36-year-old Walled Lake man charged with sexually assaulting child in Ferndale

Ferndale police believe there are other victims who haven’t come forward

FERDNALE, Mich. – A Walled Lake man is accused of sexually assaulting a child in Ferndale and police are concerned there could be more victims.

Ferndale police said they were contacted by a survivor regarding sexual assaults that happened several years earlier.

After a police investigation, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office authorized the following charges against Brandon Smith, 36:

  • Five counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (person under 13)
  • Two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (relationship)

If convicted, Smith faces up to life in prison.

Smith was given a $700,000 cash bond.

He is expected to appear in court on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m.

Investigators believe there may be other victims that have yet to come forward.

Smith owns Nygn Games in Novi, a business centered around trading card games, board games, and video games.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ferndale police at 248-541-3650.

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