The Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post is announcing new arrests of 34-year-old Gerald Burton of Ishpeming, following new additional investigations into alleged criminal sexual conduct.
On May 6, 2025, MSP announced Burton’s prior arrests linked to two investigations, resulting in felony sexual conduct charges issued by the Marquette County Prosecutor and his arraignment in 96th District Court.
In the initial press release, MSP asked that anyone with additional information contact them. Following that release and subsequent coverage by local media, two previously unknown victims came forward and spoke with MSP detectives. MSP initiated investigations that have resulted in further felony criminal sexual conduct charges being issued by the Marquette County Prosecutor.
On May 22, 2025, Burton was arraigned in the 96th District Court on one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree. Following the arraignment, his bond was set at twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).
On May 22, 2025, Burton was arraigned for a second time in the 96th District Court, this time on an additional charge resulting from a separate investigation. This new charge was also one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree. His bond was once again set at twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). Burton’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 12, 2025.
This brings the current total to four separate cases, which has resulted in charges of a combined total of seven counts of criminal sexual conduct, spanning multiple degrees. MSP believes there still may be other victims, witnesses, or individuals with additional information. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the MSP Negaunee Post at 906-475-9922.
The defendant is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
That district attorney. Is an idiot just looking to start trouble, the girls are lying because he is getting married and their pissed he’s off the market let alone didn’t want them so they lie and try to cause trouble for a young man and his children who by the way have gotten death fraud threats from people who have nothing to do with any of this just to put there 2 cents in, get a life,🤬😡🤬 can’t wait for them all to apologize 🤥🤬😤
He is innocent you morons he’s. Great young man and a great father hope your ready to apologize,🤬
He is innocent you morons he’s. Great young man and a great father hope your ready to apologize 🤬