was an LDS church member in Illinois; sentenced to 30 months of probation for possession of child pornography

Case report

06/11/15 Buffalo Grove,

Illinois

LDS Harry O. Jones, 44 “A Buffalo Grove youth group leader was sentenced to 30 months
of probation after pleading guilty Wednesday to possession of child
pornography…. Authorities used search warrants at Jones’ home and Lake Forest office to
seize an “extensive amount” of images and videos identified as child pornography, officials
said. It also was determined Jones distributed several images containing child pornography,
depicting children under the age of 13, according to police. Jones was an active member
and leader of several youth organizations, including a suburban Mormon Church youth
group and a Boy Scouts group, authorities said.”

Buffalo Grove youth group leader admits to child porn charge

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  1. Buffalo Grove youth group leader admits to child porn charge
    view source details | 11 Jun 2015 | Provo Daily Herald
  2. Harry O. Jones
    view source details | 25 Sep 2023 | Offender Radar

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