LOWELL, Ore. - Lane County sheriff's detectives arrested a 60-year-old Lowell man Wednesday in connection with child sex abuse charges, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office.

The arrest occurred on Aug. 27 at a residence in the 400 block of East 1st Street. According to the Lane County Sheriff's Office, Kolby Wade Flanary faces five counts each of encouraging child sex abuse in the first and second degrees. The charges stem from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Authorities report that there is currently no indication of any local victims, and the charges are tied to the possession of child pornography. The Lane County Sheriff's Office received assistance from the Oregon State Police and the Oregon Department of Justice in this inves

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