JOEL DAVID LAWTON

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In connection with his detainment, JOEL DAVID LAWTON is entitled to a speedy trial as prescribed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Oakland County is comprised of nearly 1.5 million people and is surrounded by populous other counties such as Genesee County, Lapeer County, Livingston County, Macomb County, Wayne County, Washtenaw County. The task of policing such a dense area is arduous, stressful, and complicated.

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Arrestee:

JOEL DAVID LAWTON

Date Of This Report:

12-19-2017

Identification Number:

420383

Gender (Male/Female):

M

Detention Facility:

OAKLAND CO JAIL

Reason / Charge(s):

Accident - Fail to Stop and Identify
,Attempted Robbery - Unarmed
,CSC 2nd Degree -Forcible Contact
,EXTRADITION ARREST WARRANT
,Retail Fraud Theft 1st Degree
,Robbery - Business - Gun

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