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5 days ago
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Harrison County man charged in connection with online child sex abuse investigation
HARRISON COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced on social media on Sunday that a man had been arrested on Thursday and accused of distributing online sex abuse material of a child. State police posted on Facebook that Darrell Wayne Vastine II was arrested on May 28 as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation by the KSP Electronic Crime Branch. The investigation began when Vastine was allegedly found to be sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. Laurel County deputies ask for help after camera footage captures man accused of burglary Harrison County man charged in connection with online child sex abuse investigation Lexington animal shelter issues plea for help after over 50 dogs found 'living in filth' Vastine was arrested and reportedly lodged in the Harrison County Detention Center. He was charged with: 9 counts of the distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance under age 12 Procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means 9 counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance The ICAC investigation remains ongoing. More information about the task force can be found at the KSP website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
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Pulaski County man accused of uploading child sexual abuse material online
SOMERSET, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Pulaski County man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly uploading over 20 files of online child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Court documents show that through an investigation by the state police Electronic Crime Branch, a search warrant was issued for Hunter Reese Rorhrback, 33. Rowan County principal reassigned amid student protests Suspect killed in Ashland officer-involved shooting Changes coming for Madison County Circuit Court in May Kentucky State Police (KSP) said Rohrback allegedly admitted to downloading illegal images of underage children to his phone. Rohrback was charged with 20 counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under age 12. State police said that additional charges against Rohrback could be pending as the CSAM investigation continues. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
