OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Valor James Harrison, 22, of Rochester Hills, was arraigned on multiple felony charges, including criminal sexual conduct-third degree, and accosting a child for immoral purposes.
Harrison was arraigned on Thursday (Aug. 28) at the 35th District Court.
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Bond was set at $100,000 (no 10%).
Police said Harrison is currently being held at the Wayne County Jail.
A probable cause conference is scheduled for Sept. 5, and a preliminary examination is scheduled for Sept. 12.
Police said the charges stem from an incident that began in July.
Through investigation, detectives said they determined that Harrison had contacted the 15-year-old victim through the social media platform Instagram.
Harrison then met the juvenile to engage in sexual activity.
Detectives from the Northville Township and Canton Township Police Departments said they took Harrison into custody Aug. 26.
Investigators stated that Harrison has had a prior encounter with law enforcement related to sexually inappropriate behavior.
Police said further details concerning the victim will be released to protect the person’s privacy.
The Northville Township Police Department stated that they are actively investigating this case and urge anyone who believes they or their child may have been in contact with Valor Harrison, or may be a victim, to contact the Northville Township Police Detective Bureau immediately at (248) 349-9400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
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