WEST BRANCH, Mich. ā Officials announced the arrest of Samuel David Neva, 24 of West Branch, for possession and distribution of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime.
Police said the investigation was launched after āit was learnedā that Neva was viewing child sexually abusive materials on the internet.
Neva was charged with six counts of possession of child sexually abusive material, four counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, five counts of distributing child sexually abusive material, and four counts of using a computer to commit a crime.
The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak to their children about the safe use of the internet.
If you have information regarding possible child exploitation, you can report it here.