MUNISING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Two men were arrested following an undercover operation by Upper Peninsula police designed to target child predators via online chatrooms, announced the Alger County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO).
The operation resulted in the arrest of Anthony W. Drown, of East Jordan, MI, and Bob B. Nesim, of Levittown, PA, on March 13. Both were arraigned on the following charges:
- Child sexually abusive activity
- Accosting a minor for immoral purposes
- Multiple counts of using a computer to commit a crime
Bond was set at $200,000 cash for Drown, who waived his preliminary examination and is expected back in court on May 8.
Nesim similarly waived his preliminary examination and received a slightly lower bond at $150,000. He is expected in court on May 15.
“I am extremely proud of the cooperative effort from law enforcement in these cases. Every arrest made pursuant to these operations is a step closer to a safer community,” said Alger County Sheriff Todd Brock. “The message is that anyone intent on harming children will be met with the full force of law.”
ACSO was assisted by Michigan State Police (MSP), Munising City Police Department, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and the Forsyth Township Police Department.
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