A Lambertville man is facing five charges after Michigan State Police investigators searched his residence and seized digital evidence as part of an inquiry into child sexually abusive material. Aaron Christopher Stonerook was taken into custody following the investigation, which involved the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the state's Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Investigators learned Stonerook may have manufactured child sexually abusive material and subsequently searched his home, where digital evidence was seized. ClickOnDetroit identifies Stonerook as a 32-year-old Lambertville man.
Stonerook was charged with one count of aggravated child sexually abusive activity, one count of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, one count of possession of child sexually abusive material, and two counts of using a computer to commit a crime. The charges followed an investigation during which investigators say digital evidence was seized during a search of his residence.
Court Proceedings
Stonerook was arraigned in 1st District Court of Monroe on Sept. 29.
Michigan State Police has separately confirmed details of the arrest through a news release, noting the agency's role in uncovering the digital evidence that led to the charges, according to Michigan State Police. The case remains under the jurisdiction of Monroe County courts as the charges move forward.
What Happens Next
The case continues to be handled by Monroe County authorities as the charges move forward.
