LOUISA, Ky. — A Lawrence County man has been arrested on multiple counts related to child pornography.
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch began investigating Christopher Alan Price, 26, of Louisa, on suspicion that he was distributing child porn images online. That led to police obtaining a search warrant Thursday for Price’s home, where they seized equipment believed to facilitate the crime.
As a result of the investigation, Price was arrested and charged with:
- One count of first-degree sodomy
- 25 counts of promoting a minor under 16 in a sexual performance
- 20 counts of possession child porn of victim under 12
- Eight counts of distributing child porn of a victim under 12
- Nine counts of sexual crimes against an animal
All of the charges are felonies, with the sodomy and sexual performance charges carrying the longest potential sentence at 10-to-20 years in prison.
Price is being held in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center in Paintsville.
