Category: Arrests

  • Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting a 12 Year Old

    Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting a 12 Year Old

    SUSPECT: James Curtis Beck, a 44 year old resident of Chesterfield Township.

    On Sunday (February 12th, 2017) a 12 year old female from Macomb Township reported that she was sexually assaulted by James Beck while attending a gathering of teens at Mr. Beck’s residence in the “Carriage Way” mobile home community (24 Mile and Gratiot area). The assault was reported to have occurred the prior (Saturday) evening. Chesterfield Township Officers set up surveillance on the Beck residence and placed James Beck under arrest as he returned home from work late Sunday evening. A subsequent search warrant was executed at his home, where investigators seized several pieces of potential evidence.

    After review by the Macomb County Prosecutors Office, James Beck was charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct-First Degree, a mandatory minimum of, 25 Years to Life, Felony. James Beck was arraigned today at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore in front of Judge William Hackel. He was given a $50,000.00 cash surety bond (next hearing scheduled for 2-22-17 at 9:00am). He is currently being held in the Macomb County Jail.

    **In December of 2015 James Beck was charged with (2) counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct-Second Degree (person under 13). These charges have yet to be adjudicated and are scheduled for hearings in the Macomb County Circuit Court in the near future.**

  • Homeowner Interrupts Thief In His Garage

    Homeowner Interrupts Thief In His Garage

    ERIC-DWAYNE-MURRAY

    SUSPECT: Eric Dwayne Murray, a 17 year old male from Chesterfield Township.

    On Tuesday morning (6/14/16), at approximately 7:30am, a resident of the 52800 block of Mary Martin heard a loud noise coming from the inside of his attached garage. He entered the garage (from the doorway that leads into the home) and observed an unknown male beginning to wheel his 18 speed bicycle down the driveway (the bicycle had previously been hanging from a hook mounted in the ceiling). The resident yelled at the suspect and the suspect immediately dropped the bicycle and began running between the houses. The resident called 911 and gave a detailed description of the suspect. Multiple Chesterfield Township patrol units responded and the suspect was ultimately located walking on 24 Mile Road, east of Gratiot. His clothing, from head to toe, including his backpack, were an exact match as described by the homeowner and the suspect was placed under arrest. He was initially adamant with the arresting Officers that he had not been on Mary Martin and that he was just coming from the “7-11”, but later during questioning with Detectives at the Chesterfield Police Department, admitted that he had indeed entered the open garage intending to steal the bicycle.

    After review by the Macomb County Prosecutors Office, Eric Murray was arraigned at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore on the charge of: “Breaking and Entering–Entry Without Breaking With Intent” (5 year felony). His bond was set at $3,000.00 10% and his next court date is 6/22/16 at 9:00am.

  • Fatal Accident UPDATE

    Fatal Accident UPDATE

    After a lengthy investigation, and review by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, Mr. Jared Fox has been charged with “Operating While Intoxicated Causing Death” (a 15 year felony) in conjunction with the fatal crash that took the life of Mr. Michael Beers on Friday December 18th, 2015. During the investigation it was determined that Mr. Fox had both Morphine and THC present in his system at the time of the crash.

    Mr. Fox was arraigned in the 42-2 District court in New Baltimore on Monday April 11th and his bond was set at $40,000.00, 10%. His preliminary hearing date is scheduled for Monday May 2nd, at 1:30 pm (42-2 District Court, New Baltimore).

  • Late Night Thief Arrested

    Late Night Thief Arrested

    ARRESTED: Malik William Lowe, 19 years old, from Clinton Township MI.

    Early Saturday morning (3-26-16), at approximately 2:55am, Chesterfield Officers were dispatched to Hale Lane where neighbors were reporting a suspicious subject walking around the homes under the cover of darkness. As Officers began to saturate the area, a Chesterfield Township Officer observed a subject (later identified as Malik Lowe) laying on the ground, next to a parked car, obviously attempting to hide from the passing patrol vehicle. The Officer exited his patrol vehicle and began to approach the subject and the subject jumped to his feet and began fleeing. The Officer gave chase, shouting commands for Mr. Lowe to stop. After a brief attempt to escape, Mr. Lowe stopped and surrendered in the street. Assisting Officers in the area at the same time determined that a neighbor on E. Adler Park had left their attached garage door open, and was reporting that (2) bicycles had just been stolen from inside. A short distance away Officers located a black Ford Explorer parked on E. Adler Park and determined it belonged to Malik Lowe. Parked outside of Mr. Lowe’s Explorer was one of the bicycles stolen from the nearby neighbors garage. Officers observed the other stolen bicycle inside the Explorer on the rear seat. Mr. Lowe was placed under arrest and his vehicle was impounded.

