Green County man charged with child sexual abuse material offenses

GREENSBURG, Ky. – A Green County man is behind bars on child sexual abuse material offenses.

The Kentucky State Police says its Electronic Crime Branch arrested 38-year-old Johnathan Taylor at midnight on Thursday.

Taylor was arrested following an undercover online investigation. Authorities say that investigation began after discovering Taylor sharing images of child sexual abuse material online.

As a result, troopers say they executed a search warrant at a residence in Greensburg on Friday. That equipment used to facilitate the crime was taken for further laboratory examination, authorities say.

Taylor is currently charged with one count of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. Taylor was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.

The investigation is ongoing.