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A 38-year-old physician’s assistant from Grosse Ile, Michigan, has been arrested and charged with child pornography offenses. Michael Wendt was taken into custody on July 21, 2026, after allegedly uploading child sexually abusive material to his Google Drive account in June 2026. The arrest was made in Grosse Ile, and Wendt was later detained in federal court in Detroit following a detention hearing on July 24, 2026. The investigation is ongoing, with the FBI seeking information from the public. The charges against Wendt include possession of child pornography, which was found on his cell phone during a search.
According to the criminal complaint, Wendt’s cell phone contained several hundred images of child sexually abusive material, including images depicting sexual assaults of young children, infants, and toddlers. Agents also found open websites on the phone depicting child pornography. The FBI has established a website for the public to provide information relevant to the investigation.
The FBI is working with the Grosse Ile Police Department to investigate the case, which is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sean King and Tara Hindelang. The case is a reminder of the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement. The public can provide information anonymously, and all identities of victims will be kept confidential.
Wendt’s arrest and charges are a result of a thorough investigation by the FBI and local law enforcement. The case highlights the need for continued vigilance in combating child exploitation and abuse. The FBI encourages anyone with information about this case or any other instance of child abuse to come forward.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Sex Crimes
- Defendant: Michigan
- Location: MI
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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