Huntley resident arrested on five counts of child pornography

HUNTLEY — Back in February, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force provided the Huntley Police Department with information that was obtained from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children data system indicating the possible possession of child pornography by an unidentified internet subscriber.

According to Huntley Police Deputy Chief Kevin Keane, after receiving the information, the Huntley Police’s Investigations Division worked extensively to eventually identify the offender as Jordan K. Hein, 25, of 10395 Sawgrass Lane.

In the early morning hours of March 12, Huntley Police officers served a search warrant for Hein’s residence. Investigators from the Office of the Illinois Attorney General assisted Huntley Police Department detectives in the examination and analysis of several seized electronic devices.

Hein was taken into custody based on the evidence gained during the search. He was charged with five counts of child pornography—possessing visual reproduction on computer/video of a victim under the age of 13, a Class 2 felony.

While Hein was initially transported to the McHenry County jail in Woodstock, after a court hearing on March 13, he was released from detention at 2:50 p.m. that same day.

According to McHenry County Court records, Hein’s next court appearance is scheduled for March 28 at 9 a.m.

The Huntley Police Department is still investigating this case and is asking anyone with additional information regarding this matter to contact the police department at 847-515-5311. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling the Huntley Police Department Tip Line at 847-515-5333.