MARQUETTE, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against
Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Thomas Charles Raymus, 37, of Marquette, for
child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime.
The investigation was initiated when a tip was received from the National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children (NCMEC). A search of the home he was residing in was conducted and multiple
internet capable devices were seized.
Raymus was charged with one count of child sexually abusive activity and one count of using a computer
to commit a crime. Raymus was arraigned in 96th District Court on Thursday, Jan. 20. The MSP ICAC
Task Force was assisted by the Marquette Police Department. This investigation is ongoing, with the
possibility of more charges being issued.
If convicted, Raymus faces 20 years in prison for the child sexually abusive activity charge and 20 years
in prison for the using a computer to commit a crime charge.
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
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides a comprehensive list of resources on their
website at http://www.missingkids.org. The MSP ICAC Task Force also provides resources at
http://www.michiganicac.com.
If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the Cyber TipLine at CyberTipline (missingkids.org)
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