The Chesterfield Township Police Department has arrested a Macomb County couple in possession of Crystal Methamphetamine, Cocaine, over $21,000 in cash, and a shotgun with ammunition. The arrests were a result of a traffic stop and the investigation into an Operating While Intoxicated incident. The couple were then lodged at the Macomb County Jail and the cash, drugs, and shotgun have been seized by the Chesterfield Township Police Department.
Category: Arrests
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Homicide Suspect Arthur Williamson Arraigned
The suspect in September 23rd homicide was arraigned Monday afternoon at the 42-2 District Court. Arthur Williamson, a 54 year old, Pontiac, MI resident was charged with multiple counts – including:
- 1 Count Homicide – Murder First Degree – Premeditated (Life without parole)
- 1 Count Homicide – Felony Murder (Life without parole)
- 2 Counts Assault with Intent to Murder (Felony with life or any number of years)
- 3 Counts Unlawful Imprisonment (Sex Offender Registry Felony with 15 years)
Update Monday Morning 09/26/22:
The male suspect arrested on Friday September 23rd in connection with the homicide that same day is being arraigned 1:30PM this afternoon at the 42-2 District Court.
A press conference will be held at 2:30PM today at Chesterfield Township Police headquarters, following that arraignment.
Update 09/26/22 2:30PM Press Conference:
Original Story 09/23/2022
The Chesterfield Public Safety Department is currently investigating a domestic situation involving a murder and attempted suicide. We have one deceased white male, 57 years of age. The suspect and all three surviving victims have been taken to an area hospital.
This is a tragic situation but there is no threat to the community at this time.
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Homicide Suspect To Be Arraigned This Afternoon – Press Conference To Follow
Update to the Events of Friday 09/23/22:
The male suspect arrested on Friday September 23rd in connection with the homicide that same day is being arraigned 1:30PM this afternoon at the 42-2 District Court.
A press conference will be held at 2:30PM today at Chesterfield Township Police headquarters, following that arraignment.
2:30 Press Conference:
Original Story 09/23/2022
The Chesterfield Public Safety Department is currently investigating a domestic situation involving a murder and attempted suicide. We have one deceased white male, 57 years of age. The suspect and all three surviving victims have been taken to an area hospital.
This is a tragic situation but there is no threat to the community at this time.
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UPDATE: HiddenBrook Dr. Press Release of 02/13/2022
The attached mugshot is that of John Galvan who is a 42 year old Chesterfield Township resident. He was arraigned this afternoon at the 42-2 District Court. He is being charged with multiple criminal offenses:
- Count 1 Reckless Driving Causing Death (15 Year Felony)
- Count 2 Homicide – Manslaughter With A Motor Vehicle (15 Year Felony)
- Count 3 Failure To Stop At Scene Of Accident–When At Fault–Resulting In Death (15 Year Felony)
- Count 4 Operating – License Suspended, Revoked, Denied – Causing Death (15 year Felony)
John Galvan is currently being held at the Macomb County Jail with a bond of $500,000. He will be held there awaiting his Probable Cause Conference on Feb 24, 2022 at the 42-2 District Court.
The second subject arrested was released with no charges.ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE – FEB. 13, 2022
PRESS RELEASE: Chesterfield Township Police officers were dispatched to a traffic crash involving a pedestrian in the intersection of Hidden Brook Dr and Burgess Ln in the early morning hours of Feb 13, 2022. The officers discovered a female lying near the intersection with serious injuries. Chesterfield Fire Rescue personnel along with Medstar Ambulance also responded to the scene.
The injured female was identified as a 42-year-old Chesterfield Township resident. She was later pronounced dead at the scene. The Chesterfield Township Police Detective Bureau along with traffic crash investigators were called to the scene to further the investigation into the death of this female.
Evidence at the scene and witness statements were not consistent with a traffic crash. The Chesterfield Township Police have 2 Chesterfield Township residents in custody for the suspicious death of the female. This suspicious death is the result of a violent domestic relationship.There is no further danger to the residents of Chesterfield Township. The investigation will continue over the next several days.
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Press Release: Christmas Evening Shooting
Chesterfield Township police investigated a shooting on 12-26-21 at 2:30 PM. The victim was a 43-year-old male from Chesterfield Township. He had responded to an area hospital for medical attention for his wounds. The shooting actually occurred in the evening of Christmas Day.
