Crime Alert
Suspect arraigned on several felony charges
EAST LANSING, Mich. — A 34-year-old Lansing man was arraigned today on five felony charges - most of which involve firearms - after being apprehended by Michigan State University Police following a high-speed chase.
Chad Jeremy Kemp was arraigned in East Lansing's 54-B District Court before Judge Richard D. Ball on the following charges: weapons-firearms, receiving and concealing; fleeing and eluding officer, 3rd degree; weapons-firearms-possessions by felon; weapons felony firearm second offense; and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicaied.
MSU Police stopped Kemp at 12:26 a.m. after an officer noticed the suspect's vehicle matched the description of a vehicle in a shots-fired compla¡nt originating in Lansing.
The suspect attempted to elude the police, accelerating to speeds more than 90 miles per hour as he approached US-127, where he lost control at the curve of the on-ramp and rolled his car. Kemp was transported by the East Lansing Fire Department medics to Sparrow Hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Kemp is currently being held at the lngham County Jail on a $100,000 bond. He has a pre-trial appearance set for 8:30 a.m. Aug. 9 and a preliminary examination at 1 p.m. Aug. 11 both at the 54-B District Court.