Jonesboro man indicted in child porn case

LITTLE ROCK, AR – A 43-year-old Jonesboro man was indicted for production and possession of child pornography in federal court Wednesday.

According to the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, an underage girl told investigators that Shawn Rowlett had sex with her at a hunting cabin near Strawberry, AR. The victim also said Rowlett had taken several naked pictures of her.

Rowlett’s wife gave several recording devices and computer equipment to the Jonesboro Police. The US Attorney’s Office says 250 images of “notable child pornography” were found. They also say they found a video of Rowlett in his underwear with a minor.

If found guilty, Rowlett faces a sentence of 15 to 30 years and/or a fine of $ 250,000.