CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Circleville man, Timothy Cline, 37, remains in custody at the Ross County Jail, facing charges related to child pornography. Court documents indicate that Cline was indicted this month on one count of pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor and eleven counts of illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance.
The indictment alleges that from October 29, 2023, to December 21, 2023, Cline was in possession of explicit images of minors.
Cline was apprehended during the early hours of Tuesday and is currently held without bail pending his initial court appearance. A pretrial conference is scheduled for April 1, 2024.
Authorities state that if released, Cline would be under the supervision of the Ross County Probation Department. He would be subject to weekly reporting, alcohol and drug testing, and restricted from leaving the state.