Illinois State Police arrest Monmouth man for possession of child pornography

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Monmouth, Ill.-  The Illinois State Police have announced the arrest of a Monmouth man for possession of child pornography.

According to a news release, on Wednesday, March 8th, the ISP’s Division of Criminal Investigation arrested 18-year-old Christian A. Gillette of Monmouth on one count of Possession of Child Pornography, and one count of Disseminating Child Pornography.

ISP DCI Zone 2, DCI Zone 4, and the Monmouth Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of 6th Street in Monmouth, IL following an investigation involving child pornography.

Evidence gathered at the scene led to the arrest of Gillette. Gillette was transported to the Warren County Jail where he is awaiting a bond hearing. The investigation remains open and ongoing.

No further information was released.