Man Arrested in Orion Township in Connection with Home Invasions

A 45-year-old Brandon Township man was arrested Thursday afternoon in Orion Township in connection with at least 13 home invasions in northern Oakland County and Genesee County, according to an incident report.

Detectives from the Sheriff's Independence Township Substation identified the man as a suspect in a string of home invasions in Orion Township, Springfield Township, Independence Township, Atlas Township and Gaines Township, the report indicated.

The Sheriff's Fugitive Apprehension Team followed the man on Thursday to the 100 block of Newman Road in Orion Township, where a home invasion was reported, the report indicated. A firearm, a safe and jewelry were recovered at the scene, according to department officials.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office obtained a search warrant for the man's Brandon Township home where suspected stolen property from at least 13 home invasions was recovered, the report indicated.

Department officials say the man has an extensive criminal history. He is lodged at Oakland County Jail pending charges.