An investigation by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Richmond man for Possession of Matter Portraying Sexual Performance by a Minor under 12 years of age.
42-year-old Eric Snyder of Richmond was arrested around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024. The arrest followed an undercover online investigation that revealed Snyder viewed the child sexual exploitation images online.
The case is being investigated by Detective Anthony Gatson. Gatson joined the Sheriff’s Department in October of 2023 to specifically expand the departments investigative capabilities into Internet Crimes Against Children in Madison County. That is Gatson’s specialty.
Gatson’s has 30 years of experience with the Kentucky State Police and 13 years on the ICAC Task Force. 
42-year-old Eric Snyder
