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Charles Willis, a 22-year-old from Northville Township, faces multiple felonies including kidnapping and first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a 14-year-old girl. The charges stem from incidents after he reportedly contacted the girl on Snapchat and arranged for her Uber ride to his home. Following her discovery walking alone, authorities arrested Willis and are investigating further potential victims. The case highlights concerns for minors’ safety in the digital age, and a probable cause conference is scheduled for May 9, 2025.
Northville Township – A 22-year-old man from Northville Township, Charles Willis, has been charged with multiple felonies, including kidnapping and six counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a 14-year-old girl. The charges also include child sexually abusive activity and enticing a girl under the age of 16 for immoral purposes. Willis was arraigned on April 30, 2025, at the 35th District Court in Plymouth, where his bond was set at $1 million, with no option for a 10% posting.
The case unfolded on April 25, 2025, when Willis reportedly contacted the young girl through the social media platform Snapchat. Investigators allege that he arranged and paid for an Uber to take her to his home, located approximately two hours away from her residence in Barry County. Upon her arrival, police reports state that the girl was directed to remain in the basement of Willis’s home.
The investigation took a significant turn when the girl was found walking alone on April 27, 2025, at around 5:30 a.m. near the intersection of Seven Mile and Sheldon roads. After locating her, Northville Township detectives executed a search warrant at Willis’s residence, where he was subsequently arrested on the same day.
Officials indicated that there may be additional victims and are actively pursuing this line of inquiry. Notably, investigators discovered that Willis has previously engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior and has faced law enforcement for similar offenses involving attempts to entice minor girls. However, prior encounters with Northville Township police are reported as unrelated to the current charges against him.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with pertinent information or who may believe they or their child could be a victim of Willis to reach out to the Northville Township Police Department Detective Bureau at (248) 349-9400. This outreach emphasizes the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing concerns surrounding the potential for more victims in this case.
A probable cause conference has been scheduled for May 9, 2025, and a preliminary examination is set to take place on May 16, 2025. If convicted, Willis faces severe consequences, including significant prison time. The charges for which he is facing trial carry penalties of up to life imprisonment for kidnapping, up to life for each count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, up to 20 years for child sexually abusive activity, and up to 10 years for enticing a minor for immoral purposes.
This case highlights the growing concerns surrounding the safety of minors in the age of social media, as authorities emphasize the need for vigilance and awareness to protect children from potential predators.
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