Clark County, KY – A 21-year-old Clark County man has been arrested following an undercover investigation into alleged online child exploitation, according to the Kentucky State Police.
Authorities said James Matthew Calvert was taken into custody on October 20 after a probe by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force uncovered evidence of alleged image sharing involving child sexual exploitation.
According to police, Calvert is charged with 20 counts of distributing matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. Each count is classified as a Class-B felony, carrying a potential sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison per charge if convicted.
KSP officials said the investigation began after digital evidence suggested Calvert was involved in sharing explicit material online. He was lodged in the Clark County Detention Center following his arrest.
The Kentucky State Police ICAC Task Force continues to investigate internet-based child exploitation cases across the state, urging residents to report suspicious online activity through official channels.
For more on the ICAC Task Force, visit: https://tinyurl.com/4fm6uwwd
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