Statham man arrested on child exploitation charges in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. – A 37-year-old Statham man has been arrested on multiple charges related to child exploitation, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

Billy Paul Martin was arrested Monday, Oct. 12, and charged with enticing a child for indecent purposes, computer or electronic pornography, and six counts of child exploitation prevention, the Sheriff’s Office announced in a social media post.

The Sheriff’s Office said the investigation remains ongoing. No additional details about the allegations or circumstances surrounding the arrest were released.

Authorities credited investigators for their quick response and emphasized the importance of protecting children.

Emma Dunn

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