Crime & Safety
Divine Child HS Wrestling Coach Solicited Sexual photos From Boy: Cops
Officials said the coach gave marijuana to a 15-year-old boy in exchange for sexually explicit images and videos.
DEARBORN, MI — A Divine Child High School wrestling coach was arrested Friday after police said he had an inappropriate relationship between a high school student.
Brandon Fenzel, 24, was charged with four counts of child sexually abusive activity and four counts of computer/internet and communicating with another to commit a crime, officials said.
Fenzel was arraigned Saturday before Judge Mark Somers of the 19th District Court and given a $500,000 cash bond. His probable cause conference was scheduled for July 1 at 8 a.m. and the preliminary examination is set for July 8.
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Officials said Fenzel gave marijuana to a 15-year-old boy in exchange for explicit images and videos. Fenzel is also employed as a teacher at Orchard Lake St Mary’s Preparatory School in Orchard Lake, officials said.
"After being made aware of the allegations, investigators worked swiftly to gather evidence and apprehend this individual to safeguard our youth," Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin said.
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The Dearborn Police Department encouraged any additional victims or witnesses to contact the Dearborn Police Department. You can remain anonymous by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
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