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Mother faces murder charges in stabbing of son

The mother of a 3-year-old child has according to a report from the office of Muhammed has been charged with first
been arrested and is facing first-degree Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy. degree premeditated murder, felony mur-
murder charges in connection with the stab- The child was transported to the Wayne der, child abuse first degree and torture.
bing death of the boy. County Medical Examiner's Office where it She was arraigned on the charges, all
Atiya Nina Muhammed, 26, was arrested was determined that he died from multiple felonies, by video in 34th District Court on
May 6 after the child's decomposing body stab wounds and blunt force trauma Sunday, May 10. Each of the charges carries
was discovered inside an Inkster home on injuries, according to the prosecutor's a maximum penalty of life in prison upon
Lehigh Street between Inkster and Beech report. conviction.
Daly, south of Michigan Avenue. Officers Police initially reported Muhammed Muhammed was remanded to the
and medics were called to the home at missing but she was arrested later the same Wayne County Jail by Inkster Police officers
about 2:44 p.m. by concerned relatives who day by officers from the Inkster Police where she will remain until her next court
requested a welfare check on the mother Department with the assistance of the appearance on the charges which is sched-
and child. Officers discovered the deceased Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Task Force, uled for May 27 before Judge Sabrina
body of Muhammed's son, Zion Reid, in a a group of local law enforcement depart- Johnson in the 22nd District Court in
back bedroom in a state of decomposition, ments that work together to locate fugitives. Inkster. Atiya Nina Muhammed
Fish & Loaves serves Romulus families during crisis

Fish & Loaves, a non-profit community on Fish & Loaves social media channels.
food pantry that helps serve the nutritional Other volunteers pre-pack large grocery
needs of seven Southeastern Michigan carts with more than 110 pounds of food,
communities, remains open. The agency, including fresh produce, for the now-drive-
formed in 2008 at 25670 Northline Road, up-clients. Appointments are confirmed
began drive-up service this month for thou- and checked off the schedule outside with
sands of clients. the 6-foot distancing CDC recommendation
“We can remain open because of the in place at Fish & Loaves, Hollens said.
many passionate and committed volunteers More than 140 senior citizens drove up
answering each and every call to secure a to Fish & Loaves in their motor vehicles
basic necessity food,” said Mary Hollens, last week to receive temporary emergency
executive director of Fish & Loaves. “Fish food known as TEFAP, “The Emergency
& Loaves moved forward successfully pro- Food Assistance Program.” TEFAP takes
viding drive-up only services for food distri- place monthly throughout the year, but with
bution to our clients.” COVID-19 and the challenges experienced
Considering the COVID-19 virus the by many senior citizens just getting into a
organization made service changes early on grocery store - and the fact that seniors are
to close the pantry and intake and adminis- in the most vulnerable population category,
trative offices to clients, visitors and volun- Hollens said, “our numbers are increas- Romulus families are among the residents being helped by Fish & Loaves with food
teer groups and to cancel all meetings at ing.” during the ongoing Coronaviris pandemic which has devastated the country.
the site. “We're looking at a record year for serv-
Service hours remain 9 a.m. to noon and ices for families, individuals and senior citi- Romulus among several other communi- have supported the pantry throughout the
1 to 7 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. zens,” Hollens said. “People put their trust ties. The effects of the COVID-19 virus have 12-year history of Fish & Loaves.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The in Fish & Loaves to be there and we are increased that figure dramatically. Online Additional company and individual sup-
pantry is closed Thursdays, Saturday and working hard to serve our mission financial donations at www.flcfp.org make a port at any level is welcome. For more
Sundays. 'Ensuring No One Goes Hungry.'” huge difference. information on these opportunities, contact
The largest client-choice food pantry in Hollens said COVID-19 comes at a criti- Hollens said she is grateful to those that Fish and Loaves at (734) 992-6284.
