07/29/2026
City of Detroit Government Esper St Robert Aviation Community Detroit Police Department
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing regarding the recurring teen takeover fights connected to Holy Temple Apostolic Faith Church, located at 8590 Esper Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48204. These fights, which appear to occur weekly or monthly, have created serious and ongoing safety concerns for residents in the surrounding neighborhood.
Fights have repeatedly occurred up and down Esper Boulevard and along Joy Road, including near neighboring homes and properties. On at least one occasion, police had to be called to restore order. Residents have also reported teenagers carrying fi****ms and threatening neighbors who attempted to intervene or protect their property.
Several community members have spoken directly with church representatives about these problems, but the dangerous behavior has continued without an effective solution. Residents should not have to live in fear of violence, intimidation, property damage, or retaliation outside their own homes.
We respectfully request that the appropriate authorities immediately investigate these fights and suspend the program until proper safety measures are established. These measures should include adequate adult supervision, professional security, crowd control, weapon prevention, and a clear plan for handling fights, threats, and disorderly conduct.
This complaint is not intended to prevent positive programs for young people. However, any organization operating a program in a residential neighborhood has a responsibility to protect its participants and respect the safety, peace, and well-being of nearby residents.
Immediate action is needed before someone is seriously injured or killed. Please treat this matter as urgent and provide the community with information about the steps that will be taken to resolve these concerns.
Holy Temple Apostolic Faith Church Contact Information
Address: 8590 Esper Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48204
Main Office: 313-416-2166
Administration/HR: 313-497-2715
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Sincerely,
Concerned Neighbor
