A Montcalm County man is facing life in prison after investigators say he shared child pornography.

 

Sheridan resident, Robert Howard is facing federal charges for possession and distribution of child porn.

 

Investigators say Pennsylvania authorities traced explicit images back to Howard in August.

 

Last week they searched his home and officers found more child pornography on his cell phone.

 

Back n 2012, Howard was also convicted of possession of child porn in Charlevoix County.

 

With these new charges, Howard could spend up to 60 years behind bars.