Bell County man charged in child sex abuse case

MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Middlesboro man was arrested Thursday and charged in connection to a child sex abuse case, according to WRIL Radio.

A Middlesboro K-9 officer arrested 23-year old Michael Yeary, who is accused of having sexual contact with a child and showing the juvenile pornographic pictures of himself and his wife, according to WRIL.

Yeary was charged with sexual abuse 1st degree-victim under 12 years of age and prohibited use of an electronic communication system to procure a minor to engage in sexual or other prohibited activities, according to the radio report.