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The Chesterfield Township Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for three separate Armed Robberies that occurred on November 15th, 16th, and 17th. (The robbery on the 16th was in Clinton Township and we are currently working with their investigators)

Armed Robberies:

• 11-15-11 @ 11:00pm / CHTP# 11-18776 (attempt on citizen in parking lot at Walmart / Hall Rd. & I-94)
• 11-16-11 @ 12:56am / Clinton Twp PD# 11-46765 (Walgreens clerk at 1045 S. Gratiot)
• 11-17-11 @ 10:31pm / CHTP# 11-18865 (7-11 clerk at 23 and Callens)

Suspect:
White Male, mid 20’s to mid 30’s, 5-8” to 5-10”, med build, with beard, wearing dark gray hooded sweatshirt, flat bill black b.b. cap, light blue jeans and black shoes.

ARMED WITH: Large nickel plated or chrome semi-auto handgun.

Vehicle: 4dr., with a sunroof, described as “light” color.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Chesterfield Township Police Department at 586-949-2322

David John Williams was arrested last night (Mon. 11-7-11) in Detroit by Troy P.D.’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) and the Criminal Intelligence Unit (CIU). He is currently being held at the Chesterfield Township Police Department. He will be arraigned, via video, at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore at 11:00am and then lodged at the Macomb County Jail.

On Wednesday October 26th, at approximately 4:30pm, a 71 year old female from Richmond had her purse snatched from her hands as she entered her car in the parking lot of the “Henry Ford Health Clinic” located at 30795 23 Mile Road. She described her assailant as a white male, 35-45 years old, 5-8”, 160 pounds, clean shaven, with short brown hair. Descriptions of the getaway vehicle vary as either a gray or burgundy midsize vehicle with a possible partial plate of *** 4269.

We are currently following active leads and comparing this case with investigators from both Roseville and Warren PD’s, who have had similar purse snatchings.

We urge anyone with additional information to contact the Chesterfield Police Department at 586-949-2450

UPDATE:

Suspect: Steven Anthony Smith, 25 years old, resident of Mount Clemens.

After thorough review, and with toxicology reports now complete, the Macomb County Prosecutors office has charged Mr. Smith as follows:

• (2) Counts of: Operating While Intoxicated Causing Death (both 15 year felonies / presence of marijuana and controlled prescription medications in blood results)
• (1) Count of: Operating While License Suspended Causing Death (15 year felony)
• (1) Count of: Possession of Marijuana (1 year misdemeanor)

Mr. Smith surrendered himself for arraignment at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore on 9-20-11 and was granted a $10,000.00 personal bond. His Pre-Exam date is scheduled for October 12th at 9:00am at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore.

ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE:

Early Saturday morning (4-9-11 at 3:00am) Chesterfield Officers responded to a frantic 911 call at Sugarbush and Cotton Rd. in Chesterfield Township. The caller stated that he stopped to assist a woman that had drove her car into a ditch and that while he was attempting to tow her out, his vehicle slid down into the ditch, pinning the woman between the two vehicles.

Chesterfield Township Police and Fire units were able to separate the two vehicles and free the woman but she was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The woman was a 36 year old resident of Macomb Township. (family notifications in progress).
The caller and driver of the second vehicle was 24 year old resident of Clinton Township.

The investigation is ongoing and it is undetermined at this time if drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident .

ARRESTED:
Jalen Raphael FELIX, b/m/19, of New Haven Mi.
Barron DUKES, b/m/18, of Harrison Twp. Mi.
Anthony Eric ANDERSON, b/m/18, of New Haven Mi.

On Monday night (9-5-11), at approximately 10:00pm, a 32 year old Clinton Twp. woman called 911 to report that she had just been robbed at gunpoint, by three black males, after getting off the bus at Cotton Rd. and Gratiot. The woman described the event to responding Chesterfield Twp. Officers stating that she exited the north bound Gratiot bus at Cotton Rd. and began walking east bound on Cotton Rd. As she was walking, she heard footsteps approaching her from behind. She stated she picked up her pace and attempted to call 911 on her cell phone, but never had a chance to send out the call as the three black males had caught up to her at a brisk pace. She stated that one of the suspects then asked her for a cigarette and as she was nervously fumbling through her purse, another suspect pressed a small handgun between her eyes and stated, “Give me the money too”. She stated she plead with the suspects not to shoot her, disclosing she had children. At that point the suspects pulled the purse from her shoulder, located the wallet inside, and fled on foot back towards Gratiot with her wallet.

