A Canton man has been charged with multiple counts following a domestic incident that resulted in the non-fatal stabbings of three family members, as the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office reported. Derek Attee Alesmaily, 23, faces serious allegations, including three counts of Assault with Intent to Murder, and other assault-related charges.
The Canton Police Department responded to a call at approximately 3:39 p.m. on Tuesday, where they discovered two victims in a driveway and another in the road at 3700 block of Parklawn Drive; they had sustained multiple stab wounds and medics transported them to a local hospital for treatment, an incident that unfortunately coincides with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, underscoring the pervasive menace that lurks within the sanctity we attribute to the concept of family.
After an investigation, authorities arrested Alesmaily, alleging that he had stabbed his 42-year-old mother, his 21-year-old brother, and his 22-year-old sister, of Dearborn, "It is ironic that this happened during Domestic Violence Awareness Month," Prosecutor Kym Worthy stated, per the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, "This family has experienced a horrific tragedy. We will prosecute this offender and bring the victims the justice that they deserve," as reported by the prosecutor's office.
Derek Attee Alesmaily's arraignment took place sooner than expected and was not communicated to WCPO in time, though he was later arraigned before Judge Michael Gerou in the 35th District Court with a hefty $3 million cash bond set, the dates for his Probable Cause Conference and Preliminary Examination are set for October 24 and October 31 respectively; the disturbing nature of the crime juxtaposed against a month dedicated to awareness of such violence serves as a reminder of the continuous struggle to confront and eradicate domestic violence in our communities.
Images of the accused can be requested from the Canton Police Department, and it is crucial to remember that the charges leveled against Derek Attee Alesmaily remain allegations at this stage, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
