PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) – A Paducah man is behind bars following a disturbing child pornography investigation sparked by a tip from Google.
Authorities say 41-year-old Justin Bradshaw was arrested after detectives uncovered multiple explicit images and videos involving minors, including children under the age of 12.
The investigation began when the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) alerted Paducah Police about a cybercrime tip submitted by Google. The tip detailed four explicit videos stored in a Google Photos account linked to Bradshaw.
Detectives obtained a search warrant and, with the help of the department’s Digital Forensic Unit, discovered an additional 187 illegal images on Bradshaw’s cellphone.
Bradshaw was taken into custody in the 2900 block of Clay Street and booked into the McCracken County Regional Jail on a $250,000 cash bond.
He faces the following charges:
Promoting a sexual performance by a minor under 18
Possession/viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor aged 12-18 (first offense)
Possession/viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under 12
The investigation remains ongoing.
