Owensboro man charged with child sexual exploitation

OWENSBORO, Ky. – An Owensboro man has been charged with crimes related to child sexual exploitation.

According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, Matthew D. Constant, 52, was charged with two counts of online enticement of a minor, three counts of receiving child pornography, two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and two counts of transmitting obscene material to a minor.

According to officials, Constant made his first court appearance on August 19.

According to officials, the court has ordered Constant to be held in custody pending trial.

If convicted, he faces a minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum sentence of life in prison. A federal district judge will determine the sentence after considering sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.

This case is being investigated by FBI Owensboro and the Kentucky State Police.