Eugene, OR – A Lowell man was arrested this week following an investigation into alleged internet crimes involving child exploitation, according to authorities.
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office reported that on Wednesday at about 8:30 a.m., detectives served a search warrant at a residence on East 1st Street in Lowell. The suspect, identified as 60-year-old Kolby Wade Flanary, was contacted and taken into custody. According to the sheriff’s office, Flanary was lodged at the Lane County Jail on five counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the First Degree and five counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the Second Degree.
The investigation stemmed from the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, which focuses on identifying and prosecuting online child exploitation cases. According to deputies, there is currently no indication of local victims connected to the case, and the charges are tied to possession of child pornography.
The sheriff’s office stated that assistance was provided by the Oregon State Police and the Oregon Department of Justice. The case remains part of an ongoing multi-agency effort involving local, state, and federal law enforcement aimed at combating child exploitation and protecting vulnerable populations.
Authorities noted that the investigation is still active and no further information has been released at this time.
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