Jaelon Jones, 25, of Clinton Township, has been arraigned on multiple felony charges after officials say a shoplifting incident at a Meijer escalated into a police chase and crash.
Peter J. Lucido said 25-year-old Jaelon Jones was arraigned Wednesday in 41B District Court on charges including third-degree fleeing and eluding a police officer and first-degree retail fraud.
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Prosecutors allege that on March 28, Jones entered a Meijer store and selected nearly $2,000 worth of merchandise before leaving without paying.
Authorities say he then fled in a vehicle when a marked patrol unit attempted a traffic stop with lights and sirens activated.
During the pursuit, the vehicle allegedly accelerated and ran at least two traffic signals before crashing. Jones is accused of fleeing on foot after the crash.
Investigators say the vehicle contained the alleged stolen merchandise and a police scanner.
Jones also faces charges related to the use and possession of a police radio scanner in connection with a felony.
He has been charged as a fourth habitual offender, which could increase potential penalties if convicted.
At Wednesday’s (April 29) arraignment, bond was set at $200,000 cash/surety, with a 10% option permitted.
If released, Jones must comply with several conditions, including electronic monitoring, no contact with witnesses, and a ban from entering any Meijer stores or possessing weapons.
A probable cause conference is scheduled for May 11.