A Farmington Hills man is facing serious charges after prosecutors say he targeted a 15 year old boy online and tried to meet him for sex in Livonia.
38-year-old Jamel Rishard Hoze connected with the teen through a dating app on April 17. According to investigators, he sent the boy sexually explicit photos of himself and then arranged to meet at a parking structure near Six Mile Road.
When he showed up, police were waiting. He was arrested and later charged by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office with three crimes:
• Accosting a minor for immoral purposes
• Using a computer to commit a crime
• Distributing sexually explicit matter to a child
Hoze was arraigned in 16th District Court and given a $300,000 cash bond. He must wear a GPS tether and is not allowed to have any contact with minors. His probable cause conference is scheduled for September 25, followed by a preliminary exam on October 2.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said the case is another example of how predators are using technology to lure kids. “Parents and guardians must be vigilant and educate children on the dangers of online interactions,” her office said.
Investigators believe there may be more victims and are asking anyone with information to contact police.
