A registered sex offender was arrested in Fountain on Thursday morning after investigators said they found evidence he was in possession of child pornography. 

The Fountain Police Department said 40-year-old Dustin Huntington was around 8 a.m.

He was booked into the El Paso County jail on suspicion of sexual exploitation of children-distribution of material (third-degree felony) and sexual exploitation of children-video, moving visual images, motion picture (fourth-degree felony). He is being held on a no-bond hold pending a court appearance Friday.

Huntington has a previous conviction in the 4th Judicial District for possession of child porn.

Fountain police said they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating any additional witnesses or victims who may have information to this case. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Tori Slater at (719) 382-4288, or email at tslater@fountainpd.com.

To remain anonymous, contact call Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477, or the Fountain Police Department anonymous tip line at (719) 382-4200.