Bismarck Police arrest man accused of sharing child sex abuse content

(Bismarck, ND) -- Bismarck Police have arrested a man who they say was sharing child sexual abuse materials.

Austin Diede is accused of storing the images on his cell phone.  Police say they also found video recordings of Zoom meetings where he intended to exchange the child sex abuse videos and photos.

Diede is charged with promotion of the sexual performance of a minor, possession of certain prohibited materials, and drug possession.