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Contact: Dawn Fraylick
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Email: Dawn.Fraylick@macombgov.org
March 19, 2024
Mount Clemens, MI - Yesterday, a Detroit man was arraigned in connection with fleeing and resisting police following a traffic stop by Warren officers.
It is alleged that on Saturday, March 16, 2024, 27-year-old Romero Austin-Folson was driving without a license plate. Warren Police Officers pulled him over. Austin-Folson pulled over, but soon refused police commands. Then he drove away striking the foot of an officer. The defendant eventually stopped and officers arrested him. A separate officer responding to the scene was struck by another vehicle in route. The responding officer was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
Austin-Folson was charged with Fleeing Police in the Third Degree (five year felony) and two counts of Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer (two year felonies).
Romero Austin-Folson was arraigned in 37th Warren District Court where District Court Judge Steve Bieda set bond at $100,000 cash/surety. A Probable Cause Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, 2024 by District Court Judge Michael Chupa.
"This arrest serves as a testament to the unwavering commitment of the Warren Police Department to pursue those who attempt to evade accountability,” 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.