Chesterfield twp. Officer Chris Swanson and his K-9 partner “Bulzi” began a track at the scene of the robbery. As “Bulzi” led Officers towards Gratiot and 23 Mile Rd., Chesterfield Twp. Officer Ryan McCoy confronted suspects Felix, Dukes, and Anderson at the south bound bus stop at 23 Mile Rd. and Gratiot. As Officer McCoy began speaking with the suspects, Felix began reaching into a backpack that was lying at his feet and would not comply with the Officers commands to set the backpack down. As Officer McCoy drew his weapon, suspect Felix fled on foot with the backpack. Officers temporarily lost Felix, but K-9 “Bulzi” was able to locate him hiding alongside the Chase Bank at 23 Mile Rd. and Gratiot. There Officers recovered the backpack, property belonging to the victim, and the .32 cal revolver (reported as stolen from St. Clair County) used in the robbery.
Today felony warrants were authorized for the trio by the Macomb County Prosecutors Office and they were arraigned (via video) at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore.

Charges and bonds:

• Jalen Raphael FELIX: Robbery Armed (up to Life), Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery (up to Life), Felony Firearm (2 mandatory), R & C Stolen Firearm (10 year) $250,000.00 cash bond
• Barron DUKES: Robbery Armed (up to Life), Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery (up to Life), Felony Firearm (2 mandatory) $250,000.00 cash bond
• Anthony Eric Anderson: Robbery Unarmed (15year) $50,000.00 cash bond

Beginning Sunday August 28th, residents along Jefferson Ave and in adjacent neighborhoods, from Anchor to Sugarbush Road, began experiencing and reporting an unusually high number of break-ins to vehicles within their neighborhoods. Most reported that their vehicles were unlocked overnight and they woke to find GPS units, cameras, I-pods, phones, and change missing. On Tuesday, August 30th, residents in these same neighborhoods began calling 911 to report that their homes had just been broken into, certain that the break-ins had occurred during the afternoon and in broad daylight. A homeowner on Wand Dr. disclosed that during the break-in to his home, the suspects also stole his vehicle (a 2010 Jeep which was located a short distance away / involved in an accident / and left behind by suspects). Another resident on Sugarbush reported that she was inside her home when two white male suspects broke a window by her front door, but fled on foot when they realized she was indeed inside. As Chesterfield Officers were documenting the various Home Invasions, a resident from Jefferson called 911 to report that he had just arrived home and observed two white males fleeing from inside of his home, carrying his belongings. Officers converged on the area and Chesterfield Twp. Officer Duane VanAcker, who was out on foot, observed the suspects fleeing towards Patty St. where a Gray Chevy Blazer was parked and waiting for them. Officer VanAcker observed the suspects carrying suitcases and backpacks and broadcast this information to the additional responding officers. As the suspects were loading the stolen items into the Blazer, Chesterfield Officers closed in and made the arrests without incident. The thieves were identified as Ted Ohearn and Stephen Los. The driver of the Blazer was identified as Joanne Hubbard, the mother of Ted Ohearn.

Officer VanAcker, continuing the investigation after the arrest, went to the area where the trio resided together at an apartment complex on Jefferson. There he located a witness that disclosed that earlier in the day, Ohearn and Los pulled up to the apartment in a white Jeep (presumably the white Jeep taken in the Wand Home Invasion), and unload several duffle bags and suitcases into the apartment, and then leave again in the Jeep. Based on this information, Chesterfield Detectives prepared and executed a search warrant at the apartment. Once inside, Detectives located a cache of stolen property, including the property taken from the home on Wand and property reported stolen from other homes and vehicles within the last few days.

Warrants were authorized today for the trio today by the Macomb County Prosecutors Office and they were arraigned, via video, at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore as follows: --Joanne HUBBARD: Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property (5 yr. felony) $50,000.00 cash bond --Ted OHEARN: Home Invasion 1st degree (20 yr. felony), Concealing Stolen Firearm (10 yr. felony), UDAA/Stolen Vehicle (5yr. felony), R&C stolen property o/$1000.00 (5yr. felony), Home Invasion 2nd (15 yr. felony) $75,000.00 cash bond --Steven Los: Home Invasion 1st degree (20 yr. felony), Concealing Stolen Firearm (10 yr. felony), UDAA/Stolen Vehicle (5yr. felony), R&C stolen property o/$1000.00 (5yr. felony), Home Invasion 2nd (15 yr. felony) $50,000.00 cash bond

Anyone in the area that recently had property taken from their home or vehicle can call Detective Scott Blackwell directly at 586-949-3269 as we need assistance in identifying a large amount of unidentified property (I-pods, cell phones, laptops, jewelry, GPS units, etc……).