    During an inventory search of Mr. Lowe’s vehicle, Officers located a .22 caliber handgun wrapped in a bandana in the back of the truck, and a cell phone that did not belong to Mr. Lowe, in the front seat. Officers later determined the cell phone had been stolen on this same night from a parked vehicle in Macomb Township. During a subsequent interview with a Chesterfield Detective, Mr. Lowe admitted to entering the Adler Park garage and stealing the bicycles. He stated the .22 caliber handgun was given to him by a “friend” a while ago, and that he carried it for protection.

    On Monday (3-28-16), after review by the Macomb County Prosecutors Office, Mr. Malik was charged with:

    • Breaking and Entering (5 year felony)
    • Carrying a Concealed Weapon (5 year felony)
    • Resist and Obstruct an Officer (2 year felony)
    • Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property $200 to $1,000.00 (1 year misdemeanor)

    Mr. Lowe was arraigned via video at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore and is currently being held in the Macomb County Jail on a $10,000.00 cash bond.

  • Man Charged with Stabbing Dog and Domestic Violence

    Man Charged with Stabbing Dog and Domestic Violence

    PATRICK-OCONNOR

     

    SUSPECT: Patrick Edward Oconnor, 24 years old and a Chesterfield Township resident.

    On February 1st, 2016 the Clinton Township Police Department advised the Chesterfield Police Department that they were investigating an animal cruelty complaint and that during the preliminary stages of the investigation they had determined the crime had most likely occurred in Chesterfield. The initial complaint came from the “Advanced Animal Emergency” (located on Gratiot in Clinton Township) where a Veterinarian reported that a pit-bull mix dog had been brought in by a Chesterfield woman and that the dog was suffering from (9) apparent stab wounds to the body, one of which punctured the dogs lung and required surgery. The woman stated that an ex-boyfriend had stabbed the dog, but refused to supply his identity in fear of retaliation. Chesterfield Detectives took over the investigation and focused on Patrick Oconnor, but were unable to initially make contact with him.

    Dog-InjuriesOn Tuesday February 10th at approximately 3:30am Chesterfield Township Officers responded to a Domestic Violence call at the “Georgetown” apartments (28100 block of 23 Mile Road in Chesterfield Township). Patrick Oconnor was ultimately arrested at this location for assaulting a 29 year old female acquaintance. While held at the Chesterfield Police Department on the Domestic Violence charge, assisted by Attorney Michael J. Aed, Detectives questioned him regarding the injured dog. Patrick Oconnor told investigators that he had an alcohol and anger management problem and that “I did what I did”. Investigators believe Patrick Oconnor was upset that the dog had had defecated on the floor in his apartment, provoking his stabbing attack on the dog.

    After review by the Macomb County Prosecutors Office, Patrick Oconnor was charged with “Domestic Violence” (93 day misdemeanor) and “Animals-Torturing/Killing” (4 year felony). He was arraigned yesterday at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore via video from the Chesterfield Township Police Department. His bond was set at $20,000.00 cash and he is currently being held in the Macomb County Jail.

    Investigators have learned that the dog is slowly making a recovery and that one of the veterinarian’s that administered the emergency care is actually adopting the dog, as the woman who initially brought her in has signed off on her ownership.

  • UPDATE: Applebee’s Armed Robbery

    UPDATE: Applebee’s Armed Robbery

    JACOB-KORTHALS

     

    SUSPECT: Jacob Thomas Korthals, an 18 year old male from Shelby Township MI

    As part of a lengthy and ongoing investigation, the Chesterfield Township Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the December 9th (2015) robbery of the Applebee’s restaurant located at 27851 23 Mile Road, Chesterfield.

    Chesterfield Township Investigators presented their case to the Macomb County prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday (1/26/2016) and received an arrest warrant for Jacob Korthals, charging him with “Robbery Armed” (a life felony) and “Conspiracy to Commit Robbery Armed” (a life felony).

    He was taken into custody by Chesterfield Township Detectives on Wednesday (1/27/2016) at an undisclosed location and held at the Chesterfield Township Police Department. During questioning at the station Mr. Korthals described himself as desperate (at the time of the robbery) and addicted to heroin. He described to investigators his role, and what transpired during the robbery. This afternoon he was arraigned at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore via video from the Chesterfield Township Police Department. His bond was set at $100,000.00 cash and he is currently lodged at the Macomb County Jail.

    The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests in the case are anticipated.

  • Stabbing Suspect Arrested

    Stabbing Suspect Arrested

    ANGEL-MAHONE

     

    SUSPECT: Angel Renee Mahone, a 27 year old female residing at 50900 Gratiot (Chesterfield Motor Inn).
    VICTIM: A 42 year old female and current live-in girlfriend of suspect Angel Mahone.

