Stover man guilty of child porn, drug violations

A Stover man has pleaded guilty in Morgan County Circuit Court to promoting child pornography and possession of drugs, according to the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force.

Ryan G. Blocher, 28, pleaded guilty Thursday to promoting child pornography in the second degree and possession of a controlled substance, both class-C felonies. He was sentenced to seven years in prison on each conviction; but, the sentences were suspended and he was placed on five years probation.

Officers from the Stover Police Department, Morgan County Sheriff's Department and the task force confiscated drugs and photos from Blocker’s home on March 1, said Lt. J.D. Williams, deputy commander of the task force, in a release.

Police searched the home at 302 N. Oak St. and seized marijuana, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, digital photographs of nude girls and a computer containing more photos of girls.