Local chaplain indicted on 85 child sex abuse material charges

LISBON, Ohio (WKBN) - A man who worked as a chaplain has been indicted on 85 charges involving child sex abuse material.

Joseph Sabella is charged with 85 felony counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person.

Investigators say Sabella created, reproduced, or published obscene material with a minor as one of its participants or portrayed observers.

They also say he bought, procured or possessed child sex abuse material.

Investigators say Sabella was uploading and had child sex abuse material following a search at his Beloit home. The material was in print and digital form.

Gerry Ricciutti and Patty Coller contributed to this report.