The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force announced the arrest of 41-year-old Bryan James Koviak of Paw Paw, Michigan for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material.
The MSP states Koviak was arrested following an investigation in which digital evidence was seized from his residence. The investigation stemmed from an undercover investigation into his online activity involving the possession and dissemination of child sexual exploitation material.
Koviak was charged with aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime. Koviak was arraigned in the 7th District Court on Monday, September 11.
If convicted, Koviak faces up to 20 years in prison for the charge of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material.
The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak to their children about the safe use of the internet. There are many resources available to parents to assist in keeping children safe online. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides a comprehensive list of resources on their website at http://www.missingkids.org. The MSP ICAC Task Force also provides resources at http://www.michiganicac.com.
If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the CyberTipLine at
http://www.missingkids.org/cybertipline.
