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flag A Michigan military recruiter was charged with felony sex crimes involving teens, arrested in Jan. 2026.

flag A 28-year-old military recruiter from Norton Shores, Michigan, Nicholas Brandon Phelps, was arraigned on two felony counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving teenagers aged 13 to 15, according to Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office and court records. flag The allegations stem from incidents in August 2024, where Phelps, while recruiting in the Grand Haven area, reportedly engaged in inappropriate messaging and sexual contact with multiple female students. flag The investigation began in August 2025, leading to his arrest on January 9, 2026, and release on a $35,000 cash bond. flag He is scheduled for a preliminary examination on January 30 before District Court Judge Craig Bunce. flag The offense carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, and the investigation remains ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to contact the sheriff’s office or Silent Observer.

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