Police say they found over 3,000 images of child porn in man's email account
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-PASCO – Police arrested Travis Metcalf, 44, of Pasco, after they allegedly found thousands of images of children being raped in his email account. During the investigation, Metcalf allegedly admitted to having an addiction to child pornography and often fantasized about raping children.
-Pasco police say the investigation into Metcalf began when a good samaritan found a phone laying on the ground. The person called police about the phone. An officer who responded searched the phone and found images of what appeared to be child pornography.
-Detectives conducted a search of the phone and allegedly found over 150 pictures and videos of child pornography. Detectives also searched an email account attached to the phone and found over 3,000 photos and videos of minors engaged in sexual acts. Police say some of the images show children younger than five-years-old.
-Officers were able to trace the phone back to Metcalf. Police say Metcalf is homeless and was located at a homeless encampment on February 4.
-During an interview with police, Metcalf allegedly admitted to owning the phone and the email account. A judge read more disturbing details of probable cause during Metcalf's court appearance. Metcalf allegedly told police that he was addicted to pornography and child pornography. Metcalf also allegedly admitted that he often fantasized about raping children.
-Given the disturbing nature of the potential crimes, a judge set bail at $20,000.
-Metcalf is due back in court next week.