by GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A 26-year-old social worker employed in Kentwood has been arrested following allegations of inappropriate communication with multiple juveniles.
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) led the investigation into Dequindre Malik Wiggins of Grand Rapids, who worked as a Licensed Master Social Worker at Valleywood Middle School in Kentwood.
The probe began on May 9, 2025, after a concerned parent reported suspicious online contact between her child and Wiggins. Authorities uncovered that Wiggins had engaged in similar communications with other minors through various online platforms.
In response to the findings, the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office issued a nationwide, extraditable arrest warrant on May 21. Wiggins faces serious charges, including:
- Accosting a Minor for Immoral Purposes (a felony with up to 4 years imprisonment)
- Using a Computer to Commit a Crime (a felony with up to 7 years imprisonment)
Wiggins was apprehended the same day in Lexington, Kentucky, and is currently held at the Fayette County Detention Center pending extradition.
This case has resonated beyond Michigan, with communities in Wyoming and surrounding states expressing concern over child safety and online protection.
Anyone with additional information or concerns is encouraged to contact the Kent County Sheriff’s Office at (616) 632-6100 or Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345.
