view chats on the social media app Whisper between the female and "Matt."

An investigator was able to determine that "Matt" was Farrier through the use of a software recovery program, details from an individual at Whisper and a supoena on the login IP address on the account, the affidavit states.

The affidavit says that Farrier and the female began conversing at 6:22 a.m. July 19. Their last message was at 9:29 p.m. July 20. The conversation was sexual in nature, as they discussed meeting at a location to perform sexual acts.

The affidavit states that Farrier referred to himself as a 37-year-old from Franklin and she indicated to him that she was 15.

On Aug. 10, detectives executed a search warrant of Farrier's home and located an iPod, thumb drive andother electronics. A forensic examination revealed more than 100 images depicting the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors under the age of 18, the affidavit states.

A further investigation revealed that Farrier was attempting to locate two local females by name through the internet, both under the age of 18, the affidavit states.

Sexually charged conversations between females who stated they were under the age of 18 were also found on Farrier's computer, the affidavit states.

The Sussex County Prosecutor's Office indicated that Farrier is alleged to have used other social media apps, including Kik and Meet Me, to engage in sexually explicit conversations with minors and used various screennames, including "Doug," "Hangten0," "Pallyi_Possum," "Dmann4789" and "Dmann347."

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incidents or who has had contact with