Police arrested a Troy man Monday on charges that he sent inappropriate images to a minor over social media.

Jason Malcolm McDonald, 29, has been charged with a total of 17 counts of transmitting obscene material to a child, a Class B Felony punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison.

Police Chief Randall Barr said the details of the case are sensitive due to the involvement of a minor.

However, he said police believe that McDonald may have sent inappropriate images to other children as well.

“If you or someone you know has information, we urge you to report this to the Troy Police Department,” Barr said. To reach the Troy Police Department, call 334-566-0500.

Police received a complaint about the alleged illegal activity on August 25 and arrested McDonald at approximately 2:20 p.m. Monday in the 100 block of County Road 5516 in Troy.

McDonald was booked into the Pike County Jail on bonds totaling $170,000.

Barr said this is still a very active and ongoing investigation.

Troy Police department was assisted in this case by investigators from the Pike County District Attorney’s Office.