FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Dawn Fraylick
Office: +1 (586) 469-5737
Cell: +1 (586) 842-4421
Email: Dawn.Fraylick@macombgov.org
May 3, 2024
Mount Clemens, MI - A 32-year-old Clinton Township man was arraigned in connection with an altercation with his neighbor.
It is alleged that on Thursday, April 25, 2024, Steven Cole thought his neighbor had contact with Cole’s girlfriend. Cole allegedly confronted his neighbor in the parking lot of their apartment complex and shot the victim twice. The victim is expected to make a full recovery.
Steven Cole was charged with Assault with Intent to Murder (life felony), two counts Felony Firearm (2 year mandatory felonies), Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person (five year felony.) He is also being charged as a habitual fourth offender.
Today, Cole was arraigned in 41B Clinton Township District Court by Magistrate Ryan Zemke where bond was set at $250,000 cash/surety, no 10%. The defendant is not to have contact with the victim or anyone associated with the case. If released, Cole is to wear a steel GPS tether, and have no drugs, alcohol, or weapons. A Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8:30am by District Court Judge Jacob Femminineo, Jr. via Zoom.
"When an individual chooses violence, he betrays not only the victim but also the fabric of our community. We will ensure that those individuals are held responsible and accountable," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s office represents the people. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All that are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.