On Monday afternoon, detectives with the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch, assisted by KSP Post 16-Henderson, arrested 62-year-old Leonard A. Gehert on charges related to possession of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor.
According to police, Gehert was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation which began in March. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch reportedly began the investigation after discovering the suspect in possession of suspected child sexual exploitation materials while at work. At the time of offense, Gehert was employed at John James Audubon State Park.
The investigation resulted in the execution of search warrants at Gehert’s home and office on Monday. Equipment used to facilitate the crime was seized and taken to KSP’s forensic laboratory for examination. The investigation is ongoing.
Gehert is charged with 18 counts of possession of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor. All charges are Class D Felonies with each count punishable by one to five years in prison.
Gehert was taken to the Henderson County Detention Center.
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