Rural Illinois man faces child porn, grooming charges
A man from a rural Illinois town outside of Mt. Vernon is facing charges of grooming and child porn possession.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ill. – A man from a rural Illinois town outside of Mt. Vernon is facing charges of grooming and child porn possession.
Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christopher J. Richardson, 30, on the evening of Dec. 13 at his home in Woodlawn.
The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received an online tip in September that Richardson had solicited an underage child for nude pictures. The task force contacted the county sheriff’s office on Sept. 28.
Deputies received search warrants for Richardson’s online accounts and electronic devices.
The Jefferson County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Richardson with child pornography and unlawful grooming. He has a detention hearing scheduled for Dec. 17.
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