MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WLUC) – A Texas man faces 13 charges related to online child sex crimes that he’s accused of committing while working seasonally on Mackinac Island.
The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Morgan Charles Mitchell, 24 of Dalhart, Texas, for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, using a computer to commit a crime, and capturing an image of an unclothed person.
Morgan Mitchell, of Texas, was arrested for online sex crimes he’s suspected of committing while working on Mackinac Island.(MSP)
Mitchell was arrested following an investigation that was initiated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the ICAC Task Force when it was learned that Mitchell may have accessed and shared illicit content on the internet. At the time the tip was received, Mitchell was working seasonally on Mackinac Island. A search warrant was executed on his home and digital evidence was seized.
Following the search, Mitchell left Mackinac Island and returned to Texas. In collaboration with Texas law enforcement agencies Mitchell was located and arrested. He waived extradition and was transported back to Michigan.
Mitchell was charged with five counts of child sexually abusive material – aggravated possession, five counts of using a computer to commit a crime, and three counts of capturing or distributing an image of an unclothed person. Mitchell was arraigned in the 92nd District Court of Mackinac County on Monday, Aug. 17.
The ICAC Task Force received assistance from the Mackinac County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, as well as the Dalhart Police Department and the Moore County Sheriff’s Department, both located in Texas.
The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak to their children about safe use of the internet. There are many resources available to parents to assist in keeping children safe online. The NCMEC provides a comprehensive list of resources on their website at https://www.missingkids.org. The Michigan ICAC Task Force provides resources here.
If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the CyberTipline.
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