SIDNEY, NE — A man in western Nebraska is facing child porn charges after an investigation into rumors of an inappropriate relationship between a 31-year-old and a minor. 

Kerry Crose was arraigned Tuesday. He faces three counts of possession of child pornography in the case. 

According to an arrest affidavit, the investigation was sparked in early December after a Cheyenne County Sheriff's Deputy heard a relative quit their job after hearing rumors of an inappropriate relationship between two employees. 

Court records say Crose's ex-wife also called the Sheriff's Department, saying she had suspicions Crose was in an inappropriate relationship with a teenager. 

Court documents say Crose, having learned of the investigation, called the Sheriff's Office and denied the rumors. He agreed to an interview with police, but then canceled before it was held. 

Last week, police talked with the teen. They told authorities they were in a relationship with Crose and he had sent her inappropriate photos. 

Police then obtained a search warrant for Crose's cellphone. While searching it, police say they found three nude photos of the teen that had been deleted.

Crose was then arrested. He will be back in court Wednesday.