A Columbus man was arrested Thursday on a child porn charge. Indiana State Police Spokesman Sgt. Stephen Wheeles says that Troopers served a search warrant at a home at 604 Fairview Drive as part of a child pornography investigation. He says that investigation led to the arrest of 24-year-old Matthew M. Jones.

Indiana State Police (ISP) Detectives say the investigation began after a tip was received through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children cyber-tipline. ISP Detectives, as part of the Indiana Crimes Against Children Task Force, say they executed the warrant with the help from Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Detectives.

Sgt. Wheeles says that a forensic examination was performed on electronic equipment seized at Jones’ home. He says that ultimately resulted in Jones being arrested on one count of Possession of Child Pornography, a Level Six Felony.

The Indiana State Police is using this opportunity to remind you that you can report criminal activity involving child victims by going to the nearest police agency. You can also visit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children cyber-tipline at www.missingkids.com.