Kentucky State Police arrested a Fayette County man late Wednesday night for allegedly possessing child pornography and for traveling to meet a minor at a hotel.
Timothy Poynter, 32, was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The investigation began after the KSP Electronic Crime Branch observed Poynter seeking someone young online.
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The investigation came to an end on Wednesday night when Poynter traveled to a hotel in Lexington with plans to engage in illicit sexual contact with the minor. Poynter’s vehicle was searched and resulted in the discovery of electronic equipment. The equipment was seized and is pending examination.
Poynter is charged with one count of prohibited use of electronic communication system to procure a minor/police officer, sex offenses and five counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. Additional charges are expected.
Poynter was lodged in the Fayette County Detention Center.
