CHARLES CITY – A Charles City man who pleaded not guilty to 7 counts of possession of child porn is about to change his tune.
The Charles City police department executed a search warrant on May 27 at a residence in the 300 block of 10th Avenue. The officers were there for hours conducting the search and seized multiple items from both the house and garage. Through the investigation, Jeffrey Kirk, age 53 of Charles City, was arrested at the scene. He was charged with 7 counts of possessing a depiction or photo of a minor in a sex act. He later posted bond and was released from jail, and after a not-guilty plea, a jury trial was set for August 11.
However, a plea change hearing is now scheduled for September 20 after motion was made by his public defender to change his not guilty plea. He remains free as this court date approaches.