Man accused of shooting at police officer’s house arraigned

WARREN — A Detroit man was arraigned in 37th District Court in Warren Jan. 8 on charges that he shot at a police officer’s house on two different occasions.

On Jan. 5, Dashaun Lewis, 21, reportedly stood outside the Warren home of a reserve Highland Park police officer and shot at the house five times, causing damage to the home and the victim’s vehicle. Later on Jan. 6, Lewis allegedly came back and shot at two people standing outside the home. Three people were at the house at the time of the second shooting. According to police, Lewis fled from the scene and was located a few blocks away after a drone was deployed by the Warren Police Department.

For the Jan. 6 shooting, Lewis was charged with three counts of assault with intent to murder, a felony punishable by up to life in prison.

For both incidents, he was arraigned on several weapons charges, each a 10-year felony, in addition to two felony firearms charges, each punishable by a mandatory two years in prison.  In addition, Lewis was also charged with malicious destruction of personal property valued at $1,000 but less than $20,000, which is a five-year felony.

Judge Michael Chupa set bond for the Jan. 5 incident at $300,000 cash or surety only. For the Jan. 6 incident, bond was set at $600,000 cash or surety only.

Lewis’ attorney of record is Brian S. Brown, who declined to make a comment at press time.

Lewis was in the Macomb County Jail at press time ahead of his next court appearance, scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Jan. 23.

“These allegations are extremely serious and deeply concerning. This brazen act of violence not only caused significant property damage but also put the safety of the entire community at risk,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido in a written release. “Such actions cannot be tolerated, and we will pursue justice to ensure the safety and security of all our residents.”