Law enforcement officials say charges of first-degree rape of a child, felony sexual contact with a child and possessing, manufacturing or distributing child pornography have hit a five-year high in the state.

In fiscal year 2009, which ended June 30, South Dakota had 99 charges of first-degree rape of a child, 248 reports of felony sexual contact with a child and 637 alleged instances of possessing, manufacturing or distributing child pornography.  There were 25 child porn convictions in South Dakota during the last fiscal year, a five year low.

Attorney General Marty Jackley says that might be because more federal prosecution for the crimes.  He says it was a focus for him when he was U.S. attorney for South Dakota.