Crime & Safety

McHenry Man Charged With Possessing Child Porn

David P. Wojtkiewicz, Jr., of the 3700 block of West Clover Avenue in McHenry, was taken into custody at his home on Monday.

MCHENRY, IL — A 39-year-old McHenry man was arrested this past week for possessing child pornography.

David P. Wojtkiewicz, Jr., of the 3700 block of West Clover Avenue in McHenry, was taken into custody at his home on Monday.

Local police and the Illinois Attorney General's Office launched an investigation into Wojtikiewicz after receiving a cyber tip that he was downloading child pornography, according to a news release from the McHenry Police Department. He has been charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography.

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Anyone who may have additional information about an investigation is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division of the McHenry Police Department at 815-363-2599. Those wishing to pass along anonymous information are encouraged to call the McHenry Police Tip Line at 815-363-2124.

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