MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has announced the arrest of a Marquette man on charges of possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime.
31-year-old Joseph Francis Bowers was arrested following an investigation, which was initiated when officials learned that Bowers was possessing, manufacturing, and distributing child sexually abusive material on the internet. A search of Bowers upon his arrest resulted in the seizure of digital evidence.
Bowers was charged with five counts of possession of child sexually abusive material – aggravated, and five counts of using a computer to commit a crime. Bowers was arraigned in the 96th District Court of Marquette County on Friday, October 17, 2025. If convicted, Bowers faces up to twenty-five years in prison for possession of child sexually abusive material – aggravated, and twenty years in prison for using a computer to commit a crime.
The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak to their children and family members about safe use of the internet. There are many resources available to assist in keeping people safe online. The Michigan ICAC Task Force provides a comprehensive list of resources at michigan.gov/icac.
