Rusk County man accused of child porn possession, distribution intent

RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A Rusk County man has been arrested on charges related to child pornography.

David Dewey Burks, 73, was arrested after the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children task force office. According to Sheriff Johnwayne Valdez, the sheriff’s office began an investigation into charges against Burks of possession with intent to distribute child pornography, a second-degree felony. Investigators developed probable cause and received an arrest warrant, as well as a search warrant, for Burks’ home and property.

On Thursday, the sheriff’s office investigators, along with members of patrol, served the warrants at Burks’ home. Multiple digital storage devices and electronics were seized. Further charges may follow as the investigation proceeds, according to the sheriff.