ALPENA COUNTY, MI. In July 2025, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Gaylord Post began
investigating a criminal sexual conduct (CSC) complaint that occurred in Green Township.
During the investigation, troopers learned that 78-year-old Thomas Serino of Vanderbilt is a known
landlord in the Gaylord, Vanderbilt, and Hubbard Lake areas. It was discovered that Serino allegedly
sexually assaulted an adult female tenant on two separate occasions.
On December 30, Serino was arrested on criminal sexual conduct charges and transported to the Alpena
County Jail, where he was lodged without incident.
Serino was arraigned on January 2 in the 88 th District Court in Alpena County on the following charges:
One Count: Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) Second Degree (Multiple Variables)
One Count: Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) Second Degree Assault
Serino was given a $25,000 cash or surety bond. His next scheduled court appearance is scheduled for
January 12 at 2:00 p.m.
During Serino’s time as a landlord, it was noted that he had close contact with other individuals. State
Police are asking any additional potential victims to contact Trooper Kennedy of the Gaylord Post at 989-
732-2778.
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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