Man charged with assaulting girlfriend, holding her against her will in Ann Arbor
A man allegedly assaulted his girlfriend Thursday at her Ann Arbor apartment, where police say he returned hours later and forced her into a car and held her against her will.
Julian Hearn, 28, is at the Washtenaw County Jail, facing a host of charges including unlawful imprisonment, first-degree home invasion and two counts each of intimidating a witness, interfering with a crime report and interfering with electronic communications, court records show.
He was arrested about 6 p.m. Thursday in Garden City, where he lives, Ann Arbor police Det. Sgt. Brian Jatczak said. Hearn is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon.
He is accused of keying into his 35-year-old girlfriend’s apartment in the 1000 block of Pennsylvania Avenue about 12:30 a.m. Thursday. The two got into an argument, Jatczak said, and Hearn allegedly grabbed hold of her. When the woman said she would call the police, Jatczak said Hearn destroyed two of her cell phones and a laptop computer.
After Hearn left, Jatczak said the woman called 911 from a nearby business. Officers responded to the apartment.
Fifteen minutes after officers left the apartment, Hearn returned, Jatczak said, and forced the woman into a car. He drove her around Ann Arbor for an hour-and-a-half, Jatczak said, ultimately agreeing to drop her off near her home.
Hearn also is charged with interfering with a police investigation, domestic violence and malicious destruction of property of $1,000 or more, but less than $20,000.
Lee Higgins covers crime and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at (734) 623-2527 and email at leehiggins@annarbor.com.
Comments
Goodphotographer
Fri, Jul 15, 2011 : 1:51 a.m.
Let me be clear. I am not condoning any one being threatening or destroying the property of some other. @ BhavanaJagat , "If a woman engages in a conversation using high volume, harsh or high-pitched voice, I tend to recognize it as disrespectful." When a woman excercises her freedom to raise her voice and use the words she chooses I view it as assertive and within her rights. No can be HELL NO! It still means no. You should hear some of the chatter at a MI OH State game. My comment about the 'Rule of Thumb' has to do with the backwards thinking of some men in our society. Some believe that In the 1800's the 'Rule of Thumb' was the 'domestic violence' rule of law. It never was law. There are some men that think you should be able to beat your wife, son or daughter with a cane or rod as long as it's no bigger than the circumference your thumb. Some Some cultures think it's ok to cut off heads for adultery and hands for stealing. Some men think a woman should never raise her voice at him and never in public for any reason. Tone of voice is never an accepted reason to react with violence toward anyone in a domestic situation. In some cultures, yelling is a way to be sure that who you are talking to is listening to you and to sound the alarm that 'this ----s hitting the fan in here!' Someone raising the tone of their voice is no excuse for trashing phones, doors, computers or disturbing the peace. One should never physically try and stop someone from calling the police, that is a crime. Wrong is wrong. I do feel when one is told or asked to leave; it's time to move on. In this country we have laws about one's home being viewed as a castle. Nothing in the law or common sense says someone has to tell you quietly or respectfully to leave his or her home. As for what words may have been used in the conversation, please.
BhavanaJagat
Sun, Jul 10, 2011 : 4:54 p.m.
I liked the view shared by the Good Photographer. I would like to understand the nature of this violence depicted in this story. I had served in the Armed Forces where people are trained to apply force violently to accomplish their goals. We use violence in a systematic manner while we are not violent by nature. This man is much younger than his female partner. People who know him would know if he is violent by nature and if he had displayed violent behavior in an irrational manner. I would like to know if the violence was provoked by the nature of the conversation that he was engaged in. What were the kind of words that were exchanged? What was the tone, manner, and emotion that was attached to the words used for the argument? I grew up in Indian Culture and I am influenced by Indian Traditions. I really do not expect any female to use a loud manner of speech. The tone, and the volume of the speech affects me and I am not generally influenced by the contents of the speech as I am culturally motivated to think for myself and not shaken by the opinions, views, and thoughts shared by others. A private conversation which may involve expressing different opinions or feelings should be conducted using a tone which is low in volume, and is polite. If a woman engages in a conversation using high volume, harsh or high-pitched voice, I tend to recognize it as disrespectful. This man may not be violent in his nature, and may have been offended by the disrespectful nature of the conversation that he was engaged in. Love involves the feelings of attraction, affection, and attachment with the object that is loved. But, that Love fails if there is no foundation of respect, and trust.
Goodphotographer
Sun, Jul 10, 2011 : 6 a.m.
Sometimes one's rational or creative communications skills can help get them out of a bad situation. It seems to have worked in this woman's case. Good for her. I hope she finds peace and happiness in her life. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to saving your life. Calling the police for your protection and to prevent a heated argument from becoming a fight is how most people deal with the fundamentals of a downward spiraling relationship. Sadly in many cases by the time the police are called, it's much too late to prevent violence. These types of situations seem to be on the rise. Though it's not an age specific problem, it seems to happen more with the 25 to 45 year olds. One of the hardest things to do in life is accepting the fact that somebody you think you love and thought still loved you doesn't want to be in a relationship with you any more. Another tough one is accepting that the 'love' relationship you thought would last longer has ended. What it comes down to is some men and women just can't handle real life on life's terms. There is nothing that says any woman or man has to love when one doesn't love someone anymore. Sometimes things just don't work out no matter how much money you spend or how much you try and convince someone 'you two' belong together. No one should ever try to force another person to love him or her or be in a relationship they do not want to be in. Violence is not proof of love. It's just the opposite. It's like demonstrating you don't really know how to love. Being mean, angry and violent doesn't make you loveable and adorable. It shows you are unhealthy. Love means never having to say or be told, "I'm sorry, I promise I won't ever hit you again." Fifty years ago , if a woman called the police on her husband for hitting her, they told her to try and be a good wife. Sad but true, some still try and live by 'the rule of thumb.'
