A Waterford Township man accused of sexually abusing young boys is scheduled for a preliminary exam later this month in 51st District Court and a competency review hearing Jan. 8 in 52nd District Court where he faces additional charges related to sex crimes with kids — including some younger than 13 years old.
Logan Sutherland, 22, faces multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct, sexually abusive commercial activity and possession of child sexually abusive material for allegations involving male children over a several-year span.
Police arrested Sutherland in late August last year at his Waterford home after detectives investigated a criminal sexual conduct complaint there. Other alleged victims subsequently came forward, police said, for alleged assaults at Sutherland’s home as well as ZapZone, Sportway and SkyZone in Commerce Township. Sutherland had reportedly befriended parents of young boys to gain their trust and then have time alone with the children, police said.
The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office alleges Sutherland used his position as a trusted adult to sexually assault and take explicit photos of young boys.
At the preliminary exam in Waterford, evidence will be presented for the judge to determine if probable cause exists for the case to advance to Oakland County Circuit Court for possible trial. A preliminary exam in 52-1 District Court in Novi is to be determined.
If convicted of child sexually abusive activity, Sutherland faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000. Second-degree CSC is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, and aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and/or a $50,000 fine.
Sutherland is in custody at the Oakland County Jail with bond set at $1 million.
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