Judge Rescheduled Preliminary Hearing for Delon Savage
A witness subpoena issue forced a delay in the criminal case against 47-year-old Delon Savage.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Law Enforcement
Judge Jennifer J. Manley delayed the preliminary examination for Delon Savage on September 30, 2026, after a necessary witness was not properly subpoenaed. Savage currently faces charges including assault with intent to murder.
Why it matters
The court requires the presence of an additional witness to move forward with the preliminary examination for the serious charges filed against Savage. This procedural delay marks a pause in the ongoing legal proceedings in Flint.
Delon Savage, 47, is facing multiple charges including assault with intent to murder and unlawful imprisonment. He currently has 3 active criminal cases in district court and 2 additional cases pending in Genesee County circuit court.
The players
Delon Savage
He is a 47-year-old defendant currently facing multiple active and pending criminal cases in Flint and Genesee County.
Jennifer J. Manley
She is the judge presiding over the criminal proceedings involving the charges brought against Savage.
Michael Catlin
He is a Flint police officer involved in the March 2026 incident that resulted in the current criminal charges.
The details
The adjournment was granted by Judge Jennifer J. Manley during a hearing regarding a March 2026 incident that involved Flint police officer Michael Catlin. Savage sustained injuries during the same encounter and remains a defendant in several active and pending criminal matters.
Timeline
The alleged incident occurred in March 2026.
Judge Jennifer J. Manley granted the adjournment on September 30, 2026.
The preliminary examination is now scheduled for October 28, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard procedural requirements for Michigan criminal preliminary examinations. The delay adheres to legal protocols ensuring that all required witnesses are properly subpoenaed before testimony can proceed in court.
The delay of this court proceeding does not impact immediate public safety or result in new security measures for residents. However, it signifies that the legal process regarding the March 2026 incident involving local law enforcement remains ongoing.
The takeaway
Legal proceedings often encounter administrative delays due to subpoena issues or witness availability. Court calendars frequently require rescheduling to ensure that constitutional requirements for evidence and testimony are met before a case proceeds.
What happens next
The preliminary examination for Delon Savage is scheduled to take place on October 28, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local judicial processes, visit Law Enforcement.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mlive.
