STILLWATER — Stillwater Mayor Ricky W. Nelson was arrested Thursday on child pornography charges.

Nelson, 62, was charged with one felony count each of promoting a sexual performance by a child and possessing a sexual performance by a child.

Nelson was taken into custody by investigators with State Police and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The investigation began after members of the State Police Computer Crimes Unit became aware that an IP address located in Stillwater had downloaded photographs depicting child pornography, according to a news release.

Police obtained a search warrant and arrested Nelson at his home.

Authorities say there is no indication that village equipment was used to view pornography.

Nelson was arraigned in Saratoga Town Court and remanded to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash/$50,000 bond. He is due back in Stillwater Town Court at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Nelson is the father of Patrick Nelson, who is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Willsboro, in the 21st Congressional District.