Zachary Zielonka, a 31-year-old man from Riley Township, was sentenced to serve between 30 months and 20 years in prison for setting a vehicle on fire in his ex-girlfriend's garage in Richmond Township. The incident occurred on September 7, 2023, when Zielonka broke into the garage and ignited the fire while two adults and three children were inside the house; fortunately, they escaped unharmed. Zielonka pleaded no contest to charges of second-degree arson and first-degree home invasion in June, with the court deeming his actions as dangerous and intolerable. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido emphasized the community's relief at the sentencing, reinforcing their commitment to public safety. The sentencing was presided over by Judge Julie Gatti, who highlighted the serious nature of Zielonka's crimes. The exact duration of his incarceration may vary based on his conduct while imprisoned.