Two men arrested in Oakland County deputy's murder earlier arrested by police

Lina Portman1 week ago

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According to law enforcement officials and the men's attorneys.

The 18-year-old alleged driver was given $111,000 bail after Troy detectives argued at his March 28 arraignment on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and fleeing police that the defendant was also doing the under investigation for carjacking, said his lawyer, Gabi Silver. .

But 52-4 District Judge Kirsten Hartig later ordered a reduction to $20,000 personal bail, and the man was placed on restraint. The judge ordered the restraint removed on April 30, after an Oakland County Pretrial Services report said the man had complied with court instructions, Silver said.

The second man arrested Saturday was also allegedly involved in the March incident. The 18-year-old man was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and given a $10,000 bond, according to court records.

Because the men have not been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy Bradley Reckling, The Detroit News is not naming them. Silver and the other man's attorney, Daniel Gross, told The News Tuesday that they were aware their clients had been arrested in connection with Reckling's death, though the attorneys said they were not representing the men in that case.

The driver's bond was revoked Monday, court records show, while Gross said he expects “an emergency hearing soon” to revoke his client's bond following their arrests in connection with the death by Reckling's bullet.

Assistant Wayne County Prosecutor Maria Miller said Tuesday that her office has not received a warrant request for murder charges related to the deputy's killing that occurred on Detroit's east side.

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard declined to comment before the men were charged, but said he would have “a lot to say” once charges are filed.

Reckling, a nine-year veteran, was part of a car theft prevention unit pursuing a stolen 2022 Chevrolet Equinox in Detroit on Saturday when Bouchard said the car stopped and its occupants opened fire. Reckling, 30, was shot in the head and chest. He later died from his injuries, leaving behind a pregnant wife and three daughters.

Three men were arrested after Detroit police and Michigan State Police set up a perimeter near Park Grove and Schoenher, east of Detroit, and flooded the area with officers and soldiers, Bouchard said.

Michigan law requires those arrested to be released if charges have not been filed within 72 hours of their arrest, although both men are reportedly being held in connection with the CCW case. The status of the third suspect was unclear Tuesday.

Police chase case

Three months ago, two of the suspects were allegedly involved in another police chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies and a Michigan State Police helicopter, which allegedly began with a speeding violation , according to their attorneys and Troy police Sgt. Ben Hancock.

The incident began around 10:30 p.m. on March 26, when a Troy police officer who was working traffic on Big Beaver Road near John R spotted a gray Chrysler 300 speeding and weaving in and out traffic, Hancock said.

“The officer was able to catch up with the car at Big Beaver and Dequindre,” Hancock said. “When he attempted to initiate the traffic stop, the vehicle took off at a high speed and headed south on Dequindre. When they arrived in Maple, the officer ended the pursuit for reasons of security.”

The next day, Troy police detectives spotted the Chrysler 300 at 14 Mile, near the Interstate 75 exit, Hancock said.

“The detectives followed them,” Hancock said. “It wasn't a chase, just plainclothes detectives following the car to Detroit. They tried to box the car, and the driver moved forward to try to get out of the box, but he didn't did not succeed.”

The two men fled the car and ran away, Hancock said.

“There was a short foot pursuit of the driver and passenger,” Hancock said. “The Michigan State Police helicopter responded and they observed (the passenger) discard a handgun as he ran and saw him get into a vehicle parked on the street. (The driver) then ended up getting into the same vehicle, and the helicopter followed them down several side streets in Detroit.”

The vehicle sped on eastbound Interstate 94 before exiting at 11 Mile in Roseville, Hancock said. Officers from Roseville and St. Clair Shores stopped the car near 13 Mile and Little Mack, and both men were arrested. A pistol was recovered from the driver.

Both men were charged with carrying concealed weapons, while the driver was also charged with fleeing police and driving with a suspended license, according to court records. During court hearings, officers said they suspected the defendants were also involved in a carjacking, Silver said.

What happened with the suspects' bail

At the March 28 arraignment in Troy's 52-4 District Court, Magistrate Sheldon Larky set the driver's bond at $111,000, although on April 9 District Judge Hartig ordered bail personal $20,000 and a tether. On April 30, Hartig ordered the restraint removed after a pretrial services report showed the defendant had complied with all of his restraint restrictions, Silver said.

“It’s terrible what happened and what these new allegations are,” Silver said of the deputy’s death. “People want to go back and play 'what if,' and I understand that. But this was a non-violent crime and the bail was too high in the first place. Police said they had ( the defendants) connected to a carjacking, but they never charged them So it's unfair to jump on a judge for a bail decision in a non-violent crime.

After The News left a message in Judge Hartig's chambers, 52-4 District Court Administrator Jennifer Phillips said she could provide documents showing the case's decision but declined to comment.

Reckling is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, and his daughters, ages 5, 4 and 1. His wife is expecting another child, Bouchard said.

Reckling is the seventh Oakland County sheriff's deputy to be killed in the line of duty.

“This is the first on-duty death of an aggressive nature in 82 years,” said Stephen Huber, spokesman for the Oakland County sheriff.

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