Johnathan Eastridge and Jessica Thomas, both residing at 342 Deep Woods Dr in Chatsworth, Georgia, have been arrested by the Murray County Sheriff’s Office on multiple felony charges, including Criminal Attempt to Commit Child Molestation, Sexual Exploitation of Minors, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Related Objects.

The arrests followed a joint investigation launched on March 12, 2025, after the Murray County Sheriff’s Office received information from a detective with the Floyd County Police Department. The Floyd County detective, through an undercover chat operation, discovered that two individuals in Murray County were attempting to meet a 14-year-old female for sexual purposes. Acting on this intelligence, a meeting was arranged between the suspects and the perceived minor.

Johnathan Eastridge traveled to the designated location to pick up the child and was immediately apprehended by law enforcement officials. Simultaneously, investigators proceeded to the residence on Deep Woods Dr to arrest Jessica Thomas for her direct involvement in the alleged crimes. Subsequent investigation revealed the presence of additional child exploitative material. A search warrant was executed at the residence, yielding numerous electronic devices containing child sexual abuse material, as well as items related to the sexual abuse of children. “The Murray County Sheriff’s Office is appreciative of the assistance of the Floyd County Police Department for the apprehension of these individuals,” stated Sheriff Jimmy Davenport in a press release.

Eastridge and Thomas are currently being held in the Murray County Jail. The investigation is ongoing.