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Monroe County Man Arrested in Texas CSAM Probe, Held for Extradition

He awaits transfer to Montgomery County pending an ongoing Monroe investigation into seized items.

Overview

  • A Texas Precinct 1 Constable’s Office task force alleged the 58-year-old sent child sexual abuse material to an undercover detective.
  • Texas investigators secured an arrest warrant with full extradition based on evidence developed in their case.
  • Monroe County’s VIPER unit authored and executed a search warrant at the suspect’s Frenchtown Township home on Oct. 3, taking him into custody without incident.
  • Detectives seized multiple items suspected of containing additional CSAM, with Deputy James Liedel and electronic-detection K9 Stretch locating concealed electronic media.
  • The suspect is lodged at Monroe County Jail awaiting extradition to Texas, and authorities are seeking tips via Monroe County Central Dispatch at 734-243-7070.