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Bowie Man Charged In Two More Sex Abuse Cases

Investigation into Bowie resident Michael Brochu leads to additional charges.

 

A Bowie man charged on Aug. 3 with the alleged sexual abuse of an 8-year-old boy has now been charged in two additional cases, according to Prince George’s County Police.

Michael David Brochu, 62, was released on bond earlier this week after being charged with perverted practice and fourth degree sex offense for the alleged sexual abuse of an 8-year-old boy between Sept. 1, 2011 and July 31, 2012. According to police, the alleged abuse took place in Brochu’s home on Croyden Ln. while he had temporary supervision of the victim.

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The subsequent police investigation has revealed two more alleged sexual abuse victims. According to PGPD, Brochu is being charged with sex abuse of a minor, third degree sex offense and second degree assault for allegedly abusing a 10-year-old boy between April 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, while the victim, a family friend, was visiting Brochu.

Brochu also is being charged with sex abuse of a minor and third degree sex offense for allegedly abusing a 6-year-old family member at a pool in Bowie, according to police.

PGPD spokesperson Cpl. Larry Johnson said that to the best of his knowledge Brochu remains free on bond. 

Persons with additional information are asked to call the PGPD’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Unit at 301-772-4230.

Related Topics: City Of Bowie, Prince George's County Police, and sexual abuse charges

Alphadog

6:50 pm on Thursday, August 9, 2012

there is no cure for sexual preadators....

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Black Beauty

7:45 pm on Thursday, August 9, 2012

Why is he free on bond???????????!!!! Our legal system fails children every single day of the week!

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ERB

12:18 am on Friday, August 10, 2012

According to Maryland Judiciary Case Search, he is being held without bail

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Rose Kornegay

2:23 pm on Friday, August 10, 2012

Which Bowie pool did the incident occur?

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Jenni Pompi

3:05 pm on Friday, August 10, 2012

Police did not release the name of the pool.

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Tim

4:57 pm on Friday, August 10, 2012

based on his address, I'd guess whitehall, but it's just a guess.

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Tim

2:22 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

Based on the hearings this morning, he's being re-release on bond.

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