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PLYMOUTH
PLYMOUTH

Resident arrested in threats to business, city manager

Plymouth police arrested a an ArmaLite rifle as he took his issued an immediate lockdown
man who sent threatening complaints about noise from ” in both East and West middle
emails to a local concrete com- the concrete trucks and factory The suspect surrendered to crisis schools and Smith Elementary
pany last Friday afternoon after “in my own hands.” team negotiators after about School.
hearing gunshots from his “Within the email the sus- The suspect surrendered to
Karmada Street residence. pect advised that he felt he two hours of negotiations. crisis team negotiators after
According to police reports, needed to take action to shut about two hours of negotiations,
reports of the email threats the business down,” according police said, and was arrested
were received from personnel to police reports of the inci- gunshots from the area of the Special Operations Team and taken into police custody.
at the Messina Concrete Inc. on dent.” He indicated he would suspect's nearby home. They arrived on the scene along with Officers applied for a warrant to
Junction Street. The emails use both a shotgun and AR15 called for back-up and when police officers from both search the suspect's home for
allegedly threatened both the and that people would get hurt Plymouth Police Chief Al Cox Canton and Plymouth town- more firearms and other evi-
owner of the business, Vince or dead.” arrived on the scene, he was ships. dence.
Messina, and Plymouth City Officers responded to the unsuccessful in his attempt to Neighbors in nearby homes The incident report has been
Manager Paul Sincock. In the complaint about the threats in speak to the suspect on his cell were or told to “shelter in referred to the office of the
emails the suspect reportedly the late morning last Friday and phone. Subsequently, officers place” by police and the Wayne County prosecutor for
threatened to use a shotgun and while at the business, heard from the Western Wayne County Plymouth-Canton schools review of charges.
Former city commissioner

Ed Kroll, 80, is mourned

Former Plymouth City Commissioner Mr. Krol earned a bachelor of science
Ed Krol, 80, died June 6, 2022. degree in biological science from Ferris
Mr. Krol was a key member of the city State University, his masters degree in
commission from 2017 - 2021 and col- aquatic biology from Central Michigan
leagues said his efforts and contribu- University and completed his doctoral
tions led to updated strategic plans and work in higher education at Wayne State
a new master plan for the city. Mr. Krol University.
was a leader in advocating for and ulti- Mr. Krol spent 38 years teaching
mately passing the 2019 street improve- anatomy and physiology at Henry Ford
ment millage which led to bike lanes Community College and served as the
and countless pedestrian improvements. department chair for a time. He was
His contributions to four detailed and exceptionally proud of his Polish her-
award-winning city budgets kept itage and always wore a traditional
Plymouth secure and moving forward Christmas vest to city commission meet-
even though a pandemic, officials ings in December. An avid runner, Mr.
added. Krol completed more than a dozen
Mr. Krol was a strong proponent of marathons and was often seen running Family Fun Night
strategic development in the city, and his the streets of Plymouth until he was
votes helped breathe new life into the diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease Plymouth District Library will present Family Fun Night with author/illustrator team
old Saxton's site and the new Pulte around 2020, which damaged his mobili- Karen Bell-Brege and Darrin Brege from 7 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28. The
development on Mill Street. ty and speech. He resigned from the comedic author/illustrator duo of the bestselling monster children’s' books will
His time on the commission started commission in late 2021. entertain with an interactive celebration of reading, writing, art, and humor. The
with a bang, literally, as less than a year Mr. Krol is survived by his wife, authors are recipients of the Gwen Frostic Award from the Michigan Reading
into his service the power station on Barbara (Chylla) of Plymouth; a son, Association, given for inspiring literacy in the state of Michigan. Their presentation
Farmer Street exploded. Edwin Michael Krol (Ashleigh) of is a mix of reading, writing and art, books, and includes comedy improv and voice
impersonations. Their books will be available for purchase after the event. This
Mr. Krol also served as a board mem- Gainesville, GA; a daughter-in-law, 'screen free' program will be free to the general public and will take place at the
ber on the Zoning Board of Appeals Kristen Krol of Rochester; a sister, Judy Penn Theatre at 760 Penniman Ave. in Plymouth. The library and Penn Theatre
where he honed a reputation for being Schmidt of Waterford; a brother, James are collaborating on the presentation which allows for a larger audience.
fair and detailed, always prepared for a Krol (Linda) of Bloomfield Hills; his Attendees should register on the event calendar at plymouthlibrary.org.
meeting and no grammatical error grandchildren Alex, Chase, Will and
passed by his red pen untouched. He Katie Krol; two stepdaughters, Elisabeth
loved that work and unorthodoxly con- Young of Ferndale and Abigail (James)
tinued as a member of the zoning board Semivan of Olympia, WA; many cousins,
while on the city commission, a testa- nieces nephews, grand-nieces and
ment to his expertise in that work. nephews, along with a host of friends.
Mr. Krol, a resident of the city since Mr. Krol was predeceased by his par-
2000, was a strong supporter of the ents, Ed and Jean; a brother-in-law,
Plymouth Arts and Recreation Center Melvin Schmidt; his first wife, Rita, and
(PARC), which successfully rehabilitated son, John David Krol.
the vacated Central High School build- Arrangements were entrusted to the
ing. Schrader-Howell Funeral Home.

Wordle champ

After achieving top scores for completing the popular Wordle puzzle each day, Jan
Lucchetti, 87, was crowned the first Weekly Wordle Master, and received a plaque to
place outside of her apartment door at Independence Village of Plymouth. Lucchetti,
who has lived in Plymouth for 60 years, taught preschool and elementary school in the
Plymouth-Canton district before her retirement. She said she became interested in
Wordle when her children were completing the puzzle and couldn't wait to show them
that she was the first ever Wordle Master at the senior living facility. “The great thing
about Wordle is that it keeps your mind going,” she said.