Welcome to Arrest Stories. A Detroit police officer faces charges after allegedly taking explicit photos from a detained woman's phone and sending them to himself. Here's what may have happened.
On Wednesday, Detroit Police Department officer Derond Martez Crawford and his partner conducted a traffic stop involving a woman driving a vehicle registered to her name but without proper insurance or registration. During the stop, officers discovered the woman had an outstanding probation violation warrant, leading to her arrest.
Crawford, a five-year veteran of the Detroit Police Department, took possession of the woman's cellphone from the vehicle before she was transported to the Detroit Detention Center. The woman's boyfriend was permitted to take possession of the vehicle following the arrest.
While the woman was detained at the Detroit Detention Center, Crawford allegedly accessed her cellphone and sent explicit photos from her device to himself. The incident occurred on Wednesday, with charges being announced by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office the following Saturday.
Crawford now faces charges including using a computer to commit a crime, common law offenses, and interfering with electronic communications. His bond has been set at one hundred thousand dollars.
If Crawford posts bond, strict conditions will govern his release. He must wear a GPS tether and remain under house arrest. Additionally, he is banned from using social media, computers, or any electronic devices unless specifically for work or court proceedings.
The Detroit Police Department has suspended Crawford pending the outcome of the investigation. Department officials addressed the charges in a statement, saying the alleged actions are concerning and do not represent the overwhelming majority of Detroit Police officers who maintain a high level of conduct and professionalism that they have sworn to uphold.
The case highlights serious allegations against a law enforcement officer who allegedly exploited his position during a routine traffic stop and subsequent arrest.
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