What Started as a Welfare Check Ends in Arrest
A Michigan man requested a police welfare check on his mother, but was instead arrested after authorities discovered thousands of child pornography images in his possession.
Penalties for Possessing Child Pornography in Michigan
Criminal sexually abusive material involves depictions of individuals under 18 engaged in sexual activity. It is a serious offense that carries severe legal consequences, including potential imprisonment and mandatory registration as a sex offender.
Those found in possession of child pornography face severe penalties, including potential prison sentences, substantial fines, and mandatory registration as sex offenders, even if the material was only viewed or stored.
Read More: Ted Bundy Linked to 1974 Murder by DNA Evidence
In Michigan, possession of child pornography refers to knowingly possessing, seeking, or accessing any image, video, or other material that depicts a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
Man Calls Police for Mom, Ends Up in Handcuffs
According to a post from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, a man from Pontiac is currently in jail after allegedly being found in possession of child sexual abuse images.
Authorities say 42-year-old Mathew Brockway Kliewer contacted police requesting a welfare check on his mother, who was reportedly experiencing breathing difficulties and intermittently losing consciousness. She was transported to a hospital, where she later died. Officials have stated that the circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation.
While deputies were inside the home, they observed apparent child sexual abuse material in plain sight. This prompted them to obtain a search warrant, which led to the discovery of additional illegal images and other related evidence.
Authorities later reported that thousands of images were recovered from multiple electronic devices in the home, including a cell phone, computers, and gaming systems.
Kliewer was charged with possession of sexually abusive material and aggravated possession. His bond was set at $75,000, and if convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison and/or a $50,000 fine.
👇BELOW: Female Criminals👇
Female Criminals
More From 97.9 WGRD
