Pueblo, CO – A Pueblo County man previously arrested on felony child exploitation charges was taken into custody again this week after allegedly violating a court-ordered protection order, according to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives said 43-year-old Matthew Phelps was arrested Tuesday, October 14, after deputies saw him driving with a child in his vehicle. The child reportedly belonged to a friend of Phelps.
According to investigators, the protection order prohibited Phelps from having any contact with individuals under 18. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and arrested him without incident. Authorities said Phelps allegedly admitted knowing he was not permitted to be around minors.
Phelps was booked into the Pueblo County Jail, where he remains held without bond.
The Sheriff’s Office noted that Phelps had been arrested just three weeks earlier, on September 23, following an investigation that allegedly uncovered more than 1,100 images of child pornography in his possession. That arrest led to felony charges of child exploitation.
Officials emphasized that violating a court-ordered restriction can result in additional felony charges, compounding existing offenses.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be filed as the case proceeds through Pueblo County District Court.
This article was produced by a journalist and may include AI-assisted input. All content is reviewed for accuracy and fairness.
Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more relevant news stories and SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT NEWS! Have a tip? Message us!
