A former resident of Kirbyville has been arrested in Jefferson County and charged with possession of child pornography.

Gerry Dickert, 59, was taken into custody on Wednesday after the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Warrant Division made the arrest based on a warrant obtained by the Texas Attorney General's office, according to Captain Crystal Holmes.

After hearing the circumstances surrounding the case a judge set bond at $100,000.

Dickert, who served for many years at the public relations officer for Lamar State College at Port Arthur is accused of having over 100 images of child pornography on his computer.

Prior to his employment at Lamar State College worked in the news media, serving as reporter, sportswriter and editor.

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