Clay County Man Arrested on Child Pornography Allegations
Clay County—This morning around 8:30, Investigators from the Internet Crimes Against Children Indiana Task Force, and troopers from the Putnamville Post, served a search warrant at 1142 West Stan Mar Estates, Brazil, IN.
During a search of the residence, investigators discovered dozens of videos and other images depicting child pornography on the suspect’s cell phone and digital media storage device. The images were found after an on scene forensics examination utilizing the ISP mobile forensics vehicle. The investigation is ongoing and there is the potential for more videos/images to be found, as well as additional charges.
Arrested: Alex Michael Johnson, age 21, of the address
Charges: (5) Counts of Possession of Child Pornography
(5) Counts of Child Exploitation
The investigation was conducted by investigators from the Indiana State Police and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Indiana Task Force. Assisting were Putnamville Troopers, and the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office.
Pictures are of the house and the suspect escorted by ISP ICAC Investigator Kevin Getz.
Under the Law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Auth/Sergeant Joe Watts