BhavanaJagat
Sat, Jul 9, 2011 : 4:19 p.m.
If I know this young man, I would like to suggest to him to abandon personal relationships which are not based upon respect and trust. Julian had reacted with anger during the course of an argument and we have no details about the nature of this argument. The situation had further escalated when the lady wanted to call Police. At that point, a rational person must depart and must evaluate the nature of the relationship. If salt has no flavor, it is of no use, and it must be thrown away. If Police intervention is needed in a private, and personal relationship; it is like the salt which has lost its flavor. Anger, and frustration would not restore the flavor that has gone. The idea of mental health and mental well-being involves keeping harmonious social relationships. When the harmony is not there, use of force would not help. Just walk away, and seek to find a relationship based upon the binding agreement of Salt.
2020
Sat, Jul 9, 2011 : 6:59 a.m.
Pvitaly, Are you serious? If I'm not mistaken, unlike to citizen's in Grand Rapids who support their police department, Ann Arborites just allowed 5 of their finest to be laid off. And now, you want them to camp out, just in case the person returned. We, the citizens of Washtenaw County fund "safe house", which would have been a great place for the lady to respond to, if she felt the need to. But obviously, the police cannot make someone go there, it' a personal choice. So please, don't blame the police. I find it offensive, that you suggest the police may have went there just for a cup of tea.
anti-thug
Sat, Jul 9, 2011 : 4:12 a.m.
lawlessness in Ann Arbor!
RJA
Sat, Jul 9, 2011 : 4:07 a.m.
This woman is lucky to be alive. I am also glad that she was able to get away from him. Domestic violence is a fear that is not easily forgotten. Hopefully now she is rid of him.
Wolf's Bane
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 : 6:49 p.m.
Demented. Domestic violence is awful. She should've left her place for the night and the Police should have waited.
Wolf's Bane
Sat, Jul 9, 2011 : 7:09 p.m.
Nephilim, common sense should be enough.
Nephilim
Sat, Jul 9, 2011 : 2:24 a.m.
What if she didn't want to leave? What if she didn't want anyone called? Now what are the police supposed to do? Force her? "well ma'am I realize you have just been assaulted but we now don't think you have a right to stay here by yourself so we are going to force you to go to a friends house." get in the car!
huh7891
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 : 10:06 p.m.
Yes, there are so many extra police around to do that....they just laid off 4
nowayjose
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 : 9:16 p.m.
Good theory but there are other calls in the city. You sound like you'd be a good hind sight cop. So far your vision is 20/20
bunnyabbot
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 : 5:31 p.m.
I am very glad she was able to get out of the car and away from him, no doubt she had to "talk him down" in order for him to let her go and for her to survive. Domestic violence is scary, when someone snaps they snap, when you see that kind of rage in someones eyes you will think it is life or death and truely know what it is about. She could have ended up in a west side park where online gunfire ended things. Or like that Huron student that was murdered by a boyfriend not too long ago. Or like the young mother who was murdered on the west side by a man she had lived with but was trying to evict from her home and life.
Ann English
Sun, Jul 10, 2011 : 12:06 a.m.
The part about him driving her around Ann Arbor reminded me about the Dolph Park crime, too, between an estranged husband and wife; they drove around Ann Arbor for over an hour, too.
bunnyabbot
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 : 6:13 p.m.
please omit the word online.
smokeblwr
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 : 4:44 p.m.
Another person from OUT OF TOWN violating Ann Arborites. I'm tired of this same old storyline. When will we wake up and stop letting this happen?
Matt Cooper
Sat, Jul 9, 2011 : 4:27 a.m.
Yeah. You know we good Ann Arborites never commit crime. Never. It's all the danged out-of-towners.
smokeblwr
Sat, Jul 9, 2011 : 2:41 a.m.
Allz I know is the majority of the crimes reported in AA.com involve a perpetrator that is not from OUR city. Thus, my nonstop campaign to raise awareness of the danger of dealing with people from OUT OF TOWN.
A2 is a Utopia
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 : 5:29 p.m.
Light travels faster than sound. That's why most people seem bright until you hear them speak
EatKeyLimePie
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 : 5:04 p.m.
Are you serious?!?!? Crime can happen anywhere, anytime. It is not just OUT OF TOWNER's violating the fine folks from Ann Arbor. When will you wake up and stop assuming that people of Ann Arbor are incapable of committing crimes. What happens when someone from Ann Arbor commits a crime outside of Ann Arbor, it has happened before.
Dcam
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 : 4:54 p.m.
Wait a few more years and Ann Arbor will be 100% UofM property, and then you can hand out permanent bans to people at will. That'll fix the problem.
pvitaly
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 : 4:19 p.m.
Hold on a minute... the police came over for what... a cup of tea? Why did they leave? Why was she held against her will twice in one day?
muttslt
Sat, Jul 9, 2011 : 1:17 a.m.
Except that eventually they'd run out of officers to respond to new crimes, because they'd all be camping out at various frightened victims homes...
pvitaly
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 : 5:41 p.m.
SW40, that's a pretty good idea!
bunnyabbot
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 : 5:33 p.m.
they take a police report and as far as I know ask if there is someone who you can go stay with or come stay with you if you are upset or feel scared. They don't usually stay until the next shift can relieve them.
fjord
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 : 5:29 p.m.
You actually watched that movie?
SW40
Fri, Jul 8, 2011 : 4:56 p.m.
Perhaps everytime patrol officers take a criminal complaint they should move in with the victim and stay there for ever. Kind of like the Bodyguard movie except your Whitney Houston and the police are Kevin Costner. You can sing the theme song and everything.