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Tim Hickenbottom, age 39, was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with Possession of Child Pornography, Distribution of Child Pornography and Violation of the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act.

An Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agent assisted the Enid Police Department with an undercover online investigation into the file sharing of child pornography. The user who was sharing known child pornography files was traced to 521 N. 14th St. in Enid.

The Enid Police Department served a search warrant Friday at 521 N. 14th St. It was discovered that Hickenbottom lived at another location but used the internet at 521 N. 14th St. Hickenbottom turned over his computer at 2700 N. Van Buren #232 and evidence of the crime was located on the computer.

Hickenbottom admitted that he downloaded the child pornography and that he was aware it was on his computer.

Hickenbottom is being held without bond at the Garfield County Detention Facility.

Anyone having information that will lead to the arrest or prosecution of any crime is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (580) 233-6233. You can also text a tip from a cell phone by texting to 274637. Be sure to type “Enid” in the subject field. Tips can also be submitted via the internet by going to tipsoft.com. You can earn a reward up to $1,000.00. You will not be required to testify and will not be identified. Callers may also contact the Enid Police Department with information.