Muskegon Heights Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Material

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

Aldridge was charged with one count of aggravated distribution of child sexually abusive material, one count of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, one count of using a computer to commit a crime, one count of felon in possession of firearm, and one count of felon in possession of ammunition. Aldridge was arraigned in the 60th District Court on Wednesday, August 30.

If convicted, Aldridge faces up to 15 years in prison for aggravated distribution of child sexually abusive material, 10 years in prison for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, 20 years in prison for using a computer to commit a crime, 5 years in prison for felon in possession of firearm, and 5 years in prison for felon in possession of ammunition.

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.