Owensboro man indicted on charges related to sexual exploitation of children

OWENSBORO, Ky. – An Owensboro man has been indicted on offenses related to sexual exploitation of children.

According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, Matthew D. Constant, 52, was charged with two counts of online enticement of a minor, three counts of receipt of child pornography, two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of transferring obscene material to a minor.

Constant made an initial court appearance on Aug. 19, officials say.

Officials say the court ordered Constant detained pending trial.

If convicted, he faces a minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum sentence of life in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.

This case is being investigated by FBI Owensboro and the Kentucky State Police.