Lyon County, Nevada – The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 25-year-old Daniel Luke Kidwell Jr. on one count of Unlawful Use of a Minor in Producing Pornography and Preparing or Distributing Material Depicting Pornography Involving Minors.
According to LCSO, its Investigations Division and Major Crimes Unit initiated an investigation into the possible distribution of child pornography occurring in Yerington, Nevada in March 2025.
The investigation was initiated following multiple tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the tips included screen names, usernames, email addresses, and IP addresses.
The alleged activities occurred between October 2024 and January 2025. Authorities say the IP address was tied to an ISP and linked to a physical residence in Yerington. LCSO says multiple search warrants were served leading to the identification of Kidwell.
Authorities also say multiple electronic devices were seized. The devices are undergoing forensic analysis. Kidwell is being held on $120,000 bail.
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