62-year-old John Sarasin from Escanaba Township is a criminal accused by local police of holding his wife hostage for several hours at their home on July 9th. After his wife got out of the house safely, he remained inside for six more hours before surrendering. He was charged with unlawful imprisonment and assault with a dangerous weapon.
Sarasin’s brother, 64-year-old Daryl Sarasin, was also arrested for obstructing justice.