Mount Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that a 16-year-old is being detained and facing serious charges for allegedly twice throwing fireworks towards people at Sterlingfest on Friday, July 25, 2025.
It is alleged that the juvenile threw fireworks into two groups of people. The first device was thrown in the Sterlingfest carnival area where a Sterling Heights Police Officer’s arm was burned and cut, and his partner K-9 was noticeably affected by the noise. The second device was thrown near the BP gas station into a group of people exiting the event.
The juvenile is facing three charges:
· Explosives – Placing Near Property Causing Physical Injury, a 25-year felony;
· Explosives – Possession with Intent to Terrorize, a 10-year felony; and
· Police Officer – Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing Causing Injury, a 4-year felony.
The 16-year-old is being detained at the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center. A Pretrial Hearing before Referee Michael A. Gibbs is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
"At a community event meant to bring people together, a juvenile allegedly threw mortar fireworks, creating an extremely dangerous situation. We’re taking this matter seriously and will pursue appropriate action,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office represents the people of Macomb County. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All defendants 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: +1 (586) 469-5737
Cell: +1 (586) 842-4421 -
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org