Police tipped off by Beeville Wal-Mart employee

A 28-year-old Karnes County man is free on bond after he was arrested on charges of possession of child pornography.

Roy Franklin White, who lives at 402 CR 356, a location about four miles north of Kenedy, turned himself in to the Beeville Police Department May 28 after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Police were tipped off by the Wal-Mart in Beeville after employees there discovered pornographic pictures of children inside a film processing order White had placed.

A clerk saw pictures of at least three naked children between the ages of about 18 months and six years, according to Beeville Police Detective Michael Willow.

White was freed on a $10,000 bond shortly after his arrest.

"Basically what we have is (he) apparently attempted to have some photographs developed of what is believed to be obscene and lewd photographs of children under the age of 18," Beeville Police Lieutenant Regan Scott said.

Scott would not comment on whether the children in the photographs were related to White, but he did insist the photos were of an obscene nature.

Willow also said another arrest is expected to be made in the case.

Possession of child pornography is a third degree felony in the state of Texas. If convicted, White could face up to 10 years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000. He also would be registered as a sex offender in Texas’ database if found guilty of the charges.