Mt. Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that a Detroit, MI man was arraigned on a dozen felony charges including conspiracy, felony firearm, fleeing and eluding and assault with a dangerous weapon.
The following is alleged to have occurred on Friday, September 12, 2025 when Karl Williams, Sr., a 62-year-old Detroit man, engaged in a series of activities resulting in 13 criminal charges. After the theft of a running GMC Acadia in Oak Park, Williams robbed a Walgreens store on Lasher in Southfield, getting away with only cigarettes. After Williams picked up three companions, a plan was made to rob a car wash located on 8 Mile Road in Warren. While Williams and his passengers were surveilling the car wash, Warren police, who were looking for the stolen Acadia, saw the vehicle in the car wash parking lot. Several marked police vehicles with activated emergency lights stopped around the Acadia. Williams attempted to drive between two of the police vehicles, striking both of them. An officer had to grab his K9 (Diezel) to protect the animal from being struck by the patrol vehicle after it was hit by the Acadia. A police officer fired one round which struck one of William’s passengers in the lower back. The Acadia then accelerated towards an officer and Diezel, the K9 unit. The officer was able to avoid being hit but his K9 unit was struck. The Acadia maneuvered around the patrol units and escaped, speeding down 8 Mile Road at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The police pursued the Acadia which eventually came to a stop when it hit a median while attempting to turn. All four subjects were taken into custody.
On Monday, September 15, 2025, Williams was arraigned in the 37th District Court in Warren, MI before Judge Michael Chupa.
Williams was charged with the following 12 felonies and one misdemeanor:
1.Conspiracy to Commit Robbery – Armed, a life or any term of years felony
2. Stolen Property - Receiving and Concealing - Motor Vehicle, a 5-year felony
3. Police Officer - Fleeing - Third Degree - Vehicle Code, a 5-year felony
4-5. Assault With a Dangerous Weapon (Felonious Assault), a 4-year felony
6. Police Officer - Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing, a 2-year felony
7-12. Weapons Felony Firearm - Pneumatic Gun, each is a 2-year felony, consecutive to main charge
13. Police Animal/Search and Rescue Dog - Causing Physical Harm, a 1-year misdemeanor
Williams is alleged to be a Habitual Offender with a Fourth Offense Notice, which is mandatory minimum of 25 years on Count 1.
Judge Chupa set bond for Williams at $750,000 cash/surety. If released, he must wear a GPS tether. He is in custody at the Macomb County Jail. Williams is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 8:45 a.m.
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido commented on the allegations in this case.
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Prosecutor Lucido added, "These are serious charges, and while the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty, the conduct alleged shows a complete disregard for the law. Our office will not tolerate this kind of behavior, and we intend to pursue the case with the full measure of the law.”
Williams’ passengers, Shamari Smith, Frank Durham and Timothy Moultrie were each charged with Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery – Armed, a life or any term of years felony.
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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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Esther Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
