Smiths Station man arrested after allegedly producing, and possessing child pornography
A Smiths Station man is facing close to 45 charges in connection to child pornography.
Lee County Sheriff’s Investigators received a report on August 17th 2022 regarding 39-year-old Sean Russell Burkey of Smiths Station possibly producing child pornography.
A search warrant for Burkeys residence was conducted where multiple electronic devices including cell phones and computers were recovered.
Multiple photos depicting children under the age of 18 were located on the devices.
On September 20, 2022, Burkey was arrested and charged with 15 counts of Production of Child Pornography and 28 counts of Possession of Child Pornography. Burkey is being held in the Lee County Jail on a $650,000.00 bond.
Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to contact the Lee County Sheriffs Office at 334-749-5651 or Central Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP (7867)
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