Married couple in Joliet arrested for child pornography

Married couple in Joliet arrested for child pornography
Justin Russell, 33, and his wife, Lauren Russell, 33, were arrested in Joliet on child pornography charges. Photo credit Joliet Police Department

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) – Justin Russell, 33, and his wife, 27-year-old Lauren Russell, have been accused of sharing and uploading multiple images and videos of child pornography.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant last month at the Joliet home on West Kipling Court after receiving a cyber-tip from the Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Electronic devices and other evidence were taken for forensic examination.

Upon receiving several of the forensic analysis results and processing evidence, an arrest warrant was issued and the couple was taken into custody Tuesday morning.

Both husband and wife face three counts of child pornography.

Their bond was set at $5 million each.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Will County Sheriff’s office