Hartford Man Accused Of Having 2,000 Images Of Child Porn: Police

HARTFORD, CT — A 31-year-old Hartford man was arrested after police said investigators discovered more than 2,000 images and videos depicting child sexual abuse on electronic devices recovered from his home.

Jared James, 31, of Hartford, was charged with first-degree possession of child sexual abuse materials following an investigation by the Hartford Police Department's Special Investigations Division.

According to police, detectives assigned to the department's Child Exploitation Prevention Unit investigated the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse materials.

During the investigation, detectives determined that James had allegedly used the dark web to download and share videos depicting child sexual abuse.

On Friday, Oct. 23, detectives executed a search-and-seizure warrant at James' Hartford residence.

Police said investigators recovered numerous electronic devices containing more than 2,000 images and videos of child sexual abuse material.

James was taken into custody and transported to the Hartford Police Detention Division, where he was processed and charged.

Police said James was held on a $500,000 bond.