Mount Clemens, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that Jeremiah Collins, a 15-year-old Roseville juvenile, waived his Preliminary Exam and was bound over to the Macomb County Circuit Court on multiple charges stemming from an alleged carjacking that occurred in the parking lot of an Applebee’s restaurant in Roseville, MI, on November 24, 2025.
On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, a Probable Cause Conference was held before Judge Joseph Boedecker in the 39th District Court in Roseville, MI. At that hearing, Collins waived his right to a Preliminary Exam and was bound over to the Macomb County Circuit Court. He will be arraigned before Judge James M. Biernat, Jr. on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
Collins is facing the following charges:
- Carjacking, a life or any term of years felony
- Police Officer – Fleeing – Third-Degree, a 5-year felony
- Two Counts – Malicious Destruction of Personal Property - $1,000 but less than $20,000, each a 5-year felony
- Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, a 4-year felony
- Police Officer – Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing, a 2-year felony
- Operating – No License, a 90-day misdemeanor
- Failure to Stop After Collision, a 90-day misdemeanor
Collins is in custody at the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center under a $250,000 cash/surety bond with standard conditions. If Collins posts bond, he must be fitted with a GPS tether, be restricted to his mother’s home, not be arrested, and have no contact with the complaining victims, witnesses, or Applebee’s.
It is alleged that on November 24, 2025, Collins forcibly took a woman’s 2016 Jeep Patriot in the Applebee’s parking lot. The victim immediately contacted the Roseville Police Department, prompting officers to pursue the stolen vehicle. Collins allegedly continued fleeing until he crashed the Jeep on Gratiot.
“The allegations and charges in this matter are serious. Carjacking is a violent offense that carries life-altering consequences for victims and offenders alike. To the young people of Macomb County, understand that the choices you make today will determine the path available to you tomorrow. We want every youth in this community to succeed, but that starts with stepping away from dangerous decisions before they lead to irreversible outcomes," stated Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office offers an outreach program for middle and high schools that educates students about the real-world consequences of their decisions. Through this initiative, Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys speak directly with students, sharing case-based insights to help prevent youth from becoming victims of crime or becoming involved in criminal behavior. Schools interested in scheduling a presentation may contact Outreach Coordinator Heather Esposito at (586) 469-5642.
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 E. Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
