Retired SBFD Captain arrested on child sex abuse charges

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. -- Retired Captain of the South Bend Fire Department, Stewart Russell, was booked into the Oakland County Jail in Michigan on Dec. 12, 2025.

Russell is facing three Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) felony charges:

• CSC-1st Degree (Relationship)
• CSC-2nd Degree (Person Under 13)
• CSC-2nd Degree (Relationship)

Russell has court dates set for Dec. 19 and Dec. 23.

The investigation is ongoing, ABC57 will continue to cover this case as more details come out.