Metro man arrested with 40,000 child porn images, deputies say

PIKE COUNTY, Ga. — A Pike County man is in police custody on child pornography charges after a two-month investigation.

Deputies with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office say 36-year-old Kenneth Lee Trice, who currently lives in Thomaston, was arrested on possession of child pornography charges.

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After searching Trice’s home, investigators say they found more than 40,000 illicit images during the course of their investigation.

Deputies also say that it is possible that more charges will be field against Trice as they continue going through evidence collected during the search warrant.

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Trice is currently being held without bond.

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