Ann Arbor man faces charge of assault with intent to murder after domestic dispute
A 33-year-old Ann Arbor man is facing numerous charges, including assault with intent to murder, after a physical altercation with his girlfriend, Ann Arbor police said.
On Saturday, Deandre Chaneyfield was arraigned on that charge as well as assault with intent to do bodily harm less than murder, domestic violence, second offense, and assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer.
Chaneyfield’s 33-year-old girlfriend, also of Ann Arbor, suffered a broken arm and leg, as well as multiple injuries to the head, said Lt. Renee Bush of the Ann Arbor Police Department.
“She fought back. She was very scared,” Bush said.
At 8:20 p.m. April 26, Police were dispatched to the 2700 block of Hikone Drive, where the couple had been “arguing all day,” Bush said.
The situation soon became physical. The woman told police she was thrown against a wall. She also said Chaneyfield punched her in the face and that she momentarily blacked out.
“When she couldn’t fight back anymore, she became very scared,” Bush said.
Both Chaneyfield and the woman were taken to the University of Michigan Hospital after the altercation.
Chaneyfield is being held at the Washtenaw County jail on a $100,000 bond. His preliminary examination is set for May 10.
John Counts covers cops and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at johncounts@annarbor.com or you can follow him on Twitter.
Comments
Tru2Blu76
Wed, May 2, 2012 : 10:29 p.m.
I find "domestic violence" and particularly violence against women deeply disturbing. I must be careful about what I say but -- A simple fact: such violence always follows a cyclical escalation pattern. Unless the parties agree to remedial help and take remedial measures, the escalation progresses until life threatening actions happen. So far, all the recommended remedies have not stopped the forced sex, the beatings, the stranglings, stabbings or shootings. All of these things are felonies and all of them are sometimes committed against the same, defenseless woman again and again. Something's very wrong with this picture. Adding: pat on the back for those police officers responding to this call. I'm glad you got to use the " assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer" charges against this man. I know that domestic violence calls are a great stressor and are depressing: good job and God bless you.
FormerMichRes
Wed, May 2, 2012 : 8:25 a.m.
Taking a look at many of the crime related stories, there is one common factor that runs throughout -- repeat offenders. Wake up Ann Arborites! You and your judiciary are weak on crime. You can't keep electing the same people into office and expect different results. You get exactly what you condone.
Deborah Gibson
Wed, May 2, 2012 : 5:35 a.m.
I say look at the jail...see if it's full. Also see if the "victim" is dead. If both are true, the judge may then consider the Michigan version of self -defense. For those who support rotting in jail, they must not be talking about jail in Washtenaw county.
Tru2Blu76
Wed, May 2, 2012 : 10:52 p.m.
I absolutely agree with you. I'll only add: relatives and any others (friends, etc.) who witness such deadly violence may also want to take the self-defense / defense of another approach to protect the (usually female) victims. From repeated first-hand knowledge, I also know that police treat such defenders with respect and sympathy.
nickcarraweigh
Wed, May 2, 2012 : 2:06 a.m.
Those are the kind of dinner guests one invites when the in-laws are also expected.
treetowncartel
Tue, May 1, 2012 : 9:19 p.m.
My comment would most certainly violate the conversation guidelines so I'll keep it to myself.
jrtluvr1959
Tue, May 1, 2012 : 10 p.m.
Ditto. Can't comment much of anything here
Linda Peck
Tue, May 1, 2012 : 9:08 p.m.
While I would not say "rot in jail," I can sympathize with this statement to a degree. It seems the courts here in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, are soft on domestic abuse and violence. I have been following this subject of late and have been shocked and dismayed at the lack of response of the local court to make a serious impression of this type of repeat offender. I am asking the question "why."
Blue Marker
Tue, May 1, 2012 : 8:13 p.m.
Let due process take place but those who prey on the weak make me sick!
stevek
Tue, May 1, 2012 : 7:51 p.m.
How in the world is this "gentleman" a free man? Probation for the last year--now violated 3 previous cases of domestic violence 2 previous cases of home invasion 3 cases of resist/obstruct a police officer How in the world is he out of prison and who would date him? Build many, many many more prisons.
OLDTIMER3
Wed, May 2, 2012 : 12:20 p.m.
I know a guy who stabbed another man 3 times did over $5000 damage to the other mans vehicle has been arrested several times for domestic violence. Was ordered to pay restitutionj for the mans truck and hasn't paid anything yet almost 8 years later.Stilol on the street driving with no license and drinking and drugging and getting away with it.
Bryan Ellinger
Tue, May 1, 2012 : 10:49 p.m.
End the pointless "war on drugs" and we'll have plenty of space for actual criminals.