Overview
- Nelson Otto Ropke, 41, faces 26 felony counts after Michigan State Police arrested him Tuesday following the discovery of alleged photos and videos at his Grosse Pointe Park home.
- The charges include two counts of aggravated child sexually abusive activity, four counts of aggravated distribution, and four counts of aggravated possession.
- Prosecutors also filed two counts for capturing or distributing an image of an unclothed person, one count of possession of child sexually abusive matter, and 13 computer-related felonies.
- Ropke was arraigned in municipal court and released on a $1 million cash bond with a GPS tether.
- A probable cause conference is set for May 5 at 9 a.m., followed by a preliminary examination on May 13 at 9 a.m., when prosecutors plan to present more details.