Grosse Pointe Farms man charged with sex crime on boat

Published July 2, 2026 12:55 PM EDT

FILE - Reflection of boats in a marina. Getty Images

A Grosse Pointe Farms man has been charged with a sex crime that was alleged to have happened in a marine, the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office said. 

Benjamin Warda, 38, of Grosse Pointe Farms, is facing the following charge: 

  • Third-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to 15 years

Photo: Macomb County Prosecutor's Office, booking photo for Benjamin Warda

What they're saying:

The prosecutor’s office says a person was sexually assaulted on his boat on June 13, which was docked at a marina in St. Clair Shores. 

What's next:

Warda is scheduled to appear in court later this month on July 14 for a probable cause hearing. 

The Source: Information in this article was taken from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.

Crime and Public SafetyGrosse Pointe FarmsSt. Clair Shores