08/22/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/22/2024 10:32
Nature of Incident:
Child Exploitation
Criminal Sexual Misconduct
Manufacturing Child Sexually Abusive Material
Incident #:
24010350
Date & Time:
August 22, 2024
Location:
04000 Block of County Road 687, Geneva Township, Van Buren County
Suspect:
30-year-old Female of South Haven (name withheld pending arraignment)
Assisting Agencies:
Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC)
Van Buren County Child Protective Services
Narrative:
The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division and the Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received a cyber tip regarding a possible child exploitation case. Detectives conducted an investigation and on August 22, 2024 executed a search warrant on the suspect residence in the 04000 Block of County Road 687 in Geneva Township.
The 30-year-old female suspect was located and after further investigation was arrested and lodged at the Van Buren County Jail on the following charges:
1 count of Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st
2 counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd
4 counts of Manufacturing Child Sexually Abusive Activity
4 counts of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime