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DAVENPORT, IA -- The following is a news release from the United States Attorney, Southern District of Iowa:

U.S. Courthouse Annex, Suite 286 (515) 473-9300
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Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2053 FAX (515) 473-9292

MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Mike Bladel
September 25, 2009 Law Enforcement Coordinator

VAN BUREN COUNTY MAN SENTENCED ON FEDERAL CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES

DAVENPORT- On September 24, 2009, Ronald West Bonjour, age 72, of Keosauqua, Iowa was sentenced for possession of child pornography to 78 months in prison

by United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew G. Whitaker. Bonjour will also be required to spend ten years on supervised

release following any period of incarceration. In August 2007, state agents searched Bonjour’s residence and seized a computer.

This computer was found to contain 60 video images of child pornography. Bonjour pled guilty on March 20, 2009.

This case was prosecuted in the United States Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Iowa. This investigation was conducted by the Iowa Department of Public

Safety, Division of Criminal Investigation and the Iowa Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.