Statements by Stockbridge Man Can be Used at TrialStatements by Stockbridge Man Can be Used at Trial

10/8/12 - The statements made to police by a Stockbridge man charged in a Unadilla Township home invasion last year can be used at his trial. That was the determination Friday by Livingston County Circuit Court Judge Michael Hatty, who ruled that the statements made by 35-year-old Jason Robert Cavender during a 6-hour interrogation were “knowing, intelligent and voluntary, including his waiver of Miranda rights.” Cavender was arrested last year after Unadilla Township Police say Cavender entered a home on San Luray Drive on September 27th of 2011, pointed a gun at a female resident and demanded that she give him prescription medication. When the victim told him she did not have any, police say he got nervous and fled on foot. He is charged with 1st degree home invasion, assault with intent to rob while armed and two felony firearms counts. Cavender previously pleaded guilty to separate marijuana and methadone possession charges. He’s expected to receive a one year jail term when he’s sentenced on the drug charges October 25th. A trial on the home invasion charges, which carry a possible life prison term, is set for October 15th, but is likely to be rescheduled. (JK)