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	The Manchester Enterprise A Heritage Newspaper Weekly Publication

Holland arraigned on multiple felony charges

By Daniel Lai, Editor

PUBLISHED: October 2, 2008

Manchester Village Council trustee James Holland was arraigned on four felony charges by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office Sept. 26.

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According to Washtenaw County Sheriff Sgt. Dave Archer, Holland was charged with one count of second-degree home invasion (up to 15 years), one count of felony eavesdropping (two years), one count of felony eavesdropping/manufacturing (two years) and one count felony eavesdropping/installation (two years).

The charges stem from an incident that occurred involving a home invasion in the 500 block of Summit Street in early September.

"Our investigation was conducted by myself and another detective. These charges were brought by the prosecutor based on our submitted reports and further investigation," Archer said.

According to Archer, Holland turned himself into police and a preliminary exam will be set by the prosecutor's office in the coming weeks.

"I've only been in Manchester for a year but this isn't something that is a common occurrence in small towns," Archer said. "It's an unusual case because of the eavesdropping charges.

"This is the first time in my 15 years with the department that my investigation has led to eavesdropping charges."

Because the case is still active, Archer said he could not comment on the details surrounding the investigation.

"There is a victim involved and we do need to protect her," he said.

Holland resigned from the Village Council abruptly on Sept. 5. According to an e-mail sent to Village President Pat Vailliencourt, Holland cited personal reasons for his decision.

"It is my desire to resign from the Village Council of Manchester immediately," Holland said in the letter.

Holland had a tumultuous time on the council — often being the lone dissenter on several issues — since taking office on Oct. 4, 2007. However, it was his maverick attitude that was popular among several residents.

"He wasn't a 'yes' man," longtime friend Don Limpert said. "I think this whole thing is a shame. A lot of people supported him and depended on him."

Limpert, who ran against Holland for the trustee position in 2007 and lost by a mere 51 votes, said he had no prior knowledge of his friend's personal life.

"We're good friends and we have had ongoing dialogue about his troubles, but I had no idea how much he was involving himself," he said.

Though a vacancy remains on the council, Limpert said he has not been approached about the prospect of succeeding Holland.

"If I were asked, I would sit on the council," he said.

Editor Daniel Lai can be reached at 428-8173 or dlai@heritage.com.