Crime & Safety

2,000 Child Porn Images Found on Norristown Man's Computer

Thomas Bobst pleaded guilty child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography. He'll be added to the Megan's Law list.

According to The Times Herald, 57-year-old Thomas Bobst, of Norristown, pleaded guilty to 23 felony counts of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography in court on Thursday, March 14. Bobst was sentenced to seven months' probation and a $500 fine. He'll aslo be added to Pennsylvania's list of Megan's Law offenders.

Authorities found more than 2,000 illegal images on Bobst's computer during a several-months long undercover investigation started in December 2011. Police identified Bobst through his internet provider.

Read more about the case here.

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