Man arraigned on charges after allegedly hitting school safety officer and principal with vehicle

Mount Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 45-year-old Lemuel Young was arraigned on charges after he allegedly intentionally stuck a school safety officer and principal with his vehicle.  

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, vehicles were blocking the bus lane at Bemis Jr. High School in Sterling Heights, MI. It is alleged that the school safety officer approached Young’s vehicle and asked him to move, but he refused. When the officer walked in front of the vehicle, Young moved forward, striking the victim’s legs. The principal was called to assist and also asked Young to move, but he again refused. While the principal was in front of the vehicle, Young struck him three times.

On Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, Young was arraigned before Magistrate Jean M. Cloud in the 41A District Court in Sterling Heights, MI on two counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, each a 4-year felony.

Magistrate Cloud set Young’s bond at $10,000 cash/surety only, no 10%. He is also ordered to have no contact with the complaining witnesses, not to enter the premises of Bemis Jr. High School and not to possess any weapons. Young is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. and a Preliminary Exam on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 9:00 a.m., both before Judge Annemarie M. Lepore at the 41A District Court. 

“The conduct alleged in this case is shocking and completely unacceptable. Using a vehicle as a weapon is extraordinarily dangerous and will not be tolerated. My office is committed to holding offenders fully accountable and will pursue justice on behalf of victims and the public,” 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 that are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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