Southfield Police Chief Elvin V. Barren today announced updates on two disturbing, unrelated cases involving sexual acts against minors. Both suspects are in custody after what Barren called “exceptional police work” by his department.
Case 1 – Family Member Predator: Jason Justice
Police confirm the arrest of Jason Justice, 52, of Southfield, accused of preying on multiple young female family members. Justice was taken into custody by the department’s Tactical Crime Suppression Unit on Sunday, September 14.
Case #25-33885
* Charges: Criminal Sexual Conduct, 2nd Degree, Accosting a Minor for Immoral Purposes, Use of a Computer to Commit a Crime
* Bond: $100,000 Cash or Surety, GPS tether required upon release
* Next Court Date: September 29, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. before Judge Arvant
Case #25-33409
* Charges: Capturing or Distributing an Image of an Unclothed Person, Use of a Computer to Commit a Crime
* Bond: $150,000 Cash or Surety, GPS tether required upon release
* Next Court Date: September 29, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. before Judge Nance
Police say the investigation began after a 25-year-old family member alleged she was drugged and assaulted. Explicit photos and videos were later discovered, and additional victims, including minors, have since come forward.
Authorities believe there may be more victims. Anyone with information is urged to call the Southfield Police Investigations Division at (248) 796-5540 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
Case 2 – Park Predator: DeAngelo Steele
In a separate case, DeAngelo Steele, 20, of Southfield, was arrested after police say he accosted a minor at a local park. Following an investigation, Steele was taken into custody on Wednesday, September 17.
Case #25-33834
* Charges: Robbery, Unarmed, Criminal Sexual Conduct, 2nd Degree, Accosting a Minor for Immoral Purposes
* Bond: $100,000 Cash or Surety, GPS tether required upon release
* Next Court Date: October 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Arvant
Chief’s Message to Parents
Chief Barren called on families to continue having “difficult conversations” with children about safety and boundaries, stressing the importance of creating safe spaces for victims to come forward.
The department publicly thanked the young women who reported these “terrible and unspeakable” crimes, saying their bravery was key to making both arrests.
