Livonia Man Pleaded Guilty to Home Invasions
Manuel Sarkis Bardakjian admitted to breaking into two Livonia homes while wearing a hazmat suit and mask.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Crime — General
Manuel Sarkis Bardakjian has pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and second degree home invasion. The 40-year-old man was arrested following incidents at homes on Bristol Drive and Bloomfield Drive.
Why it matters
The plea deal marks a significant step in the legal proceedings regarding the May 2026 incidents. As part of the agreement, a felony firearm charge and an assault charge against Bardakjian were dismissed.
Manuel Sarkis Bardakjian pleaded guilty on October 9, 2026, to assault with a dangerous weapon and second degree home invasion. A felony firearm charge and an additional assault charge were dismissed as part of the agreement.
The players
Manuel Sarkis Bardakjian
The 40-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty to charges related to two home invasions in Livonia.
The details
Bardakjian targeted residences on Bristol Drive and Bloomfield Drive in May 2026, where he allegedly assaulted a 31-year-old neighbor and threatened a 77-year-old homeowner with a weapon. During both invasions, the defendant concealed his identity while wearing a white hazmat suit and mask.
Timeline
May 13, 2026: Incident occurred at a home on Bristol Drive.
May 14, 2026: Incident occurred at a home on Bloomfield Drive.
June 6, 2026: Defendant was taken into police custody.
October 9, 2026: Defendant entered his guilty plea in court.
November 6, 2026: Sentencing hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m.
Legal Context
This case follows standard judicial procedures under the Michigan Penal Code's sentencing guidelines for home invasion. The resolution of these charges reflects how courts typically handle plea negotiations in serious felony property and assault cases within the state.
The resolution of this case provides clarity for residents of the Bristol Drive and Bloomfield Drive neighborhoods regarding the safety status of the incidents. No further immediate security advisories have been issued following the suspect's arrest and subsequent plea.
The takeaway
The conclusion of the plea deal allows the local legal process to move toward final sentencing. Residents are reminded to maintain awareness of their home security protocols when encountering unfamiliar visitors.
What happens next
A sentencing hearing for Manuel Sarkis Bardakjian is scheduled to take place at 9 a.m. on November 6, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on local legal proceedings, visit the Crime — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WDIV.
