Another Oakland County defendant to keep an eye on.

Odds are Darren Bradford, 24, from Berkley, has victimized more than one minor, given his little drug and alcohol distribution system.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/02/23/berkley-man-arrested-on-charges-of-sexual-conduct-distributing-illegal-substances-to-minors

**Update, April 1, 2025. Seven more charges as more victims come forward.

https://patch.com/michigan/berkley/oakland-county-man-faces-more-sex-crimes-against-teens-police

**Update, December 11, 2025–Bradford received a prison sentence of 2-15 years.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/berkley-man-sentenced-prison-sexually-assaulting-wayne-county-girl-other-cases-pending

Still no update on Berkley High graduate Timothy Patrick Higle, a former Metro Detroit teacher who was the subject of an FBI investigation due to “serious allegations” involving minors.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/02/14/oakland-county-man-accused-of-soliciting-explicit-content-from-minors/#commentDiv

It appears he is now a defendant in federal court, after fleeing to Illinois. That’s never a good look. Better get a civil attorney, too, pal. Sounds like there are numerous underage girls who have been victimized. Time’s up.

https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/56893399/USA_v_Higle

**Update–Higle was indicted on March 20, 2025. A trial date has not been set.

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/03/31/former-metro-detroit-teacher-heading-to-trial-for-allegedly-paying-students-for-nude-photos-videos

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