Van Wert man, 22, denies taking sex photos of kids

10/12/2006

VAN WERT, Ohio A Van Wert man yesterday pleaded not guilty to a two-count indictment charging him with photographing two minors having sex in a motel room in July.

Allen D. McMillen, 22, was charged with illegal use of a minor in nudity-oriented material or performance and pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor.

Van Wert police said Mr. McMillen is accused of using a cell phone to photograph the juveniles.

No bond was set. Mr. McMillen was being held in jail on charges stemming from an unspecified incident, filed in Van Wert Municipal Court.