Christian charged with child porn

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officials
announce criminal charges against Jason F. Christian, 19, from Roodhouse for Possession of Child Pornography (Class 2 Felony).

On October 9, 2023, ISP DCI Zone 4 Agents initiated an investigation after learning a subject was
possessing child pornography on an online platform. During the investigation, ISP Investigators
assigned to the Office of the Illinois Attorney General Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) gathered digital evidence indicating that Christian was possessing child pornography from his residence in Greene County.

On May 15, the Greene County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Christian with Possession
of Child Pornography. Christian was issued a summons and notified of his first appearance on June
3.

The Illinois State Police provide the following resource for parents, for the public to report crimes
against children, and victims to start their path towards healing and recovery. Anonymous tips of
child pornography can also be reported through the NCMEC CyberTipline at www.cybertipline.com. To keep kids safe online, learn more at: https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/onlinesafe/