Ypsilanti police arrest suspected burglar released from prison 2 weeks ago
A man who was released from prison two weeks ago attempted to break into an Ypsilanti home Monday afternoon, carrying a bag containing handcuffs, latex gloves, a spring-loaded baton and burglary tools, city police said.
A 38-year-old resident who lives in the 1300 block of Sherman Street called police at about 1:26 p.m. as the man was attempting to pry open his back door, a police press release said.
Officers approached the home from the front and back and caught the man after a short foot chase, police said. He did not gain access to the home, police said.
The 27-year-old man was released from prison two weeks ago after serving time for home invasion and had been living in an Ann Arbor hotel, the release said. Prior to serving time, he lived in the Ypsilanti area.
Police said the man later confessed. He is awaiting arraignment at the Washtenaw County Jail.
Comments
tdw
Wed, Dec 9, 2009 : 12:21 p.m.
Awakened actually this happened in a area where property values are probbaly one of the highest in Ypsi city.Which kinda makes this more unusal
Awakened
Wed, Dec 9, 2009 : 10:48 a.m.
Nationally the recidivism for Felons convicted of property crimes (incl. Home Invasion/Burglary)is 73.8% according the Bureau of Justice Statistics. That means they are arrested in less than 3 years after release. A number of States track recidivism rates. The only other state with unemplyment rates near MI that had them was Florida. The overall rate in Florida for felons, incl. violent felons and sex offenders is over 50%. Michigan does not keep stats but apparently there is a proposal to start doing so to track the flood of people they've released in the last 12 or so months since the budget cuts. As for ypsi's wave...crime rates are highest where property values are least. If criminals had money and the motivation to get up and go somewhere to earn it.........
Ricebrnr
Wed, Dec 9, 2009 : 10:18 a.m.
Entitlement. That's the problem with many people these days, not just criminals. Yes making a decent living is difficult especially in these days but how is it that illegal immigrants still come here and take jobs that no American would consider taking. Those jobs are out there but many Americans feel those jobs are beneath them or too difficult. Complaining about jobs, illegal immigration etc will garner nothing. If criminals would deign to take those jobs and work hard maybe they can fix a host of problems, not least staying out of trouble.
B138
Wed, Dec 9, 2009 : 12:23 a.m.
Im not sure why anybody would be surprised that M.P.R.I is a complete failure...there's people walking around Ypsi with 4yr. college degrees that are having a hard time even getting a job a Taco Bell! What do you think sombody with a record is gonna find for work when the first question on any application is "have you ever been convicted of a crime?" Even if a felon IS rehiblilitated the chances of him ever making a decent living doing honest work is slim to none.
Ricebrnr
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 9:15 p.m.
I'm sorry I didn't realize that it was inappropriate to be happy when an "alleged" criminal and a repeat one at that is caught for the crimes they "may" have committed. Funny, sheep usually like it when the wolves are caught and no longer threaten. My bad. I know I know wolves gotta eat same as buzzards and worms.
tdw
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 6:11 p.m.
Zulu does a criminal ever commit a crime that is accutally their fault? I suppose all criminals want to be rehabilited
djm12652
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 5:27 p.m.
Zulu, he was in prison because he commited a crime, not because he was poor, etc. He made the choice to be a criminal.
KeepingItReal
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 5 p.m.
For all of you who a gloating that this man was caught...remember. He was released from prison two weeks ago...back into a society where he has received little if any preparation to function. Plus, given the sorry state of our economy, we will be seeing many others returning from prison who will commit some type of crime shortly upon their release and be returned. When we allow our systems, i.e., families, schools, the economy, the penal system,and yes, the MPRI Program to fail individuals we all pay the price. Doesn't it make more sense to prepare individuals to function as effective members of our community rather than walk around always afraid that "one of them is going to get us" and tehn rejoice when they get caught.
djm12652
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 4:19 p.m.
So an Ann Arbor [hotel] resident arrested for and confessed to attempted home invasion, was released from prison two weeks ago? Really...what a surprise...glad to see he was rehabilitated enough to not try a home invasion in A2...he would get a stern talking to!
mrk
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 4:18 p.m.
A spring-loaded baton?? Huh?
tdw
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 2:08 p.m.
Ypsieric Thanks I never realizes that was called Normal Park.It makes sense.All I was trying to say was that if I were to live within the city,thats one of first places I would look at
YpsiEric
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 1:29 p.m.
@tdw: You're talking about the Normal Park neighborhood, bounded by Mansfield, Cross, Summit and Congress. And yes, it's a nice neighborhood but no, we're not immune to crime. Most of it is petty, committed by teens. The only violent crime I'm aware of in the last 10 years was a vicious assault on a neighbor and friend.
tdw
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 11:30 a.m.
I stand corrected,Sherman Oaks is in the Ellis road area,which I also had friends from that area.However the Sherman street area neighborhood is still very nice.I was thinking of right area just got the name wrong
tdw
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 11:20 a.m.
I've always known Sherman Oaks ( I had friends who lived there) as north of Congress and east of Mainsfield.I could be wrong though
glimmertwin
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 11:03 a.m.
Isn't Sherman Oaks the area South of Michigan, South West of I-94? Sherman Street is not in Sherman Oaks. I'm not sure, but we once looked at property and I could have sworn it defined as the "Sherman Oaks" area, which is not where this clown was working.
tdw
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 10:54 a.m.
Whats happening in Sherman Oaks? it's a nice neighborhood.Crime from south of it must be bleeding in
Ricebrnr
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 10:08 a.m.
Gloves and handcuffs? Attempted breaking in during the day when someone was home? Doesn't sound like burglary was the only item on the menu. Glad the police got their in time.
amazonwarrior
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 9:30 a.m.
"...caught the man after a short FOOD chase". Somebody didn't proof read this article. And THANK YOU Ypsilanti Police for keeping us safe.
ezbngreen
Tue, Dec 8, 2009 : 9:04 a.m.
I am wondering if statistics for recidivism of felonies is highest in Ypsilanti based against other large communities in the state? Lately it seems that reports from the news agencies many of the Felons released from prison are headed right back. Nice to see M.P.R.I working to Reintegrate them back into prison