An investigation by the Wappinger Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Troop K Computer Crimes Unit led to the obtainment of a search warrant granted by the Dutchess County Supreme Court.
The search warrant resulted in the seizure of child pornography in the possession of Wappinger resident Jared McLain, according to state police. Illegal metal knuckles and a baton were also found at the residence, police said.
On Wednesday, March 6. State Police from the Wapppinger barracks arrested McLain and charged him with four counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child, a Class E felony, and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, a Class A misdemeanor.
McLain was arraigned before the Town of Fishkill Court, and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 secure bond. McLain is next scheduled to appear before the village of Fishkill Court on Monday, March 11.
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