Phone photos lead to charges

A man who asked his girlfriend to send him photos is now facing two felony charges.

Jacob Ariel Allen, 19, of Green River recently appeared in the Third District Court of Judge Richard Lavery for an arraignment to two counts of sexual exploitation of children. On the first count, Allen allegedly induced a child to engage in making pornography. On the second count, Allen allegedly possessed the child pornography.

According to court documents, On July, 28, 2017, during and unrelated investigation, a Sweetwater County Sheriff’s deputy was given consent from Allen to search his cell phone. Oxygen...