Oakland Co. School Worker Charged With Child Sexual Abusive Activity

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI — A Farmington Hills middle school employee is facing charges after having inappropriate contact with an underage girl, according to police.

Andre Brown, 25, of Wixom, was charged with one count of child sexual abusive activity and one charge of accosting a child for immoral purposes. He was placed in jail with a $25,000 bond. His next court date was scheduled for Feb. 13.

If Brown posts bond, he cannot not have any contact with minors or the victim, use any social media platforms or return to the school where he worked, according to police.

Brown was a contract employee for the Farmington Public Schools district and worked at East Middle School as a hall monitor, a basketball coach and a cross-country coach, according to police.

While employed at the school, Brown developed relationships with students and communicated with them on Snapchat, according to police.

Brown began a private, online chat with a 13-year-old girl who attended the school, according to police.

In the private chat, Brown asked the girl for inappropriate photos of herself, according to police.

The girl reported Brown's request to a school counselor, who then notified police, according to police.

Investigators determined the online chat happened after school hours and neither Brown nor the girl were in Farmington Hills, according to police.

"I commend the courage of this student in recognizing the inappropriateness of the request made by the suspect, and her stepping forward to report the incident," Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King said in a statement. "I encourage parents and guardians to maintain engagement in their children’s social media accounts and to have ongoing conversations about internet safety with their loved ones."

Superintendent Christopher Delgado informed parents about the incident in a letter. He said Brown will not return to any position within the district.

Investigators were still looking for any other potential victims who might have had similar experiences with Brown, according to police.

Anyone with information about the incident or knowledge of similar incidents should call the Farmington Hills Police Department command desk at (248) 871-2610.