Caledonia Man Arrested in Alcohol for Sex Scheme with Area Teens
CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, Mich: In late June, detectives working in the Human Trafficking Task Force at KCSO received a tip about a 17-year-old girl having sex with an adult male in exchange for alcohol. Up further investigation, detectives found evidence that a 42-year-old Caledonia man had been communicating with teenage girls offering them alcohol and vape pens in exchange for sex and nude pictures. It is believed the suspect has communicated with several teenage girls from surrounding areas such as Forest Hills, Lowell, Caledonia, and Byron Center.
Yesterday, KCSO detectives conducted a search warrant at the suspect's residence and took him into custody. It is also believed that the suspect video-recorded the sexual acts that took place while in his home. He was arrested on five felony charges and lodged at the Kent County Jail. The charges were Aggravated Child Sexual Abuse Activity, Aggravated Distributing/Promoting Child Sexually Abusive Material, Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material, Using a Computer to Commit a Crime, and Capturing/Distributing Image of an Unclothed Person. The man is expected to be arraigned later today in the 63rd District Court. Our detectives are continuing to investigate as the case may continue to expand.
The KCSO works alongside Crisis Aid International - Child Anti-Exploitation Program (CAP) and has an in-house advocate. This team mentors teenagers engaging in risky sexual behavior and provides support to them and their families. These advocates work in the same office as detectives and work hand-in-hand with our Human Trafficking Task Force to provide a victim-centered approach when caring for those involved in sex trafficking or sexual-related crimes.
If you have information that could help to move the investigation forward, please call the KCSO at 616-632-6125, or call Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 to report information safely and anonymously.
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