Three Wayne County residents are now facing carjacking charges after Detroit prosecutors say a Sterling Heights man was ambushed on the city’s east side. The defendants, identified as Brian Fasho Coleman, Ashton James Ruffin and Rajena Larmartique Linson, were taken into custody earlier this month and booked into the county jail. Their arraignments in 36th District Court today came after an investigation that led to multiple arrests and a flurry of court filings, according to authorities.
Prosecutors File Charges
According to The Detroit News, Wayne County prosecutors charged all three with carjacking and brought the case before a judge in the 36th District Court. Formal felony counts were presented this week, and the prosecutor’s office provided case details to investigators as part of the ongoing probe. Officials have not released an alleged motive, saying the incident remains under active review by both police and prosecutors.
Court Records And Bookings
Wayne County booking records show that Ashton James Ruffin was booked last Friday and is facing multiple felony counts, including an assault charge and a weapons-related offense, with bond set at $250,000. Those same public records list a court date later this month for Ruffin, signaling that the case will be back before a judge soon. The logs do not spell out which specific filings connect to which underlying incident, with formal charging decisions appearing instead through the prosecutor’s office and the official court docket.
Background On One Defendant
Defendant Rajena Linson was already on law enforcement’s radar before the alleged carjacking. ClickOnDetroit reported that she had been wanted in connection with a 2022 attack that left a 19-year-old woman seriously injured. In separate coverage, FOX 2 Detroit noted that officers believed she was linked to a July incident in which shots were allegedly fired at police during an attempted arrest. Prosecutors say those previous allegations are separate from the carjacking case now moving through the courts.
Next Steps In Court
The three defendants are expected back in 36th District Court for additional proceedings, with at least one county docket entry listing a preliminary examination date later this month for a defendant in the case. Prosecutors and jail records alike stress that the charges are only allegations at this stage and that all three are presumed innocent unless and until they are proven guilty in court. Defense attorneys had not publicly weighed in as of the latest filings and media reports.
Detroit police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators, while the prosecutor’s office says it will continue to update the case as new filings are made. This story will be updated as court records or official statements change.
