WARREN (WWJ) A 19-year-old Warren man was arraigned on a litany of charges stemming from his attempt to sell a stolen handgun on Instagram.
Macomb County Prosecutors said Emari Young negotiated the sale of the handgun to a buyer he met on social media—on Friday, January 16. Officers pulled over Young during a traffic stop and found the gun.
According to prosecutors; officers executed a search warrant at Young’s home and discovered more guns, ammunition, magazines and cocaine.
While in custody at the Warren Police Department; Young allegedly pulled a telephone off the wall and broke it.
Young was arraigned at 37th District Court in Warren on: Carrying Concealed Weapons (5-year felony); Receiving and Concealing Weapons (10-year felony); Felony Firearm (mandatory 2-year felony consecutive to main charge); and Possession of Controlled Substances including Cocaine Heroin, or Another Narcotic Less than 25 grams (4-year felony).
He was also charged with: Malicious Destruction of Property (4-year felony); Using Computer Commit a Crime (1-year or less misdemeanor), and Firearm Sale Without Compliance (90-day misdemeanor).
His bond was set at $250,000 cash/surety. If posted, he will be forced to wear a tether.
He is due back in court on January 27th for a probable cause hearing.
“This arraignment highlights the serious danger posed by illegal firearms in our community, particularly when stolen weapons are allegedly trafficked on the streets,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said. “Guns in the wrong hands fuel violence and put innocent people at risk, and these alleged offenses will be treated with the gravity they deserve.”