RACINE COUNTY — An investigation is underway after a Racine County Sheriff's deputy was allegedly found to be in possession of child pornography.
Prosecutors say Deputy Preston Kite used an app to try to arrange a meetup for a sexual encounter with another man at a Sturtevant gas station bathroom.
Kite was on duty at the time and in full uniform. The other man instead called the police.
During the investigation, detectives say they found child porn on the deputy's phone.
Upon learning of the incident, Deputy Preston Kite was immediately removed from duty, and an investigation was launched by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department.
Kite was arrested and transported to the Kenosha County Jail, due to the result of the ongoing investigation.
According to a media release, Deputy Kite is facing several charges, including possession of child pornography, child sexual exploitation, lewd and lascivious behavior, and disorderly conduct.
Kite has been placed on unpaid administrative leave pending the termination process.
While TMJ4 does not typically use mug shots in news stories, we are using it in this case given the defendant's law enforcement employment and the severity of the charges.
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