Clark County man charged with possession of child pornography
Published 4:01 pm Monday, January 16, 2023
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A Clark County man faces over 30 counts of possession of child pornography, according to a Kentucky State Police news release.
Jeffrey A. Arvin (36) was arrested last Wednesday on charges relating to child sexual abuse material.
According to the release, Arvin’s arrest resulted from an undercover operation conducted by the KSP Electronic Crime Branch. The investigation began after it was discovered that Arvin was allegedly uploading images of child sexual exploitation online.
The investigation is currently ongoing.
Arvin faces over 20 counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under 12 and ten counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor over 12, according to the release.
The charges are class C and felonies, and under Kentucky law, Arvin could serve anywhere from 5-15 years in prison if convicted.
Arvin is currently lodged in the Clark County Detention Center on a $15,000 cash bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday at 11 a.m.