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Pike County Man Accused Of Distributing Child Pornography

Posted at 10:37 AM, May 24, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-24 10:54:21-04

PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18)– Kentucky State Police have charged a man with distribution and possession of child pornography.

41-year-old Eugene White was arrested after investigators say he used a work computer to upload images of child exploitation online.

The investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a business in South Williamson on May 23, 2019. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP’s forensic laboratory for examination.

White is currently charged with 26 counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance and 10 counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance.

Both charges are Class-D felonies punishable by one to five years in prison. White was lodged in the Pike County Detention Center.