Ansonia Police arrest city resident, 27, on child pornography charges

Michael Bernaud

ANSONIA - Ansonia Police Department arrested Michael Bernaud,  27, of Ansonia for his involvement in a child pornography investigation. Bernaud turned himself in after a warrant was obtained following a lengthy investigation by Det. Mark Clifford. 

Bernaud was charged with possession of child pornography, two counts of enticing a minor by computer, and two counts of risk of injury to a minor. 

He is being held on a $150,000 bond and will be presented today, Oct. 9, at Derby Superior Court for arraignment.

Chief Williams would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance in the investigation. Monroe Police Department, Police Scotland, Collin County Sheriff’s Office in Texas, Muscatine Police Department in Iowa, Onslow County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina, and the Vermont State Police.

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.