January 26th, 20240DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Dearborn Heights Police Chief Jerrod Hart announced a leave of absence due to “employment induced” health concerns and voiced frustrations over actions taken by the City Council during a recent Council meeting.
During the Jan. 23 City Council meeting, the Council passed a “no confidence” resolution against...
January 25th, 20240DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The City Council passed a “no confidence” resolution against Mayor Bill Bazzi, Corporation Counsel Roger Farinha and Police Chief Jerrod Hart in a 5-2 vote and unanimously voted to cancel the salary and benefits of two directors within the Police Department.
The resolution passed with “yes” votes from Mo...
October 6th, 20220DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Dearborn Heights police commissioner, Dr. Joseph E. Thomas Jr., has passed away at the age of 72.
Thomas died on Oct. 2 after a short illness.
Thomas had been hired as the city's first police commissioner in January on a six-month basis, which had been extended once already. He answered directly to Mayor...
