BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The woman arrested after her 5-year-old was disarmed by a police cadet, did not show up for arraignment, say court officials.
It happened in January— the cadet was serving a subpoena to at a residence on Inn Rd. The child met them at the door at first with a large kitchen knife, then returned with a loaded gun when the cadet asked if they could get an adult.
The cadet called for backup from a road patrol and disarmed the child.
Two men and the mother were detained during the incident and five children, including the original child, were removed from the home, which was condemned due to its condition.
She was scheduled to appear before a judge for arraignment on the charges against her on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., but did not appear.
"Bond that is set at arraignment is based on a number of factors, including the seriousness of the offense and the likelihood the accused will appear for future court hearings," the Calhoun County Prosecutor, David Gilbert told FOX 17.
He explained that turning yourself in can result in a lower bond, as it shows you are more likely to show up to future court proceedings.
"Failing to appear may indicate an intention to not appear in the future unless there is a good reason for the failure to appear," Gilbert said. "If she is arrested on the warrant she will likely be held until a court can arraign her."
A bench warrant has been issued, and her bond was set at $10K.
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