Clinton Twp. Man Arraigned for Allegedly Torturing and Imprisoning a Woman, Given $1 Million Bond

Mount Clemens, MI - A 34-year-old man was arraigned in connection with the torture and imprisonment of a woman over a drug debt.

 

It is alleged that from November 2023 to April 2024, Darren John Dawson held a woman against her will and kept her in a closet in his Clinton Township apartment. During this time Dawson allegedly tortured the 58-year-old victim and stole her Social Security money and food stamps.

 

Dawson was charged with Torture, a life felony, Unlawful Imprisonment, a 15 year felony and Larceny By Conversion of $1,000 or more but less than $20,000, a five year felony.

 

Darren John Dawson was arraigned in 41B District Court where Magistrate Ryan Zemke set bond at $1 Million cash/surety, no 10%. If released Dawson is to wear a GPS tether, have no contact with the victim and no firearms. A Probable Cause Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 8:30 am by District Court Judge Jacob Femminineo, Jr.

 

“The victim endured unimaginable suffering in what can only be described as a living nightmare. Our office is committed to seeking justice for her, and we will pursue every avenue to ensure this individual is held fully accountable for the alleged crimes committed,” 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.

 

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