Man arrested for home invasion 2 weeks after being released from prison
Two weeks after being released from a 12-year prison term, an Ann Arbor man was arrested and charged with home invasion for allegedly breaking into a home on North Fifth Avenue Sunday.
Ronald Hollins
Courtesy of the State of Michigan
Ann Arbor police Lt. Renee Bush said Ronald Hollins, 32, was arrested after officers were sent at 3 a.m. Sunday to the 200 block of North Fifth Avenue for a report of a home invasion in progress. Bush said the two women, both Ann Arbor residents and in their early 20s, returned home to find a light on in an upstairs room.
Both roommates had left the home at separate times on Saturday night and met up with each other before walking home, Bush said. The roommates entered the home and called out a third roommate’s name, but received no response. The women left the home and one of them called police to notify them of the break-in, Bush said.
While that roommate was on the phone, the other roommate noticed Hollins sneaking out of the home onto the front porch, Bush said. He then jumped off the porch and fled the area between houses, according to Bush.
Officers responded to the home and cleared it, allowing the two roommates to go through the home and look for missing items. One roommate noticed her laptop had been moved and cash was stolen. Other investigators searched for Hollins in the area, eventually finding him walking between homes and driveways, Bush said.
An officer confronted Hollins on the sidewalk and, after determining he matched the description given by the roommates, placed him under arrest and found cash on him, Bush said. The woman was able to identify the amount of money and type of bills that had been stolen and the cash was returned.
It’s unknown how Hollins allegedly got into the home. The women told police the doors had been physically locked before they left and no sign of forced entry was found.
Hollins was arraigned over the weekend and given a 10 percent of $3,000 bond, according to Bush. Jail records showed he was no longer lodged at the Washtenaw County Jail as of Tuesday afternoon.
Bush said he’s scheduled for a preliminary exam at 8:30 a.m. June 30.
Hollins has previously been convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct in 1999 in Washtenaw County, according to state records. He was released from prison just 15 days before his arrest, according to state records.
Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at kylefeldscher@annarbor.com or you can follow him on Twitter.
Comments
Tru2Blu76
Sat, Jun 9, 2012 : 3:06 p.m.
Alleged or not: anyone who I find illegally occupying my home will be greeted by (well trained) me and my "lil friend" Mr. Glock. Home invaders: as of today, there are approximately 320,440* Michigan citizens who've taken the mandatory** NRA Home Defense course and the number grows daily. Now tell us: do you feel lucky, punk? *Source: Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners and Michigan State Police. ** Mandatory: as part of the qualifications for a Michigan Concealed Pistol License.
xmo
Thu, May 31, 2012 : 8:33 p.m.
Sounds like racial profiling to me! "An officer confronted Hollins on the sidewalk and, after determining he matched the description given by the roommates, placed him under arrest and found cash on him,"
Sue
Sat, Jun 9, 2012 : 7:45 a.m.
I think you mean that sarcastically. At least I hope so.
Child of God
Fri, Jun 1, 2012 : 3:25 a.m.
I agree sad though.
Child of God
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 3:08 p.m.
First of all non of you know this guy. I do and the paper lied he has not been in prison 12 years. He didn't steal from anyone he is a professional barber with goals. This is just a way to make a person look bad by use of slander and defamation of character. The devil is a lie. The sad part is the public or media can say anything to hype a situation up thats false and what happens you all eat it up and start to judge people without having facts or knowing the person. But the bible tells us there is only one Judge God! The truth shall come to pass because the truth will outweigh a lie anyway. Matthew 7:1-2 KJV 1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Ephesians 4:29 KJV 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Tru2Blu76
Sat, Jun 9, 2012 : 2:39 p.m.
Just FYI: "the paper" (i.e. reporter for AnnArbor.com) has no known motive for lying about this or any other individual. Properly, you make a claim which can be proven or disproven. It may be just a matter of erroneous information given to the reporter on this story. If that is shown to be true, a correction can be and should be published. (all of this can take place w/o a lot of Bible quoting, by the way)
Peter Eckstein
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 3:04 p.m.
