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Momence man arrested in connection with possessing child sexual abuse images, state police say

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Illinois State Police arrested 47-year-old Nathan D. Rodgers of Momence for allegedly being in possession of child sexual abuse material Thursday.

ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 made the arrest, according to a news release from state police.

ISP special agents began an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse materials from a residence in the 100 block of East Washington Street in Momence, according to the release.

On Thursday, with assistance from ISP SWAT, ISP special agents found Rodgers and took him into custody. A residential search warrant was executed, and evidence of child sexual abuse materials was found, according to the release.

The case was presented to the Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the charge was filed.

Rodgers is being held at the Jerome Combs Detention Center pending his first court appearance. No additional information was available.

Jeff Bonty

Jeff Bonty

Jeff Bonty has been a reporter with the Daily Journal for 38 years, splitting his time in sports and now news. He is a native of Indiana.