North Dakota
Ramsey County (N.D.) sheriff’s deputy arrested, accused of possessing child pornography
RAMSEY COUNTY – A Ramsey County sheriff’s deputy was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 12, for possession of sure supplies prohibited.
On Nov. 11, 2022, the North Dakota Bureau of Legal Investigation obtained a tip from Google that Michael John Hull, 24, had allegedly uploaded baby pornography to Google Drive, in keeping with an affidavit within the case. Upon investigation, BCI situated 249 baby pornography pictures.
In accordance with a press launch from the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Workplace, Hull has been positioned on administrative go away, pending the conclusion of the investigation.
He was arrested on Jan. 12 after a search warrant was carried out on Hull and his residence in Devils Lake.
No extra pictures have been initially discovered on Hull’s seized digital units, nonetheless, the affidavit says he was in group chats with names which can be “related to baby pornography.”
Possession of sure supplies prohibited is a Class C felony with a most penalty of 5 years in jail and $10,000 in fines.
Hull is scheduled for a bond listening to on Tuesday, Jan. 17.