A Michigan military recruiter is facing serious felony charges after authorities alleged he used his position to make contact with teenagers and engage in sexual contact and inappropriate messaging, a case investigators say remains active as more potential information is sought.
According to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office, Nicholas Brandon Phelps, 28, of Norton Shores, was arraigned on two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving minors aged 13 to 15. Court records state the alleged offences occurred in August 2024 and involved teenage students in the Grand Haven area.
