ROSEVILLE (WWJ) -- The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office announced charges in connection to an alleged barricaded gunman incident.
The Roseville Police Department reportedly received multiple calls about a disturbance at a home on Kathy Avenue. Reports said 30-year-old Daniel Waldrep, of Roseville, was “intoxicated, armed and behaving aggressively toward his wife,” according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. He forced his way into the home and she was injured during the incident.
Waldrep reportedly barricaded himself inside. His wife was able to escape and went to a neighbor’s home.
The release from the Prosecutor’s Office said Waldrep fired a “high-powered rifle” at responding officers. A bullet hit a patrol car and wounded an officer in the head. The officer’s injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening.
It’s alleged that he continued to fire from within the home. Tactical law enforcement units were called in during the extended armed standoff.
He was taken into custody without further injury to the public or officers. The Prosecutor’s Office said Waldrep is currently hospitalized.
Waldrep was arraigned in 39th District Court on Wednesday. He was charged with the following:
- Six counts: weapons felony firearm, a 2-year felony, each consecutive to the main charge
- Four counts: assault with intent to murder, a felony punishable by up to life in prison
- One count: weapons – firearms – possession by a prohibited person, a 5-year felony
- One count: weapons – ammunition – possession by a prohibited person, a 5-year felony
- One count: attempted peace officer – disarming firearm, a 10-year felony
- One count: police officer – assaulting/resisting/obstructing, a 2-year felony
- Once count: domestic violence, a 93-day misdemeanor
He also has a habitual offender – third offense notice, according to the Prosecutor’s Office. This adds an aggravating sentencing factor.
His bond was set at $2 million cash/surety, no 10%. If he makes bond, he must be outfitted with a steel cuff tether and have no contact with the victim or witnesses. Waldrep would also be subject to home confinement and cannot consume any alcohol or drugs.
“The defendant has been charged with 14 felony offenses allegedly stemming from an extremely dangerous incident that put law enforcement and the public at grave risk, and we are profoundly grateful that the officer who was struck by a grazing bullet is expected to recover,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said. “The alleged actions in this case demonstrate a complete disregard for human life and public safety, and it is sheer luck that more people were not seriously injured or killed. This level of violence will not be tolerated in this county, and our office will pursue this prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.”
Waldrep’s probable cause conference is scheduled for Feb. 11. His preliminary exam is set for Feb. 18.