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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
October 15, 2024
Highland Park Man Arraigned After an Alleged Home Invasion and Firing at Police
Mount Clemens, MI - A 24-year-old Highland Park man was arraigned on nine counts in connection with a home invasion in Centerline.
It is alleged that on Saturday, October 12, 2024, Brendan Tyrell Wilson forced his way into a home and took a firearm from the house. Wilson fled the scene in his vehicle, intentionally striking a police car and firing at an officer during his escape. He was arrested later that same day.
Wilson is charged with the following:
Count 1 - Assault with Intent to Murder, a life felony
Count 2 - Felony Firearm, a two year mandatory felony
Count 3 - Home Invasion in the Third Degree, five year felony
Count 4 - Fleeing Police Officers in the Third Degree, a five year felony
Count 5 - Felony Firearm, a two year mandatory felony
Count 6 - Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, a four year felony
Count 7 - Felony Firearm, a two year mandatory felony
Count 8 - Malicious Destruction of Building Less Than $200, a one year misdemeanor
Count 9 - Driving While License Suspended, a 93-day misdemeanor
Wilson was arraigned in Centerline District Court where District Court Judge Suzanne Faunce set bond at $1 million cash/surety, no 10%. If released the defendant is to wear a GPS tether and have no contact with any witnesses. A Probable Cause Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 8:45am before District Court Judge Steven Bieda.
"The defendant’s actions put the safety of our community and law enforcement at serious risk. We will ensure that justice is served and the safety of our residents is upheld," 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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