Chesterfield Twp. Police Detectives, investigating a recent rash of vehicle break-ins, received a tip that juveniles residing in the condominiums located near Donner and Maurice (23 Mile / I-94 area) may be responsible. Detectives generated a suspect and on Wednesday (July 13th) went to confront him at his home address on Bay Run North. Detectives were met at the front door by the mother of the 14 year old suspect where they apprised her of the nature of their investigation. The mother, who had answered the door stating, “what did he do now?”, willingly escorted Detectives to her sons room, advising that he was there with “friends”. Inside, Detectives made contact with the 14 year old suspect, along with (2) 15 year old males, (1) from Harrison Twp. and (1) from Clinton Twp. Strewn about the room was a cache of items known and reported to be stolen from vehicles in the area over the last 10 days (I-pods, DVD players, cameras, cell phones, GPS units, music CD’s, sun glasses, clothing, and even a Bible). The “trio” collectively confessed, with the mother present, that they had been entering vehicles for the last week to 10 days and stealing anything of value they could find. Detectives confiscated the stolen goods and the juveniles were detained, “booked” at the Chesterfield Police Department, and then released to parents pending the issuance of warrants/petitions.

Photographs of the majority of the confiscated property are attached and several victims have already come forward to ID their property. However, a small number of items are not accounted for and we urge anyone that was the victim of a vehicle break-in, within the last 10 days, in either the areas of 23 Mile Road and Gratiot (Hamlin Pug, MJR theater, etc…) or 23 Mile Road and Donner (Stonehenge Subdivision), to call either Detective Joseph Feld @586-949-4324 or Detective Scott Blackwell @586-949-3269.

***Reminder: With the exception of only one vehicle, all of these vehicles were unlocked and all of the stolen items were either visible from outside of the vehicle or easily accessible once inside via the unlocked doors***
***Suggestion (basics): To eliminate the odds of becoming a victim, you should always attempt to park in a well lit area, leave no valuables visible from the outside of your vehicle (especially GPS units, cell phones, and purses or wallets), lock anything of value, that cannot be taken with you, in your trunk, and most importantly, LOCK YOUR DOORS***

Suspect: Anessiah Lynn BUSH, b/f/32, former resident of Mount Clemens (Currently using the “Motor Inn” as her home address)

On Friday morning, at approximately 4:00am, Chesterfield Officers responded to 50900 Gratiot (“The Motor Inn”/ 23Mile Rd. and Gratiot) on a 911 call from the main office reporting a stabbing. Officers made contact with the victim, a 55 year old female, who was bleeding from the head and ear, and she advised officers that her dating partner (Anessiah Bush) had become enraged during an argument they were having inside their apartment. The victim stated suspect Bush splashed bleach in her face, forced her to the bed, and then began stabbing her in the side of the head with a kitchen knife. She managed to fight her way free and run to the main office to call 911. She advised officers that suspect Bush fled the apartment on foot towards “K-Mart” and described her as a black female, 5-7”, 160 pds., with long black hair, wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt. Chesterfield Officers set up a perimeter and attempted a K-9 track with the assistance of a Macomb County Sheriff K-9 unit, but were unable to locate suspect Bush.

The victim was subsequently treated at Mt. Clem. Regional Hosp. for her injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.

At the time of the incident suspect Bush already had an outstanding Felony Warrant for her arrest for violating her probation on an unrelated “assault with dangerous weapon” charge. A new charge of “Assault With Intent to do Great Bodily Harm” (10 year Felony) was authorized today by the Macomb County Prosecutors Office and we are actively seeking information as to her whereabouts.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Chesterfield Police Department at 586-949-2322. (**Anessiah Bush has an extensive criminal history and should be considered armed and dangerous**)

The Chesterfield Township Police Department has been awarded $15,457.00 through an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, which can be used for Technology Improvements. The department would like to utilize these funds to help cover a portion of the costs for the fire suppression system and battery backup upgrades that are to be made in the IT and Radio Room Projects. In order to obtain this money certain criteria must be met. One of the criteria is to make the proposal available to citizens so they can comment on how the department proposes to spend the grant money. One way to do this is to have the board open it up for public comment at a board meeting.

The BJA Grant will be proposed at the Township Board meeting on Tuesday July 5th, 2011 and it will be opened up for public for comment at that time. The deadline for the grant application is Thursday July 21st 2011.

On Wednesday morning (6-15-11) at approximately 4:55am, residents in the area of Mary and Gratiot began calling 911 stating that they observed 3 individuals breaking into vehicles on their street. As Chesterfield Officers responded, the callers advised that the suspects had fled the area on foot and entered a small red vehicle. Officers located the vehicle, occupied by the three suspects, behind the “Travis” restaurant on Gratiot (south of 21 Mile Rd.). During the initial contact with the suspects, Officers located a cache of stolen items strewn about the vehicle (I-pods, cell phones, purses/checkbooks, and GPS units). The suspects were arrested w/out incident. Officers were able to determine that several items had been taken from surrounding communities and notifications were made to those jurisdictions (Macomb County Sheriffs dept., and later Clinton Twp. PD).

