Oakland County Man Charged After Having Sex With Minor: Police

BERKLEY, MI — A 24-year-old Berkley man is facing charges after have sex with a minor, according to police.

Darren Bradford was charged with criminal sexual conduct with a person between the ages of 13 and 15. He was placed in jail with a bond set at $175,000. His next court date is scheduled for March 7.

If convicted, he could spend up to 15 years in prison.

The Berkley Department of Public Safety said it had received several tips from witnesses who said minors frequently visited Bradford's apartment.

Investigators then learned that Bradford was frequently taking the minors to lunch or during evenings and giving them illegal substances and alcohol, according to police.

They also learned that minors had sexual acts committed against them, according to police.

Police added they are pursuing further charges against Bradford for distributing marijuana vapes and cartridges, alcohol and nicotine vape products to numerous minors from the area and surrounding metro communities.

Police are still investigating the incident and are concerned that Bradford may have engaged in other incidents with additional minors.

"The investigation is uncovering the depth of his deceit, length of time, profits and illegal acts he was committing," the Berkley Department of Public Safety said.

Authorities said the suspect may have additional victims. Anyone with potential information is asked to call detectives at (248) 658-3390 or email DB@berkleymi.gov.