PREBLE COUNTY -- A Camden man is accused of possessing hundreds of photos of child pornography on computers and cell phones.
The Preble County Sheriff's Office says Thomas D. Ricker, 47, has been charged with one count of pandering obscenity involving a minor, which is a second degree felony. The Oxford Police Department reportedly found the porn on Ricker's computer.
An investigation began on June 20 and a search of 107 South Liberty Street in Camden uncovered hundreds of child porn photos.
Investigators say some of the content appears to have been downloaded from the internet, while other content was reportedly recorded by the suspect.
Law enforcement is working to identify and interview any local victims.
"We got some video that was outside being in and outside atmosphere," said Sheriff Mike Simpson.
"There's kids next door kids across the street all over the place. This is sick," said neighbor Jeff Allen.
Rick's mom did not want to go on camera but did tell us that she was shocked to hear this about her son but that if he is guilty deserves whatever he gets.
Ricker is being held in the Preble County Jail. Additional charges are expected.
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The Preble County Sheriff's Office says Thomas D. Ricker, 47, has been charged with one count of pandering obscenity involving a minor, which is a second degree felony. The Oxford Police Department reportedly found the porn on Ricker's computer.
An investigation began on June 20 and a search of 107 South Liberty Street in Camden uncovered hundreds of child porn photos.
Investigators say some of the content appears to have been downloaded from the internet, while other content was reportedly recorded by the suspect.
Law enforcement is working to identify and interview any local victims.
"We got some video that was outside being in and outside atmosphere," said Sheriff Mike Simpson.
"There's kids next door kids across the street all over the place. This is sick," said neighbor Jeff Allen.
Rick's mom did not want to go on camera but did tell us that she was shocked to hear this about her son but that if he is guilty deserves whatever he gets.
Ricker is being held in the Preble County Jail. Additional charges are expected.
Connect with ABC 22/FOX 45 Reporter Wale Aliyu on Facebook and Twitter.