CRANDON, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – The Forest County Sheriff’s Office says the arrest of Benjamin Ritchie, 34, followed an investigation into online offenses involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
The investigation began in December after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Local and state investigators conducted a digital investigation which led to a search warrant for a residence in Crandon.
Ritchie was arrested earlier this month.
Court proceedings are pending.
The Forest County Sheriff’s Office says no further details will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the investigation and the privacy of victims.
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