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Alexander County Man Held Under Large Bond On Child Porn Charges

May 9, 2022 By Richard C. Gilbert

Charles Henson Gates

A Taylorsville man has been charged in connection with possession of and distribution of child pornography.

56-year old Charles Henson Gates was arrested on Thursday, May 5th by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office and charged with multiple counts of felony first and second-degree exploitation of a minor. He was placed in the Alexander County Detention Center under a secured bond of $1 million.

On Friday, May 6th, additional charges were filed and the bond for Gates was increased to $2.5 million. He remains in custody with a first court appearance scheduled for today in Alexander County District Court.

More details on the arrest is expected today from the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office.

Photo: Alexander County Sheriff’s Office

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