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Milton police seek info in connection with child pornography

December 19, 2022

The Milton Police Department and the Delaware Department of Justice are seeking information in connection with a Laurel pastor who was charged with soliciting child pornography.

Leonard Eley, 62, was indicted Nov. 28 by a grand jury on one count of sexual solicitation of a minor, two counts of possession of child pornography, and one count of theft by false pretenses following an investigation into charges that he solicited nude photographs from a minor over the course of a year, said officials with the Department of Justice.  A Facebook post states Eley is from Milton.

The victim was a former member of Storm Shelter Ministry, officials said, and funds were stolen from the church account to pay for photographs. At the time of Eley’s initial indictment, officials were aware of one victim; prosecutors have reason to believe that additional victims may be unidentified, officials said. 

“Nothing matters more than protecting our kids,” said Attorney General Kathy Jennings in a statement. “I am grateful to the prosecutors and police who have led this investigation, who have ensured that the victim of this case is safe, and who are working day and night to secure justice. We ask that any additional victims or witnesses with information come forward. We will be there to support you."

The state implores anyone whom Eley has harmed or who has additional information about the case to contact Det. Chris Whitehouse of the Milton Police Department at 302-684-8547, Ext. 103.

 

 

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