MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee County sergeant accused of producing child pornography has resigned from the sheriff's department.

Philip Wentzel is a former spokesman for the department.

The 44-year-old Wentzel is accused of taking pictures of young girls who were sleeping or drugged at a Fond du Lac County campground and then trying to trade the photos on the Internet.

Wentzel faces up to 30 years in prison and $250,000 in fines if he is convicted.

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