A series of events in Dearborn involving domestic assault and a three-day police chase has culminated in the arraignment of Ali Ahmed Zbib, a 55-year-old Dearborn resident, said officials. Zbib stands accused of assaulting his 42-year-old wife, engaging in a dangerous pursuit with law enforcement, and striking a police vehicle, according to a report by The Detroit News.
The charges against Zbib include third-degree fleeing and eluding police, malicious destruction of police property, and domestic violence, as per the information provided by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. The incidents began in the early hours of a Saturday morning when Zbib reportedly assaulted his wife at their home on Argyle Street. Following the altercation, a police chase ensued as Zbib fled authorities in a 2016 Freightliner semi tractor, striking an unoccupied Dearborn police vehicle in the process, based on the details from a ClickOnDetroit report.
Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin, in a statement obtained by FOX 2 Detroit, commended the efforts of the Special Operations and patrol officers, as well as the cooperation of partner agencies in the apprehension of the suspect. "This individual led officers from multiple area agencies on a dangerous pursuit while driving erratically, putting others in danger," Shahin elaborated, as reported by The Detroit News.
The chase reportedly ended near Telegraph Road and Champaign Street in Taylor, but not before extending through Warren, Garden City, Westland, and other cities, as noted by ClickOnDetroit. The arrest finally took place at Detroit's Eastern Market after days of continuous efforts to locate and safely detain Zbib. In court, he received a $100,000 cash/surety bond and has a probable cause conference scheduled for June 18, 2025, as per details released by FOX 2 Detroit.
High-speed chases have drawn attention, leading Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido to push for laws requiring prison time for people who flee from police. With more crashes happening during these pursuits, the prosecutor's office has taken a strong stance, saying it will not offer plea deals to those charged with fleeing and eluding, as mentioned by The Detroit News.
