SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — A Sioux Falls man faces 12 years in prison for distributing child pornography, and assaulting a Federal Officer. 58-year old Brad Hicks had thousands of images and videos of child porn…including a victim that was less than five years old. He armed himself and had a standoff with the Sioux Falls SWAT team for several hours. He surrendered when tear gas was deployed. -0-
In another Child Pornography case, a Sioux Falls man pleaded guilty to grooming a ten year old girl, and producing child pornography. Now, 38 year old Thomas Tatar of Sioux Falls faces 30 years in federal prison. Prosecutors say he convinced the child into thinking they were in a romantic relationship. U-S Attorney Allison Ramsdell reminds parents to closely monitor their children’s use of smart phones and other devices.
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