ASHLAND, Ky.?The former mayor of Ashland was charged Tuesday with receiving and possessing child pornography.

Paul R. Reeves was charged in a federal indictment with conspiring to receive child pornography, receiving child pornography and possessing child pornography. He resigned two weeks ago without explanation.

Reeves declined comment Tuesday, referring questions to attorney Larry Roberts, who did not immediately return a call.

John B. Riggs also was charged with possessing child pornography. Reeves was a purchasing agent for a company which had contracted with Riggs’ company.

Riggs declined comment.

U.S. postal inspectors entered Reeves’ home on May 29 and found him viewing a child pornography videotape, according to court documents. The FBI said Reeves ordered the tapes from an undercover company run by postal inspectors.