Elmhurst man charged with possession of child pornography

ELMHURST, Ill. - An Elmhurst man was arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography.

On Wednesday, authorities executed a search warrant at a home in the 600 block of West Belden Avenue following an internet investigation of child pornography files.

A forensic examination of David P. Faust's digital electronics revealed the presence of child pornography files, officials said.

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Faust, 52, is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography.

David Faust | DuPage County Sheriff's Office

"We have the best investigators combing the vile underground where these predators lurk," DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick said in a statement. "They are diligently working every day to bring these alleged pornographers to justice."

On Thursday, Faust's bond was set at $75,000. He remains in custody.

He's next due in court on Oct. 6.