MOUNT CLEMENS, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 40-year-old William Campbell, of Chesterfield Township, was arraigned on a charge of failing to pay child support after finding that he had the ability to pay and all efforts to work with him on payment options were exhausted.
On March 18, 2024, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Matthew S. Switalski ordered Campbell to pay child support. It is alleged that Campbell failed to comply with the court’s order and accrued $15,310.96 in owed child support.
After determining that he has the ability to pay and with no enforcement options remaining, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office charged Campbell with failure to pay child support, a felony, which carries a potential penalty of up to four years in prison.
On Monday, February 23, 2026, Campbell was arraigned before Magistrate Ryan Zemke in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township, who set bond at $3,8278.00, cash only. A Probable Cause Conference will be held before Judge Jacob Femminineo, Jr. at the 41B District Court on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
“Children should never suffer because of an alleged failure by a parent to meet their responsibilities. When required support is not provided, the potential harm to a child’s well-being can be serious and long-lasting. Our office will continue to pursue accountability in child support matters, because ensuring children have stability and opportunity is essential,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
Under Lucido’s direction, the office has focused on securing compliance rather than simply filing charges. The Family Division of the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office oversees felony nonsupport cases where arrears exceed $5,000, payments have not been made for three consecutive months, and there is evidence that the noncustodial parent has the financial means to pay. Since 2022, the division successfully collected $4 million for children from delinquent parents.
A Child Support Specialty Court has launched in the Macomb County Circuit Court. This pilot program is aimed at helping parents behind on child support payments find work, pay arrears and avoid felony convictions. “Our goal is simple: get children the support they’re owed while addressing the barriers that keep parents from paying,” Lucido said.
For assistance with starting a Macomb County child support case, contact the Office of Child Support at (866) 540-0008.
For Macomb County cases involving arrears of $5000 or more, reach out to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office Family Division at (586) 493-4488. Please note: the Prosecutor’s Office can only speak directly with the person who owes or is owed child support.
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 individuals who are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Esther E. Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
