Pulaski County man charged with child exploitation offenses

SOMERSET, Ky. – On Thursday, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Kyle Matthew Freeman, 28, on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

According to a release, KSP began an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation after they discovered the suspect shared sexually explicit images online.

A search warrant was executed at Boat Dock Road in Somerset on February 24 and resulted in equipment used in the suspected crime being seized and examined.

Freeman is currently charged with nine counts of distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. This charge is a Class-D felony punishable by one to five years in prison. Freeman was also charged with 16 counts of promoting a minor under the age of 16 in a sexual performance. This charge is a Class-B felony punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison.

Freeman was lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center.

The investigation is ongoing.