CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Mich. (WZMQ) – A 75-year-old man from DeTour Village has been arraigned following multiple investigations into alleged criminal sexual conduct involving children.
In April of 2025, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Sault Ste. Marie Post received a tip regarding potential criminal sexual activity. Information was provided to MSP alleging that Gerard 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 October 29, troopers located Malkowski at his DeTour Village residence and took him into custody on felony warrants, which were issued in connection with the MSP investigations. Malkowski was lodged in the Chippewa County Jail. On October 31, he was arraigned in the 91st District Court on four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of felony possession of a firearm.
Malkowski is being held in the Chippewa County Jail on a $1 million bond. He is next due in court on November 20 for a preliminary examination.
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.
