THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025

PONTIAC, Mich. - Oakland County Prosecutor KAREN D. McDONALD charged Darren Joshua Bradford a 24-year-old resident of Berkley with Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree.

Bradford is alleged to have been known to provide vapes, marijuana, and alcohol to high school students through Snapchat. He is alleged to have told a 15-year-old female victim he would not sell her vape products unless they had sex. Incidents of sexual contact between the defendant and victim are alleged to have occurred in her home in Bloomfield Township and in the defendant's car.

"The facts alleged in this case are every parent's worst nightmare," said Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald. "This adult defendant appears to have preyed upon the vulnerabilities of a teenager to coerce sex from a victim who wasn't old enough and in a position to consent. Police believe there may be other victims. Anyone with information about other incidents should contact their local police."

Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

Charges are accusations and individuals are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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