28-year-old Decatur man arrested on six child pornography charges following a six-month investigation.
Dustin M. Blankenship, 28, from Decatur, Illinois, was arrested for six counts of child pornography, classified as Class X felonies. The arrest followed a six-month investigation sparked by cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. A search warrant was executed by Illinois State Police and the Macon County Sheriff's Office on September 11, leading to charges filed by the Macon County State’s Attorney. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 25.
September 13, 2024
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