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How Google Drive upload led to Metro Detroit physician’s assistant facing child porn charges
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Brandon Carr, Pamela Osborne, Jason Wilger , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
A Grosse Ile man is facing federal child pornography charges after investigators say an FBI search of his home uncovered evidence connected to online activity reported through Google cyber tips. Michael Wendt, 38, was taken into custody following a federal search warrant executed at a home on Tho...
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Key takeaway Michael Wendt, 38, was taken into custody following a federal search warrant executed at a home on Thorofare Road in Grosse Ile, according to court documents filed in the case.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? A Grosse Ile man is facing federal child pornography charges after investigators say an FBI search of his home uncovered evidence connected to online activity reported through Google cyber tips. Michael Wendt, 38, was taken into custody following a federal search warrant executed at a home on Tho...
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