Thomas Andrew Opiela, age 50, of Raymond was arrested following execution of a search warrant at his place of residence this morning.

Jackson, MS—A Raymond resident is behind bars following his arrest today for alleged possession of child porn, announced Attorney General Jim Hood.

Thomas Andrew Opiela, age 50, of Raymond was arrested following execution of a search warrant at his place of residence this morning. “Our office will be prosecuting this case so we cannot comment on the investigation or evidence thus far, but we can after due process,” said Attorney General Hood.

The arrest was made by investigators with the Attorney General’s Cyber Crime Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force with assistance from the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department, a task force member.

Opiela was transported to the Hinds County Detention Center where he is currently awaiting processing. If convicted of the charges, he faces up to 40 years behind bars. As with all cases, the defendant is presumed innocent until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

No court dates have been set.