Search Warrant in Galion Leads to Arrest in Child Pornography Investigation
GALION, Ohio — The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 60-year-old Galion man on Wednesday following a search warrant execution related to a child pornography investigation.
According to Sheriff Scott Kent, deputies executed the search warrant at 1370 Fairview Avenue in Galion at approximately 4:53 p.m. on Feb. 25. The operation followed an investigation into the possession of child pornography.
During the search, investigators seized several electronic devices as evidence. Sheriff Kent said the items contained child pornography, which will be used in the ongoing investigation.
The suspect, identified as Michael Paul Taylor, 60, of Galion, was taken into custody at the scene. He was transported to the Crawford County Justice Center, where he is being held pending formal charges of pandering obscenity involving a minor.
Sheriff Kent said a report will be submitted to the Crawford County Prosecutor’s Office for consideration of additional charges stemming from the evidence collected during the search.
The case remains under investigation.
Lt. Craig Moser and Detective Winkelman assisted during the execution of the warrant. The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information regarding suspicious or illegal activity to contact investigators at 419-562-7906 or submit an anonymous tip through the department’s mobile app.