2nd Suspect Arrested in Arab American News Break-In Attempt

DEARBORN, MI – A second suspect turned himself in Monday and was arrested in the attempted break-in at the Arab American News on March 11, Dearborn police said.

Kawayne Powell, 22, was charged with several felonies by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, including attempted breaking and entering, larceny from a vehicle, malicious destruction of property and possession of burglary tools, according to a press release.

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Powell was arraigned before 19th District Court Judge William C. Hultgren, who set bond at $50,000/10 percent surety. He must wear a GPS tether upon release.

His probable cause hearing is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, and his preliminary exam is 9 a.m. on Friday, April 1.

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Powell’s alleged accomplice, Deandre Darnell Bey, 20, was arrested last week and faces similar charges.

allegedly tried to break into the Arab American News, located on Chase Road, just north of Ford Road, about 2 a.m. on March 11.

One of the men was seen hitting the door with a hammer four times, damaging the glass.

At the time, Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad said the fact that the would-be intruders could clearly see the building was occupied by multiple people was one of the troubling aspects of the attempted break-in.

“What is particularly disturbing about this crime is that brazen suspects made violent efforts to gain entry into the building which was clearly occupied by newspaper staff,” he said.

The motive is unclear, police said.