The suspect is 39-year-old Alphonse Grzelakowski, a longtime friend of the victim. The two argued in the backyard and the suspect shot the victim three times. The victim suffered superficial wounds to his arm and leg. Grzelakowski fled the home and was tracked by the GPS tether he wore for his current parole restrictions. He was arrested without incident at his brother’s home in Roseville MI.
Alphonse Grzelakowski has been charged with Assault With Intent To Murder, Felony Firearm, and Possession of A Firearm By A Felon. He has been arraigned at the 42-2 District Court and is being held at the Macomb County Jail on a $250,000 Cash Bond. If convicted Grzelakowski could face life in prison.
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Press Release Update: July 5th Homicide
Press Release Update: July 07, 2021
The male arrested on July 5th, 2021 and responsible for the Chesterfield Twp homicide has been arraigned at the 42-2 District Court. He is 47 year old Joseph Olceski of Chesterfield Twp. He was arraigned on 2 felony charges:
- Second Degree Homicide
- Felony Firearm
He is currently being held at the Macomb County Jail on a $250,000 Bond awaiting his July 15, 2021 at 9:00 AM Probable Cause Hearing.
The second 48 year old Chesterfield Twp resident was released from the Macomb County jail with no criminal charges.
Original Press Release: July 5, 2021
Chesterfield Twp Police Officers were dispatched to the 48000 Block of Jamaica Ave in the early morning hours of July 05, 2021 for a reported shooting. Officers found a 50 year old Chesterfield Twp male with apparent gunshot wounds lying in a front yard. He was transported to an area hospital and later was pronounced deceased. It appears neighbors and friends gathered for a Fourth of July celebration involving fireworks, alcohol and drugs. A physical altercation developed that led to the subjects involved retrieving firearms.
Police Officers arrested a 47 year old Chesterfield Twp male responsible for the shooting and death of the victim. Officers also arrested another 48 year old Chesterfield Twp male on other charges related to the shooting. Both subjects were lodged at the Macomb County Jail awaiting arraignments at 42-2 District Court. The Michigan State Police Crime Lab was called to the scene to assist Chesterfield Twp Police Evidence Technicians.
The Chesterfield Twp Police Detective Bureau has been on the scene all day and is currently investigating the shooting. This is the second homicide in Chesterfield in just over 24 hours.
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Retail Fraud Arrest
On Apr 14, 2021 at 5:41 PM Chesterfield Township Police were dispatched to Dick’s Sports, located at 50580 Waterside Dr for a retail fraud in progress. Officers arrived at the store and discovered the suspects had left in a White Chevrolet Malibu. The suspects were described as a black female and a black male. The male fled Dick’s Sports with a large black hockey bag stuffed with high valued apparel while the female held the Dick’s Sports automatic front door open. The vehicle was located parked in a handicapped parking spot in front of a nearby business. The described suspects were located walking near the Chevrolet. Upon confirming they matched the suspect description via Dick’s Sports surveillance video, they were taken into custody for the Retail Fraud.
The name-brand apparel that was stolen from Dick’s Sports was recovered with a total value of $2821. Other property found in the vehicle, valued at $3358, was found to have been stolen from the Dick’s Store in Roseville earlier the same day. The two subjects were transported to the Macomb County Jail on the charge of Felony Retail Fraud.
Chesterfield Township Police Detectives continued investigating the case the next day. It was discovered the same subjects were responsible for attempting to steal over $2500 in merchandise in Utica, and Troy PD is investigating them for multiple thefts, estimated to be valued at over $10,000.
The two suspects in these thefts were arraigned on the charges of Retail Fraud First Degree and Conspiracy To Commit Retail Fraud First Degree on Apr 15, 2021 at the 42-2 District court in New Baltimore. They are identified as 37 years old Terrell Anderson of Toledo Ohio and 23 years old Jveyon Palmer also from Toledo Ohio. They both have extensive criminal histories in Ohio, including Robbery, Burglary, and Assaults. They both received a $750 bond and have been released from the Macomb County Jail pending court.
