Detroit man facing 25 charges linked to 7 different carjacking, stolen vehicle incidents, police say

Delano Drake accused in series of carjackings, thefts

Police tape at a crime scene. (WDIV)

DETROIT – A Detroit man is facing 25 charges in connection with seven different carjacking and stolen vehicle incidents over a six-week span, officials said.

Delano Drake, 20, of Detroit, is accused of committing a series of carjackings, thefts and other crimes between Sept. 23 and Nov. 4, according to authorities.

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Police said Drake was arrested this week by Detroit police and faces the following charges:

  • Sept. 23: 17150 block of Washburn Street -- carjacking, unlawful driving away of an automobile and receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.
    • A black 2020 Dodge Ram was targeted.
  • 10:20 a.m. Oct. 23: 15400 block of West McNichols Road -- carjacking, unlawful driving away of an automobile and receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.
    • A 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee was targeted.
  • 11 p.m. Oct. 23: St. Mary and Florence streets -- carjacking, unlawful driving away of an automobile and receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.
    • A black 2015 Dodge Ram was targeted.
  • 11:30 p.m. Oct. 23: 15440 block of West McNichols Road -- carjacking, unlawful driving away of an automobile and receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.
    • A burgundy 2021 Dodge Challenger was targeted.
  • Nov. 3: 17600 block of Stahelin Road -- Receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.
    • A 2014 Honda Cr-V was targeted.
  • 1:30 a.m. Nov. 4: 20000 block of West McNichols Road -- carjacking, unlawful driving away of an automobile and receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.
    • A gray 2015 Chrysler 200 was targeted.
  • 2:25 a.m. Nov. 4: 13100 block of West 7 Mile Road -- carjacking, unlawful driving away of an automobile, receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle, and six felony firearm violations.
    • A black 2014 Chrysler 300 was targeted.

Drake was arraigned Friday in 36th District Court and is being held on $2.5 million bond.

A probable cause conference is scheduled for Nov. 23, and a preliminary examination is scheduled for Nov. 30.

Delano Drake (Detroit Police Department)

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