LA PINE, OR -- A La Pine man arrested in early July on several drug charges, now faces 20 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse. Detectives from the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) received a tip in late June about a social media account allegedly distributing explicit material involving children. The account was traced back to 61-year-old Richard Jay Jackson.

A separate drug investigation by the Street Crimes Unit led to a search of Jackson's home on July 8th. They say they seized drugs, pakaging material and Jackson's phone. 

Four days later, ICAC detectives executed a search warrant on Jackson's phone, still in police custody. They uncovered "a sizable number of videos depicting Child Sex Abuse Material." Jackson was still in custody and additional charges were added. 

Friday, they executed another search of his home and seized additiona electronic devices. More charges may be added.