On Feb. 3, 2021, Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 2 officials arrested Brian W. Duwe, a 54-year-old male of Orion, IL, for eight counts of Disseminating Child Pornography (Class X Felonies) and one count of Possession of Child Pornography (Class 3 Felony).
On December 23, 2020, ISP DCI Investigators initiated an investigation after receiving information Duwe was allegedly engaged in possessing or distributing Child Sexual Exploitation Material (CSEM) and/or Child Sexual Assault Material (CSAM). A thorough investigation ensued in conjunction with the Geneseo Police Department, Quad Cities Metropolitan Enforcement Group (QCMEG), the Henry County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office – Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), and a search warrant was executed at Duwe’s residence. During the warrant execution, Investigators seized evidence supporting an arrest for Child Pornography.
On Feb. 3, 2021, Duwe was formally arrested and charged with eight counts of Disseminating Child Pornography and one count of Possession of Child Pornography. Duwe is being lodged in the Henry County Jail with a $100,000 (10% applies) bond. Any further inquiries should be directed to the Henry County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Anyone who may have additional information is encouraged to call ISP at 309-752-4915 ext. 4936. Anonymous tips of child exploitation or child pornography can be reported through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children cyber tip line at www.cybertipline.com.