Man arrested in north Columbus for allegedly producing and possessing child sexual abuse material

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A 43-year-old man was arrested by Columbus police Thursday for alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.

Franklin County Municipal Court records show that on March 26, Google submitted a report to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about the distribution of child sexual abuse material on the service. Google reported that the user, identified as Timothi Cramer, owned nearly 400 files.

Investigators were able to trace the IP address to an address in the 2000 block of Indianola Avenue near Summit Street.

SWAT members from the Columbus Division of Police executed a search and arrest warrant at the scene. The warrants were directed to the Franklin County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) and the Columbus Police Exploited Children Unit.

According to court documents, Cramer possessed several videos and images depicting child sexual abuse. He is also accused of producing child sexual abuse material. Investigators say he had regular contact with one of the children entrusted to his care.

Cramer is accused of soliciting sexual conduct from a minor and is currently in the Franklin County Jail. He could face additional charges as evidence is taken.

According to police, Cramer was already in prison in Florida from 2006 to 2022 for severe child abuse and torture.

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