12/27/12 - The man accused of shooting at dozens of vehicles along I-96 in October was arraigned in 53rd District Court in Howell this afternoon. 43-year-old Raulie Wayne Casteel is facing seven charges from Michigan Attorney General Bill Schutte in the cases, including terrorism. His attorney filed not-guilty pleas on all counts during todayâs three-minute hearing. Casteel attended the hearing through a live video feed. Further action on the case will depend on the results of a forensic competency exam currently being conducted. Schutte took over the prosecution of the cases against Casteel in Livingston, Ingham, and Shiawassee Counties at the request of local prosecutors. Ingham County Sheriffâs Department Major Joel Maatman served on the task force that tracked down Casteel. After todayâs arraignment he told reporters that the terrorism charge is justified because of the fear caused by the shootings, which caused people to alter their daily lives. Photo courtesy WLNS. (TD)
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