Webster County man facing charges related to child porn and sexual abuse

A Webster County man is behind bars facing charges related to child pornography and child sexual abuse.

Kentucky State Police and the Electronic Crime Branch opened an investigation into 31-year-old Damien Belt of Clay after they reportedly discovered him sharing child sexual exploitation materials online. Belt's home was searched on Tuesday and equipment was reportedly seized and taken to KSP's forensic lab.

Belt was initially charged with the distribution of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance, possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance, and promoting a minor in a sexual performance.

After Belt's arrest, the continuing investigation located two juveniles that reported multiple incidents of rape and sodomy allegedly occurring for over a year. Digital evidence from some of Belt's electronics reportedly supported the claims. 

Belt has now been additionally charged with unlawful transaction with a minor, illegal sex act with a minor, use of a minor in a sexual performance, plus charges of rape and sodomy.

Belt was lodged in the Webster County Detention Center.