GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — An Ionia County man has been charged for obtaining sexually explicit photos of a minor and distributing child pornography.
Ethan Eversman, 24, of Ionia, was indicted on child exploitation charges and possession and distribution of child pornography.
Authorities say Eversman convinced a minor in New York to send him sexually explicit photos and videos. He also allegedly had child pornography on his phone, which he would send to others online.
“Children should not have to endure the trauma of being a victim of child exploitation,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten.
Previously, Eversman was a corrections officer for the Eaton County Sheriff's Office.
If convicted, he faces up to 30 years in prison.
“Those individuals who commit crimes against our children or possess child pornography will be investigated and arrested by members of the FBI and/or our law enforcement partners,” said Cheyvoryea Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Michigan. “This joint investigation between the Michigan State Police, members from FBI in the Lansing area, and the combined efforts from federal, state and local law enforcement partners embedded within the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force, contributed to the indictment of an alleged sexual predator.”
If you believe a child may be sexually exploited, you can contact the CyberTipline to report it online here or call 1-800-843-5678. If someone is in immediate danger, contact 911.