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Vehicle Theft Suspect Apprehended
Chesterfield Twp. Police Officers were requested to assist St Clair County Sherriff Deputies on Mar 25, 2021 at 11:18 PM. The Sherriff Deputies were attempting to apprehend a suspect who was fleeing from them at high speeds westbound on I-94 approaching Chesterfield Twp. The suspect, who was later identified as a 19- year- old Warren MI man, was fleeing from law enforcement after stealing a 1999 GMC Jimmy in Port Huron MI. The Chesterfield Twp. K-9 Officer took up a safe position on westbound I-94 near New Haven Rd. waiting for the GMC to enter Chesterfield Twp. The suspect passed the officer at high speed and lost control of the GMC as he drove around an innocent westbound I-94 motorist. The GMC veered into the I-94 median and struck the median barrier cable causing the SUV to spin and roll many times. The Chesterfield Officer ran to the heavily crash damaged GMC and discovered the male had climbed out of the window and was now fleeing on foot east across I-94. The Chesterfield Officer ordered the male to stop but he ignored the orders and climbed over the cable barrier into eastbound I-94 traffic lanes. The Chesterfield K-9 Officer was able to remotely release his police dog from his patrol car. The dog was directed towards the fleeing suspect and was able to engage him in the eastbound I-94 lanes. The K-9 Officer was able to quickly take the suspect into custody. He was turned over to St Clair County Deputies on their charges.
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Shooting Suspect Arrested
The Chesterfield Twp police have arrested 18 year old Christian Koussa of Chesterfield. He is being charged in the reported Chesterfield drive-by shootings with Discharge a Firearm From a Vehicle, which is a Felony punishable with up to 10 yrs imprisonment or $10,000 fine. He is currently lodged in the Macomb County Jail. Koussa is being held on a $10,000 or 10% bond after being arraigned at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore.
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE:
The Chesterfield Twp Police Department is currently investigating drive-by shootings in the subdivisions in the area of Donner Rd and I94 Fwy. Homes in these subdivisions have been targeted at random for these shootings. The suspects are firing several small caliber rounds at unsuspecting homes. Fortunately nobody has been injured.
The suspect vehicles are possibly a white/silver suv and a white/sliver 4 door sedan.
If anyone has video or information about this incident (11:00-1130 pm 09/12/2020) please contact Detective Lee 586-949-3426.
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Police Chase Ends in Arrest
A Chesterfield Township Police Officer discovered a vehicle traveling on Gratiot Ave. near 21 Mile Rd without a license plate at 2:28 in the morning on Aug. 11, 2020. The driver of the 2003 Chevy Impala ignored the emergency lights of the fully marked patrol car after an attempted traffic stop. The driver (later identified as a 31 year old male from Davison, MI) then fled at excessive speeds southbound on Gratiot Ave.
The Chesterfield Officer pursued the male into Clinton Twp, as he ignored red traffic lights and continued to flee at high speeds. A cement curb was struck by the fleeing driver which blew out a front tire, and caused car parts to fall from the Chevy. The pursuit lead to westbound Wendell St. in Clinton Township, to northbound Groesbeck Highway with sparks flying from the car. The male continued fleeing at excessive speeds and ignoring traffic lights up North Ave, then turning eastbound on 23 Mile Rd heading back into Chesterfield Township.
The pursuit continued into the Meijer parking lot at 23 Mile Rd. and Gratiot Ave. The driver attempted to avoid officers, recklessly driving through the Meijer lot and across Gratiot into the Little Caesar’s pizza parking lot – jumping a curbed and landscaped island with the Chevy.
The pursuit came to and end and the male jumped from the Chevy and fled from officers on foot. The male continued to flee and was soon captured in a grassy area near the Burger King on 23 Mile Rd. without incident. A 21 year old white female from Lapeer, MI. was also taken into custody as she stepped out of the car. It was later discovered she had misdemeanor warrants out of Lapeer County.
The female was later released from the Chesterfield Police Dept without new criminal charges. The male is currently being held at the Chesterfield Police Department. He is charged with Felony Flee and Elude, Misdemeanor Operating Under The Influence of Drugs, and Misdemeanor Transport Open Intoxicants. He will be arraigned at 42-2 District Court Wednesday Aug. 12, 2020.
The pursuit lasted 13 minutes and covered almost 18 miles.