Kentucky man accused of viewing child porn on his devices

Colleen Guerry

March 28, 2024 at 3:42 PM·1 min read

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKRN) — Nearly two weeks after getting a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Kentucky law enforcement arrested a man for 20 counts of a child porn-related charge.

The Bowling Green Police Department said it received a tip on March 14 that not only contained many images of child sex abuse material, but also provided electronic information leading detectives to William Straut in the 5300 block of Scottsville Road.

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On Tuesday, March 26, investigators spoke with Straut at his address. During the interview, authorities said they determined that Straut viewed the images on his electronic devices.

Police said they seized all of the electronics in Straut’s home.

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As of Wednesday, March 27, Straut is being held in the Warren County Regional Jail, charged with 20 counts of possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under 12 years of age, according to officials.

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