MONROE — Two men are in custody after authorities say they broke into a marijuana retail store early Sunday, set a fire inside and were captured following a canine track through nearby woods.
What happened
Monroe County Central Dispatch received an alarm call at about 2 a.m. on July 12 for Dacut Cannabis Company, located at 14921 LaPlaisance Road. Deputies arriving on scene discovered a broken front window and smoke coming from the building's interior.
Investigators say the two suspects forced entry, poured an accelerant inside the shop and ignited it before leaving on foot. Additional law enforcement units established a perimeter and deployed a police service dog, which located the suspects hiding in a nearby tree line.
"Their names are being withheld pending formal arraignment in the 1st District Court."
The two men — a 24-year-old and a 25-year-old, both from Detroit — were taken into custody without incident and lodged at the Monroe County Jail. The sheriff’s office has turned the case over to detectives for further investigation.
Local response and next steps
Monroe County detectives will lead the follow-up, and authorities asked anyone with information to contact the Detective Bureau at 734-240-7530. Members of the public can also submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
- Incident time: approximately 2 a.m., July 12
- Location: Dacut Cannabis Company, 14921 LaPlaisance Road, Monroe
- Current status: suspects jailed; case referred to detectives; arraignment pending
This incident underscores ongoing concerns for small-business security and the risks first responders face when arriving at potentially volatile scenes involving accelerants and active fires. The sheriff’s office has not released the suspects’ names publicly as of Sunday afternoon. Charges have not yet been formally announced; arraignment is expected in the 1st District Court.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date & time | July 12, ~2:00 a.m. |
| Location | 14921 LaPlaisance Road, Monroe |
| Suspects | Two males, ages 24 and 25, Detroit residents |
| Current status | Lodged at Monroe County Jail; names withheld pending arraignment |
Local retailers and residents in the area may expect an increased law enforcement presence as detectives work the case. Anyone who was in the neighborhood around the time of the incident or who may have dash-cam or doorbell footage is urged to contact detectives to assist with the investigation.
News Block will continue to follow this story as detectives release more information and as court proceedings begin.
