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Porn charges filed

Blanchard man faces three counts

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The McClain County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Blanchard man for possessing child pornography and soliciting a minor in Florida.

Auston Woodell, 23, is in the McClain County Jail and is facing three felony charges:

Count 1: Possession of Child Pornography

Count 2: Violation of the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act

Count 3: Soliciting Sexual Communication with Minor by use of Technology

The investigation originated in late December of 2021 when a member of the public reported Woodell to be communicating with a minor in Florida and receiving child pornography from that minor.

McClain County Sheriff Detectives assigned to the Oklahoma Internet Crimes Against Children(ICAC) Task Force opened a case and began investigating.

A search warrant was served on Woodell and he was released pending further investigation. As a result of the search warrant and unfolding investigation an immediate arrest warrant was issued.

McClain County Sheriff Deputies and assisting law enforcement partner agencies worked through the night to locate Woodell, who was taken into custody without incident.

Law Enforcement Partner Agencies assisting McClain County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation and arrest were the Newcastle Police Department and the Oklahoma State Bureau Of Investigation (OSBI).

The McClain County Sheriff’s Office is an Affiliate member of the Oklahoma Internet Crimes Against Children(ICAC) Task Force under the direction of OSBI and has committed a full time Detective to Investigate these types of crimes.

If you suspect a child is being sexually exploited, contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST or www.cybertipline.com.

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