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
10252016
October 25, 2016
EMPHASIS:
Sikeston Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Robert D. Larson, 41, of Sikeston, Missouri, for possession of child pornography. Larson was arrested on October 24, 2016, after a lengthy investigation conducted by members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigative Unit.
On Monday, October 24, investigators served a search warrant at Larson’s residence located on the 400 block of Edmonson Street, in Sikeston, Missouri. As a result of the search, investigators located and seized computer equipment used to commit the crimes. Larson was arrested and transported to the Scott County Jail.
On Tuesday, October 25, the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office formally charged Larson with three counts of possession of child pornography. Larson is being held with a $50,000 bond.
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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