NEW BOSTON, Michigan — A convicted sex offender is back behind bars after the FBI caught him with child abuse material—some involving toddlers—proving he hasn’t changed his ways despite a prior conviction over a decade ago. Gerald Richard Sarkozi Jr., from New Boston, was arrested on April 18, 2025, after agents tracked his online activity and found at least 10 videos and 18 images on his phone, with content dating back to January 2024. This isn’t a one-time mistake—Sarkozi admitted to accessing such material “several times a year” using multiple apps, even though he’s been on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry since a 2013 conviction for the same crime.
The FBI’s investigation revealed the depth of Sarkozi’s actions. He knowingly sought out and kept horrific material, fully aware of his past and the harm he was causing. Back in 2013, he was convicted on one count of possessing child sexually abusive material, a crime he claimed he was addressing by admitting he had a “problem.” Yet, more than 10 years later, he was still making the same dangerous choices, targeting the most vulnerable. The fact that he was already on the registry—meant to keep communities safe—has left New Boston residents furious and questioning how someone like this could still be a threat.
Sarkozi’s arrest has sparked outrage in this tight-knit Michigan town. Parents and neighbors are asking how a repeat offender had the chance to reoffend while living among them, using the same internet as their families. The FBI is continuing its investigation, but for many, this case raises bigger questions about whether the system is doing enough to stop predators who show no signs of stopping. If you have any information that could help, the FBI encourages you to contact their Detroit field office at 313-965-2323.
This isn’t just one man’s failure—it’s a wake-up call for the community. New Boston deserves to feel safe, and residents are now demanding answers on how to keep repeat offenders from striking again.
Published by State Gleam
Keywords: Gerald Sarkozi, New Boston Michigan, Child Abuse Material, Repeat Offender, FBI Arrest, Sex Offender Registry, April 18
