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Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
N.C. Man Who Created Viral ‘Thank You Jesus' Yard Sign Accused of Child Sex Crime
A North Carolina man who helped create the viral "Thank you Jesus" yard signs was arrested on accusations of a child sex crime. Lucas Timothy Hunt, 25, of Asheboro, N.C., was taken into custody and charged with one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor on Feb. 25, the Randolph County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. According to WSCO-TV , WFMY and Fox 8, police alleged Hunt received a sexually explicit video of a minor. Further details were not immediately known. The investigation began in January 2025 when members of the Invictus Task Force responded to a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, per the statement. Hunt was subsequently identified as a suspect. The task force, which works with Homeland Security and the State Bureau of Investigation, 'fights against internet crimes against children (ICAC), sexual abuse, trafficking and the exploitation of children using a collaboration of resources as a force multiplier,' the statement says. According to the outlets, Hunt was a founder of the Thank You Jesus mission, a non-profit organization that raises money for local Christian groups. Its website says Hunt became popular in 2016 after he put up "Thank You Jesus" yard signs around his hometown of Asheboro. The organization's president, Constance 'Connie' Frazier, told Fox 8 the board is expected to meet soon to discuss Hunt's future with the mission. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. "Thank You Jesus has always been about more than one person, it's about people who love Jesus and want to show their appreciation," Frazier told the outlet. "Although we cannot comment on the criminal charges against Lucas Hunt, we can share that he blessed thousands of people through the Thank You Jesus Signs.' PEOPLE has contacted the organization for comment but did not hear back in time for publication. Hunt is being held in the Randolph County Detention Center on a $75,000 secure bond and had his first court appearance on Feb. 26, according to the sheriff's office. It's unclear if he has entered a plea or retained an attorney to speak on his behalf. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
NC man behind ‘Thank You Jesus' signs accused of child sex crime
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Thank You Jesus Mission has released a statement after one of its board members was charged with a child sex crime. In January 2025, members of the Invictus Task Force initiated an investigation related to a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Court documents said Lucas Timothy Hunt, 25, of Asheboro, received a video of a female minor engaged in sexual activity. Investigators identified Hunt as a suspect. Hunt is a board member of Thank You Jesus Mission and. Constance 'Connie' Frazier, the president of the Thank You Jesus Mission, provided FOX8 with the following statement: 'Thank You Jesus has always been about more than one person, it's about people who love Jesus and want to show their appreciation. Although we cannot comment on the criminal charges against Lucas Hunt, we can share that he blessed thousands of people through the Thank You Jesus Signs.' Constance Frazier Frazier says the board is meeting soon to discuss Hunt's future on the board. On Tuesday, Hunt was taken into custody and charged with one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Hunt was taken to the Randolph County Detention Center and issued a $75,000 secure bond. He was released on bond on Tuesday. During a Tuesday court appearance, he told the judge he understood the charges and that he plans to hire an attorney. FOX8 spoke with him briefly afterward, but he did not want to answer any questions. Hunt is expected back in court on March 19. He is involved in the Civil Air Patrol, which released the following statement on Wednesday: Civil Air Patrol is aware of the arrest of one of its volunteer members for the alleged second-degree exploitation of a minor. The alleged actions do not represent Civil Air Patrol and are inconsistent with our core values, and the safety and protection of our cadets is our top priority. Upon learning of the arrest, the member was immediately suspended following standard procedures while the incident is being investigated by law enforcement authorities. At this time, it is our understanding that the arrest was not based on the member's Civil Air Patrol involvement. Civil Air Patrol will cooperate fully with the authorities and is committed to ensuring transparency throughout the process. CAP The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Randolph County Sheriff's Office Invictus Task Force representatives. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Thank You Jesus Ministry releases statement on board member accused of child sex crime
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Thank You Jesus Ministry has released a statement after one of its board members was charged with a child sex crime. In January 2025, members of the Invictus Task Force initiated an investigation related to a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Investigators identified Lucas Timothy Hunt, 25, of Asheboro, as a suspect. Hunt is a board member of Thak You Jesus Ministry and. Constance 'Connie: Frazier, the President of the Thank You Jesus Mission provided FOX8 with the following statement: 'Thank You Jesus has always been about more than one person, it's about people who love Jesus and want to show their appreciation. Although we cannot comment on the criminal charges against Lucas Hunt, we can share that he blessed thousands of people through the Thank You Jesus Signs.' Constance Frazier Frazier says the board is meeting soon to discuss Hunt's future on the board. On Tuesday, Hunt was taken into custody and charged with one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Hunt was taken to the Randolph County Detention Center and issued a $75,000 secure bond. He was released on bond on Tuesday. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Randolph County Sheriff's Office Invictus Task Force representatives. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
