6/27/2025

ONTONAGON COUNTY - The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force announced Yesterday the arrest of 35-year-old Brent Edward Mayer of Ontonagon.  According to a press release from the MSP, Mayer was arrested following an investigation initiated by the Michigan Department of Corrections and the ICAC Task Force, which revealed that Mayer may have accessed illicit content on the internet.  A search of his residence resulted in the seizure of digital evidence.  Officials say Mayer was charged with seven counts of Child Sexually Abusive Material- Aggravated Possession, one count of Child Sexually Abusive Activity- Aggravated, and eight counts of Using a computer to Commit a Crime.  Mayer was additionally served with Habitual Offender – 2nd Offense Notice, which may increase his penalties if convicted. Mayer was arraigned in the 98th District Court of Ontonagon on Monday, May 12. His bond was set at $50,000. His Probable Cause Conference is set for July 7 at 1:30 p.m.