A Batesville man was arrested Tuesday following an investigation into computer child pornography.

Grant Rader is being held in the Independence County Jail, according to a news release from Sheriff Steve Jeffery.

Tuesday morning officers from the Independence County Sheriff’s Department, along with the Arkansas State Police and Homeland Security Investigations, executed a search warrant at Rader’s home in Batesville.

Rader was taken into custody and is currently awaiting the filing of formal charges, Jeffery said.

Armbands are now on sale for the 32nd Annual Portfest Festival.

The festival gets underway Friday, June 7, with performances by the Bellamy Brothers and John Conley.  Gates open at 4 p.m. with the concert starting at 5:30 p.m.  Armbands are $15 in advance or $20 at the gates.

The fun continues at noon Saturday, June 8, with more live entertainment and family-friendly activities, like pony rides, a petting zoo and a fireworks extravaganza.