Genesee County Resident Arrested for Aggravated Child Sexually Abusive Activity and Using a Computer to Commit a Crime

Franks was arrested following an investigation in which digital evidence was seized from his residence. The investigation was initiated when it was learned that Franks accessed files of child sexually abusive material on the internet.

Franks was charged with one count of aggravated child sexually abusive material-aggravated possession and one count of using a computer to commit a crime. Franks was arraigned in 67th District Court on Thursday, August 31.

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 http://www.missingkids.org. The MSP ICAC Task Force also provides resources 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.

The MSP Computer Crimes Unit frequently investigates offenders who do not use their real names online. Because of this anonymity, news outlets should contact the Genesee County Jail or D/Tpr/Spl. Brandon Rutt to obtain a photograph of Franks.