NEWS RELEASE
MICHIGAN STATE POLICE
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EMMET COUNTY — The Michigan State Police (MSP) Gaylord Post is announcing the arrest of 37-year-old Travis Michael Stoker of Petoskey, for possession child sexually abusive material and other charges.
The investigation began after a business in Petoskey notified the MSP about images found on Stoker’s personal computer. Stoker had brought his personal computer to the business and used it to assist customers looking for products. A customer Stoker had been helping came to the business when Stoker wasn’t there. Another person, knowing Stoker used the computer for product research, looked on Stoker’s computer in an attempt to help the customer. The person saw images he believed to be child pornography and police were notified.
Troopers obtained a search warrant and seized the computer. The computer was turned over to the MSP Computer Crimes Unit for analysis. Troopers also served searched warrants on Stoker’s internet account. Images of child pornography were found on Stoker’s computer. A report was submitted to the Emmet County Prosecutor’s Office and an arrest warrant was authorized on Jan. 26, 2024. Stoker was arrested on Jan. 28 and lodged in the Emmet County Jail.
Stoker was arraigned in the 90th District Court in Emmet County for four counts Child Sexually Abusive Activity, four counts Possession Child Sexually Abusive Material, and eight counts Using a Computer to Commit a Crime. His bond was set at $20,000. His next scheduled court appearance is on Feb. 28,
2024.
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