BRIMLEY – The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has announced the arrest of Kevin Michael Perron, 53, of Brimley for child sexually abusive activity-aggravated and using a computer to commit a crime.

Perron was arrested following an investigation in which digital evidence was seized from his residence. The investigation was initiated when it was learned that Perron was viewing files of child sexually abusive material on the internet.

Perron was charged with 10 counts of child sexually abusive activity-aggravated and 10 counts of using a computer to commit a crime. Perron was arraigned on Thursday in 91st District Court.

If convicted, Perron faces up to 25 years in prison for the child sexually abusive activity-aggravated and 20 years for using a computer to commit a crime.

The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak to their children about safe use of the internet.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides a comprehensive list of resources on its website at missingkids.org.

The MSP ICAC Task Force also provides resources online at michiganicac.com.

Anyone with information regarding possible child sexual exploitation is asked to report to the CyberTipLine at missingkids.org/cybertipline.