Mount Clemens, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced Jason Tolonen, a 52-year-old Westland man, was arraigned on charges related to emails allegedly sent to Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer M. Faunce.
It is alleged that on or about Friday, January 24, 2025, Tolonen sent emails with threatening and offensive language to the court reporter of Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer M. Faunce. The emails referenced and were directed to Judge Faunce. The language of the emails was disjointed, however words including “shot to death,” “all dead mass killed,” “all mass murdered,” and “die die die” were used. References to “family” and “Warren” were also made. Judge Jennifer M. Faunce’s sister, Hon. Suzanne Faunce, is a current Warren District Court judge, and their father, Hon. Sherman Faunce, is a former Warren District Court judge.
On Thursday, July 31, 2025, Tolonen was arraigned in the 39th District Court in Roseville, MI before Judge Kathleen E. Tocco on the following charges:
- Computers – Using to Commit a Crime, 7-year felony
- Unlawful Posting of Message with Aggravating Circumstances, 5-year felony
These are the maximum charges available under the law based upon the evidence presented to date.
Judge Tocco set a $500,000 cash/surety bond. If Tolonen posts bond and is released, he must wear a GPS tether and comply with the following conditions: no use of internet or computer, no weapons, no contact with the Faunce family or any of Judge Faunce’s staff, no drugs or alcohol and must not leave the State of Michigan.
A Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 8:30 am at the 39th District Court in Roseville, MI.
“We take any threat against a judge with the utmost seriousness,” said Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido. “The safety of our judiciary is non-negotiable. No public servant should fear for their safety or the safety of their loved ones simply for doing their job. We are committed to holding the defendant accountable and ensuring that those who serve our justice system are protected.”
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 Wolfe, Communications Director
Office: 586-469-5737
Cell: 586-842-4421
Email: esther.wolfe@macombgov.org