A subsequent investigation by both Chesterfield and Macomb County Sheriff Detectives revealed the suspects spent the night traveling through random neighborhoods and breaking into vehicles in Macomb, Clinton Twp., and Chesterfield (21 mile/Garfield area, 24 Mile/Romeo Plank area, Heydenreich/Dunham area, and 21 Mile/Gratiot area). It was also determined the suspects entered the rear of an unlocked home in Macomb during the night, while the residents were sleeping, and stole several items from inside.

All three suspects were charged Thursday (In Chesterfield) with Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property (Over $1000.00) and Breaking and Entering a Vehicle and arraigned in the 42-2 District Court In New Baltimore (via video from Macomb County Jail. The Macomb County Sheriff’s Department obtained warrants today for the trio which included charges for Home Invasion, Larceny from Auto’s, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny from Auto. (we anticipate arraignment on those charges this afternoon)

Our Department is still in possession of several items that have not been accounted for / owner not known. Anyone missing property (from above areas / taken late Tuesday night) can call Detective Joseph Feld of the Chesterfield Police Department @ 586-949-4324.

Suspects: Elijah Roderick Hill , a 18 year old resident of Macomb
Deandre Deron SMITH, a 18 year old resident of Macomb
Mitchell Thomas HICKSON, 17 year old resident of Macomb

On Monday (6-13-11) at approximately 1:30pm, a 12 year boy from Chesterfield was riding his bicycle in front of Great Oaks elementary school (24 Mile Road and Sass area) when he was approached by two unknown white males driving a “maroon work van”. One of the occupants of the van asked the boy if he wanted to “get in and help him look for his dog”. The boy ignored them and rode his bicycle to the rear of the school where a group of friends had been waiting for him. The van turned around in the school parking lot and drove off west bound on 24 Mile Road.

Vehicle described as: Maroon work van with the words “roofing” and “windows” on side.
Occupants described as: (2) white males in their twenties, one wearing a bright orange shirt

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the individual in the photograph is urged to call the Chesterfield Township Detective Bureau @ 586-949-2450

We are currently investigating a Home Invasion that occurred in Chesterfield Township during the month of May, 2011, in the area of Gratiot and Hickey Rd. We are reaching out for citizens assistance in identifying the “person of interest” pictured above (and in attachments). This individual may have been driving the small white passenger vehicle in the accompanying photo.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the individual in the photograph is urged to call the Chesterfield Township Detective Bureau @ 586-949-2450 or Detective Joseph Feld directly @ 586-949-4324

 

Early Saturday morning (4-9-11 at 3:00am) Chesterfield Officers responded to a frantic 911 call at Sugarbush and Cotton Rd. in Chesterfield Township. The caller stated that he stopped to assist a woman that had drove her car into a ditch and that while he was attempting to tow her out, his vehicle slid down into the ditch, pinning the woman between the two vehicles.

Chesterfield Township Police and Fire units were able to separate the two vehicles and free the woman but she was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The woman was a 36 year old resident of Macomb Township. (family notifications in progress). The caller and driver of the second vehicle was 24 year old resident of Clinton Township.

The investigation is ongoing and it is undetermined at this time if drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident .

UPDATE

The victim in this accident has been identified as: Debra Jo Gonzalez, a 36 year old female resident of Macomb Township.

We are not releasing the name of the other driver at this time, nor are we releasing the 911 call made by this driver. (The 911 tape/call is secured as evidence at this time)

The determination of whether or not drugs or alcohol played a role in this accident will be pending toxicology reports

The investigation is on-going and we anticipate presenting the results of the investigation to the Macomb County Prosecutors, in the near future, for review and possible criminal charges. I will send out an update at that time.

On Thursday morning (3-24-11), at approximately 2:40am, several Chesterfield Township Officers responded to a 911 call of a suicidal man in the “Aspen Creek” apartment complex (23 Mile Rd. east of I-94). Upon arrival, Officers encountered a 56 year old Chesterfield Twp. man sitting on the kitchen floor of his apartment. The man had cut both of his own wrists and was bleeding profusely. As Officers approached the man and attempted to reason with and render aide to him, he raised a knife to his own throat and taunted the Officers, stating “go ahead and kill me”.

Officer Michael Ogden, fearing that the man would further injure himself, deployed his Taser causing the man to drop the knife and fall back against his cupboards. At the completion of the Taser cycle the man again went for the knife. Officer Ogden again deployed the Taser disabling the man and this time affording Officers the opportunity to move in and disarm him. Officers gained control of the man and called in Medstar and Chesterfield fire units to administer first aide and transport to Mt. Clemons Regional Hospital.

This individual is currently recovering at Mt. Clemens Regional Hospital.

