FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office
Contact: Dawn Fraylick, Communications Director
Office: +1 (586) 469-5737
Cell: +1 (586) 842-4421
Email: Dawn.Fraylick@macombgov.org
January 22, 2025
Sterling Heights Man Guilty on All Counts in Sexual Assault Case
Mount Clemens, MI - On Friday, January 17, 2025, a 32-year-old man was found guilty on all charges by a Macomb County jury for sexually assaulting a young girl after a four-day jury trial by Macomb County Assistant Prosecutor Mark Laws.
In 2023, Larry Devere Middleton sexually assaulted a young girl on multiple occasions. He was charged and found guilty of two counts of First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a person under 13 years old, up-to-life felonies, Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct with a person under 13 years old, a 15-year felony, Criminal Sexual Conduct - Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Penetration, a ten-year felony, and Indecent Exposure, a one-year misdemeanor. Middleton is scheduled to be sentenced by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Sabaugh on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 9:00 am.
“This conviction reflects the bravery of the victim in coming forward and the commitment of our community to holding individuals accountable for their actions. I want to thank the Macomb County jury for their thoughtful deliberation and conviction of this man. Their verdict ensures that no one else will fall victim to his actions,” 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.
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