The Eagle

Police continue investigation of sexual misconduct incidents

A 22-year-old Rochester Hills resident is due in court again tomorrow facing multiple felony charges including criminal sexual conduct – third degree and accosting a child for immoral purposes.

Valor James Harrison was arraigned Aug. 28 at the 35^th District Court on multiple felony charges. His bond was set at $100,000 (no 10 percent). Police said Harrison had been remanded and was currently housed at the Wayne County Jail. A probable cause conference is scheduled for Sept. 5 and a preliminary court examination on the charges set for Sept. 12.

Detectives from the Northville Township and Canton Township Police departments said they took Harrison into custody Aug. 26. Police said the charges stem from an incident that began in July when an investigation determined that Harrison had contacted a 15-year-old girl through the social media platform Instagram. Harrison then met the juvenile to engage in sexual activity, according to police accounts. No further details concerning the victim will be released, police said, to protect the young person’s identity and privacy.

Investigators stated that Harrison has had a prior encounter with law enforcement related to sexually inappropriate behavior.

A spokesman from the Northville Township Police Department stated that the investigation into this case is active and ongoing. Police have urged anyone who believes they or their child may have been in contact with the defendant, or may be a victim, to contact the Northville Township Police Detective Bureau immediately at (248) 349-9400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.