Sumpter home invasion suspect facing multiple charges
A Lincoln Park man is facing multiple criminal charges in connection to a home invasion in Sumpter Township.
According to police reports, Patrick Kalange Gatt was arrested following a 5:22 a.m. 911 call on Feb. 12 from a resident of the Rawsonville Woods Mobile Home Community. The caller told dispatchers that a man had arrived at her home and was threatening the occupants and attempting to force his way into the residence.
The caller said the man was involved in an ongoing domestic violence situation with her sister who was present inside the home where she had taken refuge from the Lincoln Park home she shared with the suspect. While officers were on route to the scene, additional 911 calls notified police that the man had forced his way into the home.
The first officer on the scene immediately entered the residence and detained the suspect without further incident, according to police reports. Further investigation revealed that the man had threatened the occupants of the home while pointing a firearm at them. Officers also observed visible damage to the front door of the residence, according to reports.
Two handguns were recovered by responding officers, according to police. One handgun was discovered near the area inside the residence where the suspect was initially confronted by the responding officer and another inside Gatt’s registered vehicle. The vehicle was left running in the roadway during the incident, according to police. Both handguns were unregistered and one lacked an engraved serial number. The firearms were accompanied by extended and drum-style high-capacity magazines. Police determined that the defendant did not possess a concealed pistol license in Michigan.
Officers also discovered hundreds of improperly marked pills in the vehicle which have been sent to the Michigan State Police forensic laboratory for testing. Police said the testing results could determine additional charges, if warranted.
Gatt was arraigned Feb. 14 on one charge of home invasion first degree; two charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and three counts of felony firearm violations. His bond was set at $50,000 and he will be required to wear a GPS tether if bond is posted.
