Police: Lake Villa-area man had child send him nude videos and images

A Lake Villa-area man was charged with three felonies Monday after police said he possessed child pornography, including photos and videos of an acquaintance's daughter.

Eric R. Studdard, 37, is being held in the Lake County jail on $3 million bail. He would need to post $300,000 to be released pending trial

Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg said the mother of the girl contacted his office after she discovered images of her on Studdard's phone.

"We will always invest all of our resources to identify and arrest those who prey on children," Idleburg said.

After the woman called 911, sheriff's deputies went to Studdard's home to investigate.

According to officials, investigators discovered numerous videos and images of child pornography, including illicit content involving the girl.

Lake County Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said investigators believe Studdard posed as a child online to persuade the girl to send pornographic videos and images of herself to him.

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are possible, officials said.