Bloomington, Illinois – A Stanford man faces 34 child pornography charges following a multi-agency cyber crimes investigation, prompting heightened public safety concerns.
According to the Bloomington Police Department and McLean County Sheriff’s Office, 56-year-old Bradley Beyer was arrested Wednesday after a grand jury returned a 34-count indictment tied to alleged child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Investigators said the case began in August after a technology company reported uploads to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Detectives later executed multiple search warrants, where evidence of alleged CSAM was recovered.
Authorities said Beyer was taken into custody around 11:55 a.m. near Morrissey Drive and Hamilton Road without incident.
The charges include:
- Possession of child pornography depicting a minor (12 counts)
- Possession involving a victim under 13 (17 counts)
- Possession of child pornography (2 counts)
- Receipt of obscene depictions (3 counts)
According to officials, Beyer was granted pre-trial release and is scheduled to return to court on April 29, 2026. All charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The investigation reflects an ongoing partnership between Bloomington Police and the McLean County Sheriff’s Office launched in February 2025 to strengthen cybercrime enforcement. Officials say the collaboration expands investigative capacity and improves response to digital exploitation cases across the county.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Bryan Hanner at the McLean County Sheriff’s Office.
Cases like this may raise awareness for students and young internet users about online safety risks.
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