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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Dawn Fraylick, Communications Director
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Email: Dawn.Fraylick@macombgov.org
November 1, 2024
Macomb Man Arraigned for Delivering Drugs Causing Death and Child Sexually Abusive Material
Mount Clemens, MI - A 36-year-old man has been arraigned in two cases in connection with selling drugs resulting in death and possession of child sexually abusive material.
On Friday, November 17, 2023, a 30-year-old woman overdosed in Clinton Township, near Clinton River and Romeo Plank. After an extensive investigation by the Clinton Township Police Department it was determined that Ronald Kevin Hill allegedly sold the victim the drugs that led to her death. The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office received a warrant request on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 and the warrant was authorized the same day.
Ronald Kevin Hill was charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance Causing Death, a life felony, and Delivery of Fentanyl less than 50 grams, a 20 year felony. On Thursday, October 31, 2024, Hill was arraigned in 41B Clinton Township District Court where Magistrate Ryan Zemke set a $50,000 personal bond. A Probable Cause Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 9:30 am by District Court Judge Sebastian Lucido.
It is alleged that on October 29, 2024, when Clinton Township Police Officers arrested Ronald Hill on the authorized warrant, they found cocaine on the defendant. After further investigation officers discovered child sexually abusive material on his phone.
On Thursday, October 31, 2024, another warrant request was presented to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office and was authorized the same day. Hill was charged with three counts of Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material, ten year felonies and Delivery of Controlled Substance less than 50 grams, a 20 year felony. On Friday, November 1, 2024, Hill was arraigned in Shelby District Court where District Court Magistrate James VerPloeg set bond at $500,000 cash/surety only. A Probable Cause Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:00 am via Zoom and a Preliminary Exam is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 2:00pm.
"The defendant’s alleged actions reflect a deeply disturbing disregard for both human life and the welfare of our most vulnerable. We remain resolute in our commitment to justice for all affected by his actions and to safeguarding the community from such dangers," 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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