MALKOWSKI

DeTOUR — The Michigan State Police Sault Ste. Marie post has announced the arrest and arraignment of 75-year-old Gerard Malkowski from DeTour Village following multiple investigations into alleged criminal sexual conduct involving children.

In April, the post received a tip from a tipline regarding potential criminal sexual activity. Information was provided to the MSP alleging that Malkowski engaged in sexually abusive activity involving a child dating back to 2009.

While investigating the first allegations, MSP Sault Ste. Marie troopers discovered an additional subject who made similar allegations against Malkowski dating back to 2005. It was alleged that Malkowski would initially attempt to make juveniles feel comfortable around him by providing them with things such as alcohol, marijuana and cigarettes. After this, the alleged abuse would take place. Troopers subsequently completed a search warrant on Malkowski’s residence. Digital evidence and a firearm were seized.

On Oct. 29, troopers located Malkowski at his residence in DeTour Village and took him into custody on felony warrants that had been issued in connection with the MSP investigations. Malkowski was lodged in the Chippewa County Jail.

On Oct. 31, Malkowski was arraigned in the 91st District Court on four counts of criminal sexual conduct – first degree and one count of a felon in possession of a firearm.

Malkowski is being held in the Chippewa County Jail on a one-million dollar bond. He is next due in court on Nov. 20 for a preliminary examination. The defendant is considered innocent unless proven guilty.

MSP troopers and detectives believe there may be additional victims, witnesses or others with information related to the cases. Anyone with information is asked to contact the MSP Sault Ste. Marie Post at 906-632-2217 or reach out to their local MSP post.