A Roseville teenager is sitting on a steep bail tab after prosecutors laid out a slate of serious sex-related felony charges in district court.
Daniel Jansen, 19, was arraigned today at the 39th District Court in Roseville on multiple counts, including two counts of aggravated child sexually abusive activity, two counts of using a computer to commit a crime and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Judge Alyia Marie Hakim set bond at $1,000,000 cash or surety only, with no 10% option. If Jansen posts bond, he must wear a GPS tether and is barred from contact with the complaining victim or anyone younger than 17. He is due back in court for a probable cause conference on March 11.
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido outlined the case details to ClickOnDetroit, which reported the arraignment, the specific charges and the hefty bond. According to the outlet, the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office launched the investigation after getting a lead from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Charges and penalties
According to the Michigan Legislature, aggravated child sexually abusive activity can carry a maximum sentence of up to 25 years in prison. The statute covering the use of a computer to commit a crime can add up to 20 years, depending on the underlying offense, and second-degree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum of 15 years.
Those figures represent statutory maximums that prosecutors cited when listing the counts against Jansen. Any actual sentence would depend on the outcome of the case, including what charges result in convictions, whether sentencing enhancements apply, and whether the case ends with a trial verdict or a plea deal.
How the probe began
Prosecutors said the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office opened its case after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, as reported by ClickOnDetroit. The nonprofit’s CyberTipline funnels reports of suspected online child exploitation to local law enforcement agencies and offers a public reporting portal that anyone can use to flag potentially illegal content or behavior involving children.
Next steps in court
Jansen’s next stop is a probable cause conference on March 11 before Judge Hakim at the 39th District Court in Roseville. The City of Roseville notes that the 39th District Court serves both Roseville and Fraser and provides the court’s address and public hours for anyone tracking the case through the local docket.
Resources and context
The Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force coordinates many of the state’s investigations into online child exploitation and provides educational resources for families, schools and law enforcement. For those who have information or concerns about potential child sexual exploitation online, investigators direct the public to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children CyberTipline, along with state ICAC resources.
