FLINT, MI - A Goodrich man is accused of using the social networking app Grindr to lure a 14-year-old boy to his home where the man allegedly sexually assaulted the boy.

Terry Ray Cadarette, 48, was arrested on July 18 in Goodrich on suspicion of three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, using a computer to communicate with another and commit a crime and accosting a child for immoral purposes.

Genesee County Sheriff Robert Pickell said Cadarette used the social networking app Grindr to find the boy in 2013.

Grindr advertises itself as the world's largest gay social network.

Pickell said the boy told Cadarette that he was 14 at the time but said Cadarette allegedly assured the boy everything was fine and calmed him down.

Terry Ray Cadarette

Cadarette then suggested the boy meet him and picked the boy up at a store and drove the 14-year-old to Cadarette's home in Goodrich, Pickell said.

Once at the home, the pair allegedly engaged in sexual activities and Cadarette drove the boy back to the convenience store parking lot afterward, according to Pickell.

Investigators learned of the alleged abuse this year after arresting an acquaintance of Cadarette's on an unrelated tether violation.

The man told investigators about investigators about Cadarette's alleged involvement with the 14-year-old boy.

"We suspect that there are other young people and what we would ask of you is if there's anyone out there that knows of any other youth that has had a relationship with Cadarette, if you could call us at (810) 257-3422 and we'll look into everything," Pickell said.

"My client is obviously denying the allegations," said attorney Matthew Norwood. "Grindr is an app that you have to be 18 to be on and my client is looking forward to a chance to vindicate himself and prove these allegations are false."

Cadarette is free on $100,000 bond, Pickell said.

Each criminal sexual conduct charge is a 15-year-felony, while the using a computer to communicate with another and commit a crime is a 20-year felony and the accosting a child charge is a 4-year felony.

The next court hearing is set for Aug. 4.