Pickens County Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges
A Pickens County man is facing child pornography charges in the wake of a multi-agency investigation.
Christopher Shaw, 36, was charged Monday with being a parent or guardian permitting children to engage in the production of obscene matter and possession with intent to disseminate obscene matter depicting children younger than 17.
Bond was set at $1 million by Judge Sam Junkin.
“Because of the nature of the allegations and the age of the alleged victim, I asked the court to set a higher bond and that request was granted,” District Attorney Andy Hamlin said.
The investigation was conducted by the 24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Criminal Investigation Division, 24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Sexual Assault Unit and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. The Reform Police Department and Pickens County Sheriff’s Office assisted with taking Shaw into custody.
He is being held in the Pickens County Jail.
The investigation is ongoing and more charges are possible. No further details can be released at this time concerning the nature of this ongoing case.
“I commend the investigators who worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of the victim involved and for the agencies that assisted in his arrested,” Hamlin said.
