Prosecutors Charge Former Detroit Police Sergeant with Kidnapping and Sexual Assault

Criminal Prosecution of Former Detroit Police Officer·March 19 – March 26, 2026

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Prosecutors Charge Former Detroit Police Sergeant with Kidnapping and Sexual Assault

Prosecutors in Detroit have charged retired police sergeant Benjamin Wagner with multiple counts of kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct. Wagner is accused of leading a double life as a serial rapist while serving as a decorated officer. The charges involve five young women and girls who were targeted in a series of attacks. Wagner was recently arraigned on 15 counts related to these cases. Officials state that the disturbing case came to light after a lengthy investigation into the former sergeant's conduct. He now faces 14 to 15 criminal counts including first-degree criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping.

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“Retired Detroit police sergeant Benjamin Wagner is charged with 14 counts, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping, for a series of cold-case rapes.”

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“Former Detroit police sergeant Benjamin Wagner is arraigned on 15 counts of kidnapping and rape involving five victims between 1999 and 2003.”

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