On Tuesday evening (March 8th), at approximately 10:30pm, members of the Chesterfield Police Departments Detective Bureau and Patrol unit executed a search warrant at 50024 Degas, which is located in the “Home Town Chesterfield” mobile home park (Fairchild south of 23 Mile rd.). The search warrant itself documented the fact that a wanted fugitive, Christopher Norris, was currently inside of the home and that it was probable that narcotics would be located inside of the residence. During entry into the home officers encountered 5 suspects (1 of which fled down a hallway and into a bathroom) and 2 dogs, both Pit Bulls. As officers gave verbal commands to the five occupants of the home, a Pit Bull, owned by Christopher Norris, charged and attacked a Chesterfield Detective, that was part of the entry team. The Pit Bull bit down on, and would not release his hold on the Detectives left forearm. The Detective ultimately fought his way free of the bite and the Pit Bull immediately charged a uniform Officer that fought the dog off with use of his Taser (which had minimal effect) and flashlight. The Pit Bull then charged a second Detective in the homes kitchen, where the Detective fired his handgun at the dog, striking the dog and causing him to retreat. Officers were ultimately able to gain control of both Pit Bulls using dog sticks and animal control was called to the scene to remove them.

The injured Detective received first aid from his fellow officers to stop the bleeding to his arm and was then conveyed to Mt. Clemens Regional Med Cent., where he was treated for the bite wounds. He was released during the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 9th, and is currently at home recovering.

We (Detectives/Officers) ultimately arrested Christopher Norris, the wanted person named in the search warrant, and seized a cache of weapons and marijuana from the home. Five persons in all were arrested and charged and arraigned as follows:

Christopher NORRIS, a 23 yr. old resident, of Chesterfield MI : Operating a Drug House (2yr.), Poss. Of Marijuana (1yr.), Purchase Pistol w/out License (90 day) $25,000 bond
Derek HASTY, a 21 yr. old resident of Chesterfield MI : Possession of Short Barreled Shotgun/Rifle (5yr. felony), Possession of Marijuana (1yr.) $15,000 bond
Robert MOORE, a 23 yr. old resident of Chesterfield MI : Possession of Short Barreled Shotgun/Rifle (5yr. felony), Possession of Marijuana (1yr.) $15,000 bond
Jvon POWERS, a 19 yr. old resident of Detroit MI : Possession of Short Barreled Shotgun/Rifle (5yr. felony), Possession of Marijuana (1yr.) $15,000 bond
Joseph COSIO, a 19 yr. old resident of Chesterfield MI : Possession of Short Barreled Shotgun/Rifle (5yr. felony), Possession of Marijuana (1yr.) $15,000 bond

ARRESTED:
Brett Mitchell Schneider, a 22 yr. old resident of Clinton Township (committed robbery)
Joseph Salvatore Bonanno, a 21 yr. old resident of Clinton Township (“get-away” driver)


On Friday evening (1-21-11), at approximately 9:45pm, the cashier of the Seven-Eleven store (located at 24 Mile Road and Gratiot) called 911 to report that she had just been robbed. She described the perpetrator, stating that he entered the store alone, shoved a yellow plastic bag into her face, and demanded she empty the cash from the register into the bag. She stated she complied and he then fled out of the front doors, on foot, in an unknown direction. As Chesterfield patrol units responded to the robbery, Officer Chris Delor observed a 2004 Maroon Dodge Intrepid, occupied by two males, traveling westbound on 24 Mile Road from the direction of the 7-11. The Intrepid drove through the stop sign on 24 Mile Road and turned south bound onto Chesterfield Road. As the vehicle turned into the “Autumn Lake” subdivision, Officer Delor activated his lights and siren in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The suspects refused to stop and began fleeing through the subdivision. Losing control several times on the ice and snow, the suspects ultimately crashed into a mailbox near the intersection of Silent Ridge and Harvest. Multiple Chesterfield patrol units responded to the scene and assisted Officer Delor in taking both suspects into custody without further incident. Inside of the vehicle officers located the yellow plastic and cash taken from the 7-11. Officers also seized a small amount of suspected cocaine and marijuana from within the vehicle.

During the subsequent investigation and via statements made by the suspects, it was learned that they are both self described heroin addicts.

Both suspects were charged and arraigned today at the 42-2 district court (via video) in New Baltimore. Charges and bonds as follows:
Brett Mitchell Schneider: Robbery-Unarmed (15 year Felony) Possession Cocaine (4 year Felony)………$100,000.00 cash bond
Joseph Salvatore Bonanno: Robbery-Unarmed (15 year Felony) Possession Cocaine (4 year Felony) Fleeing and Eluding (5 year Felony) Suspended License (93 day Misdemeanor)…..$50,000.00 %10 w/tether

Glen Brockett age 63 was charged in the deaths of Raymond and Sylvia Novelly on August 11, 2010 as a result of a two car accident which on August 6, 2010. Mr. Brockett passed away early this morning due to complication from drug interaction.

Any questions should be directed to Detective James Gates at 586 949 3304.

