Predator Arrested After Police Find Everything On His Phone

Search and Interview

On January 21, 2025, officers in Washington County, Wisconsin, executed a search warrant at Robert L. Stevenson’s residence after an online report flagged illegal material associated with the home’s internet connection. Stevenson was taken to the police department and interviewed after being advised of his rights.

During questioning, Stevenson said he used messaging and social apps, including Kik and Y99, and had received and sometimes forwarded images and videos involving minors. He acknowledged that some material appeared to involve young people and said he had kept some files on his phone, though he was unsure how many.

He described the exchanges as occasional and said he had become uncomfortable and stopped engaging with some people. He denied creating material involving children or seeking out children in person. When investigators asked about his devices, accounts, and possible backups, Stevenson said much of the relevant information would be on his phone.

Charges and Sentence

The video’s closing report says Stevenson was initially charged with 23 counts of possession and one drug-related offense. He later pleaded guilty to five felony possession counts. The remaining charges were dismissed but read into the court record.

He was sentenced to 10 years in state prison, followed by 10 years of extended supervision. The conditions included sex-offender registration, treatment, restrictions on unsupervised contact with minors, and limits on internet-connected devices and social media.

Presenters and Contributors

The video narrator is unidentified. The interview features a Hartford Police Department detective whose name is unclear in the subtitles, an accompanying officer identified as Jake (surname unclear), and Robert L. Stevenson.