The Michigan State Police Gaylord Post was contacted in August 2021 to investigate an alleged sexual assault of a young girl.

The victim’s aunt made the complaint to MDHHS Children’s Protective Services, and it was turned over to the Michigan State Police to investigate.

According to State Police, the alleged sexual assault occurred during a July 2021 camping trip to the Torch Lake/Alden area.

The investigation led to an arrest warrant being issued for the suspect, 18-year-old Charles Alexander Walkons of Grand Rapids, on February 28.

Walkons was arrested in Grand Rapids on March 8 and transported to the Antrim County Jail the following day.

Walkons was arraigned in Antrim County and was charged on one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct Third Degree and one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct Fourth Degree.

He was released with a $50,000 Personal Recognizance bond. His next scheduled court appearance is on March 30 at 11:00 am.