Attica High School coach arrested on child pornography charges

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An assistant boys and girls track coach at Attica High School is facing multiple charges related to child pornography.

An investigation into the behavior of 39-year-old Jeremy Kelly began in January when officials received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This led investigators to a social media account owned by Kelley. After obtaining a search warrant, authorities found over 16,000 images mostly containing child pornography in connection to the account. Over 500 video files were also found.

A June search warrant of Kelley’s residence found over 450 videos and 27,000 images.

Kelley was taken into custody of the U.S. Marshal’s Service and will have an initial hearing on July 2.

Josh J. Minkler, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, released a statement on the arrest:

Protecting and advocating for our most vulnerable has always been a top priority of my office. Those who take advantage of this district’s children can expect the full hammer of federal prosecution.