Man allegedly held son and mother of his child at gunpoint

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A Clinton Township man was arraigned Jan. 14 for a litany of charges stemming from an incident where he allegedly held his child and the child’s mother at gunpoint.

Dalvin Devonte Brooks, 30, allegedly assaulted the mother of his child and held her at gunpoint Jan. 12, according to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. Brooks then allegedly held his 2-year-old son at gunpoint. When township police arrived, Brooks reportedly barricaded himself in a bedroom. The release alleges that Brooks used the child as a “human shield” as he pointed his gun at officers. Brooks eventually surrendered to authorities and was taken into custody.

Brooks is charged with seven counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, a felony with each count carrying a four-year sentence. He also faces eight felony weapons charges, with each count carrying a mandatory two-year sentence. Charges of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a five-year felony; fourth-degree child abuse, a one-year misdemeanor; and domestic violence, a 93-day misdemeanor, were also brought against Brooks. Additionally, Brooks was charged as a habitual fourth-time offender.

Brooks was arraigned in Clinton Township’s 41B District Court by Magistrate Ryan Zemke. His bond was set at $500,000 cash or surety only.

A probable cause conference was scheduled for 1 p.m. Jan. 27 in front of District Court Judge Carrie Fuca.

“It is my duty to ensure the safety and well-being of all members of our community. The alleged actions of this individual are reprehensible,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido is quoted as saying in a press release. “Such acts of violence are intolerable, and we will pursue justice to the fullest extent of the law to protect these victims and prevent further harm.”

Brooks’ attorney, David Sinutko, did not respond for comment at press time.