Waukon man charged with child sexual exploitation after Snapchat grooming

Daniel Liddiard, 54, of Waukon, Iowa, was arrested on multiple felony charges after investigators found he had illegal sexual contact with an underage girl.

Waukon man faces multiple felonies after illegal contact with underage girl

A 54-year-old man from Waukon, Iowa, has been arrested on multiple felony charges following an investigation into illegal sexual encounters with a minor, kttc.com reports.

According to the Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office, the investigation into Daniel Liddiard began in August after authorities were alerted to the relationship. Investigators determined that Liddiard had made contact with the juvenile through Snapchat.

Over the course of the summer, Liddiard allegedly sent sexually explicit images and videos to the girl and subsequently requested similar material from her. He also reportedly asked her to introduce him to her other friends.

In late July, Liddiard met the juvenile in person in Waukon, driving around with her in a vehicle, offering her a sex toy and initiating illegal sexual contact.

A search warrant was executed at Liddiard's home address, where electronic devices were seized as evidence.

Liddiard was arrested Monday and faces multiple felony offences. The Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office received assistance from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, the Waukon Police Department, the Allamakee County Sheriff's Office, the Allamakee County Attorney's Office, and the Winneshiek County Attorney's Office.

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