Laurel County man facing child sex abuse charges

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Laurel County man has been arrested and is facing serious child sex abuse charges. Kentucky State Police report that 58-year-old Jerry Dunn was taken into custody after the Electronic Crimes Branch allegedly discovered inappropriate material in his possession.

Dunn is charged with 20 counts of possessing matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. He is currently being held in the Knox County Detention Center.