Thomas Firmani, 78, from Franksville, is under arrest in Racine County on charges of possessing child pornography.
The County Sheriff’s Office identified Firmani as a person of interest following a search of his residence by deputies from the Internet Crimes Against Children unit earlier this month.
After the search, electronic devices were confiscated, leading to the discovery of pornographic material involving children.
Firmani was taken into custody yesterday after admitting to downloading and viewing child pornography.
He is currently held in Racine County Jail on a $500,000 bond.