Oakland County man faces charges, accused of coercing sex from 15-year-old girl in exchange for vape products

Stock image of a person holding a vape pen.
Stock image of a person holding a vape pen. Photo credit Getty Images

(WWJ) Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald calls this case every parent's worst nightmare.

A Berkley man is facing criminals charges after authorities say he provided vape products, marijuana and alcohol to high school students he communicated with through the social media app Snapchat.

Darren Bradford, 24, is accused of telling a 15-year-old girl that he would not sell her a vape unless she had sex with him, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.

Prosecutors said Bradford had sex with the teen in her Bloomfield Township home, as well as in his car.

Bradford's been charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison if he's convicted.

In a news release announcing the charges on Thursday, McDonald said there may be more victims, as the investigation is ongoing.

“The facts alleged in this case are every parent’s worst nightmare,” said McDonald, in a statement. “This adult defendant appears to have preyed upon the vulnerabilities of a teenager to coerce sex from a victim who wasn’t old enough and in a position to consent. Police believe there may be other victims."

Anyone with information about other incidents involving Davis is urged to call their local police.

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