Hoover Police: Investigation leads to arrest of 72-year-old Share Updated: 7:32 PM CST Feb 25, 2021 WVTM 13 Digital The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Share Updated: 7:32 PM CST Feb 25, 2021 WVTM 13 Digital An investigation into possible child pornography has resulted in one arrest in Hoover.According to Lt. Keith Czeskleba of the HPD, Michael John Carter, 72, of Hoover, was arrested following an investigation.Lt. Czeskleba states the police department received information of a person using the internet to solicit children for sexual encounters.The Hoover Police Special Victims Unit began an investigation, and according to the HPD, detectives found more than 300 images of possible child pornography on electronic devices belonging to the suspect.The HPD says Carter is charged with Sexual Abuse and Possession of Obscene Matter, with bonds totaling $600,000.Carter remains in the Jefferson County Jail in Bessemer.