A local man has been arrested and charged with child pornography and sexual exploitation of a minor.

Louis Simon Lopez III, 44, was arrested by Smithville police on Jan. 10. While the case is under investigation, and details were not available at press time, the Review has learned that Lopez faced similar charges while a member of the United States Army. The man received a dishonorable discharge, and was listed on the sex offender database before the recent charges.

His bond was set at $25,000. More details will be forthcoming as the investigation progresses.