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Ishpeming man arrested for child sexually abusive activity

ISHPEMING, MI— Michigan State Police have arrested an Ishpeming man on child pornography-related charges.

The MSP Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force learned Timothy Romback, 57, was viewing files of child sexually abusive activity online. A search of his residence resulted in digital evidence being seized.

Romback is charged with 10 counts of aggravated child sexually abusive activity and 10 counts of using a computer to commit a crime. He faces a total of 45 years in prison, if convicted as charged.

A probable cause conference is scheduled for Thursday and a preliminary exam for August 8 in Marquette District Court.

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.