Warren man charged with multiple counts of aggravated possession of child porn, using a computer to commit a crime

Mt. Clemens, MI – Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that a Warren man was arraigned today on multiple charges of Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material and Using a Computer to Commit a Crime. 

It is alleged that 36-year-old Kevin John Buchanan was in possession of child sexually abusive material. 

On Friday, September 5, 2025, Buchanan was arraigned at the 37th District Court in Warren, MI before visiting Judge Russell Ethridge. 

 Buchanan is charged with the following: 

• Three counts of Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material. Each charge is a felony, punishable by 10 years in prison
• Three counts of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime (related to Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material). Each charge is a felony, punishable by 10 years in prison
• One Count of Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material. This charge is a felony, punishable by four years in prison
• One count of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime (related to Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material). This charge is felony, punishable by four years in prison 

Judge Ethridge set bond for Buchanan at $250,000, 10%. If he is released, he can have no contact with minors, no use of electronic devices capable of connecting to the internet and must wear an GPS tether. 

“Those who possess this material are not passive observers, they are fueling the cycle of abuse. Our office will relentlessly pursue charges to protect vulnerable children and to deliver justice on their behalf,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.

The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office represents the People. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All that are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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