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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Dawn Fraylick, Communications Director
Office: +1 (586) 469-5737
Cell: +1 (586) 842-4421
Email: Dawn.Fraylick@macombgov.org
August 21, 2024
Four of Six Arraigned in Connecting with Attempting to Steal Durangos
Mount Clemens, MI - Four juveniles have been arraigned in connection with attempting to steal Dodge Durangos at Ground Effects in Warren.
All four teenagers, two 16-year-old males and two 17-year-old males were charged with Conspiracy to Commit Larceny of $20,000 or More, a ten year felony, Conspiracy to Commit Motor Vehicle - Unlawful Driving Away, a five year felony, Attempted Unlawful Driving Away of a Motor Vehicle, a two and a half year felony, and Resisting/Obstructing, a two year felony.
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, four juveniles were arraigned in Macomb County Juvenile Court where Referee Eric Lundquist set bond for the two 16-year-old juveniles at $3,000 cash/surety only and $500 cash/surety only. Referee Lundquist set bond for the two 17-year-olds at $10,000 cash/surety only and $500 cash/surety only. All of the defendants were ordered to house restrictions, and no contact with any crime victims or co-respondents.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office has made motions to waive jurisdiction of the juveniles to adult court. A Pre-Trial is scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 10:00 am before Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Switalski.
“The actions of these juveniles are not just illegal but also incredibly dangerous. This level of criminal activity is unacceptable, and we intend to treat it with the severity it deserves. That's why we are seeking to charge these juveniles as adults—because when you commit adult crimes, you face adult consequences," 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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