the State of Michigan, Fish & Loaves has cal time for Fish & Loaves as food shelves
relied on fundraising events, donations, need restocking while children are out of
food drives and volunteerism throughout school. Community food options are con- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
the year to keep shelves stocked. COVID-19 tracting for some and the need for food- April 27, 2020
and the CDC protocols have been a tremen- related assistance continues with no MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY - VIA ZOOM TELECONFERENCING
dous challenge to pantry capacity as it has decrease in sight. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem, John Barden.
to the community. Hollens said it usually takes more than Pledge of Allegiance – Led by Councilman William Wadsworth
A small contingent of volunteers contin- $20,000 a month for the non-profit organiza- The City Clerk announced that the council meeting was being held electronically in accordance with the
ues to schedule appointments and field tion to provide food to the needy residents Governor’s Executive Order 2020-15 which suspends all in-person government activities not necessary to sus-
tain or protect life and allows the city council meeting to be held electronically. The Clerk further gave
food requests over the phone, via email and in the service area, which includes instructions on how the public can join the meeting and participate in the public comment section of the meet-
ing.
Roll Call
MINUTES OF THE CITY OF ROMULUS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia
April 13, 2020 Williams
MEETING HELD ELECTRONICALLY - VIA ZOOM TELECONFERENCING Absent / Excused: None
Administrative Officials in Attendance:
Leroy Burcroff, Mayor
Pledge of Allegiance Ellen L. Craig Bragg, Clerk
Meeting called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem, John Barden. Stacey Paige, Treasurer
The City Clerk gave a brief explanation of the Governor’s Executive Orders 2020-15 and 2020-21 which sus- 1. Agenda
pends all in-person government activities not necessary to sustain or protect life and allows the city council A. Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb for approval of the Agenda.
meeting to be held electronically. The clerk further gave instructions on how the public can join the meeting Motion Carried Unanimously.
and participate in the public comment section of the meeting. 2. Minutes
Roll Call A. Res. # 20-110 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Tina Talley for approval of the
Present: Kathy Abdo, John Barden, Celeste Roscoe, Tina Talley, William Wadsworth, Eva Webb, Virginia Willi Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on 4/13/2020.
ams Motion Carried Unanimously.
Absent / Excused: None 3. Petitioner - None
Administrative Officials in Attendance: 4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem
Leroy Burcroff, Mayor Res. #20-111 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo to concur with the
Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Administration and the Human Resources Director’s recommendation to approve the Tentative
Stacy Paige, Treasurer Agreement for the successor Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Romulus
1. Agenda and the Teamsters Local 214, to be effective from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024.
A. Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by Kathy Abdo for Approval of the Agenda. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Motion Carried Unanimously. A. Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to accept the Chairperson’s Report.
2. Minutes Motion Carried Unanimously.
A. Res # 20-104 5. Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo for Approval of Minutes from Mayor Burcroff extended birthday wishes to the Clerk and Councilpersons Talley and Wadsworth; and
the Regular Council Meeting held on March 23, 2020. he acknowledged and thanked the team, elected officials, and IT Director, Steve Dudek for working
Motion Carried Unanimously together to utilize technology to hold the electronic public meetings and keep government moving for-
3. Petitioner - None ward.
4. Chairperson’s Report, John Barden, Mayor Pro-Tem A. Res. #20-112 Moved by Eva Webb, seconded by William Wadsworth to authorize the Mayor
Res. # 20-105 and Clerk to enter into a Resolution Regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) - City to continue
Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Kathy Abdo to reschedule the City-Wide the State of Emergency for the City of Romulus until the expiration of the Governor’s State of
No Fee Garage Sale to June 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2020, to include rain dates on the following week- Emergency and any extensions of that State of Emergency by the Legislature.
end. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Motion Carried Unanimously B. Res. #20-113 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Tina Talley to concur with the administra-
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Tina Talley to approve the Chairperson’s Report. tion and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Construction Services MDOT Tri-party
Motion Carried Unanimously Agreement with ROWE Engineering for the Beverly Road Phase I (Middlebelt to Beverly
5. Mayor’s Report – LeRoy D. Burcroff, Mayor Court) project. The agreement proposal outlines a construction service plan with a cost of
A. Res. #20-106 Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth to approve the $164,376.04. Note that 80% of this cost will be paid by the State of Michigan.
