Judge Parrott dismisses charges against Dunn after witness doesn’t show up

On April 8, 34th District Court Judge David Parrott dismissed charges against defendant Michael Earl Dunn, 45, when the complainant/witness against him did not appear in court. The charges were dismissed without prejudice, meaning they could be refiled in the future.
Van Buren Township Detective Ken Toney served the witness and was unsuccessful in getting him to court.
Court-appointed defense attorney was W. Otis Culpepper, who said there was an attached issued. His client had his CPL taken along with his weapon. He asked if this court could do anything about that.
Judge Parrott said the attorney could file to regain the property and Det. Toney gave Culpepper his card so this issue could be pursued.
Dunn’s original preliminary exam was set for April 1, but was adjourned by Culpepper.
Dunn posted bond of $10,000/10% for charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and weapons/felony firearm which allegedly occurred in VBT on March 14. His bond will be refunded.