The discovery of child pornography on a laptop has prompted the arrest of a registered sex offender by Kingsport police.
James David Skelton, 50, of 1212 Fall Creek Road, was arrested Tuesday following the execution of a search warrant at his home. Police say a concerned citizen contacted police Aug. 4 after they discovered the images on a computer regularly used by Skelton, then produced the images for an officer.
A warrant was obtained and executed Tuesday at Skelton's residence. Thirteen images of child pornography were located and Skelton was arrested. The laptop and other items were seized, while an investigation is continuing with additional charges pending. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office is assisting with the case.
Skelton was booked into the city jail and charged with sexual exploitation of minor. His arraignment is scheduled for Thursday morning in Kingsport court.