Saginaw County Resident Arrested for Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material and Using a Computer to Commit a Crime

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

Following the search of his residence, Wilson Jr. was charged with two counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, 4 counts of using a computer to commit a crime, 1 count of aggravated distribution or promoting of child sexually abusive material, and 1 count possession of child sexually abusive material. Wilson was arraigned in 70th District Court on Thursday, July 21.

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 Saginaw County Jail or D/Tpr/Spl. Jason Bledsoe to obtain a photograph of Wilson Jr.