The Chesterfield Police Department is investigating an armed robbery where a resident at a local motel was forced into his room at knifepoint and relieved of his cash. The police department is trying to identify the suspect in the attached composite sketch.

If anyone has any information leading to the identity of a possible suspect please call Detective Blackwell at 586 949 3269.

(4) Arrested for vehicle break-in spree

SUSPECTS (Mugs Attached):
William Marshall, 18 yrs. old, Chesterfield resident.
Teddy Ohearn, 17 yrs. old, Chesterfield resident.
Nigel Berry, 18 yrs. old, Chesterfield resident.
Dean Mroz, 18 yrs. old, Chesterfield resident.

During the early morning hours (4:30am-5:30am) of Tuesday June 15th, Chesterfield Twp. midnight shift patrol officers made arrests at two separate locations ending a 2-day rash of vehicle break-ins in Chesterfield Twp. Both arrests stemmed from citizens calling 911 to report that suspicious persons, carrying backpacks, were afoot in their respective neighborhoods. Officers were able to locate the suspects in both neighborhoods (some of which attempted to hide in nearby yards at the sight of approaching marked patrol units) and the officers immediately observed that the suspects were in possession of a cache, of presumably, stolen electronic equipment and other items commonly taken by thieves during vehicle break-ins. The items included: radar detectors, GPS navigation systems, cell phones, lap-top computers, charging cords, wallets, and change…. The suspects were arrested and the stolen property was seized at both locations without incident.

During interviews with the suspects Detectives were able to establish that these individuals, although arrested miles apart, had been "working" together over the last couple nights and were responsible for up to as many as (20) vehicle break-ins. Neighborhoods targeted included subdivisions in the Cotton Rd. and I-94 area, and the Sass Rd. and 23 Mile Rd. area.

Warrants were presented to and authorized by the Macomb County Prosecutors office today. The (4) suspects were charged with (13) Felony counts and (4) misdemeanors collectively, including charges for "Larceny from Auto—5yr. Felony" --- "Possession of a stolen Financial Transaction Device—4yr. Felony" and "Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle—93 day Misd.". We anticipate a video arraignment at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore this afternoon.

We still have a small amount of property from the arrests that is not accounted for and are urging any local resident who believes they may have been a victim of a vehicle break-in to contact Detective Brian Dowell at 949-3375.

Assault/Wanted Person

Suspect: : Jemerris Dyonne LOPER, b/m/31 yrs old, of Chesterfield Twp.

On Friday, 5-14-10, at approximately 11:30am, Chesterfield Officers responded to a 911 call of Domestic Violence in the “Aspen Creek” apartment complex. The caller stated that her live-in boyfriend had just struck her in the head with a pistol. Upon arrival, officers spotted Mr. Loper in the hallway of the apartment. Mr. Loper refused to comply with officers and fled into his second story apartment. As officers gave chase, Mr. Loper dove/crashed through a closed double pane window of the apartments second story bedroom and fled across the parking lot. Chesterfield Officers, along with MSP and Macomb County units+ K-9 set up a perimeter and searched for Mr. Loper but were unsuccessful in locating him.

Mr. Loper had entered a guilty plea for Domestic Violence on 5-3-10 in 42-2 for a previous assault against the same caller/victim/female.

Today a new warrant for “Assault with a dangerous Weapon” (4 year felony) was authorized for Mr. Loper and his whereabouts are still unknown.

Homicide

Suspect: Lemontrael Jason Coleman

The Chesterfield Police Department is currently investigating a Homicide that occurred inside of a mobile home on Jamestown St. in Chesterfield Township. The victim, a 29 year old male from Sterling Heights, was located inside of the residence with an undisclosed source of trauma to the upper body.

We currently have a "person of interest" and are actively searching for the whereabouts of 1: Lemontrael Jason Coleman, a 32 year old black male, that resides at the Jamestown address.

Lemontrael Coleman is currently wanted on an unrelated Felony Warrant out of Port Huron for Assault and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Update: Lemontrael Coleman turned himself in at the Chesterfield Police Department at approximately 11:30pm.

Update: After review by the Macomb County Prosecutors Office, Lemontrael Coleman has been charged with:

Child Abuse 2nd Degree: (4yr. Felony) --- No charges related to "Homicide" were authorized. The prosecutor’s office has requested that questions related to the decision on charges be directed to the Macomb County Prosecutors Office.

Mr. Coleman was arraigned today, via video, at 42-2 in New Baltimore. His bond was set at $20,000 cash surety.

