Crime & Safety

Brighton Robbery Suspect Heads to Trial on Monday

David Kenneth Rentsch is also accused of robbing two 7-Eleven stores and a BP Gas Station in March.

David Kenneth Rentsch, the Brighton man charged in connection to several armed robberies in March, was bound over to circuit court for trial in the 7-11 robbery on May 8, according to WHMI.

Rentsch is also accused of robbing two 7-Eleven stores and a BP Gas Station in March.

Rentsch is charged with armed robbery as a 4th time habitual offender, according to WHMI and had already been bound over in the BP robbery, for which he is scheduled for trial on Monday for the same charges.

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According to a previous report, a trial date of May 13 had been set if a plea agreement could be reached during a settlement conference that was scheduled for May 10.

Details about the suspect's capture were not released, but according to a previous report from the Press & Argus, Rentsch was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers and Brighton police.

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According to the Press & Argus, Rentsch has a criminal history that includes armed robbery, home invasion and drug-related offenses, could also face a parole violation.


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