    Thursday morning (1/28/2016) at approximately 4:20 a.m., Chesterfield Township Officers responded to 50900 Gratiot, the Chesterfield Motor Inn, where multiple tenants were reporting that a woman had been stabbed. Upon their arrival Officers located several persons tending to the 42 year old victim who was bleeding from several stab wounds to her back and shoulder area. The victim was able to describe the incident to the Officers (prior to be being transported to the hospital) stating that as she and Angel Mahone were walking to the bus stop on Gratiot, from the “Motor Inn”, Angel began accusing her of “cheating” with another woman during their relationship. The victim stated that Angel Mahone became progressively irate and began punching her and the victim stated she told Angel to stop, and that she was going to jail. At this point the suspect produced a knife and began stabbing her while they were in the middle of Gratiot. The victim stated she was able to flee from the roadway and take refuge in one of the witnesses apartments. The witnesses in the apartment told Officers they heard the victim screaming for help from out on Gratiot and took her in when she ran towards their unit. The witnesses added that they observed the suspect searching for her after she escaped and added that the suspect smashed out a front window to one of the apartments while searching for the injured victim. The witnesses stated they believed the suspect ultimately ran back across Gratiot and got on a southbound bus.

    Chesterfield Officers requested Clinton Township Officers and M.C.S.D.’s B.O.L. the Smart bus along with a suspect description. A short time later Chesterfield Township Officers met with Clinton Township Officers at Gratiot and Joy Blvd., where Clinton Township Officers had stopped the bus and had suspect Angel Mahone detained. Chesterfield Officers took her into custody and a female Macomb County Deputy conducted a post arrest search of suspect Mahone. During the search a bloody folding knife was located in the suspects cargo pants pocket. She was then conveyed to the Chesterfield Police Department.

    The victim underwent surgery for a punctured lung upon her arrival to McClaren Hospital and is listed in serious condition.

    After review today by the Macomb County Prosecutors Office, Angel Mahone was charged with: Assault With Intent To Do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder (10 year felony), and Malicious Destruction OF Building / Less $200 (93 day misdemeanor). Malone was arraigned this afternoon at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore via video from the Chesterfield Township Police Department. She was then lodged at the Macomb County jail on a $100,000.00 cash bond.

    **Angel Mahone was released from prison in October of 2014 after serving 4 years for an “Assault with a Dangerous Weapon” conviction. She has several other entries on her criminal history dating back to 2007**

  • Suspects Arrested Breaking Into Vehicles

    Suspects Arrested Breaking Into Vehicles

    SUSPECTS:
    Demarko Woods, 18 years old and from Port Huron MI.
    Nevin Supal, 19 years old and from Clay Township MI
    Latrel Gamez, 18 years old and from Clinton Township MI

    On Tuesday morning (1-19-16) at approximately 3:00 a.m. Chesterfield Township Officers responded to the 47400 block of Gallus where a resident had called 911 to report suspicious persons walking in the area. Officers located the suspects (Woods, Supal, and Gamez) a short distance away, walking down Mercury Lane. When Officers confronted the men they could not explain what they were doing outside on foot in the frigid weather and could not explain where they were. One of the men told the Officers that the trio was “Coming from a party” and pointed “over there”, but could not give a street or a homeowners name. Officers observed suspect Supal to be carrying a green NEVIN SUPALcanvass bag and upon further inspection observed the bag to contain several rounds of live 12 Ga. Shotgun ammunition. Supal had no logical explanation as to why he was carrying shot gun shells or where they came from. The men were separated and detained and ultimately took responsibility for breaking into several parked vehicles in the area, along with vehicles that were parked in the 23 Mile and D.W. Seaton area and the 24 Mile and Sass area. They were placed under arrest and Officers recovered several stolen items the suspects had stashed in their jackets, including a Garmin GPS, medications, cash and coins, and headphones. During interviews at the station, Investigators learned that the men were all acquainted from the past and that on this night they had decided to pick random neighborhoods and check for unlocked cars that contained valuables.

    After review by the Macomb County Prosecutors the men were charged as follows:LATREL GAMEZ

    Demarko Woods: B&E vehicle-property less than $200.00 (93 day misdemeanor), and Conspiracy To B&E a Vehicle (1 year misdemeanor)

    Nevan Supal: Larceny From a Motor Vehicle (5 year felony), and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny From a Vehicle (5 year felony)

    Latrel Gamez: B&E vehicle-property less than $200.00 (93 day misdemeanor), and Conspiracy To B&E a Vehicle (1 year misdemeanor)

    They were arraigned Tuesday afternoon at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore via video from the Chesterfield Township Police Department. They were then lodged at the Macomb County Jail with cash bonds (Woods: $4,000.00 10%, Supal: $7,000.00 10%, and Gamez: $4,000.00 10%). The investigation is ongoing as investigators believe that additional suspects were involved as “get-away drivers” and possibly fled the area in a white Dodge Intrepid while Officers were occupied making the arrests. The majority of the property seized during the arrest has been tracked back to the rightful owners/victims.

