A former Butte College police officer was held to answer in Butte County Superior Court Friday on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography, and the possession of an illegal assault rifle. A Butte County Superior Court judge found there was sufficient evidence to hold Allen Charles, 48, to answer on the charges and bound him over for trial. . cyber tips received by the Butte County Sheriff's Office The investigation revealed Charles was in possession of child pornography images and videos but had also distributed some of them to two separate individuals. His next scheduled court appearance is on May 14, for the setting of a jury trial date.