BELOIT, Wis. (WFRV) – A 52-year-old man from Wisconsin was arrested Tuesday after authorities discovered child sexual abuse material during a search of his home.
According to the Beloit Police Department, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 2600 block of Colley Road in Beloit as part of an ongoing investigation into child sexual abuse material.
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The suspect, Joe Pratt Jr., was taken into custody during a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Colley Road.
Following the search, Pratt Jr. was arrested on five counts of possession of child pornography and five counts of sexual exploitation of a child—distribution.
Anyone with information regarding crimes in the Beloit area is encouraged to contact Greater Beloit Area Crime Stoppers at (608) 362-7463.
