MARQUETTE, MI-- A Palmer man has been arrested for criminal sexual conduct in two separate investigations.
The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of sexual assault that allegedly took place in Palmer. Deputies say 38-year-old Ronnie Edward Smith—also known as Zack Smith—is charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim under 13 years old. He was also charged with being an habitual offender.
A subsequent investigation by the Negaunee City Police resulted in Smith also being charged with fourth-degree CSC with a victim between the ages of 13 and 17.
Police say Smith has prior criminal sexual conduct convictions.
