LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN FACING CHARGES OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

A Lawrence County, Kentucky man is facing charges of child pornography following an undercover investigation. Kentucky State Police troopers arrested 34-year-old William Howard, of Adams, after an undercover internet crimes against children investigation. The investigation began after Howard was accused of uploading images of child porn online. State troopers raided Howard's home Thursday and seized equipment belonging to him. The equipment is heading to Kentucky State Police's forensic laboratory for examination. Howard is charged with 20 counts of distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. He has been taken to the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center. 

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