Wayne County man accused of communicating online with teen

WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — Kentucky State Police say a man is under arrest for talking to a teenage girl online and having child pornography.

State Police say 39-year-old Christopher Welch was taken into custody on July 25 after investigators searched his home.

Officers went to his home Thursday after discovering he was communicating with a 14-year-old girl online, according to State Police.

They say they found child pornography at the home.

Welch is charged with prohibited use of an electronic communication system to procure minor and possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.