Elizabeth City man facing nearly a dozen child porn charges

Posted: Jan 29, 2019 / 08:17 AM EST / Updated: Jan 29, 2019 / 08:17 AM EST

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ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — An Elizabeth City man is facing nearly a dozen charges of child pornography after he was indicted earlier this month.

The North Carolina Department of Justice said 57-year-old Alan Sigfred Andersen was indicted Jan. 16 on 10 counts of receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography.

Anderson is accused of receiving at least 10 images which showed minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. He was also allegedly found in possession of digital media containing images and videos of minors in late-December.

Anderson could see a maximum of 20 years in prison if he is convicted.