22-year-old Wisconsin man held at $300,000 cash bond on several felony child porn charges and incest

MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A 22-year-old Wisconsin man faces 10 felony charges relating to child porn and sexual assault stemming from an investigation into a tip.

Detectives with the Madison Police Department’s Special Victims Unit reported that it had previously received a tip regarding a person who may own child pornography.

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On April 9, Madison Police Officers contacted the man, identified as 22-year-old Skyler Klassen of Madison, and subsequently arrested him around 10 a.m.

As the investigation progressed, officials recovered additional evidence, including information in connection with child sexual assault.

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On Friday, Klassen had an initial court hearing, where his cash bond was set at $300,000 as he faces the following charges:

  • 1st-Degree Child Sex Assault (Sexual Contact/Intercourse with person under 13)
  • Incest with a child
  • Four counts of Child Sexual Exploitation
  • Four counts of possession of child pornography

No additional details were provided.