Bond Set At $1 Million For Teen Suspect Arraigned On Sexual Assault Charges

DETROIT (WWJ) - Nineteen-year-old Darian Winfield was arraigned Sunday on several charges connected to sexual assault.

He's facing charges including assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct, and assault with intent to murder - which carries a life sentence.

A plea of not guilty was entered in the Romulus courtroom on Winfield's behalf by the magistrate.

"Yes, ma'am." The two-word reply from Winfield when asked if he understood the charges.

Police say two assaults linked to the case happened on Radnor Street; and another nearby on Haverhill near Mack Ave. and Moross. All three involved home invasions. Police said a fourth incident that could be connected involved a woman who was attacked while walking at Mack and Cadieux in Grosse Pointe Park.

Craig said all of the assaults happened within a one-mile radius; the first one during the second week of December and the last on Thursday.

The assailant, police said, used a kitchen knife in his attacks — in one case stabbing his victim.

Cops say he took off on foot when a woman called for help.

A $1 million cash bond was set and Winfield will be back in court on Jan. 19.