Michigan State Police troopers arrested Joshua Zehfus, a 32-year-old Niles man, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020.
State troopers said in a written statement that Zehfus was suspected of downloading a large amount of child sexually abusive material.
Police said they began investigating Zehfus when the Fifth District Computer Crimes Unit received word that a suspect was downloading the material.
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Zehfus' home was searched and troopers said they found evidence, as well as conducted an interview with Zehfus.
Zehfus was arraigned on counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, distribution of child sexually abusive material, manufacture of child sexually abusive material, and use of a computer to commit a crime.
State troopers encouraged parents to speak with their children about how to use the internet safely. Resources were available on the websites for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and the MSP Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Troopers encouraged anyone with information about possible child sexual exploitation to report it to the CyberTipline.