NEWS RELEASE
MICHIGAN STATE POLICE
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The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Michael Louis Dauer, 24 of Sault Ste. Marie, for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, possession of child sexually abusive material, and using a computer to commit a crime.
Dauer was arrested following an investigation that was initiated when it was learned Dauer was viewing files of child sexually abusive material on the internet. A search of his residence resulted in digital evidence being seized.
Dauer was charged with four counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, one count of possession of child sexually abusive material, and two counts of using a computer to commit a crime. Dauer was arraigned in the 91st District Court in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, March 7.
His bond was set at $50,000 with conditions including a tether, no contact with anyone under the age of 18, and no access to a computer network or social media. He is due back in court on March 20.
If convicted, Dauer faces up to 10 years in prison for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and 10 years in prison for using a computer to commit a crime.
The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak to their children about the safe use of the Internet. There are many resources available to parents to assist in keeping children safe online. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides a comprehensive list of resources on their website at www.missingkids.org .The Michigan ICAC Task Force also provides resources at www.michiganicac.com . If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the CyberTipLine at http://www.missingkids.org/cybertipline . The defendant is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
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