Auburn man arrested on child pornography charge following ICAC investigation
An Auburn man has been arrested on a child pornography charge following an investigation conducted by the Auburn Police Department and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
According to Auburn Police, officers arrested Zane Hanson Lynch, 22, of Auburn, on July 14, 2026, charging him with possession of child pornography.
The arrest stems from an investigation that began after a tip was submitted to the ICAC Task Force. Investigators were advised that images of suspected child pornography were uploaded to the internet from Auburn on April 12, 2026.
Police said a thorough investigation led authorities to identify Lynch as the suspect.
On July 14, Auburn Police officers contacted Lynch and transported him to the Auburn Police Department for questioning. Following the investigation, arrest warrants were obtained, and Lynch was taken into custody.
After his arrest, Lynch was transported to the Lee County Jail, where he is being held on a $10,000 bond.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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