On Sunday, April 24, 2022, Officers from this department were dispatched to the 8000 block of Rhode for a threats complaint.  The caller stated she feared her estranged husband, a 30 year old male, was on the way to harm her and her family members who were at the residence, which included her 2 year old daughter.  Threats were made by the male to shoot up the house.

Officer Joseph Bacci, a two year member of the Shelby Township Police Department, responded to the location with other officers.  Upon speaking with the female, he learned she is going through a divorce, and believes her husband, an alleged drug user, took her two handguns.  The male arrived at the home while officers were speaking to the female.  He was irate, and when questioned about the stolen guns, he said he had sold them.  Officers ordered the male to leave the residence and to not return.

After leaving the residence, Officer Bacci felt uneasy about the entire situation.  He maintained surveillance in the area.  Approximately 45 minutes after the male left, Officer Bacci observed the male driving back through the neighborhood toward the house.  When the male observed Officer Bacci, he tried to elude Officer Bacci.  Officer Bacci was able to catch up to the male at Van Dyke/Pacton and a traffic stop was initiated.

Officer Bacci waited for backup to arrive, and approached the male.  The male was driving on a revoked license, and placed under arrest.  A search of the vehicle discovered a loaded handgun inside of the vehicle.  The male does not have a CCW permit and was carrying the weapon illegally.  The male was arrested and charged. 

“Officer Bacci’s instincts probably prevented a senseless tragedy from occurring today.” – D/LT. Terry Hogan