Florida tip leads to Green County man charged with 20 counts of possessing child porn

GREENSBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) — A tip from Charlotte County, Florida, to the Kentucky State Police Department (KSP) sparked an investigation that led to a Green County man being arrested on Wednesday and charged with 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

According to court documents, the investigation began when state police got a tip from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) about a person allegedly trying to access CSAM in their jurisdiction. Deputies in Florida reportedly tracked the IP address to Green County.

Troopers with KSP Post 15 in Jamestown executed a search warrant at the home of Ian Douglas, 35, on Columbia Highway in Green County. Douglas’ electronic devices were searched, and it was found that he allegedly possessed sexually explicit images and videos of children, according to state police.

On Wednesday, Douglas was arrested and charged with 20 counts of possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor over 12 but under 18. He was also charged with trafficking in marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The child abuse material investigation remains ongoing.