Eastpointe business owner billed $776 for police response after crash

Tyronda Sanford, owner of Eastpointe businesses including the Vanity Room, received a $776.49 bill from the Eastpointe Police Department for emergency response services after a traffic crash in May. The bill stems from a 2010 city ordinance requiring non-residents at fault in crashes to pay for police, fire, or rescue services. Sanford criticized the charge as unjust, while city officials stated the program offsets emergency response costs.