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Jacksonville man arrested on child porn charges

4 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Jacksonville man arrested on child porn charges

Robert Crowe, 88, Jacksonville Photo: Illinois State Police

(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A Jacksonville man is accused of two counts related to child pornography.

State police say Robert Crowe, 88, is accused of dissemination of child sexual abuse material and possession of child sexual abuse material, both felonies.

An investigation began in October, and police arrested Crowe Thursday. He was released from jail and given a notice to appear in court.

State police say resources are available to report crimes against children and for victims to begin healing and recovery. You may make an anonymous tip of child sexual abuse materials to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

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