A search warrant was issued at the alleged offender's home on Thursday.
Lucas Cook. Photo provided.
(Florence, Ky.) - The Florence Police Department was notified Thursday by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about several media files being flagged with child pornography.
A subsequent investigation conducted by Florence Police Detective resulted in identifying the alleged offender as Lucas Cook, 31.
Based on this investigation, the Florence Police Department Investigative Division obtained a search warrant for the alleged offenders’ residence located on Morningside Drive Florence, KY.
The search resulted in the collection of several electronic devices and an interview with the alleged offender. The alleged offender was arrested and charged with the following: 26 counts of possess matter sex performance by minor O/12<18-1st off, 26 counts of possess matter portray sexual performance by minor U/12.
The alleged offender was lodged in Boone County Jail.
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