HERRIN — A 23-year-old Herrin man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of possession and dissemination of child pornography, according to Illinois State Police.

ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 announced the arrest of Peyton Steckenrider after agents executed a search warrant on Aug. 28 at his residence in the 500 block of South 26th Street in Herrin. Investigators reported finding evidence of child sexual abuse materials during the search.

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