Clearfield County Man Jailed on Child Porn Charges

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WINBURNE – A 65-year-old Clearfield County man is behind bars, charged with 20 felony counts of child pornography.

According to the Pennsylvania Attorney General, Dennis Nearhood of Winburne allegedly uploaded child porn images online between February and October last year. Agents with the AG’s Office and State Police say that Nearhood admitted to viewing child pornography on his computer multiple times.

Following his arrest on Thursday, Nearhood was placed in the Clearfield County Jail with his bail set at $100,000. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 6th.

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