A 51-year-old Anderson Township man was arrested without incident Wednesday after investigators say a tip from a national child-safety organization led them to evidence that he possessed child sexual abuse material. Billy Benz now faces five counts of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material, according to authorities.
Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey and Interim Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie announced the arrest, as reported by WKRC. The station reports that the Regional Electronics & Computer Investigation section opened an investigation into Benz's internet activities after receiving information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
What Investigators Say They Found
During that investigation, authorities said they learned Benz possessed child sexual abuse material, per the station's report. The five counts against him fall under illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material, a charge outlined in Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.323.
The investigation into Benz's internet activities remains ongoing, the same account notes. No further details on the scope of the probe, a possible court date, or whether Benz has retained an attorney have been made public.
How To Report Information
People with information about the case are asked to contact the Regional Electronics & Computer Investigations section at (513)-946-8338.
