MANCELONA — The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit, in conjunction with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, arrested Floyd Levi Stickney, 45, of Mancelona, for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material.
According to a May 13 news release, Stickney was arrested following an investigation requested by the Michigan Department of Corrections. During an examination of seized devices, child sexually abusive material was discovered on Stickney’s cell phone.
Stickney was charged with two counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, two counts of possession of child sexually abusive material, and two counts of using a computer to commit a crime. Stickney was arraigned in the 87-B Judicial District Court on May 12.
The MSP ICAC Task Force was assisted by the Michigan Department of Corrections.
The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak to their children about the safe use of the internet.
There are many resources available to parents to assist in keeping children safe online.
The NCMEC provides a comprehensive list of resources on its website at missingkids.org.
The Michigan ICAC Task Force also provides resources at michiganicac.com.
If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the Cyber Tip Line at http://missingkids.org/cybertipline.