Marshalltown man faces charges for explicit images involving 14-year-old

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa —

A 20-year-old Marshalltown man is in custody after investigators found explicit images of a 14-year-old on his phone, according to court documents.

The criminal complaint states that Hemi McStockard had an online relationship with the victim, during which they exchanged inappropriate videos and images.

Court documents say McStockard faces nearly two dozen charges, including possession of a depiction of a minor in sex act, dissemination of obscene material to a minor, grooming and a sex offender registry violation.

He is scheduled to appear in court next Tuesday.

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