Kentwood Social Worker Arrested for Child Online Contact

Dequindre Malik Wiggins, a 26-year-old licensed master social worker at Valleywood Middle School in Kentwood, Michigan, was arrested on May 21, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky, after an investigation into inappropriate online communications with several minors. The investigation began on May 9, 2025, when a parent reported suspicious contact between Wiggins and her child, leading authorities to discover additional online interactions with other students. The Kent County Prosecutor’s Office issued a nationwide, extraditable warrant for Wiggins, who now awaits extradition to Michigan. He faces felony charges, including accosting a minor for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a crime. Authorities urge parents to monitor their children's online activities and report any suspicious behavior. Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact the Kent County Sheriff's Office or provide tips via Silent Observer.