FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Dawn Fraylick
Office: +1 (586) 469-5737
Email: Dawn.Fraylick@macombgov.org
April 30, 2024
Mount Clemens, MI - In March 2024, a Macomb County jury convicted 66-year-old Dennis Peterson Sr. in two cases that were combined into one trial by Assistant Prosecutor Stephanie Stager. Yesterday, Peterson was sentenced by visiting Judge Antonio Viviano and the sentences run concurrently.
Peterson was sentenced to the following in the first case:
- 25-30 years for First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a victim under 13 years old and the defendant over 17 years old (life felony)
- 25-30 years for First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a victim under 13 years old and the defendant over 17 years old (life felony)
- 25-30 years for First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a victim under 13 years old and the defendant over 17 years old (life felony)
- 29-180 months for Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a victim under 13 years old and the defendant over 17 years old (15 year felony)
Peterson was sentenced to the following in the second case:
- 25-30 years for First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a victim under 13 years old and the defendant over 17 years old (life felony)
- 108-180 months for First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct where defendant is related to the victim (life felony)
- 108-180 months for First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct where defendant is related to the victim (life felony)
"This sentence underscores a fundamental truth: actions have consequences. In the face of numerous counts of criminal sexual conduct, justice demands accountability. This verdict sends a clear message that such violations will not be tolerated in our society,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s office represents the people. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan.