Farmington school coach charged after allegedly trying to solicit photos from 13-year-old girl

Andre Brown, Farmington Hills police photo

A 25-year-old Oakland County coach has been arrested and charged after allegedly soliciting inappropriate pictures from a 13-year-old girl.

Andre Brown, of Wixom, is charged with Accosting a Child for Immoral Purposes and Child Sexual Abusive Activity, according to court documents.

Brown was a contract employee for the Farmington Public Schools, working as a hall monitor, basketball coach, and cross-country coach at East Middle School.

While employed at the school, he developed relationships with students and eventually allegedly became involved in and participated in conversation threads with students on Snapchat, police said.

Police say Brown initiated a private chat with a 13-year-old female student, in which he solicited inappropriate photos of the young girl.

The student brought Brown’s conduct to the attention of a school counselor.

Brown was arraigned today before the 51st District Court. A not-guilty plea was entered on his behalf. The following conditions were ordered for pretrial release:

•     $25,000 10% cash/surety bond
•     No contact with minors
•     No contact with the victim
•     No social media
•     Must not return to East Middle School

Anyone with information relevant to this incident or knowledge of similar incidents, contact the Farmington Hills Police Department Command Desk at 248-871-2610

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