MOUNT CLEMENS, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 39-year-old Donald Dyer, of Marine City, MI, was arraigned in two separate cases and charged in each case with failure to pay child support after finding that he had the ability to pay and all efforts to work with him on payment options were exhausted. It is alleged that Dyer’s total cumulative child support arrearage is $29,823.83.
In the first case, on March 3, 2021, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Mark S. Switalski ordered Dyer to pay child support. Dyer allegedly failed to comply with the court’s order and accrued a child support arrearage of $12,235.65. There have been five show cause hearings, and three prior bench warrants issued to obtain compliance.
In the second case, on May 17, 2023, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Rachel Rancilio ordered Dyer to pay child support. Dyer allegedly failed to comply with the court’s order and accrued a child support arrearage of $17,588.18. There have been three show cause hearings, and two prior bench warrants issued to obtain compliance.
After determining that Dyer has the ability to pay, and with no enforcement options remaining or being effective, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office charged Dyer in both cases with failure to pay child support, a felony, which carries a potential penalty of up to four years in prison.
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Dyer was arraigned in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township before Magistrate Ryan Zemke. In the first case, the bond was set at $3,058.00, cash only. In the second case, the bond was set at $4,397.00, cash only. A Probable Cause Conference for both cases is set for Monday, May 11, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. before 41B District Court Judge Sebastian Lucido.
“Financially supporting a child is a mandated legal obligation, not a matter of personal choice. When that duty is ignored, the impact reaches far beyond the justice system, undermining a child’s sense of security and overall development. Children are entitled to dependable support that allows them to grow in a safe and stable environment. Our office will continue to take firm action against those who fail to meet this responsibility, because the legal standard is explicit and accountability will be enforced,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
Prosecutor Lucido proposed the creation of a Child Support Specialty Court, a pilot program aimed at helping parents behind on child support payments find work, pay arrears and avoid felony convictions. “Our goal is simple: get children the support they’re owed while addressing the barriers that keep parents from paying,” Lucido said. The pilot court has launched and is already working with some individuals as they seek acceptance into the program.
Under Lucido’s direction, the office has focused on securing compliance rather than simply filing charges. The Family Division of the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office oversees felony nonsupport cases where arrears exceed $5,000, payments have not been made for three consecutive months, and there is evidence that the noncustodial parent has the financial means to pay. Since 2022, the division successfully collected over $4.5 million for children from delinquent parents.
For assistance with starting a child support case, contact the Office of Child Support at (866) 540-0008.
For cases involving arrears of $5,000 or more, reach out to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office Family Division at (586) 493-4488. Please note: the Prosecutor’s Office can only speak directly with the person who owes or is owed child support.
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