  • New Year’s Day Burglar Arrested

    New Year’s Day Burglar Arrested

    SHANE-MCCANN

     

    SUSPECT: Shane Anthony McCann, a 30 year old male from Chesterfield Township.

    On Friday January 1st, 2016, at approximately 8:00am, Chesterfield Township Officers responded to a home in the 28400 block of Clover where the residents reported discovering that their home had been burglarized and their car had been stolen while they were in the home sleeping. Upon their arrival, Officers determined that an unknown suspect had forced open the side door to the garage and then entered the home through the door that leads from the garage into the home. Once inside the home the suspect apparently searched through several areas of the first floor, including the family’s refrigerator. At some point the suspect discovered the keys to the family’s 2013 Ford Edge and fled the burglary in the Ford, taking a woman’s purse and I-phone 4s from the kitchen counter. While backing out of the homeowner’s garage it was apparent that the suspect had struck the side wall of the garage.

    An Officer at the scene used the family’s computer and accessed the “Find My I-Phone” application in an attempt to locate the current location of the woman’s stolen I-Phone. Officers obtained information that the phone was located in an apartment building in the 47100 block of Jefferson, in Chesterfield Township. Officers made this location and immediately located the family’s Ford Edge in the parking lot for the apartments. Officers entered the apartment’s common hallway and began sending alerts to the stolen phone. The audible alert sounding from the stolen phone enabled Officers to pinpoint an individual apartment that housed the stolen property. Officers could hear persons moving around inside the apartment, but the suspect refused to answer the door, Officers entered the apartment. Officers located Shane McCann in a rear bedroom and located the stolen phone on the bed next to him. While taking custody of Mr. McCann, Officers located stolen credit cards from the woman’s purse in Mr. McCann’s pants pocket. Shane McCann was arrested and conveyed to the Chesterfield Police Department and Investigators were called in to prepare a search warrant for the apartment in an attempt to locate any additional stolen property. During the execution of the search warrant, Officers located several other stolen items from the Clover home, including credit cards, cash, a phone charger, and personal identification, all stashed about the rear bedroom where Mr. McCann was arrested.

    During a subsequent interview with Detectives, Mr. McCann claimed to not remember what he had done the evening prior, stating that he could only recall taking “acid” and drinking at a local bar’s New Year’s Eve party, and then beginning to walk home at 4:00am.

    After review by the Macomb County Prosecutors Office Mr. McCann was charged with: Home Invasion 1st Degree (20 year felony), Motor Vehicle-Unlawful Driving Away (5 year felony), and Larceny In A Building (4 year felony). He was arraigned this afternoon at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore via video from the Macomb County Jail. His bond was set at $50,000.00 cash surety.

  • UPDATE: Meijer Gas Station Robbery

    UPDATE: Meijer Gas Station Robbery

    DOUGLAS-MATHEW-VERLA

     

    SUSPECT: Douglas Mathew VERLA, 43 years old and currently residing in Chesterfield Township.

    On Tuesday evening (12-22-15), shortly after news and social media coverage of the Meijer Gas robbery, citizens came forward with information and tips. Investigators, acting on citizen information, focused on a Douglas Verla and learned that he had recently moved back to Chesterfield after having lived out of state for several years. A LEIN check on Douglas Verla revealed that the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina had just entered (on 12-21-15) a Felony Bank Robbery warrant for his arrest. The check also revealed that Mr. Verla was wanted by Macomb County on an outstanding Retail Fraud warrant, by the 47th District Court in Farmington on a Probation Violation warrant, by Pinellas County Florida for Probation Violation, and that he was listed as a Probation Absconder out of Wayne County. When investigators obtained a recent photo of Mr. Verla and compared it with the Meijer surveillance images, it was apparent that Mr. Verla was responsible for the robbery.

    Several Chesterfield Township Officers and Investigators then made the address where the “tipster” said Mr. Verla was known to recently reside. Mr. Verla was taken into custody at this location, a residence in the “Fairchild Lakes” mobile home community, at approximately 7:15 p.m. During the arrest Officers recovered cash proceeds from the robbery, clothes worn during the robbery, and several packs of suspected heroin.

    During questioning after the arrest Mr. Verla initially denied ever being in the Meijer Gas station, but when confronted with evidence and video footage of himself he gave a full confession, describing himself as a 10+ year heroin addict that needed help.

    After review this morning by the Macomb County Prosecutors Office, Douglas Verla was charged with: Robbery Armed (a life felony) and Possession of Heroin (a 4 year felony). He was arraigned at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore via video from the Macomb County Jail. His bond was set at $400,000.00 cash surety. His Preliminary Exam date is scheduled for January 4th, 2016 at 1:30pm (42-2 District Court in New Baltimore).