(WXYZ) — Rashad Maleek Trice was arraigned today on multiple charges stemming from an assault on the mother of Wynter Cole-Smith.
Lansing police say Trice attacked Wynter’s 22-year-old mother around 11:20 p.m. on Sunday, stabbing her multiple times.
The mother was able to leave the house and go to a neighbor's home where she got help and called police. When police arrived, the suspect was gone and the victim's 2-year-old daughter was missing.
An Amber Alert was issued early Monday morning to help locate the girl. Her body was found Wednesday evening on Detroit's east side.
Trice was spotted in Detroit and arrested in St. Clair Shores around 6 a.m. Monday after a pursuit and crash. Wynter was not with Trice at the time of his arrest.
Trice, 26 of Detroit, is facing the following charges in connection to the attack on the mother: assault with intent to murder, two counts of criminal sexual conduct first degree, home invasion first degree, unlawful imprisonment, aggravated domestic violence second offense, unlawful driving away of an automobile and felonious assault.
The Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office said Trice has been charged as a habitual fourth offender. The prosecutor’s office says the investigation as it relates to additional charges connected to Wynter Cole-Smith is ongoing.
Wynter's mother was hospitalized and has since been released, police said.
Trice’s probable cause conference is scheduled for July 13 at 8:30 a.m. and his preliminary hearing is set for July 20 at 8:30 a.m.
He is currently being held without bond.
