Northville Township, Michigan, October 26, 2025
News Summary
In Northville Township, Michigan, a man named Changlin Li was arrested after stealing a Medstar ambulance while paramedics treated a patient inside. The incident led to a high-speed chase resulting in a collision that caused serious injuries to another driver. Li attempted to flee on foot and assaulted an officer during the arrest. He faces multiple charges, including carjacking and attempting to disarm a police officer. Medstar officials expressed relief for the safety of their crew following the incident.
Northville Township, Michigan
A 33-year-old man, identified as Changlin Li from Novi, Michigan, has been arrested following the theft of a Medstar ambulance while a paramedic was treating a patient inside. The incident occurred on Friday, October 24, 2025, at approximately 3:15 p.m. while authorities were responding to a one-vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of Novi and 10 Mile roads.
According to police reports, Li stole the ambulance amidst the emergency response, prompting a first responder at the scene to alert the authorities that the vehicle was being taken. In the ensuing chase, Li drove the ambulance at speeds exceeding 70 mph, weaving through a construction zone and ignoring traffic signals, which resulted in a collision with a GMC Yukon driven by a 72-year-old man from Plymouth, Michigan, at the intersection of Eight Mile and Beck roads.
The driver of the GMC Yukon suffered serious injuries, including a dislocated shoulder and broken ribs, and was subsequently transported to Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital for medical attention. After the crash, Li attempted to flee on foot and allegedly made an effort to take an officer’s gun from their holster before being apprehended. A search revealed a knife in Li’s possession, which was later seized as evidence.
Li was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries after the arrest, where he again attempted to disarm an officer. He now faces multiple charges including:
- One count of carjacking
- One count of fleeing and eluding police
- Two counts of assaulting, resisting, and obstructing police
- Two counts of attempting to disarm a police officer
- One count of carrying a concealed weapon
A judge has set Li’s bond at $5 million, and his next court appearance is scheduled for November 3, 2025. Both the paramedic and the initial patient who were inside the ambulance, as well as the driver of the GMC Yukon, were reported to have sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Following the incident, Medstar officials conveyed appreciation for the safety of their crew and the quick response of law enforcement and bystanders. The ambulance involved in the incident was deemed a total loss after catching fire during the chase.
Summary of Incident
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | October 24, 2025 |
| Location | Northville Township, Michigan |
| Suspect | Changlin Li, 33, Novi, MI |
| Vehicle Stolen | Medstar Ambulance |
| Injuries Sustained | Driver of GMC Yukon – dislocated shoulder, broken ribs |
| Charges | Carjacking, fleeing police, assaulting police, attempting to disarm officer, carrying concealed weapon |
| Bond Amount | $5 million |
| Court Appearance | November 3, 2025 |
FAQ
What happened on October 24, 2025, in Northville Township?
On October 24, 2025, a 33-year-old man, identified as Changlin Li from Novi, Michigan, is accused of stealing a Medstar ambulance while a paramedic was treating a patient inside.
What were the consequences of the ambulance theft?
Li faces multiple charges including carjacking, fleeing and eluding police, and attempting to disarm an officer, with a bond set at $5 million.
What injuries were reported from this incident?
The driver of the GMC Yukon sustained injuries including a dislocated shoulder and broken ribs.
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Additional Resources
- CBS News: Stolen Ambulance Incident
- Wikipedia: Carjacking
- MLive: Ambulance Theft with Patient Inside
- Google Search: Ambulance Theft Michigan
- Local 12: Ambulance Steal and Chase Coverage
- Google Scholar: Ambulance Theft
- WXYZ: Dashcam Footage of Stolen Ambulance Chase
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Ambulance
- Fox 2 Detroit: Novi Man Sentenced for Identity Theft
- Google News: Ambulance Theft Northville
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