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December 1, 2016
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Inkster men face armed robbery charges
Mark Abbo, of Northville, is
returning to Wayne County gov-
ernment as fiscal director for the
Wayne County Commission. His
appointment was announced last
week by commission Chairman
Gary Woronchak, D-Dearborn,
and will be effective Monday, Dec.
5.
“I amhonored to once again be
serving the residents of Wayne
County, especially in monitoring
how their hard-earned tax dollars
are spent,” Abbo said. “Wayne
County Commissioners have
always performed their due dili-
gence regarding financial matters
and I intend to keep them fully
informed on all future fiscal
items.”
Abbo was the county's chief
financial officer from November
2013 to December 2014, reporting
to the county executive.
Before that, he served for 12
years as Northville Township
Supervisor. He also hasmore than
35 years of private sector experi-
ence innumerous financial capac-
ities.
In his new position, he will
assist the 15 Wayne County
Commissioners as they provide
fiscal oversight of the $1.48 billion
county budget and ensure that
county tax dollars are spent effi-
ciently and effectively.
“Mark is an excellent fit for the
position as he not only brings a
wealth of experience in all
aspects of financial management
and oversight, but is keenly aware
of the fiscal challenges the county
faces,” Woronchak said.
Abbo is a certified public
accountant and holds a bachelor's
of business administration degree
fromEasternMichiganUniversity.
Two Inkster men have been
charged with armed robbery
and attempted murder in a rob-
bery which took place in
Detroit.
Wayne County Prosecutor
Kym L. Worthy has charged
Linton Richey, 33, and Pierre
Wilson, 28, both of Inkster, in
connectionwith the robbery of a
25-year-old woman and a 23-
year-old man last month.
During the robbery, the man
was shot by the assailants.
The robbery took place at
approximately 3:30 a.m. Nov. 10
in the 20000 block of Yonka in
Detroit. When Detroit officers
responded, they discovered the
23-year-old man suffering from
a gunshot wound. His compan-
ion told the officers that the cou-
ple had just been robbed and
the man shot during the inci-
dent.
Richey and Wilson were
arrested by Detroit police and
have been charged with two
counts of armed robbery which
carries a maximum penalty of
life in prison; one count of
assault with intent to commit
murder which carries a maxi-
mum penalty of life in prison;
one count of assault with intent
to do great bodily harm less
than murder which carries a
maximum penalty of 10 years;
six counts of felony firearmwith
a maximum penalty of 2 years
and carrying a firearm with
unlawful intent which carries a
maximumpenalty of 5 years.
Wilson is also charged with
fleeing and eluding a police offi-
cer which has a maximum
penalty of 5 years.
The two defendants were
arraigned last Monday in 36th
District Court
Jennifer Johnson is the newest police
officer withNorthville Township. Johnson
took the oath of office Nov. 15 at
Northville Township Hall with her hus-
band, daughter and other familymembers
along with Northville Township employ-
ees present to witness the event. Johnson
was pinned with her new badge by her
father anddaughter.
Johnson grew up in Dearborn Heights
and is the oldest of seven children. She
gradua t ed
from
the
W a y n e
C o u n t y
R e g i o n a l
P o l i c e
Academy on
Nov.
14.
D u r i n g
J o hn s o n ' s
duration in
the academy
she broke
four physical
training records and graduated receiving
two awards; Most Improved Female
Physical Training Award and an
Academic Excellence Award. Johnson
received her Associates of Science degree
fromMadonnaUniversity.
Police Chief Todd Mutchler said the
department welcomes Johnson to the
team.
The Inkster Legends organization needs
help in providing the gift of Christmas to
100 families inneed.
The Legends, known for the youth bas-
ketball camps, provides holiday gifts and
food to families annually at the holiday. The
effort is primarily funded by donations and
the sale of $10 raffle tickets, which is
already underway in the community.
This year, the $10 donation offers a
chance to win first prize which is two tick-
ets to see the world champion Cleveland
Cavaliers play the Detroit Pistons. Second
prize in the drawing this year is a 24-inch
flat screen TV and third prize is a birthday
party blast at the Romulus Athletic Center
for 15 people. Fourth prize is aWayne Bowl
party for 10 people and the fifth and sixth
prize winners will each receive a one-day
weekend stay at the Sheraton Hotel or a
one day weekend stay at the Marriott hotel.
The seventh and eighth place prizes are a
Wilson golf bag and a dozen golf balls and a
case of Choice sirloin steaks. The ninth and
10th place winners will be awarded certifi-
cates for dinner for two at local restaurants.
The raffle drawing will take place at 6
p.m. Dec. 5 at the Sheraton Hotel in
Romulus.
For tickets or more information, contact
Director Fred Smiley, (734)890-2478 or
accesswww.inksterlegends.com.
Northville
welcomes
new officer
Tickets for charity
raffle still available
Ofc. Jennifer Johnson
Mark Abbo
Former supervisor named to county post
