Man Sentenced for 'Predatory, Heinous' Sexual Assault of Minors

Anthony Cuyler, 47, will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for assaulting two young girls in 2019.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A 47-year-old man named Anthony Cuyler was sentenced to 45 to 90 years in prison for first-degree criminal sexual conduct and 18 to 40 years for delivery of methamphetamine to a minor. Cuyler was accused of sexually assaulting two young girls, one of whom he gave meth to, in Union City, Michigan in 2019. He fled to Mexico but was eventually tracked down and extradited back to Michigan to face the charges.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious and devastating impact of sexual crimes against children, as well as the importance of law enforcement collaboration and persistence in tracking down and prosecuting perpetrators, even across international borders. The lengthy sentence reflects the gravity of Cuyler's actions and the justice system's commitment to protecting vulnerable minors.

The details

In 2019, Anthony Cuyler was accused of sexually assaulting two young girls in Union City, Michigan. He was also charged with delivering methamphetamine to one of the victims. Cuyler initially fled to Mexico to avoid prosecution, but was eventually tracked down and extradited back to Michigan in 2024 through a partnership between local authorities, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Last month, a jury found Cuyler guilty on three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct against children under 13 and one count of delivery of meth to a minor.

  • In 2019, Cuyler was accused of sexually assaulting two young girls and delivering meth to one of them in Union City, Michigan.
  • In 2024, Cuyler was arrested in Mexico and extradited back to Michigan to face the charges.
  • Last month, a jury found Cuyler guilty on the charges.

The players

Anthony Cuyler

A 47-year-old man who was convicted of sexually assaulting two young girls and delivering methamphetamine to one of them in Union City, Michigan in 2019.

Zachary Stempien

The Branch County Prosecutor who stated that Cuyler's conduct was 'predatory, heinous, and deserving of a lengthy prison sentence.'

U.S. Marshals Service

The federal law enforcement agency that tracked down and arrested Cuyler in Mexico in 2024.

Michigan Department of Attorney General

The state agency that partnered with local authorities and the U.S. Marshals Service on 'Operation Survivor Justice' to locate and extradite Cuyler.

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What they’re saying

“I am thankful for the outcome of this case and that justice has finally been served for the victims involved. The defendant's conduct was predatory, heinous, and deserving of a lengthy prison sentence.”

— Zachary Stempien, Branch County Prosecutor (woodtv.com)

“Through the collaboration of our offices and law enforcement partners, the victims were able to obtain the justice they deserved, and the defendant was held fully accountable for his actions.”

— Zachary Stempien, Branch County Prosecutor (woodtv.com)

What’s next

If Cuyler is ever granted parole, he will have to register as a sex offender and be subject to lifetime electronic monitoring.

The takeaway

This case demonstrates the critical importance of law enforcement cooperation and persistence in tracking down and prosecuting perpetrators of sexual crimes against children, even across international borders. The lengthy sentence reflects the gravity of Cuyler's actions and the justice system's commitment to protecting vulnerable minors.