NORTON SHORES, MI – A West Michigan man was charged this week with possessing child sexually abusive material.
Andrew Johnson, 39, of Norton Shores, was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 2, after police executed a search warrant in his house and discovered “hundreds of files containing graphic child sexually abusive material,” according to a Norton Shores Police Department press release.
Judge Maria Ladas Hoopes arraigned Johnson on Thursday, October 3, in Muskegon County 60th District Court. His bond was set at $500,000, according to court documents.
The 39-year-old is charged with multiple counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer for criminal purposes. If convicted, Johnson could face up to 25 years in jail for suspected child sexual abuse and 20 years for using a computer for the crime.
According to the news release, the alleged infractions were the result of an undercover investigation by special officers from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). HSI contacted the Norton Shores Police Department about the suspected crimes, and a search warrant was issued for Johnson’s home.
The police agency stated the case is still under investigation. Police are requesting anyone with information regarding Johnson to call the Norton Shores Police Department at 231-733-2691 or Silent Observer at 231-722-7463.