assault with a dangerous weapon

Jordan Ellington, 34, was sentenced to 20 to 48 months in prison for assaulting his 77-year-old grandmother with a belt. The Macomb County jury convicted him in May 2026, and the judge imposed a sentence above the state's recommended range.

A 31-year-old man, Walter Smith, was arraigned on nine charges after allegedly brandishing a gun and threatening three hospital workers outside Henry Ford Hospital. The incident occurred on June 3, leading to a brief lockdown, and Smith was arrested later that day. He faces charges including assault with a dangerous weapon and is already on federal probation for unrelated offenses.

Two sisters, Brianna and Kierianna Long, allegedly stabbed a Detroit restaurant worker after receiving a wrong food order, leading to assault charges. Brianna, who was nine months pregnant at the time and gave birth four days before the arraignment, claimed innocence, with her defense arguing the worker insulted them and threw items first.

Two sisters, Brianna and Kierianna Long, allegedly stabbed a restaurant worker in Detroit after receiving the wrong food order. The incident involved assault with a dangerous weapon, hot grease, and thrown objects. Brianna Long, who was nine months pregnant during the attack, was given a $25,000 bond, while her sister received a $100,000 bond.

Two sisters, including one who was nine months pregnant, allegedly stabbed a restaurant worker in Detroit after receiving the wrong food order. They were charged with assault with intent to murder and other offenses, and both were granted cash bonds. The pregnant sister gave birth four days before her arraignment and claimed innocence in court.