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Suspect in Metro Airport crash faces stalking charge in Westland

The man who allegedly crashed his vehicle into the passenger terminal at Detroit Metro Airport has been arrested and charged with stalking by Westland police.

Brian Sutton, 37, of Clinton Township, was arrested at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 13 by Westland officers. He was arraigned 18th District Court in front of Judge Michael McNamara on charges of aggravated stalking. McNamara imposed a $250,000 cash or surety bond and if bond is posted, Sutton will be required to wear a GPS tether and have no contact with the victim.

Sutton is also facing multiple charges in the Jan. 23 crash in the McNamara terminal and Metro Airport. During the airport incident, officials said he appeared to be having a mental health emergency while crashing his Mecedes sedan into the terminal doors. He is facing charges of aggravated assault, malicious destruction of property and operating while intoxicated in that incident.

Sutton’s next court appearance is set for Feb. 26 at 18^th District Court. His preliminary examination on the charges is set for March 5.