RFP Staff
♦ Tyler James Sherrill, 19, of Salisbury was the subject of a 6 month investigation by the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) after the agency was tipped off by that Sherrill was allegedly downloading male child pornography in March. Shortly thereafter the social media website MeetMe.com alerted law enforcement that Sherrill was said to be soliciting pix of nude underage boys.
Investigators traced Sherrill’s IP to his computer. Salisbury Police obtained a search warrant for Sherrill’s lodgings in April where they seized his computer, cellphone, and 3 micro SD cards containing child pornography. Police also located marijuana plants growing in Sherrill’s quarters. Sherrill was arrested on April 15th and charged with the possession of a controlled substance schedule IV with intent to manufacture (felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). Under a secured $500 bond, Sherrill was placed in the Rowan County Detention where he was held until he was released on bail.
Recently Sherrill was arrested and charged with 8 counts of 3rd degree sexual exploitation of a minor (felony).
Under a secured $10,000 bond, Sherrill was placed in the Rowan County Detention Center and then released on bail.
**This article will be updated as more information arrives**
