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 Darrin Haslag
573-526-6302
06/21/2023
June 21, 2023
EMPHASIS:
Warrensburg, Missouri, Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Billy R. Matheny, 57, of Warrensburg, Missouri. Matheny was arrested on June 16, 2023, for five counts of possession of child pornography, following an investigation by the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigations Unit.
On Friday, June 16, 2023, investigators executed a search warrant at Matheny’s residence and business, both located in Warrensburg, Missouri. During the execution of the search warrants, investigators discovered images of child pornography on Matheny’s computer. On June 17, 2023, the Johnson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office formally charged Matheny with five counts of possession of child pornography. Matheny is currently being held in the Pettis County Jail on a $100,000 bond. The Warrensburg (Missouri) Police Department, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, and the Air Force OSI all assisted in the investigation.
The Division of Drug and Crime Control encourages internet users to promptly report to the Patrol or local law enforcement anyone who attempts to engage in unwanted, inappropriate, or sexualized communications with children.
The above charges are mere accusation and are 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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