Wayne County man with extensive criminal record arrested after removing tether
(CBS DETROIT) - Wyandotte Chief of Police Archie Hamilton says he is tired of career criminals like Tobias Catron, 26, getting out of jail easily and then committing more crimes.
According to court records, Catron has been convicted of a dozen violent offenses including possessing a firearm as a felon, armed robbery and fleeing police.
"When you have people who have a history of violence and criminal behavior they need to be locked up," Hamilton said.
Back in November, CBS News Detroit spoke with Hamilton about Catron after he led Wyandotte police on a high-speed chase through several cities. The chase ended in downtown Detroit. However, Catron got out of jail after posting a personal bond and being required to wear two tethers.
"I don't know how anyone in their right mind with good intentions can look at that criminal history and say, yeah we should release that person we're not endangering the public," Hamilton said.
Last week, police said Catron removed both of those tethers as his next court date approached.
An absconder unit involving the Michigan Department of Corrections, Wayne County Sheriff's Office and the Detroit Police Department arrested Catron earlier this week.
Hamilton said he wanted to make clear to judges that may preside over Catron's case that he doesn't deserve a lenient bond.
"Ultimately, when you let a guy like Tobias Catron free, you endanger the public, cause this guy won't stop. This is what he does, he victimizes people," Hamilton said.
Hamilton said moving forward, lawmakers need to address the issue of bond reform.
