ALPENA – On July 22, 2022, troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post were dispatched to the MyMichigan Hospital at the request of the Alpena Police Department after a deceased two-year-old female was brought in.
Following an investigation by Alpena Post detectives and troopers, the child’s residence was located in Alcona County and a suspect was identified. The suspect was located and taken into custody in Alcona County following a coordinated effort by members of the MSP Alpena Post, MSP West Branch Post, Alcona Sheriff Office, Oscoda Township Police Department, US Forest Service, Michigan DNR conservation officers, and members of the MSP Emergency Support Team.
UPDATE:
The suspect has been identified as 31-year-old, Aaron Joseph Trout, of Glennie, MI. Trout is charged with one (1) count of Homicide-Felony Murder for the death of the child. Trout was arraigned on July 25, 2022 in the 81st District Court in Alcona County. Bond was denied and his next scheduled court appearance is scheduled for August 3, 2022, at 10:00am.
