Church youth leader faces multiple felony child pornography charges; images included children from church

A Cass County church leader and former teacher was arrested on fifteen felony child pornography charges Friday.

Robert Dale Barkman, 66, of Atlanta, was arrested and his bond set for just over $1 million.

He was bailed out under special conditions, including no contact with children under 18 years of age. He will also have to wear a GPS leg monitor and is restricted to Cass and Bowie Counties in Texas.

The Cass County District Attorney’s Office says their investigation into Barkman began in June when suspicious images were found on his work computer at church, where he served as a youth leader and secretary.

Church youth leader faces multiple felony child pornography charges; images included children from church