FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Dawn Fraylick
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Email: Dawn.Fraylick@macombgov.org
March 1, 2024
Mount Clemens, MI - Yesterday, Florida resident Romeo Osorio, age 23, was extradited to Michigan in connection with a carjacking outside of Lifetime Fitness in Shelby Twp. Today, he was arraigned on eight counts for his alleged participation in the incident.
It is alleged that on Monday, October 23, 2023, Romeo Osorio and five other suspects carjacked the victim at gunpoint, restrained him in his own vehicle and drove away. The suspects allegedly tortured the victim, drove the victim to his house. Sterling Heights Police Department arrived at the victim’s residence and Osorio fled.
Romeo Osorio is charged with the following:
Count One: Carjacking (life felony)
Count Two: Conspiracy to Commit Carjacking (life felony)
Count Three: Armed Robbery (life felony)
Count Four: Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery (life felony)
Count Five: Torture (life felony)
Count Six: Unlawful Imprisonment (15 year felony)
Count Seven: Conspiracy to Commit Unlawful Imprisonment (life felony)
Count Eight: Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Home Invasion (20 year felony)
Osorio was arraigned in 41A Shelby Township District Court by District Court Judge Douglas Shepherd where the bond was set at $3 million, cash only. A Probable Cause Hearing is scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2024 at 1:30pm by District Court Judge Douglas Shepherd.
Osorio is the fourth defendant to be charged and arraigned in this incident. Angel Andujar-Ruiz, Angel Pantoja, and Renado Coleman have already been arraigned in this incident.
"The charges this man faces serves as a reminder that every decision we make carries weight, and the impact can be profound. Justice will be pursued diligently, ensuring accountability for those who choose to disregard the law and endanger the lives of others,” 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.