5/17/13 - A Jackson man accused of helping steal catalytic converters could have his bond revoked next week. The charges against 32-year-old Jeffrey Kern were amended last month to a count of larceny $1,000 or more and receiving and concealing stolen property. Records show prosecutors have since filed an emergency motion seeking to revoke Kernâs bond, which will be heard Monday by Livingston County Circuit Court Judge David Reader. Kern and 23-year-old Heather Anders were arrested on January 28th by officers patrolling the area near Michaelâs Auto Salvage in Howell. They discovered 13 catalytic converters along Lucy Road that had been stolen off cars within the junkyard, along with saws and other tools. Kern was taken into custody at the scene while Anders, the alleged getaway driver, was found waiting in a nearby parking lot and arrested. Anders was sentenced earlier this month to 45 days in jail and 18 months of probation. She pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny between $1,000 and $20,000 but if she successfully completes probation, that charge will be reduced to a misdemeanor. (JM)
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