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Cybertip leads to arrest of Blue Grass man for child pornography

Linda Cook

April 26, 2024 at 6:14 PM·1 min read

A 57-year-old rural Blue Grass man faces felony charges after the Scott County Sheriff’s Office received a Cybertip, a news release says.

On Jan. 8, 2024, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office received a Cybertip from the Iowa Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and started an investigation, according to a news release.

Christian Allen (Scott County Jail)

During the investigation, Christian B. Allen “was developed as the suspect in this case,” the release says. “Through the criminal investigation, evidence was obtained for criminal charges against Allen that he possessed child pornography.”

On Friday, Allen was arrested and booked into the Scott County Jail. He was charged with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, a Class D felony.

According to court records, Allen was released on his own recognizance.

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