Wisconsin Department of Justice Agents Partner with Ellsworth Police Department in ICAC Operation

Sean Patrick May Arrested, Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

MADISON — On February 8, 2012, special agents from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), along with officers from the Ellsworth Police Department, arrested Sean P. May, at his home, which is located at 232 South Piety Street in Ellsworth, Wisconsin.

May has been charged with one count of Possession of Child Pornography, a felony. He's scheduled for a preliminary hearing tomorrow, February 14, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pierce County Courthouse.

According to the criminal complaint, on February 8, 2012, an examination of files from May's computer by a DCI special agent revealed numerous sexually explicit images of children.

Questions concerning this case should be directed to the Pierce County District Attorney's Office. A defendant enjoys the presumption of innocence. The prosecution must prove its allegations at trial beyond a reasonable doubt.