2 face multiple felony charges after break-in, shooting at Negaunee home

NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - The two people arrested early Saturday morning after shots were reported inside a Negaunee house face multiple felonies.

Joshua Rhodes, 35, and Adrienne Rhodes, 33, were arraigned in Marquette County District Court Monday afternoon.

Joshua is charged with 4 felonies: one count of assault with intent to murder, one count of first-degree home invasion, and 2 counts of felony firearms. His bond was set at $500,000. Adrienne is charged with two felonies: first-degree home invasion and carrying a concealed weapon. She has a cash or surety bond of $10,000.

Both were arrested Saturday morning, after the Negaunee Police Department (NPD) responded to a call for shots fired inside a residence. The NPD said responding officers discovered that Joshua attempted to break into the home through a window and was discovered by the homeowner, a 60-year-old woman.

According to police, Joshua then shot once at the homeowner, who shot once back at him. No one was injured. The homeowner then locked herself in the bedroom and called 911. When officers arrived, they located Joshua in the basement of the house and arrested him.

Adrienne was later arrested, though police did not release details about how she was connected. A motive for the break-in was also not provided.

Both Joshua and Adrienne are scheduled for probable cause conferences on Sept. 21 and a preliminary exams on Sept. 28.

Last published: Sep 19, 2023 9:26:40 AM

Saturday morning just after 3 a.m. ET, the Negaunee Police Department responded to a call for shots fired inside a residence.

During the investigation, police found that a 35-year-old white male attempted to break into a residence through a window. The homeowner, a 60-year-old white female, noticed the male attempting to break in.

The male then shot one round at the female, and the female returned fire, shooting one round at the intruder. No one was injured during the altercation.

The homeowner locked herself in the bedroom and called 911. Officers arrived and the male suspect was later located in the basement of the residence, where he was detained and arrested. A 33-year-old white female who was related to the male suspect was later arrested as well.

The Negaunee City Police Department was assisted on the scene by the Michigan State Police, Ishpeming City Police Department, and the Michigan State Police Crime Lab.

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