Aug 05, 2021

KSU plumber arrested for allegedly trading child porn

Posted Aug 05, 2021 7:00 AM

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for alleged computer crimes.

 Just after 7p.m. Tuesday, Kansas State University Police arrested William George Hynek Jr., 60, of Manhattan on requested charges of "Sexual exploitation of a child; possess media of child <18 and Internet trading in child pornography." He is being held without bond, according to the Riley County Police Department arrest report.

On July 30,  police on campus received reports of computer crimes allegedly committed by the suspect and the arrest, according to KSU crime log report.

Hynek worked with the Vet Med Building Maintenance staff as a plumber, according to Kansas State University’s facilities staff directory.