Kentucky man facing charges related to child sexual abuse material

HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – One man is facing charges related to child sexual abuse material.

According to the Kentucky State Police, KSP’s Electronic Crime Branch arrested 31-year-old Joseph Blake Bowling on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Troopers say Bowling was arrested on April 10 due to an undercover internet crimes against children investigation in Hardin County. Authorities say the investigation began after discovering Bowling sharing images of child sexual exploitation online.

Equipment used in the crime was seized for further examination. The investigation remains ongoing.

Bowling is charged with 10 counts of distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under 12 years old. He was lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center, where he has since been released.