UPDATE: Philhower sentenced for rape and child pornography charges

A Smyrna man found guilty on rape, and child pornography charges back in January, has been sentenced.

The Delaware Department of Justice says 34-year-old Harold Philhower to a mandatory sentence of eight years behind bars. Back in January, Philhower was found guilty of rape third degree, and three counts of possession of child pornography, by a Kent County jury.

The conviction stems from an October 2014 incident, where Philhower was seen having inappropriate contact with a 13-year-old girl. Further investigation revealed that the girl had sent Philhower three inappropriate pictures of herself, using her Nintendo DS.

Following his sentence, Philhower will serve two years at Level III probation.