FRUITPORT, Mich. — A former Fruitport High School custodian recently pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and three counts of using computers to commit a crime.

Justin Hess, 34, pleaded guilty on Aug. 14 and will be sentenced on Oct. 15. He faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.

Superintendent Jason Kennedy said Hess was employed through a third-party contractor and was arrested on Jan. 29.

Despite using a contractor, Kennedy said employees undergo a background check and criminal history screening.

The investigation into Hess' online activity began after police learned he had possessed and uploaded child sexually abusive material online.

Detectives have indicated to the school administration that they have zero evidence that any

See Full Page