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For Immediate Release January 24, 2019 Prosecutor Eric Smith blocks parole release of child sex offender   The Macomb County Circuit Court last Friday reversed the planned parole release of a man convicted of criminal sexual conduct against his 6 year-old niece.  He received... Read More →

January 14, 2019 PARENTS OF DECEASED 18 MONTH OLD CHARGED WITH MURDER MOUNT CLEMENS, MI  —  Today Prosecutor Eric Smith’s office authorized charges of second degree murder on the parents of Ava Floyd, an 18 month old baby. On Christmas morning, Antonio Floyd, 28 year old... Read More →

There are no adequate words to express our sincere sorrow at the tragic passing of Daryl Brown, husband of Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Faunce. He was an exemplary police officer, loving husband, doting father, & fantastic friend. May god’s peace be with Brown & Faunce... Read More →

This week kicks off Red Ribbon week, a national effort to take a stand against drugs and drug use. My staff and I were happy to partner with CARE of Southeastern Michigan and Macomb County community anti-drug coalitions to spread awareness and share the message: Read More →

For Immediate Release October 18, 2018 COUNTY JAIL DOCTOR CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT              MOUNT CLEMENS, MI — A doctor at the Macomb County Jail is accused of second degree criminal sexual misconduct arising from his alleged sexual relationship with... Read More →

For Immediate Release September 6, 2018 MOUNT CLEMENS, MICHIGAN—Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith was honored to receive the Department of Defense Patriot Award this morning. A small ceremony was held in the Prosecutor’s office; National Guard Employment Support Contractor... Read More →

For Immediate Release September 19, 2018 CRIME VICTIMS GET FREE RIDE TO COURT AT CRIMINALS’ EXPENSE USING MACOMB COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S NEW TECHNOLOGY Mount Clemens, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Eric J. Smith today announced what is likely the nation’s first... Read More →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2018 Parole Board delays parole of 16-count sex offender after prosecutor says self-help therapy not enough MOUNT CLEMENS, MI — The Michigan Parole Board reversed a scheduled June 21, 2018 parole release of a convicted 16-count sex offender,... Read More →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2018 Prosecutor Eric Smith blocks parole release of child rapist A man convicted of violently raping a 12-year-old girl will remain in prison while Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith pursues an appeal of the Parole Board’s decision to release the... Read More →

For Immediate Release July 13, 2018 Parole Board reverses decision, will not parole convicted murderer who assaulted prison guards and prisoner while in prison Prosecutor Eric J. Smith appealed the parole release of Thomas Brandon Zeller in May, and last week the Michigan Parole... Read More →