Illinois man extradited and arraigned, charged with multiple felonies including Felony Murder

Mount Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 36-year-old Jourdan Armstrong, of Joliet, IL, was arraigned on multiple felony charges including two counts of Felony Murder after being extradited from Texas.

It is alleged that on December 27, 2024, Armstrong planned and committed an armed robbery at a house in Warren, MI where marijuana was sold. During the robbery, two men were killed: Trey Bennett, 24-years-old, and Andrew McHenry, 36-years-old, both of Newark, OH. Armstrong escaped the scene. 

It is further alleged that through excellent police work, Armstrong’s identity was discovered.  He was identified as the man who orchestrated the drug deal and initially pulled the gun during the robbery. 

Armstrong was eventually taken into custody in Texas based on outstanding warrants. The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office successfully extradited Armstrong back to Michigan, resulting in his arraignment. 

On Monday, February 17, 2026, Armstrong was arraigned before Judge Suzanne Faunce in the 37th District Court in Warren, MI. Armstrong is charged with the following offenses:

• Two counts – Homicide – Felony Murder, a felony punishable by life without parole
• Robbery Armed, a felony punishable by life or any term of years
• Conspiracy to Commit Robbery – Armed, a felony punishable by life or any term of years 
• Assault with Intent to Murder - a felony punishable by life or any term of years 
• Weapons Felony Firearm, a 2-year felony, consecutive to main charge
• Weapons – Firearms – Possession by a Prohibited Person, a 5-year felony

These are the maximum charges available under the law based upon the evidence presented.

Judge Faunce denied Armstrong bond and he was remanded to the Macomb County Jail. 

Armstrong is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference before Judge Michael Chupa at the 37th District Court in Warren, MI on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and a Preliminary Exam on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, both at 8:45 a.m. 

“Justice delayed will not be justice denied. My office will pursue this case with the seriousness and resolve it demands. Acts of violence—especially those alleged here—will not be tolerated in our community,” 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 individuals who are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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