Jacob Cronick vs. The State of Michigan

Trial Transparency & Public Accountability Archive

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Welcome to the official archive documenting The People of the State of Michigan v. Jacob Cronick — a controversial and emotionally charged criminal case involving a shooting in Delta County, Michigan. This site is dedicated to transparency, access to public records, and ensuring that the facts are preserved and publicly accessible.

At the center of this case is the shooting of Eric Parrotta, which ended in a hung jury. This domain exists to serve as a public information hub and archive of legal documents, evidence, and commentary for all interested in the pursuit of truth and justice.

🎥 Key Video Clip: The Altercation and Shooting

A pivotal moment in the case is captured in surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts:



Opinion Behavioral Analysis of Jacob Cronick in this clip.

0–10 Seconds: Initial Encounter

The shooter appears engaged in a verbal and possibly physical confrontation. His body language is tense but not yet escalated to violence.

Alternatives:
  • Step back from the situation
  • Verbally de-escalate and request space
  • Call for help or notify others nearby

11–20 Seconds: Physical Engagement

The shooter is physically involved—possibly restrained. He may feel panic, but he is not under immediate deadly threat.

Alternatives:
  • Attempt to break free and retreat
  • Shout for others to help or intervene
  • Avoid escalation to weapon use

21–30 Seconds: Repositioning & Weapon Retrieval

The shooter gains distance and appears to retrieve a weapon. He is no longer being restrained—this is a decision point.

Alternatives:
  • Leave the scene entirely
  • Display weapon only if needed as a deterrent
  • Call 911 instead of escalating

31–45 Seconds: Weapon Brandishing and Aggression

With the weapon visible, the shooter aggressively pushes or threatens unarmed individuals. He is now the aggressor.

Alternatives:
  • Keep weapon pointed down
  • Use verbal commands to establish space
  • Retreat while visibly calling for help

46–55 Seconds: Physical Force with Weapon

The shooter makes contact using the weapon, knocking people down. This is highly aggressive behavior against unarmed parties.

Alternatives:
  • Back off and avoid contact
  • Give warnings verbally
  • Only use weapon if facing immediate deadly threat

56–67 Seconds: The Shooting

The shooter fires on Eric Parrotta, who was unarmed and not actively attacking. This is a serious escalation with no justification under self-defense law.

Alternatives:
  • Do not re-engage after retreat
  • Do not fire unless faced with direct deadly force
  • Wait for law enforcement response

Estimated Distance

I used a software program called Digimizer, which provides tools for manual measurements (point-to-point, calipers, curves, etc.) and automatic object detection and measurement in images. This calculauted the pixel distance between Jacob and Eric, it then was converted to an approximate real-world distance using the truck as a reference (standard pickup truck length is typically about 18 feet or 5.5 meters). Based on the visual measurement and using the truck length as a reference, Jacob Cronick was approximately 15.8 feet away from Eric Parrotta at the time he appeared to be drawing his firearm. At nearly 16 feet, Eric Parrotta posed no immediate physical threat at that moment. This distance reinforces that lethal force was not necessary, as Jacob had time and space to retreat or de-escalate.

Summary: What Could Have Been Done Instead?

  • Retreat: Multiple chances to walk away were ignored
  • De-escalate: Words and distance could have avoided this.
  • Call for help: Would have shown good intent and helped prevent violence
  • Show restraint: Use of a gun must be proportional and legal

Conclusion: At every stage, the shooter had options to choose peace. Instead, he made calculated decisions that escalated to a shooting of an unarmed man. This was preventable.

🤔What's interesting is that Jacob thought Eric had a firearm, but also testified under oath that the green blob was his biggest threat, but goes after the black blob, It wasn't found out until 13 months later, on the stand that he "thought" my father had a firearm. He never told the arresting officers, investigative officers or the prosecutions office that's what he thought. It just "slipped" his memory. Isn't that something you'd remember if you were involved in a firearm incident? Officer Groleau said in his career he has never heard that. They always remeber.

📂 FOIA Spotlight: Jacob Cronick & the Parrotta Family

On October 29, 2024, a comprehensive Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Ms. Cronick-Parrotta to the Delta County Sheriff’s Office. This request sought a wide range of public records spanning several months, directly tied to an ongoing conflict involving Jacob Cronick and members of the Parrotta family: Alexandria Parrotta, Eric Parrotta, Tara Parrotta, and Christopher DuBord.

The request covered police reports, complaint filings, 911 call logs, and any documentation related to potential harassment, stalking, or violations of a Personal Protection Order (PPO). The timeframe under scrutiny was from late June through October 2024—a volatile period with repeated emergency service contact and escalating accusations between the parties involved.

📬 FOIA Response Timeline

  • November 4, 2024: The Delta County Sheriff’s Office issued a formal 10-day extension under MCL 15.235(2)(d), citing the volume and complexity of records requested.
  • November 7, 2024: A partial response was issued. While many records were disclosed, others were redacted under MCL 15.243(1)(a) to protect personal privacy. No criminal charges were authorized by the prosecutor’s office in connection with these reports, and therefore, no court hearings or transcripts were created.

🚨 Key Incidents Identified

Among the records disclosed, one key report stands out:

Incident No. 24-001843 (Harassment Allegation)
Complainants: Alexandria Parrotta & Christopher DuBord
Summary: This report alleges continued harassment and misuse of 911 by Jacob Cronick. Witnesses documented multiple attempts by Cronick to involve law enforcement in matters previously addressed or advised against by authorities.

⚠️ Context & Implications

These incidents reveal a pattern of retaliatory 911 calls, false accusations, and manipulation of public resources—all while a PPO was in place. The records suggest that Jacob Cronick may have used emergency services not to report genuine danger, but to intimidate, retaliate, or harass the protected parties named in the PPO.

⚖️‍ Prosecution Faliures

Things Lauren Wickman could of done:

  • Criminal charges under MCL 750.411a (Stalking)
  • A possible 911 misuse investigation under MCL 750.411c;
  • Or a motion to enforce or modify the existing PPO and/or bond conditions.

    • These findings are now part of an effort to seek accountability through both the legal system and public oversight. The information collected continues to support calls for criminal charges, judicial review, or contempt proceedings.

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    ❗ Why This Matters

    The public has a right to understand how our justice system handles cases involving deadly force and complex family dynamics. This archive exists to shed light on legal proceedings, hold institutions accountable, and preserve public access to the facts — especially in a case still unresolved. Alexandria Parrotta also still legally owned the property at this time.

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