Baraga man who assaulted business owner identified

The suspect arrested on charges related to threatening a Baraga business owner with a handgun has been arraigned in 97th District Court. 52-year-old Edward Allen Bonham had yet to post bail, set at $75,000, as of last Friday, the last time an update was provided.

Bonham faces several felony charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm with a previous felony conviction. More counts may be added at a later date.

The initial verbal confrontation happened last Wednesday, January 12th. Bonham was arrested the next morning without incident at his Baraga Township home.