Southington Man Arrested on Child Porn, Voyeurism Charges

A Southington man was arrested on Thursday, charged with possession of child porn, voyeurism, and disseminating voyeuristic materials.

Police said 50-year-old John Starrs was taking pictures of a minor without that minor's knowledge or consent.

Southington police said they began an investigation into Starrs in September 2018 after receiving information that he may be in possession of images of child porn and that he was sharing them on an adult-oriented website.

Investigators executed a search warrant at Starrs' Southington home and seized electronic evidence, according to police.

Forensic testing done by Southington police and state police revealed several images and and a video of known pornography, police said.

Starrs was taken into custody on Thursday and was released on $75,000 bond. He is due in Bristol Superior Court on July 8.

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