Lawrence man faces pornography charge

A 50-year-old Lawrence man faces a federal indictment for possessing child pornography.

He could receive a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000 if he’s convicted on the one-count indictment.

The crime is alleged to have occurred Aug. 2, 2006. The Lawrence Police Department investigated the case. The Journal-World generally does not name suspects in sex crimes, including child pornography, unless they are convicted.

The indictment was handed down Wednesday by a grand jury in Kansas City, Kan. Here are other indictments with Douglas County ties:

¢ Connie Goodwin, 46; Chad Ellis, 30; Corry Ellis, 24; Justin Kennard, 30; Brian Ele, 25; and Drew Hulett, 25, are all charged with one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine; one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering and 21 counts of money laundering.

The conspiracy allegedly took place from June 15, 2003, through Aug. 7, 2007, throughout central Kansas. The federal Drug Enforcement Administration and Lawrence police investigated.

If convicted, they face penalties of up to life in prison and fines of millions of dollars.

¢ Noel Medina-Torres, 42, who is not a citizen of the United States, is charged with unlawfully re-entering the country after being convicted of an aggravated felony and deported.

He was found May 30, 2008, in Douglas County. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.