Warren Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Sexually Abusive Material

Sentencing scheduled for May 12 in case involving distribution of illegal content

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:24pm

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A 32-year-old man from Warren, Michigan has pleaded guilty to three counts of distributing child sexually abusive material, a seven-year felony. The investigation began in November 2024 after a tip was received by the Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce, leading to the discovery that a computer was used to share the illegal content in June 2025.

Why it matters

Distributing child sexually abusive material is a serious crime that perpetuates the ongoing abuse of children. By sharing this content, offenders fuel a market that incentivizes predators to create more victims, knowing there is an audience waiting. Prosecutors are aggressively pursuing these cases to cut off the circulation of this material and stop the cycle of abuse.

The details

Richard M. Call pleaded guilty to the charges during a pretrial conference on Wednesday in Macomb County 16th Circuit Court. As part of the plea agreement, additional pending charges will be dismissed. Call is scheduled to be sentenced on May 12.

  • The investigation began in November 2024 with a tip received by the Michigan State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce.
  • In June 2025, investigators determined that a computer was used to share child sexually abusive material.
  • Call was arraigned on this case on July 15, 2025.

The players

Richard M. Call

A 32-year-old man from Warren, Michigan who pleaded guilty to three counts of distributing child sexually abusive material.

Peter J. Lucido

The Macomb County Prosecutor who stated that his office pursues these cases aggressively because stopping the circulation of child sexually abusive material is not just about punishing offenders, but cutting off a system that perpetuates unimaginable harm.

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What they’re saying

“Distributing Child Sexually Abusive Material is active participation in the ongoing abuse of children. The abuse continues every single time the files are viewed or shared. The distribution of such material fuels a market that incentivizes predators to create more victims, knowing there is an audience waiting. My office pursues these cases aggressively because stopping the circulation is not just about punishing offenders, it is about cutting off a system that perpetuates unimaginable harm.”

— Peter J. Lucido, Macomb County Prosecutor

What’s next

Sentencing for Richard M. Call is scheduled for May 12.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious and ongoing harm caused by the distribution of child sexually abusive material, and the importance of law enforcement and prosecutors taking aggressive action to cut off the circulation of this content and protect vulnerable children from exploitation.