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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged with 10 counts of exploitation of a minor
A man has been charged in connection with the exploitation of a minor, according to the Mooresville Police Department. On April 25, police responded to the Waterlynn subdivision after receiving reports about material involving children being located at a suspect's home. ALSO READ: NC man behind 'Thank You Jesus' signs charged with exploitation of a minor A search of the home resulted in the arrest of 33-year-old Miles Reid Morgan. Officials said electronic devices were seized from the residence, and further investigation is being conducted. Police said Morgan was charged with 10 counts of second-degree exploitation of a minor and 10 counts of third-degree exploitation of a minor. He was transported to the Iredell County Detention Center, where he received a $1.2 million bond. VIDEO: NC man behind 'Thank You Jesus' signs charged with exploitation of a minor
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
Monroe man terminated from JCC amid child exploitation charges
A 33-year-old former employee at the Levine Jewish Community Center is facing child exploitation charges in Union County, officials and law enforcement said. Child sexual abuse photos, videos found on Mint Hill man's devices Joseph Velez of Monroe worked in the aquatics department at the JCC and was arrested for exploitation charges, JCC officials said. They have notified people who participate in the department. 'There is no indication that any of these offenses occurred at the JCC, and his employment was immediately terminated after learning of the charges,' officials said. They said they are cooperating with law enforcement. The Union County Sheriff's Office is working with the State Bureau of Investigation on another child exploitation investigation involving the suspect. In late February, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent detectives information regarding the possession and distribution of sexually explicit images of children from online accounts linked to Velez. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Velez's home and seized multiple electronic devices. Velez allegedly had photos and video of girls under the age of 10 and 3. The videos showed sexual activity and rape, according to the arrest warrant. Investigators in Union County charged Velez with 20 counts of felony second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. He is being held at the jail under a $2 million secured bond. VIDEO: NC man behind 'Thank You Jesus' signs charged with exploitation of a minor
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Yahoo
Monroe man terminated from JCC amid child exploitation charges
A 33-year-old former employee at the Levine Jewish Community Center is facing child exploitation charges in Union County, officials and law enforcement said. Child sexual abuse photos, videos found on Mint Hill man's devices Joseph Velez of Monroe worked in the aquatics department at the JCC and was arrested for exploitation charges, JCC officials said. They have notified people who participate in the department. 'There is no indication that any of these offenses occurred at the JCC, and his employment was immediately terminated after learning of the charges,' officials said. They said they are cooperating with law enforcement. The Union County Sheriff's Office is working with the State Bureau of Investigation on another child exploitation investigation involving the suspect. In late February, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sent detectives information regarding the possession and distribution of sexually explicit images of children from online accounts linked to Velez. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Velez's home and seized multiple electronic devices. Velez allegedly had photos and video of girls under the age of 10 and 3. The videos showed sexual activity and rape, according to the arrest warrant. Investigators in Union County charged Velez with 20 counts of felony second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. He is being held at the jail under a $2 million secured bond. VIDEO: NC man behind 'Thank You Jesus' signs charged with exploitation of a minor
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
NC man behind ‘Thank You Jesus' sings charged with exploitation of a minor
A North Carolina man who helped make 'Thank You Jesus' signs popular is facing charges for the sexual exploitation of a minor. Youth leader charged with sex crimes involving kids he met at churches, CMPD says Lucas Hunt works with the Thank You Jesus Mission. Police arrested him Tuesday in Asheboro and said he willingly received an explicit video of a minor. The organization's president in a statement said it can't comment on the charges.
