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5 charged after Ulta beauty store robbery leads to officer-involved shooting
According to the prosecutor’s office, one of the suspects charged has 20 outstanding bench warrants.
GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) - Five women have been charged after prosecutors say they stole thousands of dollars of merchandise from an Ulta store in Livingston County.
The scene unfolded around 8 p.m. Thursday in Green Oak Township, which is south of Brighton.
After the suspects fled the store, one of them allegedly drove her get-away car right toward police. Officers fired shots, but no one was hit.
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According to the prosecutor’s office, one of the suspects charged, Laronda Chase, has 20 outstanding bench warrants and a prior conviction of assault and battery in 2013. Her bond was set at $100,000.
"So my bond is 100 thousand, no 10%, no 10% - ok, you’re good to good, thank you, thank you," Laronda said during her arraignment.
The second suspect, Tirezah Scott, is a convicted felon who was released in January 2022. Her bond was set at $250,000.
"This defendant presents with a lengthy record or convictions in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan," said Carolyn Henry, Livingston County prosecutor.
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Officials said the third suspect, Shanel Webster, is also a convicted felon with lengthy criminal records in Michigan and Texas.
According to authorities, Shanel Webster allegedly used counterfeit money at the Green Oak Ulta — in addition to stealing thousands of dollars of products.
Webster allegedly drove at a Michigan State Trooper and hit more than one cop car in her efforts to flee the scene. Her bond was set at $500,000.
"That is to secure your appearance at future court dates, extensive criminal history you also have an extensive assaultive criminal history believe you may be a danger to the community as well," said Shauna Murphy, a 53rd District Court Judge.
The other two suspects— Joya Williams and Kari Williams — have outstanding bench warrants. Their bond was at $100,000.
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