🌱 Romulus Middle School shooting case moves forward—where the charges stand now.
Romulus, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Romulus? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Romulus Middle School shooting case moves forward—where the charges stand now.
- Still need summer childcare? Free camp spots remain open in Romulus.
- How Romulus Police helped crack a multi-state threat campaign
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Not as warm with some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; breezy, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Trial in federal court set for Patterson on sex trafficking charge (bellevilleareaindependent.com) — Romulus readers should know that a local man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly firing shots while trying to enter Romulus Middle School in January; he remains jailed pending a competency evaluation. The article also updates several other serious criminal cases involving nearby Sumpter and Van Buren Township residents, with trials scheduled in federal and Wayne County courts. 
2. Metro Detroit Offers Free and Affordable Summer Camps for Kids (wrif.com) — Families in Romulus still have a chance to grab free, half‑day afternoon Bright Futures camp spots based at Romulus High School, including meals and activities at no cost. The program, part of a larger Metro Detroit network, joins other affordable options like Rolling Hills County Park’s paid camp, giving local parents more choices for summer childcare and enrichment.
3. Department of Justice indicts eight conspirators who threatened University of Michigan officials, businesses, and the Jewish Federation (legalnews.com) — Romulus residents should know that Romulus Police helped the FBI and other agencies investigate an alleged multi-state campaign of threats and vandalism tied to University of Michigan officials and local institutions. Eight people are now federally indicted, accused of coordinated “autonomous actions” that targeted homes and businesses after the 2023 Hamas attacks. The case highlights ongoing regional security concerns and law‑enforcement cooperation.
4. Anti-ICE rally in Lansing demands Whitmer ‘Fight Like Hell' against Romulus detention center • Michigan Advance (michiganadvance.com) — Plans for a federal immigration detention center in Romulus are drawing intense pushback, with activists rallying at the state Capitol to demand Governor Whitmer help stop the project. Romulus and Michigan’s attorney general have already sued to halt the facility, while protesters argue the governor has the power and responsibility to intervene more forcefully.
📸 Around Romulus
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Music & Movement Storytime fpr ages 2+! Free →
Romulus Public Library, 11121 Wayne Rd, Romulus
11:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Annual Softball Game- City Employees VS. St Johns Lodge →
Romulus, MI Calendar, 31800 Beverly Road, Romulus
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BB B V Away OPEN (State Finals at MSU) →
Brownstown Middle School Romulus, MI 48174
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Juneteenth Celebration →
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City Council Meeting →
Romulus, MI Calendar, 11111 Wayne rd, Romulus
7:30 pm
Saturday June 13
Saturday June 20
Monday June 22
📣 Romulus Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Livy's Sweet Rolls
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Mission Cafe, 7310 Woodward Ave Suite 113, Detroit, MI, United States
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Senior Aerobics
City of Taylor - Senior Services - 6750 Troy Taylor MI 48180
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Northwest Park Pool opens
City of Taylor - Main Calendar Northwest Park Outdoor Pool - 6000 Duncan St. Taylor MI 48180
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Friday Family Fun Day
City of Taylor - Main Calendar Heritage Park > Heritage Park Petting Farm - 12803 Pardee Road Ta
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Meal Prep by Cort Lunch
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Mission Cafe, 7310 Woodward Ave Suite 113, Detroit, MI, United States
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Friends of the Library Meeting →
Taylor Community Library, 12303 Pardee Rd, Taylor
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Tween Book Club →
Taylor Community Library, 12303 Pardee Rd, Taylor
4:00 pm
Friday June 12
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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