An alleged adult predator persuaded a young teen girl over Snapchat to his Michigan home.
On Sunday, a 14-year-old girl was found wandering in the area of 7 Mile and Sheldon roads in Northville Township in the early morning hours, according to WXYZ ABC 7. Police said that Charles Willis, 22, contacted the teen via Snapchat. Willis is said to have ordered and paid for the young girl’s two-hour Uber ride to his house from where she lives in Barry County, prosecutors said.
The teen told the police that Willis told her to stay in the basement. WXYZ ABC 7 reported that Willis allegedly committed sex crimes against the teen.
Northville Township Police Department executed a search warrant at Willis’s home and arrested him on charges of kidnapping, enticing a girl under 16 for immoral purposes, child sexually abusive activity, and criminal sexual conduct (first degree), according to WXYZ ABC 7.
In January 2025, Willis was accused of and still faces charges for third-degree criminal sexual conduct or statutory rape according to criminal records, according to WWMT.
Due to Willis’ previous record and this current incident, police feel there may be more victims.
“Our real concern is finding out if there’s other victims out there that this individual might have had contact with, and encouraging them to reach out.” Lieutenant Patrick Reinke with the Northville Township Police Department urged.
Anyone who believes that they or their child has been in contact with Willis is asked to contact the department’s Detective Bureau at (248)349-9400.
[Feature Photo: Northville Township PD]
