ALPENA COUNTY, MI. In November 2024, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post began a
criminal investigation involving Jose Laguna, 30 of Alpena.
Troopers received a tip from the MSP Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
Task Force regarding accounts with suspected child sexually abusive material linked to them. Following
several search warrants, troopers seized Laguna’s electronic devices, which contained digital evidence.
Laguna was arrested and lodged at the Alpena County Jail without incident.
Laguna was charged with one count of Child Sexually Abusive Material – Aggravated Possession, three
counts of Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material, two counts of Computers- Using to Commit a
Crime. Laguna was arraigned in the 88th Judicial District Court on Friday, March 6.
Laguna was given a $50,000 cash or surety bond and his next court appearance is on March 12 at 10:00
a.m.
The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak with their children about safe internet use.
Many resources are available to help parents keep children safe online. The National Center for Missing
and Exploited Children (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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