A Mount Pleasant man has admitted to a violent firebombing in a Brighton Township neighborhood and a series of related child-sex crimes, pleading guilty May 1 to eight felony counts tied to a November 28, 2025 Molotov cocktail attack, according to county investigators. Deputies say several homemade firebombs were hurled at a home that night, but quick-thinking neighbors grabbed hoses and doused the flames before the fire could spread. Investigators later connected the attack to what they described as an ongoing stalking and harassment case involving a minor. Sentencing is set for May 28.
What Happened on Burson Drive
Deputies arriving on Burson Drive found scorch marks in the roadway and remnants of incendiary devices, while surveillance video showed sudden bursts of fire lighting up the street before residents put the blazes out, according to WXYZ. "There was a lot of fire right in front of this house in the street here," a nearby resident told the station.
Arrest and Original Charges
Authorities identified the suspect as 25-year-old Alex Buley-Neumar of Mount Pleasant and took him into custody the next day after what officials described as a coordinated effort between the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and Mount Pleasant police, court records and reporting show, according to CBS Detroit. A judge later set his bond at $1 million cash or surety during his arraignment in the 53rd District Court.
Additional Charges and Guilty Plea
Prosecutors expanded the case in January with additional felony counts that included aggravated child sexually abusive activity, preparation to burn a dwelling, and third-degree criminal sexual conduct, as reported by WHMI. On May 1, Buley-Neumar pleaded guilty to all eight counts, covering both the child-sex offenses and the arson-related charges, according to ClickOnDetroit.
Legal Next Steps
With the guilty plea entered, the May 28 sentencing hearing will determine Buley-Neumar's prison term and any additional penalties the court might impose. Hoodline details the initial arrest and neighbors' swift response that helped prevent more serious damage.
