Hopkinsville Police conduct computer raids

The Hopkinsville Police Department is taking crime fighting to a whole new level.

Computer raids were recently made by the department’s electronic crimes unit at six residences in Hopkinsville.

According to police, the raids were in response to an ongoing investigation into the possession of and distribution of child pornography.

In addition to the raids, ten computers were examined and eight were seized, along with “smart phones”.

Police say the investigation is ongoing by electronic crimes unit detectives Bert Finley and Scott Raup.

No charges have been filed as of yet.

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