Judge Cylenthia LaToye Miller (Photo credit: Reelection campaign website)
June 11, 2024 Story by: Editor
A Wayne County judge is under legal scrutiny after being found with a loaded firearm at Detroit Metro Airport last week.
Judge Cylenthia LaToye Miller, who has served on the bench in Detroit since 2006, was stopped by TSA agents on Saturday while attempting to catch a flight. During the security check, agents discovered a loaded .380 caliber Smith and Wesson firearm in her purse.
Miller’s attorney, Todd Perkins, who is also a longtime friend, stated that the judge is a licensed CPL (Concealed Pistol License) holder in Michigan. “She can lawfully possess, in a concealed fashion, a firearm in the state of Michigan,” Perkins explained. However, he acknowledged that carrying a loaded firearm in a carry-on bag is prohibited.
Sources informed 7 News Detroit that Miller told airport police the gun belonged to her brother, who resides in Ohio—a state that does not require firearm registration. Perkins admitted uncertainty regarding whether the gun was registered in Michigan, which does require firearm registration.
Perkins highlighted that Judge Miller has been experiencing personal difficulties, including caring for a close family member with health issues, which may have distracted her on the day of the incident. “What impressions she was under when this all took place, only that day will tell,” Perkins noted.
Channel 7’s Ross Jones remarked on the expectation that a judge should be familiar with state laws. “She’s a judge,” Jones said. Perkins responded, “She holds herself accountable and will hold herself accountable, and would anyone else.”
The charge against Judge Miller is for carrying a dangerous weapon in an airport, a misdemeanor offense that can result in up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Matthew Zick, Romulus city attorney, directed questions about the prosecution to the Wayne County Airport Authority. Erica Donerson, an airport spokeswoman, did not comment on Miller’s pending case. Judge Miller did not respond to calls or text messages seeking comment.This incident raises significant questions about legal adherence and accountability, especially for those entrusted with upholding the law. Source: FOX 2 Detroit
