An Independence County resident has been arrested and charged with two felony counts related to child exploitation material, according to Independence County Circuit Court records.
Christopher Daniel Otero, 33, was charged on November 27 and is also facing additional penalties as a habitual offender.
The investigation began when the FBI alerted the Batesville Police Department and Independence County Sheriff’s Department about an operation involving an undercover agent. Shortly after alerting officials Otero was taken into custody.
Otero is currently in custody at the Independence County Jail, with bond set at $100,000. Investigators are continuing their examination of the seized materials as part of the ongoing case.
Photo courtesy of the Independence County Sheriff’s Office