MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has announced the arrest of 41-year-old Shawn Cory Holm of Ishpeming.
Holm is facing multiple charges related to possession of child sexually abusive material and activity. His arrest followed an investigation initiated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the ICAC Task Force, after officials learned Holm may have accessed and shared illicit content on the internet. During a search of his residence, police seized digital evidence.
Holm was charged with 13 counts of possession of child sexually abusive material, 13 counts of aggravated child sexually abusive activity, and 26 counts of using a computer to commit a crime. Holm was arraigned on March 30, and his bond was set at $260,000 (10 percent allowed). He is next due in court on April 15.
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 children safe online. The NCMEC provides a comprehensive list of resources at missingkids.org. The Michigan ICAC Task Force provides resources at michigan.gov/ICAC.
Anyone with information regarding possible child sexual exploitation is urged to report it to the CyberTipLine at missingkids.org/cybertipline.
