LEWISTON — A 38-year-old Lewiston man was arrested Thursday on charges of possessing child pornography following an investigation by local police.
Shawn Hanson was taken into custody at his home around 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2025, after the Lewiston District Court issued an arrest warrant earlier that day.
Hanson faces charges of possession of sexually explicit material depicting a child under 12, a Class C felony.
The arrest stems from an investigation by the Lewiston Police Department, which began after receiving a referral from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Hanson was booked at the Androscoggin County Jail and is being held on $10,000 cash bail.