At the corner of Wise and Union Lake roads in Commerce Township, an old golf course and shuttered bar are slated to be redeveloped on 15 acres. The owner of the golf course plans to gift 50 acres to the township, according to the planning department.

There is already a lot traffic on Union Lake Road," resident Danny Golds told 7 News Detroit.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Commerce Township development proposal raising concerns

Thats one of the top concerns among residents who live along Golf Lane. Theres also the potential loss of a scenic view for several homeowners and impact on nature.

I was told that this would never change, that it would be a golf course and a wetlands, and Im disappointed, to say the least, that its gonna be developed, Karen Svalya said.

Commerce Township Planning Director Dave Campbell told 7 News Detroit, "I think everyone recognizes that there are a lot of opportunities here and a lot of challenges as well.

He said the owner of the golf course has always envisioned a residential development, but nothing ever came to fruition. So, Campbell said the golf course owner and the owner of the Sallys Barn property teamed up for this latest proposed concept.

It would feature a 75,000-square-foot grocery store, a car wash and two drive-thru restaurants. However, he said there are hurdles the developer must overcome.

Any time you impact wetlands, what the state of Michigan has you do is create new wetlands elsewhere on the property to mitigate the wetlands that youre impacting," Campbell explained.

Site Plan-Layout 0622 by WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Detroit

As for traffic, he said, Were going to have to work with the developer. Were going to have to work with the road commission on what road improvements can be made to try to mitigate some of that traffic.

Svalya lives on the end of Golf Lane that would face the back of the businesses.

I hope for noise and light abatement," she said. And give us a (traffic) light so at least we can exist because sometimes, I cant even get out."

She said shes also concerned about home values. But on the bright side, Campbell said the developer plans to donate 50 of the 65 acres to the township which will preserve green space and extend Victory Park.

In response, Svalya said, And for that Im grateful.

Park Layout I-On Aerial by WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Detroit

Golds said, If it fits the area and its good for the community, Im all for progress. But I think it needs to meet the levels of standards that are set for the community and it needs to meet the goals of the residents that are here.

7 News Detroit reached out to the developer, U Wise LLC for comment, but the business has not reached us back.

On Friday, the heavy smoke and oppressive heat from raging wildfires in Canada and Minnesota felt relentless in Detroit. However, Covenant House Michigan is helping to make the environment more tolerable for those who have nowhere else to turn.

Nearly every day for the past 28 years, Stephanie Taylor has helped the homeless through Covenant House Michigan, with a focus on youth.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Outreach team hands out masks, water to people in need

The street outreach leader and her team pass out essential supplies, connect people with resources and direct them to shelter when needed.

However, on Friday's trip, in addition to quenching thirst and hunger, she protected their lungs.

This air quality is not good, OK? So, put on your mask and protect yourself, OK?" Taylor told one man.

She told 7 News Detroit, "A lot of us can go home and shut the door and be inside and a lot of us have the means for masks, but when you out there homeless... its something thats so valuable to them right now.

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota continues to blanket Southeast Michigan, making Detroits air quality rank the worst in the world.

Im trying to take it seriously, Rasia Owens told 7 News Detroit.

Owens, who discovered Covenant House about a year ago, said the mask is a just drop in the bucket when comes to the difference Taylor and the nonprofit have made in her life.

Half of the time, I dont know what I would do if I didnt have Ms. Stephanie's outreach and everything else," Owens said.

Taylor said a successful day is when she can reach as many people as possible.

We didnt ever think we would have to go back to masks again, but this is a different situation. But try to do the best that we can out in the community for the people," she said.

For more information on Covenant House Michigan and their resources, visit their website.

An active air quality alert is keeping many of metro Detroiters indoors these days as heavy wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota continues to blanket Southeast Michigan.

But for our most vulnerable neighbors, staying safe isn't always as simple as shutting the windows, and getting a high-quality mask can be a challenge.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Wayne County sends 70K stockpiled KN95 masks to senior centers amid wildfire smoke

On Thursday, Wayne County took action, launching a massive effort to get 70,000 leftover pandemic-era KN95 masks directly into the hands of senior citizens.

It's a rapid response to a regional crisis. The KN95 masks, once stockpiled for the pandemic, are secured from county storage. They were deployed from two central hubs, including the Guardian Building.

