An investigation by authorities has led to the arrest of a Lawrence County man last weekend in a child porn case.
Lawrenceville Police Saturday May 2nd took into custody 58-year-old Denny Mattingly of Lawrenceville at a Lawrenceville location where he was meeting a teenage decoy as part of the investigation.
He has been preliminarily charged with Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography after admitting to having images of minors on his phone and was booked into the Lawrence County Jail where he was being held pending a detention hearing.
No additional details are being released as the investigation remains ongoing.
Knox County to host public meeting on solar projects
Red Hill Unit #10 hires new principal and adopts new student technology policy
Ameren announces proposed electric rate changes
Early childhood education programs earn highest rating
Illinois state sales tax reduction for school supplies to begin for parents
Illinois State Police opens another kiosk to help with FOID and concealed carry applications
Local man killed in a two vehicle accident
Celebrate 217 Concert Week with $26 grandstand tickets
New Office of Cybersecurity established in Indiana
FRESH begins across Illinois
Kratos completes $50 million state-of-the-art hypersonic systems payload integration facility in Indiana
FSSA to text HIP members about HIP work requirements
Lawrence County woman to be inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame
Lawrenceville conducting walking and biking survey
Strong storms batter Lawrence County
