Bryan Walter, 56, Nicholson, was arrested last week following an online investigation by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office where agents sought to identify persons using a file sharing network to obtain child pornography.

During the investigation, a computer was identified making files of child pornography available on the network. The IP address linked to the computer led investigators to Walter’s residence in Lathrop Twp.

Agents with the Office of Attorney General’s Child Predator Section executed a search warrant on Tuesday, March 1, which resulted in the seizure of a computer. A preliminary review of the computer revealed several files indicative of child pornography.

Walter was charged with 49 counts of possession of child pornography and one count each of distribution of child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility.

He is confined to the Susquehanna County Prison after failing to post $200,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is tentatively scheduled for March 15.

Walter will be prosecuted by Deputy Attorney General Rebecca Elo of the Office of Attorney General’s Child Predator Section.