Montesano, Washington – A 24-year-old Ocean Shores man was found guilty on nine child pornography charges Thursday, potentially facing decades in prison.
According to the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office, the defendant was convicted in Grays Harbor Superior Court on nine counts of possession of depictions of a child engaged in sexually explicit conduct in the first degree.
Prosecutors also asked the judge to consider aggravating factors, alleging the victims were vulnerable children. The defendant was remanded into custody at the conclusion of the two-day trial. Sentencing will be scheduled at a later date. If given the maximum penalty, he could face more than 50 years in prison.
The case began in April 2025 after the Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the Seattle Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, according to the agency. Detectives investigated the allegations, which led to the service of a search warrant at a residence in Ocean Shores. The suspect was taken into custody at that time.
Authorities said local detectives are members of the ICAC task force, which investigates internet crimes involving the exploitation of children. Due to the sensitive nature of such cases, officials said they do not always publicize investigative outcomes.
The case highlights ongoing regional efforts to combat online exploitation, an issue that can affect families and young internet users across Grays Harbor County.
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