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NORTON SHORES POLICE DEPARTMENT 4814 Henry Street, Norton Shores, MI  49441

P R E S S     R E L E A S E
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
DATE:            10/03/2024
FROM:            Chief Marc VanderStelt 
 
Child Sexually Abusive Material-Aggravated Possession
 
On October 2, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., officers from the Norton Shores Police Department arrested Andrew Johnson (39) of Norton Shores. Mr. Johnson has been lodged in the Muskegon County jail and is charged with multiple counts of Child Sexually Abusive Material- Aggravated Possession and related computer crimes. The alleged offenses stemmed from an undercover investigation involving special agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).  HSI notified Norton Shores detective, who works with the Muskegon County Justice for Women Task Force and the FBI West Michigan Based Child Exploitation Task Force of these crimes that were occurring in Norton Shores. A local investigation ensued, and a search warrant was obtained for the suspect's residence.  
 
Investigators executed a search warrant on October 2, 2024, at Mr. Johnson’s residence.  Detectives seized multiple computers and electronic storage devices.  Forensic searches of the devices yielded hundreds of files containing graphic child sexually abusive material.   
 
Investigators are continuing their investigation by searching additional electronic devices. Anyone with information about these crimes involving Mr. Johnson is asked to contact the Norton Shores Police Department at 231 733-2691 or Silent Observer at 231 722-7463.

HSI special agents assisted the Norton Shores Police Department throughout the investigation.