Sterling Heights, MI – A 22-year-old Sterling Heights man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he communicated with minors online and was found with child sexually abusive material on his phone.
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that David Boxley, 22, of Sterling Heights, was arraigned Thursday, March 12, 2026, in 37th District Court in Warren on several charges related to child sexually abusive material and online contact with minors.
According to prosecutors, the alleged conduct occurred in February 2026. Authorities say Boxley communicated with a minor for an immoral purpose and also followed a different minor on social media, asking her through the app to send him a direct message.
During the investigation, Warren Police obtained a search warrant and searched Boxley’s cellphone. Prosecutors say the search resulted in multiple felony charges being filed.
Boxley was arraigned before visiting Judge Thomas Brookover on the following charges:
- Aggravated Child Sexually Abusive Activity – 25-year felony
- Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material – 10-year felony
- Using a Computer to Commit a Crime (4 years but less than 10 years) – 7-year felony
- Accosting a Child for Immoral Purposes – 4-year felony
- Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material – 4-year felony
Judge Faunce set Boxley’s bond at $150,000 cash/surety/10%. If released, Boxley must wear a GPS tether and is prohibited from using the internet or possessing telecommunication devices.
Boxley is scheduled to appear for a Probable Cause Conference on March 24, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. before Judge Faunce in the 37th District Court.
“Our office will continue to aggressively prosecute those who exploit children,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido. “We remain committed to supporting victims, holding offenders accountable, and using every available tool to protect our community’s most vulnerable members.”
Under Michigan law, all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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