CHRISTOPHER – Christopher Police say 52-year-old Ronald J. Ballheimer of Christopher is facing multiple charges following an ongoing investigation where police searched a home on East Washington Street early Friday morning and found him inside.

Ronald J. Ballheimer (Photo credit: Christopher Police Department Facebook)

Ballheimer was taken into custody without incident. He was taken to the police department for further interviews and processing. He was then taken to the Franklin County Jail charged with Grooming, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Unlawful Restraint, Battery, Sexual Conduct or Sexual Conduct with an Animal, Methamphetamine Possession, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Aggravated Battery and Possession of Ammunition without a FOID Card.

Police say this is an ongoing investigation and all details pertaining to this case will not be posted on their social media platforms.

The Christopher Police Department would like to thank the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police – Investigations Division, META Inc. Platforms, and the Franklin County States Attorney’s Office for their help through this entire investigation.