Local Man Charged w/Possessing and Disseminating Child Pornography

(DALLAS CAMPBELL)

An Effingham County man has been charged with allegedly possessing and disseminating child pornography.

The office of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has charged 25-year-old Dallas R. Campbell in Effingham County Circuit Court with two counts of dissemination of child pornography, both Class X felonies punishable by up to 30 years in prison, and 10 counts of possession of child pornography, each Class 2 felonies punishable by up to seven years in prison.

Campbell is being detained in Effingham County Jail. He is next due in court on Thursday.

Raoul's investigators, with the assistance of the Effingham City Police Department, searched Campbell's home in the 200 block of North Banker Street in Effingham on Thursday, October 19 and arrested him due to evidence of child pornography on his electronic device.

Effingham City Police Chief Jason McFarland said, "Effingham Police Department is committed to public safety, and we will continue to work hand in hand with our state and federal partners. The Attorney General's Office and their team have demonstrated unparalleled proficiency in handling investigations of this nature. Their expertise ensures that the investigation adheres to the highest standards of professional excellence. Together, we are amplifying our impact to combat this type of heinous crime and safeguard our community."

Attorney General Raoul's office is co-prosecuting this case with Effingham County State's Attorney Aaron Jones.

Attorney General Raoul also reminded the public that online child sexual exploitation can be reported at www.cybertipline.com, and child abuse can be reported at dcfsonlinereporting.dcfs.illinois.gov. In addition, local child advocacy centers can be found at www.childrensadvocacycentersofillinois.org.