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Detroit Man Charged, Arraigned in Alleged Sexual Assault of 5-Year-Old at McDonald’s

Prosecutors report a Nov. 4 arrest following an investigation into the restroom assault in southwest Detroit.

Overview

  • Joshua Joel-Eli Brown, 34, is charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a child under 13.
  • The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. in the women’s restroom at the McDonald’s on the 6800 block of Michigan Avenue.
  • Police say the child was in the restaurant with her family when she went to the bathroom and was inappropriately touched.
  • Investigators identified Brown as a suspect and arrested him on Nov. 4, and he was arraigned on the charge.
  • Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy praised Detroit police for the case work and emphasized vigilance to protect children.