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Lawrence Co. Man Face Child Pornography Charges

Posted at 7:39 AM, Jan 19, 2019
and last updated 2019-01-19 10:34:14-05

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Lawrence County man is in jail facing charges related to child pornography.

Kentucky State Police said an undercover investigation lead them to a home in Louisa.

Authorities said 65-year-old James Combs was arrested and charged with five counts of distributing child pornography and 10 counts of possessing child pornography.

Police said they were lead to Combs after he allegedly shared images of child pornography online.

If convicted, Combs could face up to five years in prison for each charge.