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Dearborn Heights EMT arrested for allegedly soliciting 13-year-old online
By Jenny Sherman at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
A Dearborn Heights EMT is facing two felony charges after allegedly sending sexually explicit messages and attempting to meet up with who he believed to be a 13-year-old girl from Whitmore Lake.Bradley Kyle Martin, 60, was arraigned Thursday at the 52-1 District Court in Novi on one count of usin...
Key takeaway The vigilante group says it had previously engaged Martin with a separate decoy account in December 2023, however after an investigation by Novi police and review by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, no charges were filed.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The arrest of Bradley Kyle Martin, a Dearborn Heights EMT and former reserve officer, raises concerns about the vetting process for public safety personnel in the Detroit area. As a trusted member of the community, Martin's alleged actions are particularly disturbing, given his position of authority and access to vulnerable populations. The fact that he was able to continue working as an EMT after a previous investigation in December 2023, although no charges were filed, warrants further scrutiny. The collaboration between the citizen-led group and law enforcement agencies in this case highlights the importance of community involvement in preventing child exploitation. As the case against Martin proceeds, the community will be watching to see how the court handles these serious allegations and what measures will be taken to ensure that those in positions of trust are held to the highest standards of accountability.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Dearborn Heights EMT is facing two felony charges after allegedly sending sexually explicit messages and attempting to meet up with who he believed to be a 13-year-old girl from Whitmore Lake.Bradley Kyle Martin, 60, was arraigned Thursday at the 52-1 District Court in Novi on one count of usin...
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