Ishpeming, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against
Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Timothy Paul Romback, 57, for child sexually
abusive activity – aggravated and using a computer to commit a crime.
Romback was arrested following an investigation which was initiated when it was learned Romback was viewing files of child sexually abusive material on the internet. A search of his residence resulted in digital evidence being seized.
Romback was charged with 10 counts of child sexually abusive activity – aggravated and 10 counts of using a computer to commit a crime. Romback was arraigned in the 96 th District Court on July 22.
If convicted, Romback faces up to 25 years in prison for the child sexually abusive activity – aggravated and 20 years in prison for using a computer to commit a crime.
The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak to their children and family members about safe use of the internet. There are many resources available to assist in keeping people safe online. The MSP ICAC Task Force provides a comprehensive list of resources on their website at
http://www.michiganicac.com .
If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the CyberTipline at
http://www.missingkids.org/cybertipline .
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