A Cedar Bluff man was arrested this week and charged with possessing obscene photos of a minor in Cherokee County, Alabama according to a press release from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. Nathan Thomas Deaton, 54, of Cedar Bluff, is facing two counts of possession of obscene matter containing visual depictions of persons under 17 years of age, in violation of Alabama Code §13A-12-192(b). The arrest follows an investigation triggered by a CyberTip report received through the Alabama Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The tip linked explicit images to Deaton. Cherokee County investigators executed a search warrant at Deaton’s residence on April 7th. Deaton was present at the scene and investigators seized a mobile device, which is currently undergoing forensic analysis. “Our investigators work tirelessly to protect children in this community and across the state,” stated Sheriff Jeff Shaver. “We will continue to pursue these cases aggressively and ensure that those who exploit children are held accountable.” The investigation is ongoing, and further details may be released as they become available.
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