Roseville man held on $500,000 bond after arraignment on 18 felonies related to CSAM

Roseville man held on $500,000 bond after arraignment on 18 felonies related to CSAM

Mount Clemens, Mich. - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 46-year-old Paul Joseph Vizzaccero, II, of Roseville, Michigan, has been arraigned on multiple felony charges related to his alleged possession and distribution of Child Sexually Abusive Material (CSAM).

The Macomb County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation into Vizzaccero after receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, MCSO deputies, along with members of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, conducted a search of Vizzaccero's residence. During the search, investigators allegedly recovered materials and electronic evidence containing child sexually abusive material (CSAM). Vizzaccero was taken into custody.

On Thursday, August 27, 2026, Vizzaccero was arraigned before Judge Joseph F. Boedeker of the 39^th District Court in Roseville, Michigan. Vizzaccero is charged with the following offenses:

ONE COUNT: Computers - Internet - Communicating with Another to Commit Crime - Maximum Imprisonment of 15 Years or More or Life, a 20-year felony

ONE COUNT: Child Sexually Abusive Activity - Aggravated Distributing or Promoting, a 15-year felony

FOUR COUNTS: Child Sexually Abusive Material - Aggravated Possession, a 10-year felony

FOUR COUNTS: Computers - Using To Commit A Crime - Maximum Imprisonment of 10 Years or More but less than 20 years, a 10-year felony

FOUR COUNTS: Computers - Using To Commit A Crime - Maximum Imprisonment of 4 Years or More but less than 10 years, a 7-year felony

FOUR COUNTS: Child Sexually Abusive Material -Possession, a 4-year felony

Vizzaccero also has a Habitual Offender - Fourth Offense Notice, an aggravating sentencing factor which may result in a life sentence if convicted of a count with a penalty of 5 years or more.

These are the maximum charges available under the law based upon the evidence presented to date.

"Child Sexually Abusive Material represents the exploitation of a real child. Those who possess, distribute, or seek out this material are contributing to that harm. We will aggressively prosecute these crimes and hold offenders accountable," stated Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.

Judge Boedeker set Vizzaccero's bond at $500,000 cash/surety only, no ten percent option. If Vizzaccero posts bond, he must wear a GPS tether. He is prohibited from using any device capable of accessing the internet. Vizzaccero is also ordered to have no contact with minors.

Vizzaccero is scheduled to appear at a Probable Cause Conference before Judge Alyia Marie Hackim at the 39th District Court on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office represents the People. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All individuals who are accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

###