Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Facing eight counts of possession of child pornography, 58-year-old Anthony J. Marconi of Springfield has been put on administrative leave from his job as a school bus driver with First Student.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office reports Marconi was arrested after child sexual abuse material was found during a search of his home in the 3000 block of East Enos Avenue on Wednesday. He is currently detained at the Sangamon County Jail and is scheduled to be in court Nov. 14.

“At First Student, our number one priority is the safety of our students, employees and the communities we serve. This driver was immediately placed on administrative leave,” said Chris Coyle, First Student Area General Manager. “We will continue to assist law enforcement with the ongoing investigation.”

Raoul’s office is prosecuting this case with the assistance of Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser’s office. Officials are encouraging residents who may have additional information to submit a tip by calling Special Investigator Tom Ritter at 217-685-7905.

Through a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Raoul’s office runs the Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force that investigates child exploitation crimes and trains law enforcement agencies Child sexual exploitation can be reported online at cybertipline.com and child abuse at dcfsonlinereporting.dcfs.illinois.gov. In addition, local child advocacy centers can be found at childrensadvocacycentersofillinois.org.