Mount Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that Daniel Liam Waldrep, 30, of Roseville, was arraigned on 14 felony charges after an alleged barricaded gunman incident over the weekend.
It is alleged that on Friday, January 23, 2026, Roseville Police Department officers responded to multiple calls regarding a disturbance at a residence in Roseville, MI involving Waldrep. It was reported that Waldrep was intoxicated, armed, and behaving aggressively toward his wife. Waldrep allegedly forced entry into the residence, injuring her during the incident. He then barricaded himself inside the home. His wife was able to escape and sought refuge at a neighboring residence.
It is further alleged that Waldrep discharged a high-powered rifle at responding officers, striking a patrol vehicle and wounding one officer in the head. The officer sustained injuries that were reported to be non-life-threatening. Waldrep allegedly continued firing from within the residence during an extended armed standoff that required a tactical law enforcement response. He was ultimately taken into custody without further injury to officers or civilians. Waldrep is currently hospitalized.
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Waldrep, was arraigned before Judge Joseph F. Boedeker in the 39th District Court in Roseville, MI. Waldrep is charged with the following offenses:
FOUR COUNTS: Assault with Intent to Murder, a felony punishable by any term of years up to life
ONE COUNT: Weapons – Firearms – Possession by a Prohibited Person, a 5-year felony
ONE COUNT: Weapons – Ammunition – Possession by a Prohibited Person, a 5-year felony
ONE COUNT: Attempted Peace Officer – Disarming Firearm, a 10-year felony
ONE COUNT: Police Officer – Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing, a 2-year felony
ONE COUNT: Domestic Violence, a 93-day misdemeanor
SIX COUNTS: Weapons Felony Firearm, a 2-year felony, each a consecutive term to main charge
Waldrep also has a Habitual Offender – Third Offense Notice, an aggravating sentencing factor.
These are the maximum charges available under the law based upon the evidence presented.
Judge Boedeker set Waldrep’s bond at two million dollars cash/surety, no 10%. If Waldrep makes bond, he must be outfitted with a steel cuff tether and have no contact with the victim or witnesses. He will also be subject to home confinement and cannot consume any alcohol or drugs.
Waldrep is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. and a Preliminary Exam on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Boedeker at the 39th District Court in Roseville, MI.
“The defendant has been charged with 14 felony offenses allegedly stemming from an extremely dangerous incident that put law enforcement and the public at grave risk, and we are profoundly grateful that the officer who was struck by a grazing bullet is expected to recover. The alleged actions in this case demonstrate a complete disregard for human life and public safety, and it is sheer luck that more people were not seriously injured or killed. This level of violence will not be tolerated in this county, and our office will pursue this prosecution to the fullest extent of the law,” 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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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Esther E. Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
