MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — A Marion man has been arrested on charges including grooming and production of child pornography.

Joshua Bloodworth, 19, was recently arrested at a residence in Williamson County. He’s accused of sexually exploiting multiple underage girls in Illinois, California, and South Dakota. Charges include Sexual Exploitation of a Child (Class A Misdemeanor), Grooming (Class 4 Felony), and Production of Child Pornography (Class 1 Felony). Bloodworth is being held in the Williamson County Jail, awaiting a bond hearing.

Anyone with additional information regarding possible illegal conduct by Bloodworth is asked to call ISP DCI Zone 7 at 618-384-0723.