MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – A Northville man will spend up to 15 years in state prison after admitting to sexually assaulting a minor, Macomb County prosecutors announced.
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Charles Laurence Willis, 22, was sentenced Thursday, January 22, 2026 by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia to 60 to 180 months in the Michigan Department of Corrections after pleading guilty in November to two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct – Third Degree (person ages 13–15).
In addition to the prison term, Willis is required to register as a Tier III sex offender, the highest level under Michigan law, which carries lifetime registration. He is also subject to Wyatt’s Law registration, must submit to HIV testing, and is prohibited from having any contact with the victim.
According to prosecutors, the case stems from incidents that occurred in 2023. Investigators say Willis began dating a 14-year-old Roseville girl after falsely claiming to be 16 years old to both the victim and her mother. Authorities later determined Willis was 21 years old at the time and had sexual relations with the victim on multiple occasions.
“This sentence reflects the gravity of the defendant’s actions,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said in a statement. “Our office remains unwavering in its commitment to protecting our children and holding accountable those who prey on the innocent and vulnerable. We hope this outcome brings a measure of justice to the victim.”
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