Weisman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2025

NEGAUNEE — Michigan State Police (MSP), Negaunee Post announced the arrest of a man from Ishpeming on charges of Child Sexually Abusive Activity and Using a Computer to Commit a Crime. According to an MSP press release, 24-year-old Zachary Erik Weisman was arrested following an investigation that was initiated when it was alleged Weisman had numerous explicit images of underage children. A subsequent search of his residence resulted in digital evidence being seized.

Weisman was charged with fifteen counts of Child Sexually Abusive Activity and fifteen counts of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime. He was arraigned in the 96th District Court on Monday. His bond was set at thirty-thousand dollars ($30,000) and he is scheduled to be in court again on May 08, 2025.

If convicted, Weisman faces up to 20 years in prison for the Child Sexually Abusive Activity and 20 years in prison for Using a Computer to Commit a Crime. The defendant is considered innocent unless proven guilty. The MSP Negaunee Post was assisted by the MSP Computer Crimes Unit during this investigation.

The MSP encourages parents to speak to their children and family members about safe use of the internet. There are many resources available to assist in keeping people safe online. The MSP ICAC Task Force provides a comprehensive list of resources on their website at http://www.michiganicac.com.

If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the Cyber Tipline at http://www.missingkids.org/cybertipline.