Angelo Lupo, 49, is now headed to Macomb County Circuit Court after prosecutors say he showed up for what he believed would be a sexual meetup with a 15-year-old. Lupo has been charged with accosting children for immoral purposes, using a computer to commit a crime, and possession of controlled substances (less than 25 grams). New Baltimore police arrested him when he arrived at the alleged meeting, according to prosecutors.
As reported by CBS News Detroit, the meetup was allegedly arranged for Nov. 13, 2025, and Lupo was bound over last Thursday. He is scheduled for arraignment in Macomb County Circuit Court on May 11. The outlet quoted Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido as saying, "Protecting children is not optional; it is the core duty of any just society," adding that his office would use "every lawful tool" to hold predators accountable. Court filings and public calendars at this early stage offer limited detail beyond the list of charges and the upcoming arraignment date.
What the charge covers
Under Michigan law, "accosting, enticing or soliciting a child for an immoral purpose" is a crime under MCL 750.145a, which prosecutors say applies in this case. The statute can be used when someone targets a person they believe is under 16 with the intent to induce a sexual act, and a conviction can bring prison time and fines. Legal guides point out that prosecutors can try to prove the crime through evidence of intent even if no sexual contact ever takes place, as explained by the Michigan Courts.
Prior allegations and local records
This is not Lupo’s first appearance in local criminal court records. In November 2024, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said Lupo, who was identified then as a UAW supervisor, was arraigned on third-degree criminal sexual conduct and unlawful imprisonment after an alleged assault at a Sterling Heights Ford plant, according to a county press release. Local coverage at the time by FOX 2 Detroit detailed the arraignment and the charges. Those earlier allegations are separate from the accosting case now moving to circuit court.
What's next
Lupo's circuit court arraignment is set for May 11, when a judge is expected to formally read the charges, enter a plea, and set a pretrial schedule, according to CBS News Detroit. Prosecutors will ultimately have to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt at trial, while Lupo remains presumed innocent under the law. Local court dockets and public records will outline the next steps as the case works its way through Macomb County's system.
