FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Dawn Fraylick
Office: +1 (586) 469-5737
Cell: +1 (586) 842-4421
Email: Dawn.Fraylick@macombgov.org
March 5, 2024
Mount Clemens, MI - After an intense investigation, Robert Gregory Hagberg II was charged by Macomb County Assistant Prosecutor and Internet Unit Chief Patrick Sierawski for allegedly possessing child sexually abusive material and torturing a dog.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a tip that resulted in a Michigan State Police investigation. The investigation resulted in it being alleged that on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, Robert Gregory Hagberg II, age 37, was found to have several computer files of child sexually abusive materials and videos of him sexually abusing a dog while living in Warren.
Hagberg was charged with the following:
Count 1: Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Materials (ten year felony)
Count 2: Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Materials (ten year felony)
Count 3: Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Materials (ten year felony)
Count 4: Using a Computer to Commit a Crime (ten year felony)
Count 5: Using a Computer to Commit a Crime (ten year felony)
Count 6: Using a Computer to Commit a Crime (ten year felony)
Count 7: Killing / Torture of Animals (four year felony)
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Hagberg was arraigned in 37th Warren District Court where District Court Judge Steve Bieda set bond at $250,000 cash, and if released Hagberg is to have no contact with children or animals.
Today, Hagberg was in court for a Probable Cause Conference where the defense requested a reduction in bond. Warren District Court Judge Michael Chupa denied the request and adjourned the hearing until Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 8:45am.
“We will protect children from harm and ensure that those who exploit and harm them face the full consequences of their actions. Thank you to The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) who play a critical role in this mission and the Michigan State Police for their extensive investigation in this case. It is my duty to seek justice for those who have been wronged, especially when it involves vulnerable children and animals," 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.