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Another eastern Idaho man charged with possessing and sending child pornography – East Idaho News
REXBURG — A 30-year-old man is behind bars after police say he knowingly sent child pornography to multiple people.
Ryan Lynn Barnes is charged with four felony counts of knowingly distributing child sexually exploitative material.
His alleged crime is certainly not the first of its kind in eastern Idaho. Including this article, EastIdahoNews.com has published 40 stories since Jan. 1 about individuals in eastern Idaho being charged for possessing, creating and distributing child pornography. Thirty-eight of the suspects are men.
Details of this case
Court documents say on Aug. 27, a deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), that someone with an Idaho IP address had uploaded child pornography to KIK, a messaging app.
Deputies were able to connect the email address from the KIK account to Barnes.
Police reports say Barnes sent at least four videos of child pornography to other users on KIK. The children in the videos are reportedly being forced to engage in sexual acts, and range between five and 12-years-old.
On Wednesday, a warrant was served at Barnes home in Rexburg, and he was taken to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office for an interview. During the interview, Barnes allegedly admitted he owned the email and KIK accounts where deputies discovered child pornography.
He also reportedly admitted to possessing child pornography and sending it to others through group and private chats. According to police reports, Barnes said he “received and sent approximately over 100 videos or images of child pornography with other users.”
Deputies say Barnes admitted to viewing child pornography weekly and “more often than legal pornography.” Barnes was then arrested and booked into the Madison County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
He is expected to appear for a preliminary hearing on Nov. 20. If convicted, he could face up to life in prison.
Though Barnes has been charged with these crimes, it does not necessarily mean he committed them. Everyone is presumed innocent until they are proven guilty.
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According to the news release, Idaho now ranks 10th in the nation for most expensive gas, with states like Hawaii and California topping the list at $4.57 and $4.52 per gallon, respectively. Despite Idaho’s position in the top 10, the state’s average is 59 cents lower than a year ago, according to the news release.
“Prices have been in our favor most of the year, and they’re getting even better,” AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde said. “Rexburg drivers are saving a shocking 28 cents per gallon from a week ago, nine cents in Idaho Falls, seven cents in Twin Falls, and ten cents in the Treasure Valley. As cooler weather chills driving activity, we hope for even more savings this week.”
Lower crude oil prices and decreased demand are contributing to these declines. According to the news release, the West Texas Intermediate benchmark for crude oil is currently trading near $68 per barrel, down $3 from last week and $9 from last year. Additionally, the Energy Information Administration reports a reduction in gasoline demand by 300,000 barrels per day, while U.S. refineries are operating at 90.5% capacity, helping to stabilize prices.
It’s too early to tell whether last Tuesday’s election results have impacted gas prices in the Gem State.
“I think we’re looking at more of a seasonal effect right now,” Conde said. “A perfect storm of falling demand, productive refineries and cheaper crude oil. At some point, changes in energy policy could cause a reaction in the market, but it’s too early to tell.”
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