Mt. Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that Rachele Ricklefs, a 30-year-old Lake Orion woman who is charged with 18 felonies related to allegations of her running down at least 11 people with her vehicle, was referred for a competency evaluation.
On Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, Warren’s 37th District Court Judge Suzanne Faunce referred Ricklefs for a Competency Evaluation. The court set a date of Dec. 2, 2025 to review the evaluation results and status of the case.
Ricklefs is in custody at the Macomb County Jail with bond set at $750,000 cash/surety, no 10%.
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido stated, “Before this case can proceed, the court must determine whether the defendant is competent to stand trial. Our office respects that process, but our commitment to seeking justice remains unwavering.”
It is alleged that on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, Warren police responded to multiple calls related to people being struck by a black Jeep. The driver of the vehicle is alleged to be Rachele Ricklefs, who had her six-year-old child with her. She intentionally drove her vehicle into 10 individuals and one police officer. There may be additional victims who are not identified at this time. Ricklefs was stopped in the parking lot of Walmart at 29176 Van Dyke after she drove into two people loading groceries into their vehicles. She resisted arrest but was taken into custody. Earlier the same evening, Clawson police encountered Ricklefs. At that time, her 12-year-old son escaped out of vehicle and Ricklefs fled, hitting two Clawson police vehicles in the process.
Ricklefs is charged with the following:
10 COUNTS: Assault with Intent to Murder, each a life or any term of years felony
2 COUNTS: Police Officer – Fleeing – Third Degree – Vehicle Code, each a 5-year felony
2 COUNTS: Malicious Destruction of Fire or Police Property, each a 4-year felony
2 COUNTS: Malicious Destruction of Personal Property, each a 5-year felony
1 COUNT: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, a 4-year felony
1 COUNT: Police Officer – Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing, a 2-year felony
1 COUNT: Child Abuse – 4th Degree, a 1-year misdemeanor
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
