Flint Man Accused Of Having Child Sexually Abusive Materials

LANSING, MI — A Flint man has been arrested and accused of possessing and distributing child sexually abusive material, the Michigan Attorney General's Office announced Monday.

Aaron David Scheitler, 40, has been arraigned on three counts of possession of child sexually abusive material, three counts of distribution of child sexually abusive material and one count of using a computer to commit a felony.

The most severe of those charges — distribution of child sexually abusive material — is a seven-year felony.

“Our office will prosecute those who prey on Michigan’s children to the fullest extent of the law,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. “We are committed to ensuring justice is served and those who assault others are held accountable.”

A probable cause conference in the case is scheduled for 11 a.m. April 15.

Nessel's office said it received a tip in August 2019 that child sexually abusive material was being distributed from an IP address in Flint. A search warrant was issued to trace the IP, which came back to a home where Scheitler lived, Nessel's office said.

A review of Scheitler's electronic devices revealed more than 2,000 child sexually abusive images between an external hard drive, a laptop and a phone, officials said.