DETROIT (WWJ) -- A Detroit man has been arraigned on multiple felony charges in connection with a burglary at a marijuana distribution facility and police chase in Warren.
Dijon Tyree, 29, was spotted driving on Dequindre Rd. near I-696, after police were already on the lookout for a suspicious Chevy pickup truck. During a police pursuit, officials said he ended up losing control and crashing the truck near Livernois and Davidson — with a large amount of weed inside the vehicle.
According to police, the burglary happened shortly before 2 a.m. Friday at the business, also on Dequindre, near 14 Mile Rd.
Tyree has been charged with the following: Delivery/manufacture 45 kilograms of marijuana, a 15 year felony; conspiracy to deliver/manufacture 45 kilograms of marijuana, a 15-year felony; breaking and entering a building with intent, a 10 year felony; conspiracy to commit breaking and entering of a building, a 10 year felony; receiving and concealing stolen property $20,000 or more, a 10-year felony; receiving and concealing a stolen vehicle, a 5 year felony and fleeing and eluding 3rd degree, a 5 year felony.
He was arraigned in 37th District Court where bond was set at $100,000 cash/surety only, and his next court date was scheduled for April 8.
Police noted that Tyree is a parole absconder with an extensive criminal history, and previous convictions for armed robbery, firearms offenses, and motor vehicle theft.
At this time, it's still an active investigation.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident or any other burglaries at marijuana distribution center is asked to call Detective Toth at 586-574-4705.