CSC Suspect Arrest & Arraignment

Suspect:Lamont Charles Wilson, B/M, 19years old, of Detroit Michigan
Charge:Criminal Sexual Conduct-First Degree / Felony: 25 Year Minimum to Life

Charges stem from early March where Mr. Wilson was a guest at a Chesterfield residence. During his stay at this residence, Mr. Wilson sexually assaulted the family’s nine year old daughter. The disclosure of the assault was made weeks later. Chesterfield Detectives secured an arrest warrant for Mr. Wilson and summoned the assistance of the DPD Violent Crimes Task Force to locate Mr. Wilson, who apparently called several different locations home, in Detroit. A timely arrest was made by the Violent Crimes Unit and DPD Eastern District Special Ops. members at a home on Fairport St. in Detroit.

Mr. Wilson was arraigned today in the 42-2 District Ct. in New Baltimore. His bond was set at $50,000 cash with Preliminary Exam. set for April 8th at 9:00am.

Bank Robbery Arrest

Suspect: Keith Edward Wagner, a 35 year old resident of Algonac Mi.
Charge: Bank Robbery (A Felony punishable by Life or any term of years)

Mr. Wagner was arraigned this afternoon in the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore (Via video / Macomb County Jail) on one count of Bank Robbery. His bond was set at $100,000 cash and his preliminary examination is set for 3-15-10 at 1:30pm.

On Wednesday, March 3rd, at approximately 12:45pm, the Chesterfield Township Police Department responded to a "hold-up" alarm at the "First State Bank" located at 53950 Gratiot. Upon arrival, bank employees confirmed that they had just been robbed by a lone white male that had just fled south from the bank on foot. They described the suspect as 25-30 yrs. old, 5-10", 150lbs., wearing a camouflage ski mask, gloves, and a grey "hoody" sweatshirt. A perimeter was established and nearby L’anse Creuse Middle School East was notified of the situation. A Macomb County K-9 unit was summoned and the dog track led officers to believe that the suspect had fled in a vehicle he had waiting nearby.

Acting on a previous tip and based on the suspect’s description, Detectives made "The Willows" apartment complex located near I-94 and Cotton Road. Officers determined that the suspect was inside a targeted apartment where he stayed from time to time with his girlfriend. Initially the suspect refused to open the door and moved franticly about the inside. Ultimately, after conversation through the closed door with Detectives, the suspect agreed to speak with officers and exited the apartment. A search warrant was subsequently obtained for the apartment and officers located a large amount of cash hidden in the apartment’s attic and clothing worn during the robbery was located in the apartment and in a dumpster adjacent to the apartment. The suspect adamantly denied involvement in the bank robbery while being taken from the scene.

During a custodial interview, and after being confronted with the evidence against him, the suspect confessed, in detail, to the robbery.

Detectives noted similarities, in the suspect’s M.O. and his appearance, with an unsolved bank robbery from Ira Twp. back in December of 2008. Chesterfield Detectives summoned members of the St. Clair County Major Crimes Unit who responded to the station with their robbery case. The suspect ultimately confessed to members of the St. Clair County Major Crimes Unit that he indeed had committed their bank robbery also, back in 2008.

Our Department is currently presenting the Bank Robbery case to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s office and we expect to have the suspect arraigned in the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore this afternoon. I will forward name and booking photo after the arraignment.

Home Invasion Arrests

SUSPECTS:

Gregory Michael Haigh, 21 years old, of Chesterfield Township.
James Michael Matthews, 21 years old, of Chesterfield Township.

Throughout the months of late September, October, and November we began experiencing an unusually high number of Home Invasions throughout the Township. (approximately 15 compared to a normal 2 or 3). They were predominantly while the residents were not home but evolved into burglaries where the suspect and homeowners confronted each other inside the home. We compiled a list of likely and possible suspects, but were unable to implicate or make arrests as the burglaries progressed.

On November 30th, at approximately 1:45pm, the burglaries came to a head when a female resident of the 50000 block of Bellaire St. came home to find that things in her home appeared out of place. She went upstairs to her bedroom and it was evident that someone had just burglarized her home. There was an undisclosed amount of money and her husband’s handgun missing from a small safe. As she called 911 to report the burglary, she began walking downstairs while talking to the dispatcher. To her surprise, she then observed an unknown male at the bottom of her stairway looking up at her. The suspect fled out of the back door of her home as she described the happenings to the 911 dispatcher.

Despite multiple units, including a Border Patrol helicopter and a Macomb County K-9 unit, searching the wooded area behind the home, the suspect/s made good their escape. During the K-9 track a shotgun, that was taken from the homes basement, was recovered, but no suspects to be found.

The investigation intensified and Chesterfield Detectives compiled evidence and witnesses linking Mr. Matthews and Mr. Haigh to the burglaries. On Friday night (12-4-09) Mr. Haigh was located and arrested at a small hotel on Gratiot at 22 Mile Rd. On 12-5-09 Mr. Matthews was arrested at an address on Vinecrest in Chesterfield Township. Both men, after their arrest, described themselves as battling heroin addicts.

