Suspect in I-96 corridor shootings faces weapons charges, $2 million bond
Livingston County Prosecutor David Morse speaks during a press conference at the 53rd District Court on Howell on Wednesday afternoon. Raulie Casteel was arraigned on charges in connection the the string of I-96 corridor shootings.
Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com
Raulie Casteel
A district court judge set bond for Casteel at $2 million during a hearing Wednesday in Howell. Casteel could face up to seven years in prison. He is charged with firing from an automobile, assault with a dangerous weapon, discharging a firearm from a vehicle and three felony firearm possession charges.
ATF Special Agent in Charge David McCain speaks during a press conference at the 53rd District Court on Howell on Wednesday afternoon.
Joseph Tobianski | AnnArbor.com
Casteel was charged Wednesday in connection with a shooting incident Oct. 18. Prosecutors believe he fired from his vehicle with a 9-millimeter pistol at a woman driving on Interstate 96 near the 135 mile marker.
Livingston County Prosecutor David L. Morse said charges are likely in the coming days related to incidents that occurred in Oakland County.
Casteel's next court date was scheduled for Nov. 14, the Associated Press reported.
Casteel's attorney is Douglas R. Mullkoff of Ann Arbor, MLive reported. He said in court that he had not yet met with his client.
Casteel's mother Lana Hunt has told the Detroit Free Press that she's worried her son might be mentally ill, but he refuses to see a doctor.
Comments
OLDTIMER3
Wed, Mar 13, 2013 : 3:02 p.m.
Isn't firing from an automobile the same as firing from a vehicle?
Fester
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 1:15 p.m.
Sounds like he has drank too much tea
dsponini
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 9:21 p.m.
You can say that again!
Paul Rohan
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 1:13 p.m.
Thank god they caught him before lives were lost. The judicial system needs work. Some guy gets mandatory five years for having some crack in his pocket, yet this guy might only get 7 years and he was attempting to murder numerous people.
dexterreader
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 11:46 a.m.
Thank you to all the law enforcement agencies who worked tirelessly and diligently to catch this man. I'm sure a lot of people are breathing easier these days. Mental illness or not ... he is clearly a danger. I hope he gets the help he needs.
justcurious
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 11:56 a.m.
Agreed.
bobr
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 11:32 a.m.
He had right-wing, anti-Obama stuff, postings on the computer they seized. Maybe the case can be enhanced by hate -crimes or threats to the President charges.
justcurious
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 11:55 a.m.
Thank God we (and you) live in a country where we can criticize our government, and even our President. I didn't see any tweets that indicated a hate crime.
greymom
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 10:59 a.m.
he looks nothing like the drawing! Are you sure we don't have two shooters/
music to my ear
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 10:28 a.m.
seven years. for attempted murder he hit a guy in the buttocks.I am sure there is more to the story. he is trying to just end up in the hosp for mental illness. I hope it wont work I seen mental Illness,he had all his noodles.he knew exactly what he was doing.if he was peed at the government don't take it out on the general public .
Tru2Blu76
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 7:35 a.m.
Hmm, when a family member thinks another family member might be mentally ill - is it wise and proper to then let the subject of their worry decide whether or not to seek a professional evaluation?
Laura Jones
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 1:50 p.m.
You have identified the single major problem with our mental health system. It really doesn't matter who you tell, unless and until the person decides to get help or your suspect they are a danger to themselves or others, you cannot force them to get help. If she suspected he was the shooter - then she should have reported him. Otherwise, who should she have told?
music to my ear
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 10:32 a.m.
just his mom trying to make excuses. parents are devastated when these things happen to their children. it is her way of trying to protect him.sad but true.
Halter
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 2:40 a.m.
Thank you to my fellow Ann Arborites and their caring and ability to take the time to understand mental illness and how 7 years in jail are just sure to cure that mental illness...
Brad
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 2:15 p.m.
Hey - there is a presumption of sanity just like presumption of innocence. What we "understand" at this point is that he is ALLEGED to have been randomly shooting at people and hit one of them.
HB11
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 12:23 p.m.
You're right, I really do not care about his alleged mental illness. What I care about is that he is caught, will go to jail if convicted, and will not be shooting at anyone for the near future.
Macabre Sunset
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 3:52 a.m.
What would you suggest, then? Don't citizens who haven't shot at anyone deserve a little protection, too?
MARK
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 2:53 a.m.
You have a point but one still needs to insure public safety. Incarceration would ensure that he does not shoot at anyone else
breadman
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 1:58 a.m.
He should get seven years for every shot that put a hole in a car! What a slap on the back of the hand. Just gives him time too think about his next plan. Shoot, shoot
Elouise
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 1:57 a.m.
Hopefully seven years per shooting and they run them consecutively...
clara
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 12:52 p.m.
only the 2 yr felony firearm is consecutive to and preceding the other convictions. Nothing else here can be consecutive.
justcurious
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 1:17 a.m.
Oh boy. Who can you trust? http://fusionhire.com/anovahire/inovahire-all/www/html-safe/userDocument/1253025401vxdgjbpqpie2svt.pdf
justcurious
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 1:37 a.m.
I may be missing something but he does not sound mentally ill to me. http://fusionhire.com/anovahire/inovahire-all/www/html-safe/userDocument/1253025401vxdgjbpqpie2svt.pdf
Tom Todd
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 11:51 p.m.
definitely expect to see more of this craziness around these parts in the future, these are mad max times.
Blue Marker
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 12:16 p.m.
I'm the gyro-captian, I called it!
Westfringe
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 5:48 a.m.
Who own Barter Town?
Jojo B
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 2:43 a.m.
I hope not. Tina Turner in chain mail is the second sign of the apocalypse.
Westfringe
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 11:43 p.m.
Multiple attempted murders, and terrorizing everyone driving in SE MI should definitely net more than 7 years. Not to mention the amount of money spent catching this guy has to be up there. Give him to the people, we can sort it out.
clownfish
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 1:07 p.m.
That's nice, this guy took it upon himself to enforce his beliefs so you want to do the same. Maybe we have laws and a court system for these things? Or maybe the government is the problem and 2nd amendment is the cure all.
Westfringe
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 5:47 a.m.
Hugs.
MARK
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 2:51 a.m.
Pitch forks and torches ?
EyeHeartA2
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 : 11:20 p.m.
Only seven years? Max? Seems light to me.
Aaron Ohlrogge
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 : 12:53 p.m.
The 7 years is only for one of the incidents. More will be coming for other shootings that happened elsewhere. See paragraphs 4 and 5.