MIDDLEBOROUGH — A 31-year-old Middleborough man was arrested Thursday on child pornography charges following an investigation that began with an online tip, according to police.
Kenneth Lanham was charged with possession of child pornography as a second offense, distribution of child pornography and distributing obscene matter.
Middleborough Police Chief Robert Ferreira said detectives sought and obtained warrants out of Wareham District Court for Lanham, his vehicle and his home on May 22.
Detectives executed the arrest and search warrants on Thursday, taking Lanham into custody without incident.
During the search, police seized evidence that investigators are currently processing.
The Massachusetts State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force assisted Middleborough Police with the investigation.
Lanham was arraigned Thursday in Wareham District Court and held on $25,000 bail.