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Resolution for Permit Authority Designation to Motion Carried Unanimously.
Roberto Scappaticci, Kathy Hood, and OHM Engineers, Robert Maynes and Richard Hobgood. C. Res. #20-114 Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to concur with the
Motion Carried Unanimously administration and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Intergovernmental
6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk Agreement and Park Improvement Grant with Wayne County (pending approval by Wayne
A. Res. #20-107 Moved County Commissioners), accepting the awarded $24,895.00 grant for improvements to
by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by Virginia Williams to approve the Second Reading, McAnally Park located on 6127 Cordell Street and Jimmy Raspberry Park, located on 36289
Final Adoption of Budget Amendment 19/20-17 Cypress Street to update and reopen these parks. Motion Carried Unanimously.
Motion Carried Unanimously 6. Clerk’s Report – Ellen L. Craig Bragg, Clerk
B. Res. #20-108 Moved by Eva Webb seconded by Celeste Roscoe for approval to implement the 7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer
PAYS Program as described in the Wayne County Treasurer’s Notice of Intent. The City Treasurer reminded residents to utilize the drop box to make their payments. The drop box is
Motion Carried Unanimously checked daily.
7. Treasurer’s Report – Stacy Paige, Treasurer 8. Public Comment - No one from the public requested to speak, via teleconferencing or email.
8. Public Comment 9. Unfinished Business
One resident requested to speak and asked if the email system can be utilized to inform residents 10. New Business
with information concerning water bills and yard waste pick-up. The Mayor responded that the Councilman Wadsworth commented that in the last 5 days, in Wayne County, the number of new cases
city has an email blast and will look into getting that information out. of coronavirus has dropped.
9. Unfinished Business 11. Warrant
Councilman Wadsworth announced that this year’s Romulus Animal Shelter Bowl-A-Thon is can- A. Res. #20-115 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to approve Warrant #20-8
celled and rescheduled for May 7, 2021. He also thanked the 75 individuals who signed-up to for checks presented in the amount of $892,336.10.
bowl in this year’s fundraiser. Motion Carried Unanimously.
10. New Business 12. Communication
11. Warrant Councilwoman Talley commented on the 2020 Census and reported that the Average National Response
rate for the City of Romulus is at 61.7%, which is above the State and County overall response rate.
A. Res. # 20-109 Moved by Kathy Abdo, seconded by Eva Webb for approval of Warrant 20-7 She further congratulated the citizens of Romulus and urged residents to encourage those who have not
for checks presented in the amount of $808,949.20. completed the 2020 Census, to do so. • Councilman Barden extended birthday wishes to the City Clerk
Motion Carried Unanimously and Councilpersons, Talley and Wadsworth. • Councilwoman Webb thanked all of the first responders,
12. Communication city employees, elected officials for their dedicated services through the COVID-19 crisis.
• Councilwoman Talley reminded everyone to complete the 2020 Census. • Councilwoman Williams reminded everyone that Forgotten Harvest will be at the HS on Tuesday
• Councilwoman Williams announced the Forgotten Harvest food giveaway on Tuesday, beginning at 2:00 pm to pass out food; she further announced that any senior citizen in need of face
April 14, 2020, at the Romulus High School parking lot, starting at 2:00 p.m. masks and/or gloves can call 734-673-8396. • Councilwoman Roscoe extended her sympathies to the
• Councilman Barden announced that Helping Hands is in need of food donations. residents who have lost loved ones to COVID-19.
13. Adjournment 13. Adjournment
A. Moved by Celeste Roscoe, seconded by William Wadsworth for Adjournment. A. Moved by William Wadsworth, seconded by Celeste Roscoe to adjourn the meeting.
Motion Carried Unanimously Motion Carried Unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true I, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk for the City of Romulus, Michigan do hereby certify the foregoing to be
copy of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on April 13, 2020. a true copy of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Romulus City Council held on April 27, 2020.

Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
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