Sterling Heights man waives Preliminary Exam, related to Aggravated Child Sexually Abusive Activity and Materials

Mount Clemens, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 22-year-old David Boxley, of Sterling Heights, MI, waived his Preliminary Exam on felony charges related to child sexually abusive activity and materials.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, a Probable Cause Hearing for Boxley was held before Judge Suzanne Faunce at the 37th District Court in Warren, MI. At that hearing, he waived his right to the exam and was bound over for trial. Boxley is scheduled to be arraigned before Judge Anthony R. Servitto in the Macomb County Circuit Court on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Justin Pollard represented the People at this hearing.

Boxley is charged with the following:

• Aggravated Child Sexually Abusive Activity, a 25-year felony
• Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material, a 10-year felony
• Computers – Using to Commit a Crime – Maximum Imprisonment of 4 Years but Less Than 10 Years, a 7-year felony
• Children – Accosting for Immoral Purposes, a 4-year felony
• Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material, a 4-year felony

These are the maximum charges available under the law based upon the evidence presented to date.

It is alleged that in February 2026, Boxley communicated with a minor for an immoral purpose. He also followed a different minor on social media and, through the app, asked her to direct message him. After investigation and pursuant to a search warrant, Warren Police searched Moxley’s telephone resulting in charges. 

“Protecting children is a priority of my office. We will continue working tirelessly to hold offenders accountable. Our goal is to achieve justice for victims and their families,” 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. All individuals who are accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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