DOJ PARTNERS WITH ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IN INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN OPERATION

Benjamin G. Pfister of Grand Marsh Arrested

 GRAND MARSH (ADAMS COUNTY) - On Thursday, April 16, 2009 law enforcement officers from the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Adams County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant at the home of Benjamin G. Pfister located at 1108 Fawn Drive in Grand Marsh, Adams County, WI.

 During a preview of the computer found in Pfister's bedroom four videos of girls approximately 9 to 11 years old and nine still photos depicting girls approximately 10 to 16 years old, in sexually explicit poses and conduct were located.

 Pfister was arrested and charged with 13 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography.

Questions concerning this case should be directed towards the Adams County District Attorney's Office.

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