FARGO — A Fargo man is facing felony charges after police say child pornography was found on his cellphone.

Jerry Shope is charged with possession of certain materials prohibited.

Fargo police said they were tipped off by Jidon Adams, who runs a YouTube channel that works to catch online predators. Adams told police he had been in contact with another person posing as an underage girl, who Shope allegedly had sexually charged conversations with.

Police said Shope claimed he was being scammed and that he was sent explicit videos of underage girls until he sent gift cards.

Shope’s bond is set at $500,000. He is due in court Oct. 9.

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