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CBS News
02-07-2025
- CBS News
Former Detroit police officer accused of threatening ex-wife, stepchildren
A former Detroit police officer has been charged with allegedly sending threatening messages to his ex-wife and stepchildren, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office. Rick Allen Fields, 54, of Roseville, was arraigned on Tuesday for four counts of malicious use of a telecommunication service and two counts of malicious destruction of personal property less than $200. A personal bond was set at $25,000. Macomb County Prosecutor's Office Prosecutors allege that in June 2025, Fields sent threats to his ex-wife and stepchildren through email, voicemail and text messages. He is also accused of spray painting his stepdaughters' cars. Fields is required to wear a GPS tether, have no contact with his ex-wife and stepchildren, possess no firearms, and is not allowed to be near the family's home. "No one is above the law, including those who once swore to uphold it," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido in a statement. "My office is committed to holding offenders accountable and ensuring victims receive the protection and justice they deserve."
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused of impersonating fire personnel at incident scenes pleads no contest
A Clinton Township man accused of impersonating firefighter or emergency medical services personnel at incident scenes, including a homicide, will be sentenced in August after pleading no contest. Jason Edward Barnes, 48, entered no contest pleas June 27 in three separate cases in Macomb County Circuit Court. He pleaded no contest to three counts of impersonating firefighter/EMS personnel; one count each of weapons-firearms possession by a prohibited person and weapons-ammunition possession by a prohibited person, and one count of unlawful use of fire emblems/logos, according to online court records. The records indicate a Cobbs agreement to no additional incarceration. They also indicate the court is requesting a psychological evaluation prior to sentencing, which is scheduled for Aug. 19. Barnes' attorney, Kevin Kijewski, said July 2 that his client has no comment. County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a news release July 2 that the pleas bring accountability. More: Evart firefighters rescue person from woods using phone app. Here's how More: Large industrial fire on Detroit's east side expected to burn for hours "Impersonating a first responder, whether it be law enforcement, fire, or EMS, is a serious offense that undermines public trust and puts our community at risk," he indicated in the release. "These roles carry tremendous responsibility and authority. Abusing that trust for personal gain or deception cannot be tolerated." The offenses occurred in 2023 and 2024. The prosecutor's office announced charges against Barnes in June 2024. It indicated in its July 2 release that Barnes is accused of representing himself as a first responder and offering assistance to a Clinton Township police officer Oct. 19, 2023, when the officer was at a residence where a homicide occurred. That event led to additional investigation into Barnes, it indicated. In June 2024, prosecutors announced that Barnes was arraigned in connection with impersonating fire personnel two other times. In their 2024 release, they indicated that on May 5, 2024, he came to the scene of a homicide with a badge, introduced himself as a fire captain and tried to gain entry into the home where a death investigation was being conducted. They also indicated that on May 28, 2024, he came to a fire investigation outfitted in firefighter gear with a badge and spoke with officers at the scene. Contact Christina Hall: chall@ Follow her on X: @challreporter. Support local journalism. Subscribe to the Free Press. Submit a letter to the editor at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Man accused of impersonating fire personnel at incident scenes pleads
CBS News
12-06-2025
- CBS News
Michigan State Police helicopter tracks suspects who fled after attempted traffic stop
A Michigan State Police patrol helicopter crew helped officers track a fleeing motorist Wednesday night on Interstate 96 in Metro Detroit. A road patrol officer attempted a traffic stop about 10 p.m. on westbound I-96 near Outer Drive, but the driver sped off. The state police helicopter named Trooper 2 happened to be in the area and its air crew followed the fleeing vehicle, noticing it stop on Stout Street just south of Acacia in the city of Detroit. The air crew then reported three people running out of the stopped car, all were headed eastbound. The driver, identified as a 30-year-old Detroit man, was later arrested in an apartment complex near where the vehicle was abandoned. He was lodged at the Detroit Detention Center, pending review. "We are fortunate this suspect did not hurt anyone in his attempt to run from troopers," Michigan State Police F/Lt. Mike Shaw said. While this incident happened in the city of Detroit, the prosecutor for nearby Macomb County announced just this week a stricter prosecution policy on fleeing and eluding charges. Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said there has been a noticeable increase in such incidents in his community during the past several years, including ones that resulted in serious injury or fatal crashes.
CBS News
11-06-2025
- CBS News
Macomb County announces stricter prosecution on fleeing and eluding charges
The Macomb County Prosecutor's office has announced a policy of no longer offering reduced charge pleas in response to fleeing and eluding incidents in its southeast Michigan jurisdiction. Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido dubbed his policy, "Run from the law, walk to a cell!" and called upon state lawmakers to more effectively address a surge in accidents caused by suspects who tried to evade police. "Every time a driver flees, they gamble with innocent lives. This new policy is our commitment to ending that gamble," Lucido said. He cited a noticeable increase in such incidents during the past several years, including ones that resulted in serious injury or fatal crashes. The following data shows the number of Macomb County cases that included a fleeing and eluding charge: Year – Total cases 2025 thru May 31 - 139 2024 - 403 2023 - 401 2022 - 363 2021 - 352 2020 - 229 2019 - 226 Specific examples Lucido cited included May 24, when a woman lost her life as her vehicle was struck by a driver fleeing Warren police; and May 7, when a 17-year-old fleeing police after an alleged robbery collided with a sheriff's patrol car. Fleeing and eluding is a felony offense in Michigan, carrying potential penalties of two to 15 years imprisonment and fines ranging from $2,000 to $10,000. However, Lucido highlighted a flaw in the current law in that there is not mandatory jail time. "For the people of Michigan, the consequences of fleeing and eluding must be statutorily enhanced," he said. In support of this goal, Lucido is making arrangements to meet this month with selected Macomb County legislators. The intention of those meetings is to foster bipartisan support on solutions aimed at increasing safety.
CBS News
11-06-2025
- CBS News
Man accused of beating mother to death with broomstick handle found incompetent to stand trial
A Michigan man has been found incompetent to stand trial for now in the beating death of his mother involving a broomstick handle, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office reported. A review hearing will take place in 90 days to as he "is likely to regain competency with treatment," the press release said. The case involves homicide-murder second degree and assault with intent to murder charges that are pending against Armando Jourdain Streeter, 46, of St. Clair Shores. Both charges carry a life sentence. He and his 76-year-old mother lived in the same home; and authorities have accused him of physically beating her to death with a broken broomstick handle on April 5. "Our office will continue to monitor Mr. Streeter's status closely and will resume prosecution when he is found competent to proceed. This decision does not affect the charges brought or the seriousness of the alleged offenses," Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said in his statement. The competency hearing took place Tuesday in St. Clair Shores 40th District Court before Judge Mark Fratarcangeli. Streeter is being held without bond while these proceedings take place.
