3 Arrested In Macomb County Auto Theft: Sheriff

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, MI — Three men were arrested Thursday in connection with an auto theft from a Macomb County car dealership, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.

Damar Walston was charged with unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle and conspiracy to commit unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle.

Dwayne Williams was charged with unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle, conspiracy to commit unlawful driving and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer.

Deon Brooks was charged with unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle, conspiracy to commit unlawful driving, assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and fourth-degree fleeing.

All three were placed in the Macomb County Jail with a $25,000 bond. Williams and Brooks were bailed out of jail, according to the sheriff's office.

Officials did not immediately schedule their next court date.

Officials began watching the Heidebreicht Chevrolet in Washington Township after a 2024 Tahoe was stolen on Jan. 12, according to the sheriff's office.

While watching surveillance, officials said investigators spotted a gray Blazer at the gas station directly across from the dealership on Thursday at 7:45 p.m. The Blazer then entered the car lot and drove around the business, passing a Tahoe, according to the sheriff's office.

As the Blazer passed the Tahoe, the SUV's lights flashed, meaning the individuals in the Blazer had a key for the Tahoe, according to the sheriff's office.

The Blazer then left the dealership parking lot and parked a short distance away, according to the sheriff's office.

A man then jumped out of the Blazer and walked toward the dealership wearing a ski mask, according to the sheriff's office.

The man, whom officials identified as Walston, then got into the Tahoe and tried to start it, according to the sheriff's office.

That's when officers arrested Walston in connection to the theft, according to the sheriff's office.

The Blazer then sped away on Van Dyke Avenue, where officers used stop sticks near 24 Mile Road to stop the Blazer, according to the sheriff's office.

After the Blazer got a flat tire, two men jumped out of the SUV and ran into a wooded area, according to the sheriff's office.

Officers found Williams quickly while a helicopter was used to find Brooks who was captured shortly later, according to the sheriff's office.

Officials were still investigating the incident.