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MARQUETTE -- The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit is requesting additional information from the public regarding a recent criminal case.
Samuel Walter Numikoski, 49, of Marquette, was arraigned in 96th District Court on April 6 on charges of sexually abusive material-aggravated possession, child sexually abusive material-possession and using a computer to commit a crime, the MSP said.
The MSP said the charges were the result of an investigation that was initiated when it was learned that Numikoski was viewing files of child sexually abusive material on the internet.
In the event there are other victims looking to come forward with information, the MSP asks the public to contact the MSP Computer Crimes Unit in Marquette at 906-227-7505 or a local MSP post.
The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak with their children about the safe use of the internet.
There are many resources available to parents to assist in keeping children safe online.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides a comprehensive list of resources on its website at www.missingkids.org.
The MSP Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force also provides resources at www.michiganicac.com.
Anyone with information regarding possible child sexual exploitation is asked to report it to the Cyper TipLine at www.missingkids.org/cybertipline.