Oakland Co. Substitute Teacher Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Students

HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP, MI — A substitute teacher is facing multiple charges after sexually assaulting minor students at an Oakland County elementary school, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.

Timothy Allen Daugherty, 61, of White Lake Township, was charged with six counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was placed in jail with a $75,000 bond. If he posts bond, he must wear a GPS tether. His next court date is scheduled for Sept. 18.

If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison for each count and requires lifetime electronic monitoring upon parole.

Under Michigan law, second-degree criminal sexual conduct involves children under the age of 13.

Police said Daugherty inappropriately touched multiple students at Spring Mills Elementary School in Highland Township earlier this year in April.

Daugherty was then immediately suspended, according to police.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald did not say how many victims there were in the incidents.

"This was a trusted individual in a school that preyed upon kids," McDonald said in a news release. "I applaud the bravery of the young victims who came forward. The case will be handled by my office’s Special Victims Unit, who will work diligently to secure justice for these children, parents, and the community."

Police encouraged victims or anyone with information to contact the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Highland Township Substation at 248-887-6240.