Police arrest felon fleeing through backyards

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A man with a long list of felonies is once again in trouble with the law — this time in Bloomfield Township, police said.

Gene Raymond Arnold, 57, was arraigned March 22 in 48th District Court on one count of obstructing/resisting a police officer. Bond was set at $10,000.

The incident happened March 21, after Bloomfield Township police were dispatched to the 5000 block of Woodlands Estates Drive on reports of an attempted larceny from a vehicle at approximately 4:15 a.m.

Police said a passerby witnessed a suspect approach a white Jeep Cherokee and reach for the driver-side door handle. The resident reportedly then shined a light on the suspect, who immediately fled the area.

After responding to the area, officers located Arnold walking eastbound on Lone Pine Road, near Deep Wood Road, and ordered him to stop.

Police said the man then began running southbound on Deep Wood Road, eventually into the wooded area behind a residence.

He reportedly continued running until officers eventually caught up to him and took him into custody. At that time, police said, Arnold had “a few pieces of unique property” on him.

Anyone who may have had their vehicle rummaged through in the overnight hours of March 20-21 is asked to to contact Detective John Huizdos at (248) 433-7763.

“Even if you believe nothing of value was taken, you may be helpful to the investigation,” Officer Nick Soley said in a press release.

At the time of arrest, Arnold was out on bond from the 47th District Court in Farmington Hills on a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property, motor vehicle. Police said he has a long list of felonies dating back to 1983. According to the Michigan Department of Corrections, the charges include breaking and entering, auto theft and felony weapons charges. Arnold did not have an attorney on file at press time.