Wisconsin Department Of Justice Agents Partner With Adams County Sheriff's Office And McFarland Police Department In Internet Crimes Against Children Operation

Steven A. Erickson of McFarland Arrested
Arraignment Set for 1:30 P.M. Today at the Dane County Courthouse

MCFARLAND - On February 5, 2009, Special Agents from the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation along with the Adams County Sheriff's Office and the McFarland Police Department executed a search warrant at the residence of Steven A. Erickson located at 4716 Burma Road, #7 in McFarland, WI.

A search of Erickson's computer revealed a video depicting a prepubescent female engaged in sexually explicit conduct with an adult male.

Additionally, several files were located with file names consistent with child pornography. A search warrant was executed at Erickson's residence, and additional computer medium were located.

One desktop computer and other computer medium were seized.

Erickson will be arraigned today at 1:30 at the Dane County Courthouse.

Questions concerning this case should be directed towards the Dane County District Attorney's Office.

A defendant enjoys the presumption of innocence. The prosecution must prove its allegations at trial beyond a reasonable doubt.

A copy of the criminal complaint is available at:
http://www.doj.state.wi.us/news/files/DaneCoComplaint.pdf