A 24-year-old Columbus man is facing a child exploitation charge after police say he was taken into custody this week in a case involving child pornography. Jordan Taylor Michaelis was arrested Monday, and a judge set his bond at $50,000.
According to the wtva.com, the Columbus Police Department said Michaelis was arrested Nov. 2 for exploitation of children. The station reported that he is 24 years old and has been charged in a case involving child pornography, with his bond set at $50,000.
Police Pledge Continued Investigation
The Columbus Police Department said it is committed to investigating crimes involving child exploitation and pursuing charges when the evidence supports them, according to Darkhorse Press. Officers encouraged anyone with information about suspected child exploitation to come forward and contact law enforcement.
Beyond the arrest, the charge, and the bond amount, little else about the case has been made public. No further details on the specific allegations or the number of counts involved have been released.
Case Still in Early Stages
As with any criminal case, Michaelis is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The matter remains in its early stages, and no additional court proceedings or updates have been reported since the arrest.
