2nd suspect in Chatsworth home invasion arrested

Michael Measaw and Ethan Stone
Michael Measaw (left) and Ethan Stone have been arrested in connection with a home invasion in Chatsworth. (Photo courtesy Livingston County Sheriff’s Office)

By Greg Halbleib

PONTIAC – The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reports both suspects in a Chatsworth home invasion on Wednesday evening are in custody.

The department said Ethan Stone of Chatsworth was arrested at about 9 p.m. Thursday. The other suspect, Michael Measaw of Chatsworth, was arrested Wednesday after the initial investigation.

Police said the men are accused of entering the home at about 7 p.m. Wednesday wearing masks and possibly armed with a knife. Two victims were treated for injuries.

Measaw and Stone face preliminary charges of home invasion. Sheriff Tony Childress said more charges are pending.

Greg Halbleib can be reached at [email protected]

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