Monroe Police Detective Michael Chaves, a longtime computer forensics examiner, is retiring after 20 years. His expertise examining cellphones, computers and other electronic devices played a major role in the arrests of child molesters, white collar criminals and other offenders preying on victims in Monroe and beyond. “Early on, the department realized that Michael possessed special skills and talents that would be valuable for police electronic investigations,” Chief Keith White said. “His exceptional skills became well-known throughout the region and other local police departments, state agencies, and federal partners frequently sought him out. Michael was a highly regarded detective, and … Continue reading For Michael Chaves, internet sleuthing is a game of cat and mouse