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While Illinois has seen a significant decrease in it's prison population, its incarceration rate is still relatively high compared to other states. (Adobe Stock)
While Illinois has seen a significant decrease in it's prison population, its incarceration rate is still relatively high compared to other states. (Adobe Stock)

Springfield Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

By Greg Halbleib Feb 5, 2026 | 6:12 PM

A Springfield man has been arrested on child pornography charges as a result of an investigation by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies arrested 35-year-old Ryan Atkinson on Thursday morning at his residence in the 5700 block of North Walnut Street Road.

The sheriff’s office said it began an investigation on January 14 in coordination with the state’s attorney’s office and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

Atkinson was charged with three counts of child pornography and three counts of unauthorized video recording.