WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – A Northville Township man was charged for allegedly luring a girl to his home using Snapchat and buying a two-hour Uber ride.
Detectives learned that Charles Willis, 22, contacted a 14-year-old girl on Snapchat on April 25, 2025. He reportedly arranged and paid for an Uber to bring the girl to his home. Authorities said she lives two hours away from his home.
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While at Wills’ home, the girl was told to stay in the basement.
On April 27 at around 5:30 a.m., the girl was found walking alone in the area of 7 Mile and Sheldon roads.
Northville Township police executed a search warrant at Willis’ home on April 27. He was then arrested.
According to investigators, he had prior contact with other law enforcement agencies related to sexually inappropriate behavior and alleged attempts to entice young girls.
Willis faces multiple felony charges, including kidnapping, enticing a girl under 16 for immoral purposes, child sexually abusive activity and criminal sexual conduct. His bond was set at $1 million, and he is currently being held at the Wayne County Jail.
Police believe there may be more victims. Anyone who believes they or their child may have been in contact with Willis, or may be a victim, is asked to contact the Northville Township Police Detective Bureau at (248) 349-9400.
