Following allegations that he sexually abused four boys and had images and videos of such abuse on his phone, a man from Waterford Township was arraigned on Friday.
A news release from the Waterford police department on Friday stated that 21-year-old Logan Joseph Sutherland was apprehended at his residence on Tuesday. The incident was allegedly related to a criminal sexual conduct accusation involving a 10-year-old youngster.
According to the police, Sutherland had alone time with the youngster 30–40 times between 2021 and 2023.
As they were apprehending Sutherland, detectives reportedly discovered still photographs and films of young boys in their nude state on his phone.
The press statement states that before the 51st District Court, Sutherland was put on trial for two counts of aggravated possession of child sexually harmful material and four counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
A probable cause hearing has been scheduled for September 10, and Judge Richard Kuhn of the district court has set bond at $100,000, payable in cash or surety alone.
According to public records found online, Sutherland is being represented by an unidentified public defender.
Following Sutherland’s arrest, three additional victims came forward, accusing him of assaulting them at his house, a Waterford ZapZone arcade, a Sportway go-kart track, and a Commerce Township SkyZone, according to the police.
The announcement stated that the ages of the victims were 7, 11, and 13 years old.
The press statement states that Sutherland allegedly befriended the parents of the boys, who then allowed him to spend time alone with them and sexually abuse them. Along with the four unidentified victims, the images on Sutherland’s phone showed a number of other young boys.
