Springfield Church Official Arrested for Producing Child Pornography

Central Illinois church leader jailed on child pornography charge

The president of central Illinois Lutheran churches has been arrested on a charge of producing child pornography after searches in Springfield and Vandalia.

Springfield church official arrested for producing child pornography

A Springfield church official was arrested on Wednesday for producing child pornography, according to the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri.

Steamboat man arrested for felony sexual exploitation of a child

Steamboat Springs Police arrested a local man for allegedly possessing 11 photos of child sexual abuse material, according to the affidavit for arrest.  Marcus Brown, 24, of Steamboat Springs was arrested Friday, Jan. 23 and charged with sexual exploitation of a child, a Class 5 felony.  In July 2025, Steamboat Springs police responded to a report of an unconscious man “believed to be overdosing on cocaine.”  When officers arrived on the scene, …

Illinois reverend accused of producing child porn

A reverend and church official from Springfield, Illinois, appeared in federal court Thursday after being arrested for filming underage children.

Illinois Lutheran pastor arrested on child pornography charges

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Update in case of megachurch pastor's son who was discovered with child sex abuse materials among the 'worst ever seen' by officers

A disturbing case has unfolded involving Jonathan Peternel, the 24-year-old son of a prominent megachurch pastor, who has reportedly pleaded guilty to several charges related to child exploitation.Peternel, from Pendleton, Indiana, was arrested in October after an investigation revealed evidence of his involvement in the possession and distribution of child sex abuse materials. His charges include possession of child sex abuse material and child…