A 25-year-old man from Hanahan, South Carolina, was arrested on Tuesday for multiple charges of child sexual exploitation. Nathan Dwayne Reed was charged with 11 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in the second degree after investigators uncovered that he had distributed child sexual abuse material.
Investigation and Arrest
The investigation into Reed began after authorities received a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This led to an inquiry by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, which is operated by the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office. As a result of the investigation, Reed was arrested on charges related to the distribution of child sexual abuse material.
Reed’s arrest was carried out with the assistance of multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, Mount Pleasant Police Department, and Goose Creek Police Department. These agencies worked together in the investigation, which led to Reed being taken into custody.
Prosecution and Legal Action
The case will be prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office. The arrest serves as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and hold offenders accountable.
Nathan Dwayne Reed’s arrest highlights the continued efforts of law enforcement to address the growing issue of online child sexual exploitation. As the investigation and prosecution proceed, authorities are emphasizing the importance of collaboration among agencies to protect children and prevent exploitation.
