A welfare check in Hanover Township turned oddly domestic on Wednesday when deputies say they walked into a Folks Road home and found a man inside, casually eating the homeowner's leftover pizza and candy. What began as a call about a person walking near Dew Road and Folks Road quickly escalated into a report of a breaking-and-entering in progress, ending with the suspect taken to the Jackson County Jail to await charges.
As reported by MLive, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responding yesterday entered the Folks Road residence and located a man inside. Deputies detained him at the scene, where they say he was eating candy and leftover pizza, and secured the home for further investigation.
Deputies Say Routine Check Turned Into Arrest
According to law-enforcement accounts, it started with a caller reporting a man walking in the area, prompting deputies to conduct a welfare check. When they followed up at the nearby Folks Road home, deputies say they found the same man inside the residence and placed him under arrest. He remains booked at the Jackson County Jail while authorities wait for formal charges to be filed.
Not An Isolated Incident In Jackson County
Jackson County has seen other recent home-invasion arrests. In a separate incident on Weeks Road in Hanover Township, a suspect was arrested last week, according to FOX47/Associated Press. That case highlighted how evidence left behind at a scene can help deputies quickly identify suspects and make an arrest.
Legal Implications
Home invasion in Michigan is charged under MCL 750.110a. First-degree home invasion can carry a penalty of up to 20 years in prison, according to the Michigan Legislature. Prosecutors will review the sheriff's report to determine the degree of the offense to pursue, and any allegations involving a weapon or injuries could affect the final charges.
What Comes Next
Prosecutors will decide on formal charges and set an arraignment date. Until then, the man remains lodged at the Jackson County Jail. Deputies are asking anyone who may have information or video from the Folks Road area related to the incident to contact the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
