Man accused of leading police on erratic Macomb County chase arrested after fleeing with steak knife

EASTPOINTE, MICH. (WXYZ) — A man accused of leading police on a dangerous early-morning chase through three Macomb County communities is now behind bars after officers say he crashed his vehicle, then fled on foot with a steak knife.

The suspect, 34-year-old Demarco Vines, appeared in front of a judge in Eastpointe’s district court on Friday afternoon, where authorities say he became uncooperative. He was charged with multiple felonies, including:

  • Police Officer – Fleeing – Third Degree – Penal Code, a 5-year felony
  • Two Counts: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Felonious Assault), a 4-year felony
  • Police Officer – Assaulting/Resisting/Obstructing, a 2-year felony

If convicted, Vines could face 15 years in prison.

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