MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) – More charges are possible against a Manitowoc County man in a child pornography case.
30-year-old Sean Berry is due to stand trial in July on the original charges, but after new evidence was found, Berry was arrested Tuesday.
Investigators say they found 2 new videos on an external hard drive.
“The investigation began in July of 2015, at that time he was charges with second degree sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography. Then new information came up from evidence that was obtained from a search warrant that was conducted at that time in July,” Manitowoc Police Captain Larry Zimney told FOX 11.
Last summer, Berry’s computers and hard drives were seized by investigators.
In one of the videos, Berry sexually assaults a sleeping 13-year-old girl.
“That shows a disturbing pattern, more than a one-time event. He now has these records that he can refer back to for sexual gratification,” said Zimney.
Police say the second video was one of the reasons they knew they needed to take immediate action. They say it showed children in their bathing suites at the Manitowoc Public Pool.
“As far as we are aware he did not have any contact but if anyone has any information that is different than that, they should call our police department,” Zimney said.
Berry is facing more than a dozen charges from the original case, including second degree sexual assault of a child. Two more counts are being referred by police, including sexual exploitation of a child.
Bond was set at $5,000 during Wednesday’s court appearance.
Conditions as part of his bond include not being in any location where kids are present and he can’t have contact with anyone under the age of 18.
Berry is due back in court on Monday.
Police say Berry admitted to battling with issues of viewing child pornography since he was 18 and that he needs help.