Teams hurried the respirators to senior complexes countywide.

I never really did give my mask up completely," lifelong Detroiter Carmacita Scott told 7 News Detroit.

For Scott, a resident at Detroit's McGivney-Bethune Apartments, masking up has remained a habit. But this public health threat isn't a virus. It's heavy smoke from Canada and Minnesota wildfires that's activated an air quality alert.

I have my windows closed and everything, but it finds a way to seep in, Scott said. I know Ive developed a cough in my throat from this smoke."

To help seniors breathe a little easier, Wayne County Commissioner Angelique Peterson-Mayberry spent her Thursday personally delivering masks to seven different buildings in her district.

Its been outstanding. People know that theyre not forgotten about. They understand that theres seriousness about this. Were trying to encourage them to stay in and not come out. However, if they have to, then go ahead and mask up until further notice," Peterson-Mayberry told 7 News Detroit.

Ms. Willis, who manages Mcginvey-Bethune Apartments said, Going towards the end of the month, a lot of individuals dont have the time or the resources to go out and get a N95 mask, cause its not right here in the immediate area and sometimes at CVS, it does cost a little more to get and so we just appreciate this.

Related video: Wildfire smoke brings unprecedented air quality levels to Michigan; here's how to stay safe Wildfire smoke brings unprecedented air quality levels to Michigan; here's how to stay safe

The hazardous air has even forced the cancellation of the county's upcoming Senior Funfest at Elizabeth Park. Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans warns that the risk extends to everyone.

"Ive driven around today. Ive seen an awful lot of people with no masks and dont seem to have any particular concern about it. All of the health people have told me this is not good for anybody. Certainly, well try to take care of the most vulnerable population, but were all vulnerable to some extent," Evans explained.

Kelli Bryant, a Pontiac mother accused of leaving her kids to live alone, has entered a no contest plea to child abuse charges in the case.

She will be sentenced on September 12, 2026. In a press release, the Oakland County Prosecutor's office says that under the terms of a plea agreement, Bryant will serve at least six years in prison.

This plea will spare the children from testifying at trial and ensures Bryant remains incarcerated until they are all adults, said Prosecutor Karen McDonald in a news release. I'm hopeful the children she victimized will continue to have the space and resources to heal from this abhorrent trauma.

The plea comes just over a month after a critical legal hurdle was cleared when Kelli Bryant was found competent to stand trial in the case that's absolutely shaken the Pontiac community.

Bryant's competency hearing took place in the court of Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Mary Ellen Brennan, who agreed with a psychiatrists findings that Bryant is officially competent to stand trial.

Given the above, it is my opinion that she is competent to stand trial, Brennan ruled.

Watch Darren Cunningham's June video report: Pontiac mother in horrific child abuse case found competent to stand trial

Bryant faced three counts of child abuse after investigators uncovered a horrific scene in February 2025 at an apartment on Lydia Lane. The children were found living alone in filth and squalor.

Investigators say three of her children had been locked inside an apartment for four to five years, surviving on food provided to them just once a week. Bryant lived elsewhere. According to the prosecutor's office, her parental rights were terminated in April.

RELATED STORY: Neighbor says abandoned Pontiac children would sometimes call out the window Neighbor says abandoned Pontiac children would sometimes call out the window

On the same day as her competency hearing, Bryant was sentenced on separate charges of welfare fraud charges stemming from her collecting state benefits for those children while keeping them hidden from the world.

RELATED STORY: Mom in Pontiac abandonment case pleads no contest on Welfare Fraud charge, still faces child abuse charges 'I sacrificed my children.' Mom in Pontiac child abandonment case bound over for trial

During that June hearing, the judge asked, Ms. Bryant, do you wanna be heard on the sentence? So this is.. were just talking about the welfare fraud case. Anything you wanna say before I go through the sentence?"

Bryant replied, "No, maam."

Bryant received 112 days for each of the three counts of welfare fraud and two years' probation. She's also been ordered to pay $29,300 in restitution. Because she was already incarcerated, she was given credit for the time shes been locked up.

Following the June hearing, 7 News Detroit stopped by the apartment where the children were found and spoke with a neighbor.

Ron Williams said, I think shell be held accountable for the actions that she took with the kids. I think its warranted and just gotta wait and see what happens. So, yeah, I think its a bad situation for the kids, and I hope the kids are doing well now.

