METRO DIGEST

Photographer indicted

YOUNGSTOWN

A Lisbon photographer has been federally indicted for advertising for pornographic or “snuff” films, which he said involved children, and for possessing close to 200 depictions of child pornography.

David C. Grunden, 34, of West Washington Street, faces three federal child pornography counts, according to an indictment filed Tuesday.

A nine-month FBI investigation revealed Grunden advertised in an online chat service for performers “willing to perform on camera with young girls,” according to a federal affidavit.

Grunden was a professional photographer in the area. Families who believe their children were photographed by Grunden are being urged to call the FBI at 330-965-2940.

Grunden is set for arraignment Feb. 7 in Youngstown’s federal court.