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Southern Illinois man jailed on child porn charges

A man from Southern Illinois is facing charges of child pornography.

The Southern Illinoisan reports that Paul Joseph Blaney, of Murphysboro, was arrested Tuesday after a 14-month investigation.

Police seized evidence related to production and possession of child pornography from Blaney’s home Friday.

Blaney is in custody at Jackson County Jail on $1 million bond.

Anyone with information may call the Murphysboro Police Department t 618-684-2121 or the CrimeStoppers tip line at 618-687-2677.

This story was originally published December 6, 2017 at 10:37 AM with the headline "Southern Illinois man jailed on child porn charges."

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