Bryants trial had been set for August 24th.

State health officials are tracking a rapidly growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis across Southeast Michigan.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report: Some shoppers shift to farmers' markets amid rising MI cyclosporiasis cases

As of Thursday, July 9th, the state said 1,251 people have been sickened by the parasite.

While investigators are still looking into the exact source of the contamination, the scare is already shifting how some local families buy their food.

Instead of avoiding fresh produce altogether, some shoppers are skipping the big chains and heading straight to the source, looking for peace of mind.

Danielle Gurak, of Waterford, said, "That's why I came to the farmers market to get vegetables.. cause I feel that its a little safer this way.

Well, Im thinking about some fresh herbs, and then I really came here to buy lettuce, asparagus, onions," she explained.

Gurak added, Im nervous on the lettuce, but I feel like this is the place to get it.

For some at the market, the threat of cyclosporiasis isn't just a headline. It hit right at home.

Miranda Glascock said, Actually, my husband had it a couple weeks ago.

We think it was from some lettuce from a sandwich. So, Im kind of paranoid to go to the grocery store. So, were coming here to the farmers market," the Pontiac resident explained.

Glascock added, Just the fact that its homegrown and not mass-produced and mass-packaged.

I feel much better getting it here than I do from a big grocery chain," she said.

Local growers are feeling the sudden shift in demand as consumers really consider where their dinner is coming from.

Produce farmer Brian Penzein, who owns B & L Gardens, said he's been selling at the market for 25 years. The past week and a half have been unique.

"Ive had quite a few people looking for clean lettuce, as they call it. They want to make sure it doesnt have anything in it, that its not shipped in from somewhere and all of that, and Im like, I grow my own," he explained.

Penzien recalled, We had a scare on spinach a few years ago. Had the same thing. Everybody started coming to the market looking for clean spinach.

Even for those who grow the crops, the widespread reach of the parasite is alarming.

My sister got it. She thought she got it in Chicago, but she had found out she got it before that," Penzien said.

While sourcing locally eliminates the massive mass-packaging distribution pipeline, farmers and health experts emphasize that home defense is still your best defense.

People need to wash their produce very well, even after the vendor they got it from has washed it," Penzien advised.

Glascock said, We got some lettuce that were going to try and grill at home. Some squash too and then we just grabbed some yellow beets, some red beets.

Gurak said of the parasite she's, trying to avoid it. Thats all Im doing.

State health officials are tracking the numbers closely, urging extreme caution with raw greens and fresh herbs across Southeast Michigan.

Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian told 7 News Detroit that all precautions are necessary,

"There's no 100% way to be sure that your leafy green is protected just because you bought it locally. The key is to making sure that you're buying a whole lettuce or whole leafy green, removing that outer layer, because when you are buying things that have been pre-bagged or pre-washed, those salad mixes for example, there are more steps along the way where contamination can occur," Bagdasarian said.

FULL INTERVIEW: Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian on cyclosporiasis and produce FULL INTERVIEW: Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian on cyclosporiasis and produce

Investigators are trying to find out who's behind a shooting on the 4th of July that left five innocent people injured. It happened in Mount Clemens outside of Ja'Nyiah Davis' home.

Im still shaken up a little bit because I got shot, and I didnt think that would happen to me because Im a kid," the 10-year-old told 7 News Detroit.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Call for accountability come after block party shooting

Saturday nights shooting shouldnt have involved her or anyone else celebrating the holiday. According to the Macomb County Sheriffs Office, a block party was happening at the time near Courts Street and Clemens Street.

The 10-year-old and her family were on their porch watching fireworks and preparing to call it a night.

And gunfire just broke out, her father, Tony Davis, said.

He recalled what had been a fun night until just after 11pm. According to witnesses, three men chasing someone kept firing at them as they ran. As bullets flew, investigators said five innocent people were struck, including two children.

And then, I felt a sharp pain in my arm, and then everybody got down, and then I froze, Ja'Nyiah said.

Her father described, Everybody started screaming and stuff, so then I grab my daughter. Then I grabbed my son. Then I pulled them into the house. It was another lady. She fell over there. She was hit multiple times too. I helped her get inside the house.

