NEWS RELEASE
MICHIGAN STATE POLICE
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SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Jacob Tyler Dumas 21, for child sexually abusive activity - aggravated, possession of child sexually abusive material, and using a computer to commit a crime.
Dumas was arrested following an investigation which was initiated when it was learned Dumas was viewing files of child sexually abusive material on the internet. A search of his residence resulted in digital evidence being seized.
Dumas was charged with 10 counts of child sexually abusive activity – aggravated possession and two counts of using a computer to commit a crime. Dumas was arraigned in the 91st District Court on July 2.
If convicted, Dumas faces up to 25 years in prison for the child sexually abusive activity – aggravated possession and 20 years in prison for using a computer to commit a crime.
The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak to their children and family members about safe use of the internet. There are many resources available to assist in keeping people safe online. The MSP ICAC Task Force provides a comprehensive list of resources on their website at http://www.michiganicac.com.
If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the CyberTipline at http://www.missingkids.org/cybertipline.
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