GALION, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 30-year-old Galion man following an investigation into suspected child pornography.
Deputies executed a search warrant Aug. 11 at a residence on Galion New Winchester Road in Galion. Multiple electronic devices were seized, and investigators later obtained a warrant to search the devices.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, investigators found child pornography during the examination of the devices. Zachary Robert Hammons was arrested Oct. 23 and transported to the Crawford County Justice Center, where he is being held on a charge of pandering obscenity involving a minor.
The case will be forwarded to the Crawford County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of additional charges.
Sheriff Scott Kent, Lt. Moser and Detective Winkelman encouraged anyone with information about suspicious activity to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 419-562-7906 or submit a tip through the Sheriff’s Office or METRICH apps.