Previous report: 5 shot, including 10-year-old girl, at Fourth of July block party in Mount Clemens Five shot, including 2 juveniles, at Fourth of July block party in Mount Clemens

Ja'Nyiah Davis said, I saw blood everywhere on my hands and on my leg.

She was rushed to the hospital. Fortunately, Ja'Nyiah Davis and the other victims are recovering physically.

But her father is concerned about her and her 6-year-old brothers emotional well-being.

I just dont want to go outside, Ja'Nyiah Davis said.

She said even the sound of fireworks now makes her anxious.

I dont really think the 4th of July is going to ever be the same after that," the girl said.

As he works to get the children into therapy to deal with the trauma and police try to find out who did this, Ja'Nyiah Davis' father is calling on those responsible to realize what they've done.

Gun violence really does change lives. Luckily, you didnt kill a child out here that day. Luckily, you didnt kill multiple children out here today, but it could have been worse," Tony Davis said.

Her father said he created a Gofundme for Ja'Nyiah Davis and her brother to get counseling and to move the family.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Macomb County Sheriffs Office at 586-307-9412.

The Wayne County Department of Public Services is warning residents of Grosse Ile's Swan Island to be careful going over the Swan Drive Bridge as they put a three-ton weight limit in place on the bridge.

If this is what your plan is, how are we gonna deal with it? resident Gary Sonnenberg told 7 News Detroit.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Grosse Isle's Swan Drive Bridge weight limit cut severely after routine inspection

Jeff McDonald, owner of BJs Landscaping Services, said he learned about the new restrictions before leaving the island.

"My clients are already freaking out. They said we don't know what we're going to do," he told 7 News Detroit.

Township officials held a meeting for all Swan Island residents at Township Hall, Friday night.

The change, which drops the weight limit from 33 tons, goes into place immediately and will remain in place until further notice. The reduction is being put into place as a result of a routine inspection of the bridge on June 23.

The existing speed limit of 5 miles an hour will remain in place. Access will remain in effect for all residents and businesses for vehicles that meet the new reduced weight limit.

Township officials said emergency vehicles are not banned.

They let residents know they can bring their trash to the township hall for pickup and that assistance can be provided for those who can't haul it.

For deliveries, like Amazon, FedEx and UPS, township supervisor Joseph Porcarelli said, "Well take em here at the township (hall). If you can get em to a relative or a friend, (that's another alternative).

For landscapers, Township Manager Derek Thiel explained, "What those vendors are going to have to do is park off the bridge and then drive their mowers or whatnot across the bridge and to your property."

Construction is also impacted.

During the meeting, resident John Camilleri said, "I have a roof being replaced on Monday. Theyre bringing a truckload of shingles. The whole house is going to be done. Whats the proposal there?"

The township manager replied, "Is that something that can be delayed? So, we should find out next week what the short-term solution is going to be.

County officials say they are committed to restoring the bridge to typical weights and traffic. They are exploring the options available and are in discussion with Grosse Ile Township. The township will reach out to residents to discuss the continuation of services and public safety.

Marine traffic is not impacted.

The Swan Drive Bridge was one of the Grosse Ile Bridges reported on by 7 Investigator Heather Catallo in 2019.

At the time, it was rated in poor condition and was scheduled to be reconstructed in 2021.

Bradley Kyle Martin, 60, is in the Oakland County Jail after allegedly arranging to meet up with a minor.

The arrest came on June 22 after he allegedly started communicating with what he thought was a 13-year-old girl about a month ago.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Dearborn Heights man, an accused child predator, arrested with help of civilian

Martin, who lives in Dearborn Heights, allegedly arranged to eventually meet her in Highland Township. Unbeknownst to Martin, he had been messaging with a grown woman who goes by Kasper.

He believed it was a real 13-year-old, and he showed up," Kasper told 7 News Detroit.

Kasper is a civilian who works to expose online predators. She posts videos of her encounters with alleged predators.

"He's an EMT, and he's worked in hospitals and he's worked around children," she said.

When asked what inspires her to do this, Kasper replied, "I was the 13-year-old girl online being groomed by multiple old men, and ya know, when youre a minor, that age, you think thats its not going to happen to you, nothing bad will ever happen to you."

However, Sheriff Mike Bouchard said his office sees adults preying on children all the time.

