The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, along with the MSP Wakefield Post, is announcing the arrest of Jason Elliott Irvine, 47 of Ironwood, following an investigation into his online activity.
The investigation began when a Tumblr user reported suspicious activity displayed on a Tumblr account to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Evidence was obtained which led investigators to obtain a search warrant for Irvine’s residence.
A search warrant was executed on Irvine’s residence on Thursday, Sept. 6.
Digital evidence was located revealing Irvine had engaged in criminal sexual conduct first degree with a minor child.
Irvine was charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct and was arraigned on Sept. 7. Bond was set in the amount of $100,000 and he remains in custody.
The MSP Wakefield Post is handling the criminal sexual conduct investigation. Anyone with information pertaining to Irvine is encouraged to contact D/Sgt. Glenn Gauthier at 906-224-3611.
The MSP CCU 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 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides a comprehensive list of resources on their website at http://www.missingkids.org.
If you have information regarding possible child exploitation, report it to the Cyber Tipline at http://www.missingkids.org/cybertipline.
