The Kettering Police Department opened an investigation after receiving a tip July 8 from the Internet Crimes against Children task force that McDermott reportedly was in possession of and disseminating child sexual abuse material online.
Kettering police arrested McDermott on July 17.
“After a thorough investigation and several search warrants, it was determined that he had unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and was creating and distributing photos and videos of underage victims,” according to a statement from the Kettering Police Department.
The Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office on Sept. 2 approved 87 charges against McDermott relating to child pornography, sexual battery and voyeurism, which initially were filed in Kettering Municipal Court before the case was bound over to a Montgomery County grand jury.
As part of McDermott’s plea, his indictment was waived.
In addition to a prison sentence, Parker designated McDermott a Tier III sex offender, which means that once released he must register his address with his local sheriff’s office every 90 days for life.
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