A Nelson County man is in jail after facing charges related to possession and distribution of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor.
Brynton Byrd was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online.
Byrd is accused of distributing images of sexual acts involving children.
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The investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant at Byrd’s residence in Bardstown. Unspecified equipment was seized and is pending a forensic examination.
Byrd is currently charged with 20 counts of possession and 10 counts of distribution of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor. Each charge is a Class-D felony punishable by one to five years in prison.
Byrd was lodged in the Nelson County Detention Center.
