MCSO: 30-year-old man facing 15 counts of child porn possession

MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A joint investigation has landed a man behind bars with over a dozen child pornography charges.

According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force executed a search warrant at 1061 Steger Road in Meridianville.

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MCSO says that during the search evidence was seized that will be used for prosecution.

As a result of the search, 30-year-old Dalton Joseph Freeman was arrested and charged with 15 counts of possession of child pornography.

Sheriff Turner released the following statement regarding the arrest:

“As Sheriff, I am dedicated to safeguarding the welfare and security of our children. We are steadfast in our commitment to upholding the highest standards of justice and will relentlessly pursue those individuals responsible for perpetrating crimes, ensuring that they are held accountable for their actions.”

Sheriff Kevin Turner

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Freeman was booked into the Madison County Jail on Monday morning around 8:32 a.m. and was issued a $150,000 bond.

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