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ENTERPRISE 4 men face charges in gun shop thefts
THE BELLEVILLE
ENTERPRISE

Vol. 137, No. 38 Four men are now facing home of an acquaintance in
Sumpter Township charges in smash and grab rob- ” Westland and showed him a
Manager Anthony Burdick beries at two separate gun Surveillance video showed backpack loaded with guns,
will now have the ability to shops Sept. 11 and 12. Two of the several men wearing masks according to statements given to
place items on the agenda of men were identified by an and gloves while in the store. police. The man he visited told
the board of trustees meet- acquaintance seeking the Westland investigators that he
ing. $20,000 reward offered by the wanted to cooperate in
See page 6. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Road in Westland. Thieves Warren in Dearborn Heights. In response to the $20,000 reward
Firearms and Explosives (ATF) drove a stolen Kia SUV through this incident, surveillance cam- offered by the ATF. He said he
in the incidents. Two others the metal security shutters cov- eras caught three individuals also recognized the clothing
THE CANTON were reportedly arrested follow- ering the front entrance to the wearing hooded sweatshirts Rayford was wearing from the
EAGLE ing a social media post display- building, rushed inside and and masks while taking 22 guns surveillance video shown on TV.
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from the store. The same shop
grabbed about 50 long guns and
The witness told police that
ing an array of the stolen
Vol. 75, No. 38 weapons, according to authori- handguns before fleeing. was broken into a second time Rayford had texted him con-
ties. Surveillance video showed sev- at about 12:15 a.m. Sept. 12 firming the robberies and sug-
Registrations are now Charges are being sought eral men wearing masks and when thieves crashed a stolen gested a possible sale of the
being accepted for a special against the men in connection gloves while in the store for less Chevrolet Equinox into the weapons, according to court fil-
tour of the Detroit Institute to the theft of 76 guns from gun than one minute. entrance and left with multiple ings. The owner of CC Coins
of Arts Inside/Out exhibition shops in Westland and That incident was followed at firearms, according to police Jewelry and Loan confirmed
in Canton Township. Dearborn Heights. The first rob- 5:04 a.m. the same day when reports. that a photo of a handgun that
See page 3.
bery occurred at about 4:31 a.m. thieves crashed a stolen Dodge Keondrick Rayford, one of Rayford sent to the witness
Sept. 11 at the Freedom Holster Journey into the front of CC the men now facing multiple
Gun Shop on South Wayne Coins Jewelry and Loan on West federal charges, went to the See Robberies, page 6
THE INKSTER
LEDGER STAR
LEDGER STAR
Vol. 75, No. 38 A ‘Mazing’
New City of Inkster
Animal Control Officer Annual Corn Maze now
Angie Potter has more than
20 years of rescue experi- open at Maybury Farm
ence and animal education.
See page 5.
Autumn has officially arrived and with
it the opening of popular Maybury Farm
Corn Maze.
THE NORTHVILLE The 10-acre maze opened to the public
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Vol. 22, No. 38 entertain and bewilder visitors until Oct.
Northville Township 30. This year, advance tickets will be avail-
able for the maze although, as usual,
Police Sgt. David Roberts reservations are not required.
retired Sept. 16, after a 27- Maybury officials said the maze this
year law enforcement career, year promises to be one of the best with 10
22 of them with Northville acres of thick, lush corn that features a last wagon leaves for the maze about one where visitors can enjoy the peace of the
Township. brand-new design created by the Ford IT hour before closing. farm. Children younger than 2 are admit-
See page 4.
Design Group. The design will present a The maze is sponsored this year by ted at no cost. Maybury Farm is operated
challenge to adults and children both, a Community Financial Credit Union, by the Northville Community Foundation.
Maybury spokesman said, and will again Blackwell Ford, and GEM Asset This fundraiser helps raise funds to feed
THE PLYMOUTH this year include a scavenger hunt. Management. the animals and support the work of the
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EAGLE A 1-acre mini-maze, part of the 10-acre When visitors have found their way farm. The mission of Maybury Farm is to

Vol. 22, No. 38 field, will take an estimated to 20 minutes through the maze, they can visit the connect the community to animals and
to complete for those who are not brave Maybury Farm General Store to enjoy agriculture.
Former newspaper pub- enough for the larger challenge. fresh Parmenter's cider and donuts, along Maybury Farm is located at 50165
lisher W. Edward Wendover Organizers said it will take about an hour with other treats and gifts available for Eight Mile Road in Northville. It is 1-1/4
will be signing copies of his to an hour and a half to complete the larg- purchase. mile west of Beck Road on Eight Mile,
latest mystery from 7 until 9 er maze this year. For those looking for The Maybury Farm Corn Maze is open one-half mile west of Maybury State Park.
p.m. Oct. 4 at E.G. Nick's something even more challenging, the from 5 until 8 p.m. Fridays; from 10 a.m. Visitors should enter at the Maybury
restaurant in Plymouth. maze can be even more difficult under until 8 p.m. on Saturdays and from 10 a.m. Farm sign, not the state park entrance.
See page 5. moonlight. For those brave enough, the until 7 p.m. Sundays. Admission to the Parking is free at Maybury Farm. For
maze will be open after dark on Fridays corn maze is $13 per person and includes more information, visit www.maybury-
and Saturdays and Sunday evenings. The a tractor-drawn wagon ride to the maze, farm.org.
THE ROMULUS
ROMAN
ROMAN
Vol. 137, No. 38 Romulus wins $1.548 million in federal fire funding
Romulus residents, busi- The City of Romulus Fire awarded to the community, performance and enhance These accomplishments are
nesses and club members Department has been awarded according to Romulus Director services by re-opening a sec- part of the departmental goal
have only until Oct. 3 to com- funding to hire six new fire- of Community Safety and ond station in Romulus' Hotel to become and Accredited
plete their entries into the fighters from the Department Development Kevin Krause. District to reduce response Agency with the Center for
downtown Romulus Scare- of Homeland Security Staffing “The Romulus Fire times to an area of the city Public Safety Excellence; to be
crow Contest. for Adequate Fire and Department is honored to where most of the travel indus- recognized as a community-
See page 2. Emergency Response (SAFER) again be selected to receive a try support businesses are focused, strategic-minded
grant program. FEMA SAFER Grant in 2022,” located. department that is properly
Romulus will receive Krause said in a prepared “In 2021, our firefighters equipped, trained and staffed,”
THE WAYNE $1,548,799 to fund the six new statement. “Previously, the began offering Advanced Life he added.
EAGLE firefighters on the department. department leveraged its Support services also as a The grant award was
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Vol. 75, No. 38 This is the second such grant SAFER grant to increase safety result of the SAFER Grant. announced last week by U.S.
Senators Debbie Stabenow
Wayne police officers, and Gary Peters.
including therapy dog Zeke, “Thank you to our legisla-
helped a special young resi- tors who believe in our mission
dent celebrate her 11th birth- and fight for us to get these
day last week. much needed funds for the
See page 3. safety of our residents and oth-
ers who work and play in
Romulus,” Krause said.
THE WESTLAND Romulus Mayor Robert
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Vol. 75, No. 38 with the grant announcement,
particularly in light of the
It will be Handcuffs rapid development growth in
against Hoses at the Mike the city.
Modano Ice Arena in “The City of Romulus is
Westland on Oct. 15 when thankful to be chosen as a 2022
police officers battle fire- SAFER Recipient. The rate of
fighters in a charity hockey residential and commercial
game.
See page 6. See Grant, page 2

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