Asheville Police Arrest Man in Child Exploitation Case

Asheville -- February 12, 2026: A joint operation between the Asheville Police Department (APD) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has led to the arrest of a local man following a months-long investigation into child exploitation.The investigation began in July 2025, spearheaded by APD Computer Crimes Detectives. The case originated from "Cyber tips" funneled through the North Carolina Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, a network dedicated to tracking digital footprints