According to a release by the Michigan State Police, troopers from the Michigan State Police Mt. Pleasant Post arrested Jeffery James Harvell, age 37, from Big Rapids on Saturday, June 1, 2024, for two counts of Child Sexually Abusive Activity.

Harvell was arraigned Monday, June 3, in the 77th District Court, Mecosta County, on the two counts of Child Sexually Abusive Activity with bond set at $75,000/10% cash surety and must wear a GPS tether.

If convicted, Harvell faces a possibility of not more than 20 years imprisonment for each count and as is with any charge, he is innocent until proven guilty.