Harrison Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges

Clare County Sheriff Release 

Following Online Child Predator Investigation by Bikers Against Predators

HARRISON, Mich. — On Saturday, March 7, 2026, at approximately 10:31 a.m., a Sergeant with the Clare County Sheriff's Office arrested Richard Todd Shank, 44, at his residence located at 11940 E. Long Lake Road, following a multi-day online predator investigation.

The investigation was initiated after the nonprofit organization Bikers Against Predators contacted the Sheriff's Office. The group had been communicating with Shank online for several days prior to the arrest. During this time, Shank had been communicating with two decoys he believed to be 12- and 13-year-old juvenile females.

During these communications, Shank allegedly requested that the decoys send nude images of their private parts and attempted to arrange in-person meetings for the purpose of engaging in sexual intercourse with the minors.

After Shank was confronted at his residence by the Bikers Against Predators group, law enforcement was contacted. A sergeant with the Clare County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene, made contact with Shank, and conducted a formal interview. Based on the interview and evidence gathered through the investigation, Shank was placed under arrest.

CHARGES FILED

Shank was lodged in the Clare County Jail on numerous felony charges. He was arraigned in the 80th District Court where his bond was set at $20,000 cash or surety. He remains in custody. The charges include:

• Two (2) counts — Computers: Communicating with Another to Commit a Crime
• Two (2) counts — Child Sexually Abusive Activity
• Two (2) counts — Accosting Children for Immoral Purposes
• Two (2) counts — Computers: Using a Computer to Commit a Crime

This case remains under investigation. Additional charges may be forthcoming.