Pickens County Man Jailed On Child Porn Charges

Tuscaloosa AL

29 December, 2020

3:25 PM

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PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. — A Pickens County man has been arrested on child pornography charges following a multi-agency investigation. Andy Hamlin, 24th Judicial Circuit district attorney, said Christopher Shaw, 36, was charged Monday night with being a parent or guardian permitting children to engage in the production of obscene matter and possession with intent to disseminate obscene matter depicting children younger than 17. Click here to subscribe to our daily email newsletters and breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices for free. You can also support local journalism by donating as little as $5 a month to become a supporting member or by downloading our free Patch mobile app. Shaw was booked into the Pickens County Jail with bond set at $1 million. Hamlin said he asked the court to set a higher bond due to the nature of the allegations and the age of the alleged victim. The investigation was conducted by the 24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Criminal Investigation Division, 24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Sexual Assault Unit and the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. The Reform Police Department and Pickens County Sheriff's Office also assisted with taking Shaw into custody Monday night. Hamlin says the investigation is ongoing and more charges are possible. Follow Patch here for updates or on Facebook and Twitter.