LIVONIA: Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a
Lakeville woman after allegedly enticing a juvenile by cell phone. On March
3rd, 2017 the Sheriff's Office received an anonymous tip through the Livingston
County Sheriff’s Office website (www.livingstoncounty.us/sheriff) that Amanda
Wilson, 35, had sent inappropriate
pictures and sexually graphic videos of herself to a 13-year-old.
An investigation into the matter was immediately launched by
Deputy Michael Wade and Deputy Morganne Harrington. The investigation revealed and alleges that
Wilson purchased a cell phone for the boy, where numerous conversations took
place. Deputies were able to locate the suspect and potential victim
quickly. Sheriff’s Investigator Brad
Schneider of the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division joined the
case to assist. The investigation further alleges that Wilson sent the boy
inappropriate and explicit videos and pictures of herself and that she also
requested the same from the boy.
Wilson did cooperate with Deputies and her phone was seized
as evidence. Wilson was arrested on March 3rd for the felony charges of
Promoting Obscene Sexual Performance of a Child and Possessing an Obscene
Sexual Performance of a Child, as well as Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Wilson was turned over to Central Booking Deputies at the
Livingston County Jail for processing and pre-arraignment detention. The District Attorney's Office provided a
bail recommendation of $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.
Wilson was later arraigned on March 3rd in the Town of
Livonia Court before Justice Lemen. The
Judge remanded Wilson to the custody of the Sheriff on $5,000 cash or $10,000
secured bond.
“The partnership we have with the community is the most
important relationship of all,” stated Sheriff Dougherty. “I thank the anonymous tipster for reporting
this to us, which allowed us to intervene, investigate and make an arrest
within hours. The best eyes and ears
come from our residents and this is a great example.”
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office tip line is
www.livingstoncounty.us/sheriff under the take action tab and our Sheriff’s
Office phone is 243-7100, both forms of communication can and will allow you to
remain anonymous.