"Hollins was arraigned over the weekend and given a 10 percent of $3,000 bond, according to Bush." Why is it that your reporters write almost all of teir stories about the judicial system in the passive voice? He was not "given" his release for $300, someone gave him that release. It reminds me of the old dodge, "Mistakes were made," but that phrase came from a PR flack, not from a reporter. Passive voice is bad journalism in general, but it is particularly offensive in these cases.
f4phantomII
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 7:22 p.m.
Bully, sir! I loathe the passive voice. I thought I was the only one. I love receiving a letter that closes, "Your cooperation is appreciated." Really? By whom? If I had my way it would be banned.
arborani
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 1:36 p.m.
Which judge, magistrate, etc. set this bond?
RJA
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 3:03 a.m.
OMG, no longer lodged? Doesn't go back to court till June 30th? Back on the streets, be careful out there!
getyourstorystraightfirst
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:49 a.m.
why was he given a bond?
Child of God
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 3:12 p.m.
Because the judge gave him one!
Basic Bob
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 1:57 a.m.
Obviously the guy doesn't have a lot of skills. He doesn't even steal well. Guys like this that need more supervision don't need to go to the big house. County jail can be just as effective if they adopt some highways. I think some fresh air in one-size-fits-all black and white striped prison garb along the roadways pickup up trash would have some huge benefits: 1. Gets low level criminals off the street for a few hours at a time 2. Gives them a chance to pay their debt to society 3. Improves the cleanliness and image of our ugly trash-ridden state 4. Convinces rednecks that we are tough on crime without diverting billions from education
Dog Guy
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 1:37 a.m.
Even with an eye witness, presume innocence. Nevertheless, a chief cause of crime is letting criminals out of prison.
The Black Stallion3
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 10:20 p.m.
I would say this tells us a lot about our prison system. If we had a prison system that was worth anything the inmates would not want to ever return. Our current system is like a social club where the inmates can have computers, TV, radio, books and much more, they can take college courses and receive free medical treatment along with great meals every day. Why in the world would they want to live with us normal citizens where we have to struggle to make a living? Time to reform our system.
Liam Nussenbaum
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:41 a.m.
If I told you your car was broken, and that continuing to drive it would make it worse....would you seek repairs? What we are doing does not, will not, and can not work.
smokeblwr
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 12:56 a.m.
I agree. All this free training and love they get in prison and they still don't want to apply for a jorb when they get out. If global warming hadn't ruined it we could send them to Siberia.
The Black Stallion3
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 12:14 a.m.
Oh Please.....tell that to someone who doesn't have a clue....our system needs to adapt the old chain gang approach and stop all these return visits. I am in favor of having punishment for crime not rewards. Sorry, your way is not working and this is proof.
Cash
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 12:07 a.m.
False. No computers PERIOD. No TV unless their family can afford to buy one....and then it's antenna tv. No radio unless the family can buy one. Only certain books....and again, only if paid for by the family. How many guys in prison have the support of a family to buy ANYTHING for them? Get real. THEY CANNOT TAKE A COLLEGE COURSE UNLESS THEIR FAMILY CAN PAY FOR IT on a correspondence course basis....and those are worthless. Are you getting it now? Prison inmates ALL must have a job within the prison! Where do you people get your stuff? I swear too much tv and too many movies.
Hk kid
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 10:14 p.m.
I have a way to to fix this that seams way cheaper than another 12 years of free loading on the long tax dollar.
Linda Peck
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 8:24 p.m.
I wonder if he will show up for that hearing on June 20. My guess is no. Very low bail was set for this man.
The Black Stallion3
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 10:22 p.m.
Why would he show up? He knows what will happen when he does. If he skates then he is free longer. I love our judicial system.....don't you?
Arborcomment
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 8:21 p.m.
Missing the olde homestead and metal doors...
doglover
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 8:07 p.m.
Here's a different perspective. Out after spending most of his adult life in prison, probably with little to no support. Looking to get quick cash. Perhaps this was just opportunistic petty theft...totally wrong, but not necessarily with the predatory intent some imply. He obviously isn't too bright (isn't this a block from the police station?), but wouldn't you rather have him contributing to society than paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to support him for the rest of his life? Perhaps a bit of recently assistance could have prevented this. Then again, maybe he is more comfortable locked up.