And so, thats the reason, one of the principal reasons I started the computer crimes unit to track down predators that moved into the shadows and heavily prey on children every day all across the world, not just in this area," he said.

The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office charged Martin with using a computer or the internet to commit a crime and accosting a child for immoral purposes.

"We encourage anybody that sees this conversation, his picture or anything that may jog a memory to contact us. And were obviously going to dig deep into his devices with search warrants and other kinds of things, the sheriff said.

Bouchard said civilians, like Kasper, who act as decoys should involve law enforcement as soon as they have proof that the alleged predator plans to meet and of course, for safety.

For parents and guardians, he and Kasper encourage them to always keep tabs on what their children are doing online.

Go through your kids' phones. Have the talk with them. Dont ever be upset with them. Let them come to you and know that its safe to come to their parents if, or when, something like this happens," Kasper said.

Bouchard said, Make sure that your child understands that no matter what happens to them, they should feel comfortable to come and talk to you.

The sheriff said the investigation is ongoing, and they're encouraging anyone with information about predatory behavior targeting children to come forward.

A critical legal hurdle has been cleared here in the Kelli Bryant child abuse case. It's a case that's absolutely shaken the Pontiac community.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report: Pontiac mother in horrific child abuse case found competent to stand trial

Bryant faces three counts of child abuse after investigators uncovered a horrific scene in February 2025 at an apartment on Lydia Lane. The children were found living alone in filth and squalor.

Wednesday, Bryant's competency hearing took place. Oakland County circuit court judge Mary Ellen Brennan agreed with a psychiatrists findings that Bryant is officially competent to stand trial.

Given the above, it is my opinion that she is competent to stand trial.

Investigators say three of her children had been locked inside an apartment for four to five years surviving on food provided to them just once a week. Bryant lived elsewhere.

RELATED STORY: Neighbor says abandoned Pontiac children would sometimes call out the window Neighbor says abandoned Pontiac children would sometimes call out the window

While the child abuse trial is now officially moving forward, Bryant did receive a sentence Wednesday on separate charges of welfare fraud charges stemming from her collecting state benefits for those children while keeping them hidden from the world.

RELATED STORY: Mom in Pontiac abandonment case pleads no contest on Welfare Fraud charge, still faces child abuse charges 'I sacrificed my children.' Mom in Pontiac child abandonment case bound over for trial

The judge asked, Ms. Bryant, do you wanna be heard on the sentence? So this is.. were just talking about the welfare fraud case. Anything you wanna say before I go through the sentence?"

Bryant replied, "No, maam."

Bryant received 112 days for each of the three counts of welfare fraud and two years probation. She's also been ordered to pay $29,300 in restitution. Because shes already incarcerated, she was given credit for the time shes been locked up.

With the fraud charge addressed and competency established, the focus now shifts entirely to the upcoming criminal trial in late August where prosecutors say they are ready to seek justice for those three children.

7 News Detroit stopped by the apartment where the children were found and spoke with a neighbor.

Ron Williams said, I think shell be held accountable for the actions that she took with the kids. I think its warranted and just gotta wait and see what happens. So, yeah I think its a bad situation for the kids and I hope the kids are doing well now.

Bryants trial has been set for August 24th.

Instead of a ribbon-cutting Friday on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, the bridge sat empty.

The $4.7 billion mega-project connecting Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, promises to ease border congestion, boost the local economy and drive down travel costs.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Gordie Howe International Bridge in political limbo

At the moment, the bridge is in political limbo. 7 News Detroit drove to Windsor to speak with the mayor and Canadian citizens about it.

Debbie and Iain Smith walked Windsors waterfront Friday afternoon.

They are dual citizens who travel between Grand Rapids and Toronto every couple of months to vacation and visit family. By now, they expected to have a new way to cross the border.

Were not happy. Were not happy with whats going on over there (in the U.S.), Debbie Smith said.

Iain Smith said, We came in, and the toll to go through the tunnel is nine bucks. And I thought, 'man, they need that bridge to get there and get a little competition to drive the prices down.'

But that competition is on hold. The Trump administration delayed Fridays ribbon-cutting of the bridge over ongoing trade disputes, according to Windsor's mayor.

Iain Smith said, There just seems to be a little bit of political leverage or theater around the negotiations, the tariffs and so on.

