July 14, 2026
CADILLAC, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Dayne Alexander Scott, 34 of Cadillac, for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime.
Scott was arrested after an investigation request from the Michigan Department of Corrections. During an examination of seized devices, child sexually abusive material was discovered on Scott’s cell phone.
Scott was charged with six counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, one count of using a computer to commit a crime, and habitual offender third offense. Scott was arraigned in the 84th Judicial District Court on Friday, July 10.
The Michigan ICAC Task Force was assisted by the Michigan Department of Corrections.
The MSP Computer Crimes Unit encourages parents to speak to their children about safe use of the internet. There are many resources available to parents to assist in keeping children safe online. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provides a comprehensive list of resources on their website at https://www.missingkids.org. The Michigan ICAC Task Force also provides resources at https://www.michigan.gov/ICAC.
If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the CyberTipline at https://www.missingkids.org/cybertipline.
