Man under investigation for stealing Chevelle during break-in faces felony, released after paying $1,000
The headline of this story has been changed to clarify the status of the investigation into Kenneth James.
A 29-year-old man has been charged with receiving and concealing stolen property in connection to a home invasion that resulted in a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle being stolen.
Kenneth James
Courtesy of the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office
Kenneth James, of Ypsilanti Township, was arraigned on one charge each of receiving and concealing stolen property worth more than $1,000 but less than $20,000 and possession of marijuana, according to court records. Sgt. Geoffrey Fox, of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, confirmed James was arrested in connection with the Sept. 24 incident.
A home in the 2800 block of Valley Drive was broken into through a smashed sliding glass door, according to police. Tools and the Chevrolet Chevelle were stolen.
Jim Black, the owner of the home, told AnnArbor.com last week the Chevelle and most of the tools had been recovered. So far, James only has been charged with possessing the stolen property, but Fox said that might change.
“Right now, our case focuses on him being in possession of the stolen property related to this crime,” he said. “The investigation is ongoing and more charges are expected soon.”
James was arraigned over the weekend and released after paying 10 percent of a $10,000 bond. He will be represented by the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office.
James is scheduled to be in court for a preliminary exam at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 9, Fox said.
Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at kylefeldscher@annarbor.com or you can follow him on Twitter.
Comments
Nancy Corfman
Tue, Oct 2, 2012 : 5:53 p.m.
It's possible this criminal also broke in to my house on September 22, smashing my glass back door, and turning my house upside down by dumping drawers everywhere! Guess he was looking for whatever he could get away with, i.le. jewelry and my big screen tv, In April, I was also broken in to. Same way, some of the same types of things taken ...i.e., jewelry, loose change, etc. He's also involved with an 18 year old girl who should be charged as well! To top things off, the B&E on Valley Dr. was the home of the girl's Aunt and Uncle!! He's being charged with receiving and concealing stolen property, what about her? Not only that, but the girl threatened to "stab, shoot and kill" her Dad on Saturday night during a phone call. She's stating she's 18 and can do whatever she wants...well...keep going darling and if I find you had anything to do with the B&E of my house, I'll be more than happy to testify against you and make sure you're put behind bars for a long, long time!
Sarah MacDonald
Tue, Oct 2, 2012 : 2:33 p.m.
he has only been out of prison since April and he is already doing the same thing that put him there! Repeat offender....keep there for much longer!
Unusual Suspect
Tue, Oct 2, 2012 : 11:59 a.m.
Ha! When I first read the headline I thought it said, "Stolen Chevette." I was very puzzled as to why somebody would want one of those.
microtini
Tue, Oct 2, 2012 : 12:46 a.m.
I don't think being caught is the crime he committed.
RJA
Tue, Oct 2, 2012 : 12:37 a.m.
One should never mess with a real man's car, wife, kids or money!!
pvitaly
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 : 9:15 p.m.
Lol, why was my comment deleted? Jesse Pinkman is a character from a TV show... nobody real. This guy looks like him, that is all.
Richard Carter
Tue, Oct 2, 2012 : 1:32 p.m.
I hope if he steals again, it's an RV.
Poorman
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 : 9:07 p.m.
Messing with a man's home, tools, and classic car should be life without parole.
Blue Marker
Tue, Oct 2, 2012 : 3:50 p.m.
I'll take my '66 Chevelle in SS trim with a 396 in Marina Blue please.
nickcarraweigh
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 : 7:34 p.m.
If this guy had lived in Ann Arbor, somebody would probably have confounded the felony by towing the parked car to the impound lot.
Joe Hood
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 : 6:51 p.m.
Accused of being caught? Not "Man Released on Bond for Stolen Chevelle?"
smokeblwr
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 : 6:44 p.m.
Further proof that reefer causes crime.
Poorman
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 : 9:02 p.m.
I have heard it may also lead to an inability to understand sentences and baldness too.
bobslowson
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 : 7:44 p.m.
Huh?
nvragain
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 : 6:15 p.m.
recidivism? http://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2profile.aspx?mdocNumber=447863
bobslowson
Mon, Oct 1, 2012 : 7:46 p.m.
Not his first time in possession of stolen property I see.....