(WJW) - The FOX 8 I-Team learned that a fire chief in Ashland County is facing a felony charge in connection with a sex crime.

Brandon Mosher, 36, made his initial court appearance on Friday.

He is charged with pandering obscenity involving a minor or impaired person.

Mosher is the fire chief of the Polk Jackson Perry Fire District. He has been placed on administrative leave.

His bond was set at $300,000. He's permitted to post 10% with electronic monitoring, no contact with minors and no possession of electronic devices capable of accessing the internet.

Mosher's preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 2 at 1:30 p.m.

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