Suspect Arrested for Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor

For Immediate Release ….

March 5, 2026

Suspect Arrested for Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor

Sheriff Richard K. Jones reports that on January 1, 2026, detectives with the Butler County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation after receiving a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force regarding the alleged distribution of explicit material involving minors.

The tip indicated that Tanya McCreadie, age 50, residing at 2176 California Road in Okeana,Ohio had disseminated videos and images depicting prepubescent children in a state of nudity and engaged in sexual acts.

During the course of the investigation, detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at the residence. Detectives interviewed McCreadie and seized several electronic devices believed to contain evidence related to the case. A preliminary review of those devices revealed at least two images and/or videos consistent with the material reported to investigators. Detectives have also determined that two of the images were sent to other recipients.

McCreadie has been arrested and charged with two (2) counts of Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor, Felonies of the Second Degree.

The investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue conducting a thorough forensic examination of the seized electronic devices to determine if additional images exist and to identify any other individuals who may have received or been involved in the distribution of this material.

“This type of crime is among the most disturbing that law enforcement encounters,” said Sheriff Jones. “You have to be a pretty low person to possess such vile material where the ultimate victims are innocent children. We will continue to work tirelessly to identify anyone involved in exploiting children and hold them fully accountable.”

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