Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced Wednesday 16-year-old Jeremiah Collins pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a carjacking and police pursuit that began in the parking lot of an Applebee’s restaurant in Roseville. On November 24, 2025, Collins forcibly took a woman’s 2016 Jeep Patriot from the parking lot of an Applebee’s restaurant in Roseville by pointing a screwdriver at her and threatening her and her passenger if they did not give him the car keys. After the victims contacted the Roseville Police Department, officers pursued the stolen vehicle. Collins allegedly fled from police before crashing the Jeep on Gratiot Avenue, causing damage to additional property and vehicles before being taken into custody.
On Wednesday, May 13, Collins pleaded guilty as charged to the following charges before Judge James M. Biernat Jr. in the Macomb County Circuit Court:
1. Carjacking, a felony punishable by incarceration for life or any term of years
2. Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer - Third Degree, a felony punishable by up to five years incarceration
3. Attempt Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer, a misdemeanor punishable by up to one-year incarceration
Collins was charged as an adult in this matter due to the seriousness of the offenses. As part of the plea Collins will receive a sentence of 96 months to 240 months in the Michigan Department of Corrections on the Carjacking conviction. The remaining convictions will be sentenced within the applicable Michigan sentencing guidelines. All sentences will run concurrently, meaning they will be served at the same time rather than back-to-back.
The assistant prosecutor consulted with the victims, who approved the plea and sentencing agreement. Collins will also be ordered to have no contact with the victims, and restitution will be determined at sentencing. In exchange for the plea, the People agreed to dismiss the remaining charges at sentencing.
Under Michigan law, sentences are generally served concurrently unless a statute specifically requires consecutive sentencing, such as offenses committed while in custody or certain firearm-related and prison-related offenses.
Sentencing is scheduled for July 14 at 9:30 a.m. before James M. Biernat, Jr. in the Macomb County Circuit Court. Collins was 15 years old at the time of the offense.
“Carjacking is a violent crime that places victims, law enforcement, and the public at serious risk. While juvenile offenders are often capable of rehabilitation, there must also be accountability when conduct escalates to this level of violence and danger. Today’s conviction ensures a significant prison sentence, protects the community, and spares the victims from reliving these events through a trial,” said Lucido.
The Macomb County prosecutor has testified before the Michigan Legislature regarding efforts to strengthen penalties for fleeing and eluding law enforcement. House Bills 4690 and 4691, which would establish mandatory minimum penalties for fleeing and eluding offenses, have passed the Michigan House of Representatives and are currently pending review in the Michigan Senate, where they have been referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety. The proposed legislation reflects ongoing efforts to deter dangerous police pursuits and enhance public safety by ensuring meaningful consequences for individuals who endanger law enforcement officers and the community.
On Wednesday, May 13, Collins pleaded guilty as charged to the following charges before Judge James M. Biernat Jr. in the Macomb County Circuit Court:
1. Carjacking, a felony punishable by incarceration for life or any term of years
2. Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer - Third Degree, a felony punishable by up to five years incarceration
3. Attempt Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer, a misdemeanor punishable by up to one-year incarceration
Collins was charged as an adult in this matter due to the seriousness of the offenses. As part of the plea Collins will receive a sentence of 96 months to 240 months in the Michigan Department of Corrections on the Carjacking conviction. The remaining convictions will be sentenced within the applicable Michigan sentencing guidelines. All sentences will run concurrently, meaning they will be served at the same time rather than back-to-back.
The assistant prosecutor consulted with the victims, who approved the plea and sentencing agreement. Collins will also be ordered to have no contact with the victims, and restitution will be determined at sentencing. In exchange for the plea, the People agreed to dismiss the remaining charges at sentencing.
Under Michigan law, sentences are generally served concurrently unless a statute specifically requires consecutive sentencing, such as offenses committed while in custody or certain firearm-related and prison-related offenses.
Sentencing is scheduled for July 14 at 9:30 a.m. before James M. Biernat, Jr. in the Macomb County Circuit Court. Collins was 15 years old at the time of the offense.
“Carjacking is a violent crime that places victims, law enforcement, and the public at serious risk. While juvenile offenders are often capable of rehabilitation, there must also be accountability when conduct escalates to this level of violence and danger. Today’s conviction ensures a significant prison sentence, protects the community, and spares the victims from reliving these events through a trial,” said Lucido.
The Macomb County prosecutor has testified before the Michigan Legislature regarding efforts to strengthen penalties for fleeing and eluding law enforcement. House Bills 4690 and 4691, which would establish mandatory minimum penalties for fleeing and eluding offenses, have passed the Michigan House of Representatives and are currently pending review in the Michigan Senate, where they have been referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety. The proposed legislation reflects ongoing efforts to deter dangerous police pursuits and enhance public safety by ensuring meaningful consequences for individuals who endanger law enforcement officers and the community.
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