Gladstone Man Arrested on Aggravated Child Porn Charges

Police seized digital evidence after investigation by national child exploitation task force

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:22am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a computer hard drive or digital storage device, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conveying a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic about a recent law enforcement operation targeting online child exploitation.A recent law enforcement operation targeting online child exploitation has led to the arrest of a Michigan man on aggravated charges related to child pornography.Gladstone Today

The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested a 42-year-old Gladstone man, Andrew Lee Gigowski, on charges of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime. The investigation was initiated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the ICAC Task Force after Gigowski was suspected of accessing and sharing illicit content online.

Why it matters

Crimes involving the exploitation of minors and the distribution of child sexual abuse material are serious offenses that have devastating impacts on victims. This arrest is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and apprehend individuals engaged in these illegal activities, which often involve the use of digital technologies to facilitate the abuse.

The details

A search of Gigowski's residence resulted in the seizure of digital evidence. He was charged with two counts of child sexually abusive material - aggravated, two counts of child sexually abusive material - possession, and four counts of using a computer to commit a crime. Gigowski was arraigned in the 94th District Court of Delta County on Thursday, April 9.

  • The investigation was initiated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the ICAC Task Force in 2026.
  • Gigowski was arrested and charged on April 9, 2026.

The players

Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit

A specialized unit within the Michigan State Police that investigates computer-related crimes, including those involving the exploitation of minors.

Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force

A national network of state and local law enforcement agencies that investigates and prosecutes technology-facilitated sexual exploitation of children.

Andrew Lee Gigowski

A 42-year-old man from Gladstone, Michigan, who was arrested and charged with aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)

A non-profit organization that provides resources and support to law enforcement agencies investigating cases of missing and exploited children.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Gigowski at a future court hearing.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the exploitation of minors and the distribution of child sexual abuse material online, which remains a persistent and troubling issue that requires vigilance and a comprehensive response from both law enforcement and the public.