Willie Dean Bentley
45-year old Willie Dean Bentley entered a plea in Alexander County Superior Court on September 15, 2025 to charges involving second-degree exploitation of a minor. Bentley was arrested by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office in 2024. He had been held in custody at the Alexander County Detention Center since his arrest. As per the plea agreement, Bentley was sentenced to serve 25-39 months in prison. He was granted credit for the days served in jail.
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