been released. The pair was arrest-
ed by police and court procedures
are pending, according to official
reports of the incident.
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Romulus Police Chief submits resignation
For the second time in less than
a year, Michael St. Andre has
stepped down as chief of the
Romulus PoliceDepartment.
This time, however it's a bit more
permanent. St. Andre, who has
worked for the city for nearly 30
years, tendered his resignation last
Tuesday, citing health concerns in
his family that prohibited him from
giving 100 percent of his attention to
his job.
He said his son is battling
Hodgkin's disease and his wife has
been hospitalized several weeks
over the past month and a half with
illnesses that have affected her
strength and ability towalk.
“Everybody was kind of shocked,
but I just have too much going on in
my personal life and I can't devote
100 percent to the police depart-
ment and the city,” saidSt. Andre. “I
need to be fair to the City of
Romulus. They deserve the best.”
St. Andre leaves during an ongo-
ing investigation into the police
department by the Michigan State
Police, which caused him to take a
temporary leave of absence earlier
this year. St. Andre said he and his
fellow officers have done nothing
wrong but have had to deal with
rumors.
“It's been hard on the depart-
ment and hard on the guys being
scrutinized and having some of the
citizens think they've done some-
thing wrong,” he said. “Being on
this side of the investigation does
take a lot out of you when you know
you've done nothingwrong.”
St. Andre has worked for the City
of Romulus for 28 years. He retired
in January of 2008, but was rehired
as deputy police chief two months
later. He was promoted to chief in
January, 2010.
St. Andre's last day on the job
will beSept. 27.
TheMasters of Motown will per-
form at The Village Theater at
CherryHill at 8 p.m. Oct. 7.
More than 50 years ago, Motown
laid down its first tracks and forev-
er changed the sound of American
music. Celebrate themusic of these
amazing artists, featuring stylishly
costumed, fully choreographed
tributes to “the greats” like The
Four Tops, The Temptations,
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles,
Diana Ross, Martha Reeves and
others.
Tickets, priced at $30, are avail-
able at www.cantonvillagetheater.
org or call (734)394-5300.
Danny D is bringing Rod Stewart
to Canton Township, along with
appetizers, desserts, cookies and lots
of special offers.
Danny D and the Vagabonds will
perform the music of Rod Stewart
during a Sweetest Day event begin-
ning at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Village
Theater at Cherry Hill. The event,
sponsored byWesternWayneUrgent
Care, m is a fundraising benefit for
the Partnership for the Arts and
Humanities, a local non-profit
organization dedicated to support-
ing the growth of cultural arts in the
Canton community.
You're In My Heart will begin
with a one-hour pre-show reception
featuring appetizers from Main
Street Caterers and Fat Chef in a
Little Coat, desserts from Mary
Denning's Cake Shoppe and
Carolyn's Cocktail Cookies and spe-
cials and services from Showroom
of Elegance, Indigo Salon&Day Spa
and Ribar Florist. Danny D and The
Vagabonds take the stage at 8 p.m.
for their high energy performance.
Hailing from Hamtramck, Danny
Dzialo, known as Danny D, has deep
roots in rock 'n roll. Having opened
for some very well-known artists,
including Mitch Ryder, David Lee
Roth, Bad Company, and The
Romantics, Dzialo earns rave
reviewwherever he goes.
After the show, there will be an
after-glow at Hayden's Grill & Bar,
located at 39895 Ford Road, with
one complimentary appetizer per
couplewith each concert ticket.
Tickets are $30 per person and
are available at www.cantonvil-
lagetheater.org or by calling (734)
394-5460.
The Village Theater is located at
50400CherryHill Road.
Rod Stewart inspired
group comes to Canton
Motown review planned at theater
Woman injured by gunfire
Danny D