WOODWARD, Iowa —

A Woodward man has been charged with eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor for allegedly sending sexual videos of children.

Court documents show authorities arrested Jayden Bridgeman, 29, on Friday, Aug. 22.

According to court records, Bridgeman sent the videos between November 2024 and June 2025 to "another user" over the social media app known as Kik.

In addition to being charged with eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, Bridgeman is also charged with two counts of purchasing/possessing depiction of a minor in a sex act.

Bridgeman was arrested on a warrant and taken to the Dallas County Jail. His preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 2.

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