News release distributed by Mount Pleasant Police Department Sgt. Shawn Leonard regarding MPPD CASE # 24-19355
In October 2024, detectives with the Mount Pleasant Police Department received a CyberTip related to a download and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Through the investigation, the Mount Pleasant Detective Bureau developed probable cause to arrest Cisco Roushia, 42, and obtain a search warrant for his residence. The search warrant of the residence, located in the City of Racine, was executed on January 29, 2025.
As a result of the search warrant, several electronics were located along with 333 grams of marijuana. Cisco was arrested for 10 counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child and 1 count of Possession with Intent to Distribute THC. Cisco was transported and is currently being held at the Racine County Jail.
The search warrant was executed by the Mount Pleasant Police Department Detective Bureau and ESD K9 Kala, along with the assistance of the Racine Violent Crime Intelligence Unit (VCIU), and the Wisconsin Department of Justice-Division of Criminal Investigations Digital Forensic Unit. K9 Kala is an electronic storage detection dog (ESD) and was utilized in this search to locate hidden electronic storage devices. This investigation is ongoing.
The Shift Commander for each patrol shift serves as the on-duty PIO for the Mount Pleasant Police Dept. To Contact the Shift Commander at Mount Pleasant Police Department, please call 262-884-0454, Option #5. Leave a message if no answer and your call will be returned ASAP.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Mt. Pleasant Police Department at 884-0454 option #5 or Crime Stoppers at (262) 636-9330 or via e-mail through the website www.racine.crimestoppersweb.com
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