Matthews and Haigh were both arraigned (42-2 district court) on Monday (12-7-09) on multiple Home Invasion (Including the Bellaire incident) and weapons charges. They are both in the Macomb County Jail on $40,000 cash bonds.

WARRANTS:

James Matthews: Home Invasion II (15yr.), Home Invasion I (20yr.), Home Invasion I (20yr.), Felony Firearm (2 mandatory), Larceny Firearm (5yr.), Larceny Firearm (5yr.), Felon in possession of firearm (5yr.).

Gregory Haigh: Home Invasion I (20yr.), Home Invasion I (20yr.), Felony Firearm (2 mandatory), Larceny Firearm (5yr.), Larceny Firearm (5yr.)

The investigation is ongoing and information can be forwarded to Chesterfield Detectives at 586-949-3368

A 19 year old female from Fair Haven reported that on Thursday morning July 9th, at approximately 2:00am, while she was walking home from a friend’s apartment, she was approached by an unknown male in front of the closed "T J Max" store on Waterside Dr (23 Mile and I-94 area). The female victim reported that after she ignored the man’s request to borrow a lighter, he struck her in the face and drug her to a nearby wooded area where he forced her to the ground and sexually assaulted her. The suspect ultimately then left on foot towards the 23 Mile and Gratiot intersection.

The woman described the man as a white male in his 30’s, 5-11" to 6-2", weighing approximately 200 pounds, and having dark hair with long sideburns. She said he was wearing gray jogging pants.

We urge anyone with information to call the Chesterfield Police Department @ 586-949-2322 or Crime Stoppers of Michigan @ 1-800-Speak-Up
LAST SEEN IN THE AREA OF 23 MILE AND GRATIOT (WATERSIDE DR) EARLY A.M. THURSDAY 7/9/09

Many have asked for a heads-up

The Macomb County Prosecutors Office has reviewed our case and authorized a 1st Degree Murder warrant. The Detective in charge of the case is on his way the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore to have it signed by the judge. I assume the suspect will be arraigned via video shortly thereafter.

I will forward name, charges, and booking photo after the arraignment.

UPDATE

Suspect: Leonart NAZARKO, w/m, 41 years old, of Chesterfield Township Mi.
Victim: Andoneta NAZARKO, w/f, 41 years old, of Chesterfield Township Mi.

Leonart Nazarko has been charged with 1st Degree Murder. He was arraigned this afternoon in the 42-2 District court in New Baltimore (via video link to Macomb County Jail) by the Honorable Judge William Hackel III. He is being held at the Macomb County on a $1,000,000 cash bond. His next court date (pre-exam.) is December 14th @ 1:30pm (42-2 District).

The 911 recordings are sealed as evidence, and at the direction of the prosecutor’s office, will not be released at this time.

Suspect: James David McBride, w/m/51 yrs. Old, of East China Michigan.
Business: "Gold Rush Jewelry Brokers" located at 30358 23 Mile Rd., Chesterfield Mi.

On Thursday 12-3-09, during an undercover operation, Mr. McBride was arrested and charged for the 3rd time in less than two months after purchasing gold from an undercover officer, while having not yet obtained a valid certificate of registration as mandated in the Precious Metal Act. After the arrest, Chesterfield Township Detectives secured and ultimately executed a search warrant on the business, seizing additional precious metals that were believed to have purchased by Mr. McBride illegally, along with suspected cash proceeds from these sales.

Mr. McBride was charged with "Precious Gem and Metal Dealer Act-Doing Business without Registraton" ( 2yr. Felony) and is currently lodged in the Macomb County Jail on a $5000 cash bond after being arraigned today in the 42-2 district court in New Baltimore.

Sexual Assault and Suspect Composite Sketch

Need assistance identifying retail theft suspect

Suspect: White Male, 5-9"–5-10", 250-300pds, brush cut brn. hair, with the word "LOOK" tattoo’d on the back of his head (the O’s in "LOOK" were fashioned to resemble eye’s). The suspect was wearing a white zip-up "hoody" sweatshirt with blue jeans and tennis shoes.

On Thursday November 19th at 2:45pm the suspect entered the JC Penny located at 23 Mile and I-94 in Chesterfield Township. He was observed by security concealing over $500 worth of Detroit Red Wings jersey’s underneath his clothing and exiting the store. When confronted in the parking by store employee’s, he fled on foot towards I-94 and made good his escape. Responding Officers were unable to locate the suspect.

We are hoping that the suspects unique tattoo will assist in disclosing his identity. Information can be directed to Detective James Gates at 586-949-3304.
Surveillance still photo’s are attached (They do not depict tattoo).

We urge anyone with information to call the Chesterfield Police Department @ 586-949-2322 or Crime Stoppers of Michigan @ 1-800-Speak-Up
LAST SEEN IN THE AREA OF 23 MILE AND GRATIOT (WATERSIDE DR) EARLY A.M. THURSDAY 7/9/09