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MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Division of Drug and Crime Control - P.O. Box 568, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102

News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Shawn Griggs
573-526-6236
09222016
September 22, 2016

EMPHASIS: Jefferson City Man Arrested For Child Pornography

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Nicholas E. Fitzgerald, 39, of Jefferson City, Missouri, for possession of child pornography. Fitzgerald was arrested on September 21, 2016, after a lengthy investigation conducted by members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigative Unit.

On Wednesday, investigators served a search warrant at Fitzgerald’s residence located on the 1100 block of Jefferson Street, in Jefferson City. As a result of the search, investigators located child pornography and computer equipment used to commit the crime. Fitzgerald was arrested and transported to the Cole County Jail.

The Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office formally charged Fitzgerald with 17 counts of felony possession of child pornography. Fitzgerald is being held with a $80,000 bond. The Patrol was assisted by officers of the Jefferson City Police Department.

The above arrest is mere accusation and is not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of these charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
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