CENTRALIA, Ill. (WJPF) – A Centralia man has been arrested for child pornography charges.
On Wednesday November 13, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested 45-year-old Leith Hiltibidal on federal charges of Distribution of Child Pornography.
The arrest was a direct result of an investigation in Jefferson County in May. Search warrants were issued for electronic equipment and Hiltibidal’s residence. Once completed, the investigation was turned over to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for review and criminal charges.
Hiltibidal is currently incarcerated in the Jefferson County Jail.