(CBS-DETROIT) – An 18-year-old has been charged in connection with the murder of Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley Reckling.
Karim Blake Moore was arraigned Wednesday in 36th District Court on three counts of lying to police and one count of resisting arrest.
He pleaded not guilty to all charges and was given a $100,000 bond. He was also sentenced to house arrest and had to wear a GPS cable when released.
Reckling was killed Saturday evening during a stolen vehicle investigation in Detroit. An Oakland County sheriff’s deputy and two other detectives were investigating after a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox was stolen from Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights in the afternoon.
The deputy found the vehicle in Detroit at 10:50 p.m., and while behind the vehicle, the driver stopped, exited the vehicle with two other people and shots were fired.
Reckling was a nine-year veteran of the department. He leaves behind a wife and three children, ages five, four and one, with a fourth child on the way.
After his tragic death there are several community leaders and police forces released statements offering condolences to his family and colleagues.
A funeral service will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at Auburn Hills Apostolic Church at 3655 N. Squirrel Road.
Moore said he was in the suspect vehicle and walked away from it, Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Penney said during the teen’s arraignment. He also said a sniffer dog found Moore and two others on the porch of a Detroit home shortly after the incident.
The 18-year-old reportedly told investigators he did not provide more information during the investigation because he feared for his safety in the community.
Moore said he was in the vehicle but did not shoot.
His lawyer, Adam Clements, said the teenager was “presumed absolutely innocent” and said: “While it may be important and vital for the prosecution to emphasize and indicate that his charges arise from allegations related with what ultimately happens. in connection with the death of an Oakland County sheriff’s deputy does not alter the fact that he is presumed innocent,” while asking for a lower bail.
The judge ruled that Moore was a danger to society and set bail at $100,000 cash.
A bond rescheduling for Moore is scheduled for Friday.