Previous coverage: Gordie Howe Bridge opening delayed one day before planned ribbon cutting Gordie Howe Bridge opening delayed one day before planned ribbon cutting

His wife added, Its kind of turned into a pay-to-play, which is Trumps thing, and Im not happy about it. Canada, I believe, paid for the new bridge. Did they not?"

"So, that bridge should be opening," she reasoned.

Debbie Smith's right. Canada fully financed the $4.7 billion bridge and plans to recoup that money through tolls over the next 30 years. After that, the U.S. and Canada will split toll revenue.

7 News Detroit spoke with Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens to find out exactly what is stalling the project.

God only knows. Or I should I say Donald Trump only knows, he said.

Dilkens said a comprehensive trade agreement is already in place, but Washington is pushing for re-negotiations.

He said, Donald Trump has cherry-picked steel and aluminum and autos and dairy and soft wood lumber and the list goes on and on and he wants to deal with each of those items independently, even though we have a comprehensive agreement. So, I have no idea what of those particular issues is sort of holding the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge up.

Related video: Gordie Howe's son reflects on new bridge adding to Mr. Hockey's legacy Gordie Howe's son reflects on new bridge adding to Mr. Hockey's legacy

The mega-project was designed to ease major border congestion for truckers and logistics companies. Yoven Noyadoo transports supplies for the auto industry.

He said, Its really critical to have infrastructure that reduces downtime.

Watch below: 2025 report visiting the site of the Gordie Howe International Bridge As the Gordie Howe International Bridge nears completion, we visited the site to see the progress

Dilkens said, Despite one man and his posture and the continued closure of the Gordie Howe bridge, nothing is going to divide Americans and Canadians. Were gonna continue to work with each other. Were going to continue to support one another and we will get this bridge open one day."

A man accused of terrorizing his neighbors appeared before a judge on Tuesday over a video feed for his arraignment.

Police said Manuel Bardakjian, 40, is the person behind a white painters or hazmat suit and mask who attempted to break into homes in mid-May.

Watch Darren Cunningham's video report below: Neighbor charged in masked Livonia crime spree

Bardakjian lives in the same neighborhood as the victims.

Bill Williams, the father of one of the alleged victims in the May 13 incident, was in court for the hearing.

(Victoria) landed on her hip and her elbow in the driveway. So, physically in pain from that. Mentally, shes still very stressed out. She doesnt want to be home alone," he said.

7 News Detroit learned Bardakjian was arrested at a local grocery store on Saturday.

Rachel Murillo, who lives next door to the suspect, saw the raid on his home.

I was thinking that it didnt make any sense, really. I didnt think that the picture looked like him, otherwise I wouldve said something, she told 7 News Detroit.

Bardakjian, a father and husband, lives on Bloomfield Drive. He also allegedly attacked a 77-year-old neighbor who lives directly across the street from him and threatened him with a gun.

After that May 14 incident, 7 News Detroit spoke with a young woman who heard yelling and captured an image of the suspect jumping the wall in her backyard.

While canvassing the neighborhood and chatting with residents about the second incident, 7 News Detroit interacted with Bardakjian after knocking on his door. He came outside, and his reaction to the situation was like anyone else's. However, his wife did not want him speaking with the news. Bardakjian pointed our crew to other neighbors who might be willing to interview.

During the arraignment, Bardakjians defense attorney Drew Norton told the judge he got in a car accident last year and hasnt been himself since then.

"He suffered a head injury and broke both wrists. The last year-plus has been difficult for Mano. To a person, his family will tell you hes been different. And that anything like whats been alleged is totally out of character for him, Norton said.

Previous report: Livonia community on edge after second break-in attempt by man in white painter suit Livonia community on edge after second break-in attempt by man in white painter suit

A reporter asked Williams what he thinks about the suspects struggles.

Can I say not a damn thing? I dont feel bad. I feel empathy because Im a human and everybody goes through struggles at one time, but as I said several times, that does not excuse physically assaulting someone. That does not excuse threatening someone with a weapon," Williams said.

Previous report: Livonia police search for man who attempted break-in and assaulted homeowner Livonia police search for man who attempted break-in and assaulted homeowner

The judge also charged Bardakjian with possessing ecstasy and Xanax, a controlled substance. Hes been given a $250,000 cash surety bond or 10% and has been ordered to wear a GPS tether if he posts bond.