Sex Crimes — Harrison, MI — reported 2026-07-10

SUMMARY

A Clare County man was arrested and charged with multiple felonies after investigators say he communicated online with a person he believed was a 14-year-old boy.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Sex Crimes
  • Location: Harrison, MI
  • Date reported: 2026-07-10
  • Suspect: male, age 44
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Paul Ignacio Johnson, 44, was arrested at his Harrison residence on July 10, 2026.
  • Johnson allegedly believed he was speaking with a 14-year-old boy during the online conversation.
  • He sent nude images to the person he thought was a minor.
  • Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) was found on his devices during the investigation.
  • Johnson had previously served a 13-year sentence for the sexual assault of his girlfriend's 4-year-old child.