27-05-2025
Pana man arrested, accused of traveling to meet a minor for ‘sexual purposes'
PANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A Pana man was arrested late last week after the El Paso Police Department concluded their investigation into sex crimes against a child.
44-year-old William Carnahan was taken into custody at his home in Pana on May 22.
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According to the CHAOS Task Force, Carnahan had been communicating with a minor, and had arranged to meet them for 'sexual purposes.' The El Paso police, a member of the task force, apprehended Carnahan and the Pana Police Department assisted.
Now, Carnahan is facing two counts of indecent solicitation of a child, grooming and distribution of harmful material. The task force reminds the public that all are innocent until proven guilty.
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