Sue
Sat, Jun 9, 2012 : 7:35 a.m.
He doesn't want to be a contributing member of society, he wants to take whatever he wants with no regard for anyone but himself.
Liam Nussenbaum
Sat, Jun 2, 2012 : 2:28 p.m.
jimmy I was not addressing whether he deserves a higher bail to protect the citizens...he clearly does...the issue we were having was the larger picture. Why are we so shocked when we lock people up in an environment that only adds gasoline to the fire? Now we are paying to go through all this with this guy again...and I suspect if you track him, you will see him again in 3-5 years...and perhaps again after that. this man is not the issue I was addressing. How can we as a society do a better job of reducing recidivism?
martini man
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 3:14 p.m.
I don't know if the "gentleman" in question would feel more comfortable locked up ..but I for one, would feel more comfortable with him locked up.
Jimmy McNulty
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 12:32 p.m.
OK Liam, we'll let the ex-prisoners and recent parolees stay at your home while they reassimilate.
Liam Nussenbaum
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:37 a.m.
Listen Joe. We have failed. Yes we. Society. We now have the same incarceration rate in this country as Stalin had during the Gulags. Locking people up is not working. They go to prison, they learn more deviant behavior, they are treated like animals. and we all act shocked when they come out with no skill to deal with life and return to crime. I suggest we look at some alternatives. Norway has a very low recidivism rate. Maybe we need to change. And this is not to suggest this mans behavior is acceptable...however it is predictable. So stop acting shocked. We have created this mess with expediency and quick fixes and the fear first stoked by the Reagan republicans....tough on crime....lock up everyone. And provide no training. no mental health....nothing. The definition of insanity is repeating the same mistakes over and over and expecting different results. We have been repeating this one for 30 years. Guess what. It will only get worse. Until somebody has the courage to say the truth, take the beating from the press and the people on the right that they are soft on crime and bleeding hearts.....You know what the problem with this country is. We are no longer enlightened. We were a nation built on reason and rational discourse. No longer. Emotional appeals and stoking fear rules the day. Lets try something different.
Joe
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 8:16 p.m.
Then he should be put to work in prison. Make him earn his 3 squares and a bed.
martini man
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 8:01 p.m.
It really makes you wonder about our justice system, when a judge lets a man like this out on bail for $300. A J-walker or a cigar smoker would get a tougher bail than that. Lots more I'd like to say, but it would all get censored and deleted. But consider it said.
Major
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 7:31 p.m.
Gone for 12 years and apparently didn't learn about the new Castle laws in Michigan. Now he's free for a month. I hope in that time frame he learns of the Castle law...one way, or another.
rs
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 7:02 p.m.
Seriously... this guy was let out on a $300 bail? This is a guy that's already been convicted of criminal sexual conduct. He's out of prison for 2 weeks and already under arrest for breaking into women's homes!! Why do we have a judge that's putting this guy back on the street like it nothing? His preliminary is 6/30, that makes this guy a free man for a month. Did the judge not take into account that this guy couldn't go 2 weeks without being arrested for a major crime. This is disgusting.
Sue
Sat, Jun 9, 2012 : 7:34 a.m.
Bleeding heart liberal judges, always looking out for the bad guys.
smokeblwr
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 6:53 p.m.
But he's not in the clink. He's out again on bond where he'll be climbing in our windows, snatching you people up.
MRunner73
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 6:43 p.m.
Hopefully, he'll be in the klink for a long, long, long time.
a2roots
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 6:40 p.m.
So after 12 years in prison this guy has put himself back into the joint to be cared for by the taxpayer. What in the world did he do over the past 12 years to enable himself to function in the real world? Appears nothing. Is there any accountability on the part of our prison system? After 12 years I would hope there are some checks and balances which give inmates a chance at assimilating back into society. He apparently did nothing to brighten his future.
tinkerbell
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 8:42 p.m.
Rehab comes from within. You can lead a horse to water ....
bedrog
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 6:35 p.m.
bye bye ...forever, hopefully.
Jay Thomas
Tue, May 29, 2012 : 6:11 p.m.
Some people don't place a high value on their freedom.