Charles Willis, a 22-year-old Northville Township resident, was arraigned April 30, 2025, at the 35^th District Court on multiple felony charges, including kidnapping, enticing a female under 16 for immoral purposes, child sexually abusive activity and criminal sexual conduct – first degree. Bond was set at $1 million (no 10%). Willis is currently being held at the Wayne County Jail.

The charges stem from an incident that began April 25. Through the course of an investigation, detectives determined that Willis had contacted the 14-year-old female victim through the social media platform Snapchat. He then arranged and paid for an Uber to bring the juvenile—who resides approximately two hours west of Northville Township—to his home.

While at Willis’s residence, the victim was instructed to stay in the basement. In the early morning hours of April 27 at approximately 5:30 am, the victim was found walking alone in the area of Seven Mile and Sheldon roads.

Detectives from the Northville Township Police Department executed a search warrant at Willis’ residence Sunday, April 27. Willis was taken into custody at that time.

Investigators noted that Willis has had prior contacts with other law enforcement agencies related to sexually inappropriate behavior and attempts to entice minor females. His previous contact with Northville Township Police was unrelated to these charges.

A special thank you to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office for reviewing and quickly issuing charges before Willis had to be released.

The Northville Township Police Department is actively investigating this case and urges anyone who believes they or their child may have been in contact with Charles Willis, or may be a victim, to contact the Northville Township Police Detective Bureau immediately at (248) 349-9400.