Walker Man Charged With First-Degree Home Invasion After Woman Finds Intruder Inside Her House
Dustin Johnson, 42, was charged with first-degree home invasion after a Walker woman found an intruder inside her Maynard Avenue Southwest home late Saturday night. Johnson was arrested at a nearby business shortly after the homeowner fled and called police.
A Walker woman discovered a man inside her home late Saturday night. She fled the house and called police. Officers arrested the suspect shortly after.
Dustin Johnson, 42, was charged with first-degree home invasion in the 59th District Court, according to the Walker Police Department.
A Terrifying Discovery on Maynard Avenue
The incident occurred just after 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, at a home on Maynard Avenue Southwest, the Walker Police Department said.
The homeowner returned to her residence and realized someone had broken in and was still inside, according to police. She ran away from the house and called 911. As she fled, she saw a man running out of the home.
Officers arrested Johnson a short time later at a nearby business.
"The homeowner was not injured in the incident," the Walker Police Department said in a statement.
Suspect Arraigned in Court
Johnson was arraigned on the first-degree home invasion charge earlier this week, according to the Walker Police Department and FOX 17 reporting.
First-degree home invasion in Michigan carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000, according to state law.
Investigation Continues
The Walker Police Department has not released additional details about Johnson's criminal history or motive in this case. The investigation remains open.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Walker Police Department at 616-791-6788 or submit a tip anonymously through Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.
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