{"id":374847,"date":"2026-06-25T20:13:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T20:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/374847\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T20:13:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T20:13:24","slug":"sheriff-dearborn-heights-man-60-snared-in-online-predator-sting-the-oakland-press","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/374847\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheriff: Dearborn Heights man, 60, snared in online predator sting \u2013 The Oakland Press"},"content":{"rendered":"

A 60-year-old Dearborn Heights man is facing felony charges as an alleged online predator who tried to meet up with someone he thought was a 13-year-old girl in Highland Township.<\/p>\n

Bradley Kyle Martin is charged with using a computer\/internet to commit a crime \u2014 a 10-year felony \u2014 and accosting a child for immoral purposes, a four-year felony.<\/p>\n

The Oakland County Prosecutor\u2019s Office issued the charges based on an online child predator investigation by the Oakland County Sheriff\u2019s Office, officials said.<\/p>\n

\"mugshot\"Bradley Martin booking photo<\/p>\n

At his arraignment Thursday in 52-1 District Court, bond was set at $75,000 cash or surety with no 10% provision.<\/p>\n

Martin was booked into the Oakland County Jail on June 22 where he remains as of June 25. He\u2019s due back in court on July 8 for a probable cause conference; a preliminary exam is scheduled for a week later. Both are to be held before Judge Travis Reeds.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have zero tolerance for predators of children,\u201d Sheriff Mike Bouchard stated in a news release. \u201cAnyone that has information about a person targeting a child should contact the sheriff\u2019s office immediately in such situations. We will investigate and prosecute individuals involved in predatory activity to the fullest extent of the law.\u201d<\/p>\n

An investigation continues.<\/p>\n

Southfield woman charged with involuntary manslaughter in 4-year-old son\u2019s death<\/a><\/p>\n

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