Wells Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity

Wigand was arrested following an investigation which was initiated when it was learned that Wigand was viewing files of child sexually abusive material on the internet. A search of Wigand’s residence resulted in digital evidence being seized.

Wigand was charged with four counts of child sexually abusive material – aggravated possession, and four counts of using a computer to commit a crime. Wigand was arraigned in the94th District Court on August 17.

If convicted, Wigand faces up to 10 years in prison for the child sexually abusive material-aggravated possession and up to 20 years in prison for using a computer to commit a crime.

The MSP Computer Crimes Unit was assisted by the MSP Gladstone Post, the Delta County Sheriff’s Office, and the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

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.