Alfonzie Pipkins, a former Michigan Department of Corrections officer who also worked as a school security guard and youth sports coach, has been charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl inside the Saginaw YMCA in December. Prosecutors say the alleged assault involved penetration and left the teen with a bleeding injury. Court records show a warrant for Pipkins was issued in early June and that he has since posted bond while the case moves through the courts.
On Tuesday's arraignment in front of Saginaw County District Judge E.H. Fichtner, Pipkins was formally charged with one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct that alleges penetration by force or coercion. The judge set bond at 30,000 dollars cash-surety. Authorities say a warrant for his arrest was issued June 9 and that he posted bond after being booked. A preliminary examination is scheduled for July 2, according to MLive.
What prosecutors say
Prosecutors allege Pipkins went into the girls' locker room at the Saginaw YMCA on December 16, 2025, where he encountered the 16-year-old, pulled down her shorts, and sexually assaulted her, causing a bleeding injury. They say he then went on to assault her on multiple later occasions, and that at least one of those incidents was seen by an independent witness.
In written bond recommendations, prosecutors described his conduct as “predatory behavior toward a minor under his authority in this case” and flagged his past work with foster-care clients as particularly troubling. Those details are outlined in court filings and reporting by MLive.
Past roles and community ties
Pipkins previously worked at the Central Michigan Correctional Facility and was listed as a finalist for the Michigan Department of Corrections 2023 Officer of the Year. That recognition highlighted his volunteer work at the local YMCA along with his roles as a youth sports referee and coach. He also received life-saving awards for performing prolonged CPR on an inmate who survived, according to the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Separate state licensing records list Pipkins as the licensee and administrator of Iyana's A.F.C., an adult foster care home in Saginaw. Those records are on file with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Legal context
Under Michigan law, third-degree criminal sexual conduct covers sexual penetration when certain conditions are present, including the use of force or when the victim falls within specified age ranges. It is a felony that can carry a sentence of up to 15 years in prison. Convictions for third-degree CSC also commonly require sex-offender registration, although the exact sentence and conditions depend on the details of each case, according to Michigan Courts.
What’s next
As part of his bond conditions, Pipkins is barred from contacting the alleged victim or any minors and is prohibited from entering any YMCA facilities. Court filings identify Christopher J. Coyle of Blank Law as his defense attorney. Prosecutors say the investigation is ongoing, and the case is scheduled to return to court for a preliminary examination on July 2.
