October 6, 2006

MARYVILLE (WATE) -- A Maryville man is charged with sexual exploitation of a child and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Andrew Michael Getty, 39, was arrested after a joint investigation by the Blount County Sheriff's Office and the Knoxville Police Department's Internet Crimes against Children Task Force.

Officers arrested Getty at his home Thursday evening.

A Getty's computer hard drive turned up several child pornography images and videos.            

Getty is being held on bonds totaling $101,000. He is scheduled for a hearing in court on October 13.  

The investigation continues.