A 16-year-old girl and her 21-year-old boyfriend have been arrested following a violent assault, robbery, and a series of vehicle thefts across Oakland and Macomb counties, according to police.
The investigation began on March 2, 2025, at 1:02 p.m., when Holly officers were dispatched to a residence on Grange Hall Road for a reported assault and robbery. Upon arrival, officers found a 58-year-old woman suffering from severe injuries.
The victim told police that her 16-year-old daughter had arrived home accompanied by her 21-year-old boyfriend, Joseph Matthew McDonough. The man allegedly attacked the mother, demanding her car keys. The suspects then stole the woman’s credit cards, personal belongings, and her vehicle before fleeing, according to authorities.
Emergency responders transported the victim to an area hospital with server injuries.
On March 4, Clinton Township police attempted to stop the stolen vehicle, but the driver fled. The vehicle was later found abandoned in a parking lot and was impounded, but the suspects remained on the run.
Between March 8 and March 10, two additional vehicles were stolen from a gas station and party store in Holly. Surveillance footage recovered from the businesses linked the same suspects to both thefts.
On March 10, Warren police officers located both suspects. During the encounter, the suspects fled and assaulted an officer before being arrested, according to a news release.
On March 11, 2025, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office formally charged the 16-year-old Holly resident with:
1. Assault with Intent to Commit Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder
2. Unlawful Driving Away of a Motor Vehicle
3. Larceny
4. Interfering with a 911 Call
On March 14, 2025, McDonough was arraigned on:
1. Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm Less Than Murder – 10-year felony
2. Unlawful Driving Away of a Motor Vehicle – 4-year felony
3. Larceny in a Building – 4-year felony
Authorities are continuing their investigation and urge anyone with information to contact Holly Police Department.
