PLAINWELL, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A Plainwell man has been taken into custody for possessing child sexually abusive material.
The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force announced the arrest of 45-year-old Anthony Lee Moore on Monday, May 15.
Moore was arrested following an investigation in which digital evidence was seized from his residence. The investigation stemmed from an undercover operation regarding his online activity involving the downloading and viewing of child sexual exploitation.
Moore was charged with aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, distributing child sexually abusive material, and using a computer to commit a crime. He was arraigned in the 57th District Court on Thursday, May 11.
If convicted, Moore faces up to 10 years in prison for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, 7 years for distributing child sexually abusive material, and 10 years for using a computer to commit a crime. Moore’s preliminary hearing before Judge William Baillargeon is schedule for this coming Thursday afternoon.
The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak to their children about the safe use of the internet, and offer the following resources to assist parents in keeping them safe online: The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at http://www.missingkids.org. and the MSP ICAC Task Force at http://www.michiganicac.com.
