Plymouth County man facing second offense on child pornography charges

MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Robert Ferreira reports that the Middleborough Police Department arrested a man on child pornography charges following an investigation.

Middleborough Police sought and obtained warrants out of Wareham District Court for 31-year-old Kenneth Lanham of Middleborough, his vehicle, and his home, following an investigation by Middleborough Police Detectives that began with an online tip.

Detectives executed the arrest and search warrants on Thursday. Lanham was taken into custody without incident and brought to the Middleborough Police Department for booking.

During the search, police seized evidence that investigators are processing.

The Massachusetts State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force assisted Middleborough Police.

Lanham was arrested and charged with Possession of Child Pornography (Second Offense), Distribution of Child Pornography, and Distributing Obscene Matter.

Lanham was arraigned in Wareham District Court and held on $25,000 bail.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.