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2 days ago
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Macomb County teen charged with armed robbery; assaulting mom after being released
The Brief A Macomb County teen arrested for breaking and entering posed a unique challenge due to a Personal Protection Order preventing his placement in the local Juvenile Justice Center. Prosecutor Pete Lucido sought and obtained a modified court order to house the teen at the center, despite the PPO, citing concerns for the teen's and public's safety after alleged assaults at home. The goal is to provide the juvenile with necessary counseling and help before he turns 18, facing potential adult charges and incarceration if efforts fail. MACOMB, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Macomb County Prosecutor had to take some unusual steps to take a teen into custody – and also hopefully get him some help he needs. Prosecutor Pete Lucido and law enforcement had a unique case last week after the juvenile was arrested for breaking and entering. Due to his age, he was supposed to head to a group home. But there was a problem. "So there was a Personal Protection Order, also known as a PPO, that was in place from one of the employees at the Juvenile Justice Center here in Macomb County to have no contact or be around an individual who's a juvenile," Lucido said. But the teen needed help. "Because the juvenile or the youth was a threat to himself and or others we had to make sure that we get him into the youth home," Lucido said. With the teen in need of help, but a legal order preventing him from going to the place that would help him, Lucido had a rare problem. "It's one in a zillion that this happens, but it happened in this case and do you follow the court order that says that there's supposed to be no contact or do you violate the court order? What's in the best interest for the juvenile? What's in the best interest for the public?" Lucido said. After being picked up for breaking and entering and with nowhere to go, the juvenile went home – where Lucido said things got worse. "It's alleged that there were assaults against the mother and the sister," he said. The juvenile was arrested again after allegedly committing another breaking and entering. So Lucido had to act fast. "In this case Wayne County had taken him for the night and the next day he was brought over to Macomb County and we worked it out by getting the judge to modify the order," Lucido said. Ultimately, he was allowed to be lodged at the justice center, which is uncommon but needed to be done. What's next The goal is to get the teen counseling and help before the juvenile turns 18. "If it doesn't succeed this time he's on or she's on her way to adult supervision and that also means incarceration," Lucido said. The teen is back in court next week for a hearing. Lucido said the juvenile could still be charged as an adult.
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24-05-2025
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Macomb County woman charged with firearm violation after teen allegedly brings gun to school
The Brief Multiple students were charged for allegedly bringing a loaded gun to Center Line High School to show off. Prosecutor Pete Lucido told FOX 2 that the student said he took it from his grandmother's house. She has since been charged with a safe storage of a firearm violation. MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Three students from Center Line High School were charged and accused of bringing a loaded handgun to campus and taking photos with it on May 13. What they're saying Prosecutor Pete Lucido told FOX 2 that the student said he took it from his grandmother's house. Investigators say the gun was not safely secured. "As a result, grandma has a duty under state law that we have to put our weapons away knowing that we're having either invited guests coming over to the house, such as our own grandchildren," he said. 52-year-old Lisa Renee Christy of Clinton Township was charged with a safe storage of a firearm violation. The misdemeanor came with a $100,000 personal bond. "You don't even have to have knowledge that the kid is doing it, just the kid having access to the firearm is enough to violate that law. Another provision about that law is she was only charged with a misdemeanor," said Action Impact Firearms Director Bill Kucyk. "Had anybody been injured, that jumps up to a felony. It's so fixable with the quick access safes, even with the gun locks they're giving out for free with every new gun. It's so easy to keep yourself out of this position." What you can do You can get gun locks for free at many police stations throughout the state and at free community events. Kucyk pointed out that some gun owners may steer away from the cheap cable locks because they can take a while to remove. There are some safes that keep your weapon secured but are a little pricier. "Not only is it legally required, I think ethically, and morally you don't want your gun used to injure anybody else. I certainly don't, I don't want my gun stolen out of my car or my home," he said. A responsible choice can keep your community safer. The Source FOX 2 spoke to Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido and Action Impact Firearms director Bill Kucyk for information in this report.
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15-04-2025
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Macomb County house fire leads to teen suspect arrested, community gives back
The Brief A 17-year-old is accused of burning a home down after an alleged prank. Macomb County investigators and prosecutors are working to decide whether to charge the teen as an adult or not. A GoFundMe has opened up for the family. MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - A teenager has been accused of starting a house fire in Macomb County with a family still inside. What they're saying The Macomb County investigators and prosecutor are working to decide whether to charge the 17-year-old suspect as an adult or not. Meanwhile, the family is trying to move forward with help from the community, with donations pouring in. Michelle Wilson is still trying to grasp losing her home. Her family, including her grandbabies, two 9-month-olds, and a newborn, were inside when she says a teen her family knew used fireworks to set it on fire. The backstory It happened Thursday around 3 AM when Michelle and her family barely escaped through the back of the house. Wilson says it was a prank that led to the fire. "A prank turned into, almost kids losing their life if we didn't get out in time," she said. Macomb County investigators say a 17-year-old boy was behind the fire. The sheriff's office told FOX 2 the teen is in custody at the juvenile detention center, waiting to face a judge this week. Dig deeper Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido was unable to provide details of what happened, but his team is in the process of deciding whether to charge the teen as an adult. "You're talking about potentially having an impact on their entire future. Unfortunately, sometimes you almost have to impact their entire future depending on the severity of the crime, and this was pretty severe," said Lucido. "These were young children, and a mother doesn't need to go through that, especially when she's already had tough times." What you can do The mother was a recent domestic violence survivor and is hoping her family can find a new home, seeking help through her GoFundMe page. "Feels loved," she said. "It really does. The community is really coming together to try to help us get back to where we were. Everything's been a blessing." The Source FOX 2 talked with Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido and fire victim Michelle Wilson.
