Reedsburg man charged for child porn possession

A Reedsburg man is being held on five felony counts of possession of child pornography, according to the Reedsburg Police Department.

Jesse L. Luke, 25, was charged by the Sauk County District Attorney’s Office in an investigation that’s been ongoing for the past couple of years, according to the Reedsburg Police Department.

In 2023, Reedsburg Police received a tip through the Internet Crimes against Children Task Force from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The tip related to possession of child porn. According to the Reedsburg Police Department, a lengthy investigation led to five other tips. On March 19, 2024 officers executed a search warrant in the 600 block of Lucky Street. Officers located and seized numerous electronic devices, suspected marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. The further investigation led to the recent charges.

The investigation continues and the public is encouraged to come forward if they have any information. Tips can be reported at the Police Department at 608-524-2376 or Sauk County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-TIP-SAUK (1-888-847-7285).

The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office, Baraboo Police Department and Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation assisted with the investigation.