Mt. Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 46-year-old Terrance Jermaine Sandles, of Houston, TX, was arraigned on multiple charges including First Degree Premeditated Murder after allegedly killing two men at Star Auto Sales in Shelby Township, MI.
It is alleged that on Friday, November 7, 2025, Sandles entered the Star Auto Sales office at 47092 Ryan Rd., Shelby Township, MI, and shot and killed two men during a robbery. The men were identified as Marvan Batoo, 40, of Shelby Township, and Ghaith Baban, 48, of Clinton Township. An employee discovered the victims and immediately contacted authorities, reporting that Sandles had a dispute with Star Auto related to a vehicle purchase.
It is further alleged that investigators identified Sandles through the vehicle at the center of the dispute. A thorough police investigation led officers to a hotel in Romulus, MI, where Sandles was arrested. Investigators allegedly recovered evidence linking him to the crime and also discovered a large quantity of cocaine.
On Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, Sandles was arraigned before Magistrate Christopher Alayan in the 41A District Court in Shelby Township, MI on the following charges:
- Two Counts: Homicide – Murder First Degree – Premeditated, a life without parole felony
- Two Counts: Armed Robbery, a life or any term of years felony
- One Count: Controlled Substances – Delivery/Manufacture 50-449 Grams, a 20-year felony
- 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: Weapons – Carrying Concealed, a 5-year felony
- Seven Counts: Weapons - Felony Firearm, each a 2-year felony, consecutive to main charges
- Sandles also has a Habitual Offender - Fourth Offense Notice, an aggravating sentencing factor.
Sandles was ordered held without bond by Magistrate Alayan and is in custody at the Macomb County Jail.
Sandles is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, and a Preliminary Exam on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, before Judge Stephen S. Sierawski at the 41A District Court in Shelby Township, MI.
“The allegations in this matter are horrifying. My office will seek justice on behalf of the victims and our thoughts are with the families who have suffered this terrible loss,” said Prosecutor 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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Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Esther E. Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
