By Kathee Baird
A former Springfield police officer already facing criminal charges in Greene County is back behind bars, this time on federal charges.
Prosecutors in Greene County charged Jack Van Matre two weeks ago with invasion of privacy for allegedly using hidden cameras to spy on a 14 year-old girl who was living in his home.  He was arrested at his wedding reception and quickly posted $20,000 bond and was released.
According to federal court records, Van Matre was charged with sexual exploitation of a child on Thursday (10-20).  The complaint also says investigators are looking at prior allegations of sexual assault against minor children.

The accompanying affidavit accuses Van Matre of producing child pornography
According to a jailer, Van Matre, who is being is being held away from other prisoner’s for his safety, is being held without bond in the Greene County jail for the FBI.

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