Toby Graves (Photo courtesy: Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office)
MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Authorities are requesting the public’s help in identifying potential victims after arresting a Fond du Lac man in a child sex crimes investigation.
While conducting proactive online enforcement for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and other illegal activities, the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office discovered 46-year-old Toby Graves was “using computerized communication and arranging to meet a child for the purpose of having sexual contact.”
He was arrested April 19 in the village of Mishicot. Graves is facing numerous charges:
- Soliciting an intimate representation from a minor
- Attempted second degree sexual assault of child
- Use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime
- Exposing a child to harmful materials/descriptions/narrations
- Attempted delivery of THC
His bail was set at $25,000.
Law enforcement is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying victims or witnesses who may be able to provide information after Graves’ arrest.
If you have any information, you are asked to call Detective Brandon Radke at (920) 683-4217, email him at brandonradke@manitowoccountywi.gov or contact Crime Stoppers (920) 683-4466.
Tipsters can also utilize the P3 phone app to give anonymous information. To do so, reference case #2024-02709.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to have open conversation with their children about the do’s and don’ts of Internet safety, emphasizing that it is important to never sending any personal information to individuals they do not know.
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