A Hopkinsville man has been charged with distribution of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor following investigation by Hopkinsville police.
The Internet Crimes Against Children investigation began on July 25 when the Hopkinsville Police Department was notified that a Hopkinsville resident had distributed multiple files containing child sexual abuse material through the Kik Messenger application.
There were a reported 33 separate files depicting the matter, and during the investigation, 22-year-old Kaleb Freeman of Hopkinsville was identified as the suspect.
During an interview with police, according to the police report, Freeman allegedly confirmed he was the person who had solicited and redistributed the material. Freeman reportedly acknowledged that he knew his actions were illegal and expressed his regret.
He was arrested and charged with distribution of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor under the age of 18.