INDIAN RIVER, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against
Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Damien Joseph-Michael Slaven, 26 of Indian
River, for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, possession of child sexually abusive
material, distributing or promoting child sexually abusive material, and using a computer to commit a
crime.
Slaven was arrested following an investigation which was initiated when it was discovered Slaven was
viewing child sexually abusive material on the internet. A search of Slaven’s residence resulted in digital
evidence being seized.
Slaven was charged with one count of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, one
count of possession of child sexually abusive material, one count of distributing or promoting child sexually abusive material, and three counts of using a computer to commit a crime. Slaven was arraigned in the 89th Judicial District Court on Thursday, December 18.
The MSP ICAC Task Force was assisted by the MSP Gaylord Post.
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 their website at https://www.missingkids.org. The
MSP ICAC Task Force also provides resources at https://www.michigan.gov/ICAC.
If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the Cyber Tip Line at
https://www.missingkids.org/cybertipline.
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