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Man accused of forcing 15-year-old stepdaughter to sell drugs to her friends

A convicted drug felon is accused of making his 15-year-old stepdaughter sell drugs to her friends.

Benjamin Cutler – who is a father of three and a stepfather of two -- turned himself in on Monday after a warrant was issued to his arrest.

According to a criminal complaint, police said the alleged crimes happened when the family moved to a Brighton Heights home in October 2016.

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Police said Cutler gave the teen marijuana to sell 50 to 100 times, and he gave her the street drug “Molly” three times.

Cutler is also accused of doing drugs with the victim along with his own daughters, who were 16 and 17 years old at the time.

Police said Cutler threatened the girl if she refused to sell the drugs.

Cutler has an extensive criminal history including aggravated assault, robbery and possessing and selling drugs. Police said they found evidence of drug sales when they searched the home.