Grand Junction, COLORADO

October 29, 2008 - Michael Morrow, 63, a teacher's aide at Grand Mesa Middle School for the last 3 weeks, was arrested for possession of child pornography. Federal agents say he had about 13,000 child porn images on his external hard drive.

During the investigation Federal agents say, Morrow admitted to receiving, viewing, and sending images and video files of child pornography.

If you have any information concerning this case investigators have asked that you call the Sheriffs office. The number is 970-244-3500.
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U.S. Attorney's Office Press Release (dated Oct. 29, 2008)
QUOTE According to an affidavit in support of a Criminal Complaint, on October 27, 2008, ICE agents executed a search warrant at Michael Morrow’s home, after receiving information that an individual using an Internet Protocol (IP) address at Morrow’s residence may be involved with the sexual exploitation of children. Agents conducted a preview examination of Morrow’s hard drive, finding numerous image files of children engaging in sexually explicit conduct. During the investigation, Morrow stated that he had approximately 13,000 images of child pornography, ranging in age from toddlers to teens.

“Tragically, Mr. Morrow was actively involved in several organizations which gave him direct access to children,” said United States Attorney Troy Eid. UNQUOTE
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Grand Junction Free Press (Oct. 29) "Feds arrest former Grand Mesa Middle School aide on child porn charges"
Morrow said he had been collecting and sharing such images via the Internet for years, which he'd received from "Chris LNU" of the Netherlands.

Morrow had recently written sports columns for the Grand Junction Free Press. He was an unpaid contributor. The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel on Wednesday reported on its Web site that Morrow had worked there as a copy editor.