Crime & Safety
Macomb County Man Charged In Assault, Handcuffing Of Roommate: Police
Officials said the man, 31, assaulted his roommate and held her hostage inside a home at the Stony Creek Apartments in Washington Township.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, MI — A Washington Township was charged in connection to a domestic violence assault Wednesday, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
Dewitt Bunting, 31, was charged with unlawful imprisonment, assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of cocaine less than 25 grams, resisting and obstructing a police officer, felony firearm and domestic violence second offense.
He was placed in the Macomb County Jail on a $500,000 bond. If he is released from jail, he cannot have any contact with the victim or the apartment complex, must wear a GPS tether, and have drug and alcohol testing.
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His next court date is scheduled for Jan. 16. If convicted on all charges, he faces more than 25 years in prison.
Officials said Bunting assaulted his roommate and held her hostage inside a home at the Stony Creek Apartments in Washington Township.
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The woman told officials her roommate, Bunting, assaulted her Tuesday evening and handcuffed her, demanding she remain in his bed all night, according to the sheriff's office.
Bunting continued the assault Wednesday and threatened the woman with a handgun, according to the sheriff's office.
A neighbor helped the woman escape the apartment at roughly 4 p.m. and call for help, according to the sheriff's office.
When officers arrived at the apartment, Bunting refused to come out, and instead, blocked the door from inside, according to the sheriff's office.
Officers then spotted Bunting running from the apartment roughly an hour later at 5 p.m., according to the sheriff's office.
Officers chased down Bunting and tased him, before eventually arresting him, according to the sheriff's office.
Officials said officers also found an unregistered handgun on Bunting.
"We stand firm in our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of every individual. Our pursuit of justice remains unwavering, emphasizing the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions," Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said.
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