FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Indiana State Police say a Fort Wayne man turned himself after an investigation uncovered child pornography in his possession.
Police say it all started with a tip that he had an account storing the material.
ISP officials with the Fort Wayne Post released the following:
The Indiana State Police, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), initiated a criminal investigation after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that an online account had been used to store child pornography.
The tip ultimately led to search warrants being served on Michael D. Mura, 40, of Fort Wayne, and a residence in the 5300 block of Finch Lane, Fort Wayne, by the Indiana State Police (ISP). These searches resulted in the seizure of multiple electronic devices.
After reviewing the results of the investigation, the Allen County Prosecutor’s office filed for a warrant for Mura’s arrest, which was granted through the Allen Superior Courts.
Monday (August 30), while Indiana State Police ICAC detectives and the Allen County Warrants Division attempted to locate Mura, he voluntarily turned himself in to local authorities without incident. After turning himself in, he was able to post bond and was released from the Allen County jail, with a pending initial hearing on the matter.
Arrested: Michael D. Mura, 40, Fort Wayne, IN
*Charges:
Possession of Child Pornography depicting use of force, Level 5 Felony
Possession of Child Pornography depicting a child under 12, Level 5 Felony
Possession of Child Pornography depicting bestiality, Level 5 Felony
Possession of Child Pornography depicting a child under 18, Level 6 Felony*Indiana State Police remind that all charges are merely allegations, and all criminal defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone having any information related to internet crimes against children are encouraged to contact their local law enforcement agency or make a report to NCMEC here.
