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Hazel Park burger spot damaged during police pursuit

9 July 2025 at 20:57

Diners at the classic 24-hour Hazel Park burger spot, Brayz, were interrupted Wednesday morning when a Kia that was involved in a pursuit by Warren police drove through the wall of the restaurant.

According to a statement from the department, at 4:35 a.m. on July 9, officers responded to a report of multiple Kia thefts in progress at the Lafayette Mobile Home Community near Eight Mile and Dequindre roads.

Upon arrival, officers observed a black Kia Optima fleeing the area and attempted a traffic stop. The Kia then fled from officers with a brief vehicle pursuit ensuing.

The Kia traveled northbound on Warner Avenue before turning west on Nine Mile Road.

 

The driver of a Kia being pursued by Warren police allegedly ran a red light and crashed through the wall at Brayz Hamburgers in Hazel Park Wednesday morning.(PHOTO BY JEFF PAYNE)
The driver of a Kia being pursued by Warren police allegedly ran a red light and crashed through the wall at Brayz Hamburgers in Hazel Park Wednesday morning. (PHOTO BY JEFF PAYNE)

At the intersection of Nine Mile and Dequindre roads, the stolen Kia allegedly disregarded a red light and collided with a white Lincoln sedan traveling southbound on Dequindre.

The impact caused the Kia to then strike Brayz Hamburgers building before coming to a stop on Nine Mile Road.

Four juvenile suspects fled on foot but were quickly apprehended after a brief foot pursuit. Inside the stolen Kia, officers recovered a handgun.

The female driver of the Lincoln sustained very minor injuries and was transported to Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital where she is in stable condition. The restaurant was closed Wednesday afternoon with a sign affixed to the front door stating it was could not be entered due to the damage.

In addition to the stolen Optima, officers also recovered another stolen Kia from the area.

This incident remains under active investigation.

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An early-morning police pursuit resulted in a Kia crashing through the wall of Brayz Hamburgers in Hazel Park Wednesday morning. The iconic donkey statue atop the restaurant was not damaged. (MACOMB DAILY STAFF PHOTO)

Daughter charged with murder of her mother in Royal Oak

7 June 2025 at 16:40

Royal Oak resident Jennifer Suzanne Cataldo is charged with one count of first-degree murder after allegedly attacking her mother, causing injuries that led to her death a day later.

According to a release put out by Royal Oak police Friday afternoon, officers responded to a call for assistance at a residence in the 3600 block of Crooks Road. The caller, a 66-year-old Fenton resident, said her 45-year-old daughter was experiencing a mental health crisis and needed to be taken to the hospital.

Jennifer Suzanne Cataldo is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly attacking and killing her mother last week.(PHOTO ROYAL OAK POLICE)
Jennifer Suzanne Cataldo is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly attacking and killing her mother last week. (PHOTO ROYAL OAK POLICE)

When officers arrived, they spoke to the daughter, Jennifer Cataldo, and detected signs of a struggle. Officers entered Cataldo’s apartment and found her mother, Leslie Ann Cataldo, unresponsive on the floor.

The victim had suffered a life-threatening neck wound and was transported to Corewell Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak where she underwent emergency surgery. On Thursday afternoon, Leslie Cataldo died from her injuries.

Jennifer Cataldo was taken into custody at her apartment without incident.

Cataldo was arraigned in 44th District Court before Magistrate Jill Bankey Friday and charged with one count of first-degree murder, which carries a penalty of life in prison. Bankey denied bond and Cataldo, who pleaded not guilty to the charge, was remanded to the Oakland County Jail.

A probable cause hearing is scheduled for June 13, 10:15 a.m. in front of Judge Andrew Kowalkowski. Cataldo’s criminal history includes a 2018 drunk driving conviction.

Cataldo was charged Friday in the 44th District Court. (FILE PHOTO)
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