Hopkinsville Police arrested 66-year-old Steve Ervin of Hopkinsville on Wednesday for reportedly possessing over 300 files of child pornography.
According to a report, an officer launched an investigation after receiving multiple tips concerning the distribution of child pornography. It was reportedly determined that Ervin possessed 344 files containing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor on his Google account.
Ervin was located in the Planet Fitness parking lot in Hopkinsville and reportedly confirmed that he was the owner of the Google account containing child pornography. He allegedly told officers that he collects child pornography to avoid physically, sexually assaulting children.
Ervin was charged with possessing matter portraying a sex performance by a minor.