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Taylorville man charged with child pornography

Taylorville man charged with child pornography

Todd E. Daugherty Photo: Saga Communications


Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation  officials announce the arrest of Todd E. Daugherty, a 54-year-old man from Taylorville for Possession of Child Pornography.

In August ISP DCI Zone 4 Agents became involved with an investigation after learning that a subject identified as Daugherty was in possession of child pornography.

On September 14 the Christian County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a 1 count information, charging Daugherty with 1 count of Possession of Child Pornography (Class 2 Felony).

An arrest warrant was issued for Daugherty and bond was set at $250,000 (10% to apply). Daugherty was located by agents from ISP DCI Zone 4, the Taylorville Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation at his residence.

Daugherty was placed under arrest and transported to the Christian County Jail.

Anonymous tips of child pornography can also be reported through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s (NCMEC) cyber tip line at www.cybertipline.com.

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