John Blair
Coverage of John Blair in the Nexus archive.
- Taylor police chief gives update after officers shoot armed robbery suspect outside Sheetz gas station
Four Taylor police officers shot a man who pointed a handgun at them during a traffic stop outside a Sheetz gas station. The suspect, linked to an Ohio armed robbery, was injured and hospitalized, while a female passenger is cooperating with investigators.
- Driver of stolen U-Haul shot by Taylor police outside of Sheetz gas station
A driver of a stolen U-Haul truck was shot by Taylor police outside a Sheetz gas station during an attempted traffic stop for an outstanding felony warrant. Officers reported the driver fled, rear-ended a patrol car, and brandished a gun before being fired upon. A female passenger, also wanted for aggravated armed robbery, was taken into custody.
- Officers, drones, curfews: Taylor Summer Festival increases police presence amid teen takeover concerns
The Taylor Summer Festival increased police presence, including drones and additional officers, to address concerns about a 'teen takeover' trend. Authorities warned of arrests for disruptive behavior and require minors under 17 to attend with an adult, a measure adopted by other local events like the Livonia Spree.